Warm and cosy open plan living space with cosy wood burner | Capercaillie Cottage, Rhilochan, Rogart, near Dornoch
Wonderful hot tub with spectacular views | Capercaillie Cottage, Rhilochan, Rogart, near Dornoch
Barn conversion
Rhilochan, Rogart, near Dornoch
UK5645

Capercaillie Cottage

  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed
Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site

5

out of 5

Perfect for nature lovers, this wonderful lodge is situated on a working farm and offers a great base to explore the Northern Highlands.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 29" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Gas Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washer Dryer, Toilet
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, Roll Top Bath (In Room) Ensuite: Toilet (Only)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Annexe:
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, Woodburner
LPG underfloor central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack.
Enclosed 1-acre garden with decking and garden furniture. Hot tub for 4 (private). 300-acre croftland (shared with owner). 3 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead (working croft). Private parking for 4 cars. Electric vehicle charging point (at cost, by meter). No smoking. Please note: There are 2 steps to the decking and hot tub, and there is a fenced pond in the grounds adjacent to the garden.
This detached and quintessential, romantic hideaway lies deep in the Sutherland hills on the owner’s croft with sheep and beef cattle. Over 200 years old and accessed by a track, it has 2ft thick stone walls and traditional tin roof, and has undergone a unique and innovative conversion, together with an adjoining stone barn. Transformed into a holiday home offering a bright and contemporary living space, it retains the very best of its original charm. A large wood burner and uninterrupted views across miles of open hillside, as well as a hot tub on the elevated decking outside, add to the experience.
The stunning main living area is open plan, with a large wood burner at one end and a well-equipped, contemporary kitchen with handmade units at the other. Steep ladder stairs lead up from the kitchen to a bedroom, which occupies the whole of the mezzanine area. Very low double doors open through to the ground floor en-suite bedroom, but due to the height and depth of the stone wall, it is advisable to access this bedroom from the part-covered walkway around the perimeter of the cottage. This charming bedroom has a hairdryer provided and a feature claw-foot bath, as well as an adjoining en-suite. At the opposite end of the cottage is a bright shower room, accessed via the part-covered decking. Another bedroom (also with hairdryer provided) is located within a separate stone barn conversion 20m from the main cottage, and enjoys the same incredible views down the glen to the hills beyond. Capercaillie Cottage is superbly well equipped and furnished, with deep leather sofas and high quality appliances throughout. It is set within 1 acre of grounds, with raised decking and hot tub located just outside the main entrance, with a feature ornamental pond below.
The owners work 300 acres of the surrounding croftland and hills, which you are welcome to explore with their prior permission. Wildlife is prolific in the area, with red deer, pine martens and abundant birdlife, including rare red kites, golden eagles, oystercatchers and curlews. Whilst the location is completely secluded, the charming village of Rogart is 4 miles away, with its thriving village pub and restaurant, shop, post office and railway station. Visit historic and archeological sites, as well as romantic castles such as Dunrobin, seat of the Dukes of Sutherland. Mountain biking along lovely forest trails, golf, fishing and various watersports are all available. The picturesque seaside town of Dornoch, with its award-winning sandy beach and championship golf course, is just 20 minutes’ drive away. For the less energetic, sit back, relax, enjoy the hot tub and watch the ever-changing scenery from this inspiring and totally unspoilt location. Beach 12 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.

Awards

    Awarded for achieving an overall rating of 4.75 or higher

    Customers' Choice 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Features

Barn Conversion
Customers' Choice
Detached Property
Dishwasher
Electric Vehicle Charging Point
Enclosed Garden or Patio
Garden or Patio
Hot Tub Privacy - Private
Open Fire or Woodburner
Open Plan
Parking - On Site
Pets Allowed
Pets Free of Charge
Rural
Shower Cubicle
Washing Machine
Welcome Pack
Wi-Fi
Woodburning Stove
Working Farm

Location

Good to know

Check in and check out times

  • Arrive after 16:00
  • Depart before 10:00

Pets

  • 3 pets allowed

Car parking

  • On-site

What's included?

  • Wifi
  • Electricity
  • Bed linen
  • Towels

Smoking

  • No smoking, please

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