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Mara Cottage

Mara Cottage is a lovely traditional fishing cottage which has been lovingly upgraded without losing any of its character and charm.

Situated in the small fishing village of Hilton of Cadboll it offers a pleasant retreat within a stunning landscape. The village is one of three coastal villages which include Balintore and Shandwick and are collectively known as the Seaboard villages.

Mara Cottage is situated on the eastern shore of the beautiful Moray Firth and enjoys one of the most temperate climates in Scotland. The cottage enjoys spectacular views across the firth with regular sightings of the Moray Firth dolphins from the cottage as they often like to swim close to the shore.

The surrounding area has beautiful coastal walks and interesting geological features such as an ancient raised beach which can be accessed at the end of the village. The Moray Coast also offers a variety of pictish stones situated in both Hilton of Cadboll and Shandwick bay.

The nearby village of Portmahomack has an award winning Pictish Visitor Centre. Shandwick offers an award willing Blue Flag beach which is perfect for a family picnic.

There is a good resturant, village inn, harbour, post office and local shops all within 10 minutes walk of the cottage.

Mara Cottage is a welcoming, charming cottage in a location which offers the best of both worlds - relaxation and chill out time with a selection of books and games or a base to explore the northern highlands. There is an enclosed garden to both the front and back of Mara Cottage which is suitable for children.

The historic burghs of Tain and Dornoch are within easy reach of Mara Cottage - both are charming and offer a variety of historic sights which are well worth a visiit. The Highland Capital of Inverness is a thirty minute car journey or alternately catch the train from Fearn Station which is 10 mintes from Mara Cottage.

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Accommodation & Facilities

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall, wc, Lounge - 2 sofas, recliner chair and footstool, LCD Colour TV, Wireless Internet Access, DVD Player, CD Player, IPod/Mp3 Doc, Selection of DVD's, CD's, Games, Tourist Information.

Kitchen/Dining Area - Fully fitted kitchen with all appliances - dishwasher, washing maching, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee maker, pots/pans, crockery and utensils.Acces to the patio/pergola/barbeque area Dining table with seating for 6 First Floor

Double bedroom wth sea views, double wardrope, chest of drawers, bedside cabinets.

Twin Room - Two single beds with fitted wardrope and chest of drawers

Single Room - Single bed with chest of drawers

Family bathroom - Seperate shower cubicle with additional over the bath shower.

On street parking

Full electric central heating throughout with additional heating from the coal fire in the lounge.

Features

• 1 : Open coal fire
• 2 : Free internet access
• 3 : Enclosed garden
• 4 : Pergola/barbeque area
• 5 : Bedlinen and towels provided
• 6 : Electricity and intial fuel for fire provided
• 7 : Located at the sea shore
• 8 : Views over the Moray Firth

The holiday home is stocked with a starter supply of washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, toilet rolls and other kitchen and bathroom supplies.

A deposit of 25% of the total tariff is requested in advance. The balance is payable 6 weeks prior to the commencement of your holiday (or by arrangement for short notice bookings).

No smoking is permitted within the holiday home.

A refundable good housekeeping deposit of £50 will be required as part of your final balance payment.

Sorry we are unable to accept dogs.

A cot and high chair are available at no extra cost.

Tariff & Prices

Prices shown are for available weeks only and are the standard price for full occupancy. Occupancy discounts and special offers may apply. To check Availability and Prices, with any applied discounts, click on Check Now button and choose your desired dates with number of guests staying. The pop up box will provide a final price quotation.

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Location & Directions

By Car - From the South - Follow the A9 North until you reach Inverness.

Continue along A9 toward the Kessock Bridge roundabout. Across the roundabout over the bridge (2nd exit). Continue on the A9, after crossing the bridge along the dual carriageway until you reach the Tore Roundabout. Take the third exit onto the A9 - continue and cross the Cromarty Bridge taking the second exit at the Ardullie roundabout onto the A9.

Travel for approximatly 15 miles north and at the Nigg Roundabout take the first exit onto the A9. After 1 mile exit right onto the B9615 continue on for three miles onto the B9166.

At the staggered junction turn left and continue on until the school is on the left. Turn right down the hill and then take a left onto Back Street.

Mara Cottage is 200 yards on the left along this road. Parking is on the street at the gate of Mara Cottage

View google map directions from Kessock Bridge in Inverness to Mara Cottage

Guest Reviews

We have stayed in the cottage before and loved it close to the beech lovely walks and and excellent base for travelling around the area. Everything you need and lovely coal fire to sit around at night
Mr B, Dumferline

Well equipped, nicely furnished, we liked having wi-fi access.
Mr C, California

The cottage was very well appointed and lacked nothing a normal household required. Very comfortable and easy to live in. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Mr I, South Africa

This was an excellent property in a lovely village. The cottage was very warm, helped by a great coal fire and good insulation. The cottage is located next to the sea with tremendous views out of the double bedroom window.
Mr B, North Berwick

Very comfortable house, with everything one can need. The most fantastic view from bedroom - sunrise and sunset over the sea!
Mr T, Turin

Really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was lovely. Able to see the sea from front windows. Garden at back a lovely sun trap. Thank you!
Mr & Mrs R, Lauder

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