Sutherland holiday cottages, cottage

Date from	Date to	Cost per week
04/09/2010	15/10/2010	£700.00
16/10/2010	29/10/2010	£800.00
30/10/2010	19/11/2010	£600.00
20/11/2010	17/12/2010	£600.00
21/12/2010	27/12/2010	£830.00
28/12/2010	04/01/2011	£850.00
08/01/2011	18/02/2011	£600.00
19/02/2011	15/04/2011	£600.00
16/04/2011	29/04/2011	£800.00
30/04/2011	27/05/2011	£700.00
28/05/2011	03/06/2011	£830.00
04/06/2011	24/06/2011	£800.00
25/06/2011	26/08/2011	£830.00
27/08/2011	09/09/2011	£800.00
10/09/2011	14/10/2011	£700.00
15/10/2011	28/10/2011	£800.00
29/10/2011	18/11/2011	£600.00
19/11/2011	20/12/2011	£600.00
21/12/2011	27/12/2011	£830.00
28/12/2011	03/01/2012	£850.00

This detached Victorian house sits on the headland above the pretty fishing village of Helmsdale enjoying commanding views of the sea and harbour. Recently refurbished to a very high standard it has large private gardens to the front and rear which makes for a perfect family holiday home in a stunning location.

Internally the character and Victorian features have been maintained whilst modern touches have been added. The large hall with a high ceiling has a beautiful hardwood staircase, all front rooms have south-facing bay seat windows, traditional fireplaces have been kept in the lounge and ground floor bedroom. Decorated throughout with warm colours, rich fabrics and rugs this lovely house has a homely feel and is an ideal base to spend your holiday. The spacious kitchen has been fully modernised and includes a large dining table seating 8, Rayburn cooker and stove, slate floors with underfloor heating, Belfast sink and fully fitted units with solid wood work surfaces.

Helmsdale sits at the mouth of the river of the same name which is renowned for its salmon and sea trout. Though the harbour is not as busy nowadays, fishermen still go out for shellfish, crabs and prawns. The riverside and harbour area is a very pleasant stroll and is only a few minutes walk from the house. The small village can easily be reached on foot and has a few small shops and hotels serving food. It is also home to Timespan, the award winning museum which provides an insight into the history of Helmsdale and the surrounding area.

Ground floor
Large hall, double bedroom, lounge, store cupboard, w/c with whb. Kitchen/dining room, utility room.

First floor
Bathroom with bath, overbath shower and walk in shower, w/c. Two double rooms and one small twin suitable for children.

Timespan is situated in the centre of Helmsdale. It comprises an award winning museum, art gallery, story telling room, riverside cafe, shop and riverside garden of Scottish herbs and flowers.

The river Helmsdale is renowned for its salmon and sea trout and in land towards Strath Naver there are ample opportunities for river and loch fishing. There are excellent beaches southwards at Brora, and Golspie where for mountain bike lovers is the award winning Highland Wildcat Trail, established in 2005 and covering 18km of routes of varying degrees of difficulty. Golf is very popular in this area with Helmsdale having its own club and ones in Brora, Golspie and Dornoch a short drive away.

Linen and towels provided. Underfloor heating, oil central heating and coal included.

Cnoc Chaisteal Helmsdale Sutherland - N692