Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in Highlands Scotland

The Paddock, Brora, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £310 to £595

Self catering accommodation in Brora sleeps 8.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available

Accommodation overview: The Paddock is situated at the end of a quiet lane that leads down through open fields to the sweeping sands of Brora bay. Built by the current owners on their own farmland it offers bright, modern and spacious accommodation in a lovely tranquil setting. Situated in the charming small crofting community of Dalchalm, it enjoys spectacular sea views with the Sutherland hills beyond. All the rooms are of generous proportions and furnished to a high standard. The well equipped kitchen leads out through patio doors to an attractive terraced area with large garden grounds; ideal for families. The  beautiful lounge with feature fireplace is warm and welcoming and has lovely views across the open fields to the sea. The bedrooms are all superbly presented and drink in the amazing seascapes from the large picture windows. For golfers this house is a dream come true, situated just a stones throw from the renowned Scottish links course at Brora, designed by James Braid, famed for Carnoustie and Gleneagles golf courses.

Bunrside Croft, Portvasgo Tongue, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £300 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Portvasgo Tongue sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set in a tiny hamlet only 300 yards from the rocky shoreline at the end of a crofting strath grazed by sheep and cows this is the perfect spot for a relaxing 'get away from it all' holiday. With its wooden and terracota tile flooring lack of television reception and cosy multifuel stove heating it provides a wonderful opportunity to step back into a more peaceful traditional way of life. Lovely beaches and a stunning coastline are a joy for walkers and nature lovers to explore in all weathers the region's dolphin whale and seal watching boat trips are popular and day trips might include visits to the Castle of Mey – home of the late Queen Mother – and to John O'Groats. Shop and pub serving food 3 miles.

Cosy sitting room with multi fuel stove (runs CH) with wooden floor. Kitchen with dining area. Cloakroom/WC. Sun porch with dining area and sea view. Steep stairs first floor: Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Double bedroom with sloping ceilings.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Burnside Cottage, Bonar Bridge, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £310 to £595

Self catering accommodation in Bonar Bridge sleeps 6.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available

Accommodation overview: Burnside Cottage is situated on a south facing hillside above the small Highland village of Bonar Bridge in Sutherland. It enjoys lovely views across the Kyle of Sutherland to the hills and mountains beyond. The cottage was originally built in the 19th century, adjoining earlier croft buildings and has since been sympathetically extended and recently upgraded to provide bright and spacious accommodation throughout. The cottage is surrounded by its own large, mature garden grounds, which are a real feature of the property. Lawned areas are interspersed with pretty shrubs, mature trees and attractive old stone patios. A conservatory along the length of the cottage provided an excellent viewing point over the gardens and surrounding hills and valleys. With an open plan kitchen/ breakfast/ living room, separate formal dining room and cosy lounge with lovely open fireplace, all with superb views, it offers very generous accommodation in a beautiful setting. The cottage is situated in a quiet country location yet it is just a short (1/2 mile) walk to the centre of Bonar Bridge.

Harvest Cottage, Tain, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £260 to £405

Self catering accommodation in Tain sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by •

Accommodation overview: Harvest Cottage is a quintessential village cottage. Built of sandstone, with whitewashed walls and deep silled windows, it sits on the edge of the village green in the pretty hamlet of Fearn in the beautiful county of Ross-Shire. The cottage has been lovingly and painstakingly restored by its owners. The accommodation on the ground floor is all open plan. A bright, modern kitchen/ dining area leads through to a lovely lounge, dominated by a beautiful fireplace constructed from the original sandstone, with multi fuel stove creating a superb focal point French doors open out to the front which leads directly onto the pretty village green with traditional village pub on the far side. The solid wood staircase leads up to bright and airy modern bedrooms. From the landing there are amazing views across the open countryside to the Moray Firth beyond.

Kyles View, Braes, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £610 to £1265

Self catering accommodation in Braes sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached • Wheelchair access • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed Luxury accommo

Accommodation overview: In a stunning location this exceptional property boasts a sun room and large decked area commanding spectacular views over the sea to the Isle of Raasay. Portree's restaurants shops Aros Centre and boat trips to spot Sea and Golden eagles are 7 miles. Climbing hill walking Talisker Distillery and Loch Coruisk in the Cuillins are all easily accessible.

Sun room with wood burning stove. Kitchen with arch to dining room TV and door to decking. Master bedroom with 6' zip and link beds (twins by arrangement) TV doors to decking dressing room and ensuite bathroom/W.C. with separate shower cubicle. Double bedroom with 5' bed TV and ensuite shower room/W.C. Double bedroom with 5' bed TV and ensuite bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Modsary Cottage, Tongue, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £265 to £420

Self catering accommodation in Tongue sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Modsary Cottage is set amongst the remote and beautiful landscape of Sutherland on the far North West coast of Scotland. Whilst easily accessible by good roads it offers total seclusion in a stunning setting and provides a wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Built of stone and formerly a croft farmhouse Modsary Cottage has been lovingly restored by its owners to provide bright and attractive accommodation, with a lovely modern kitchen and bathroom, whilst retaining many of its original features, including wood panelling and open fireplace in the lounge and a wood burning stove in the cosy dining room. Set in five acres of farmland the immediate gardens surrounding the property have a real cottage garden feel, with brightly coloured flowers and a large grassed area with small patio and bench seats. The area is renowned for its miles of sweeping white sandy beaches which are usually quiet, whatever the time of year. Less than a mile away is the beautiful and secluded Lamigo Bay, which appears almost undiscovered and untouched by time. Nearby Torrisdale Bay boasts an amazing beach with soft white sand dunes set against the white waves and turquoise sea of the Atlantic. The area is a paradise for surfers, body boarders and beach lovers generally. The pretty village of Bettyhill, above Torrisdale Bay, has good local facilities including pubs, restaurants, as well as an excellent indoor swimming pool and leisure centre. There is also a  museum documenting the fascinating history of the Highland clearances and by following the Strathnaver Trail visitors can experience life in the Highlands from Neolithic times through the Viking era to the modern day. The area is also a wild life watchers paradise. Whales, basking sharks, porpoises, seals and otters are all seen in the area. At Melvich just along the coast there is also a colony of puffins which can be seen and at Forsinard, Strath Halladale; there is an RSPB nature reserve, where local rangers will take visitors to explore the bird life, flora and fauna close to hand. The headland at Strathy Point just along the coast from the cottage is fringed with spectacular cliffs with Strathy lighthouse dominating the skyline. Nearby Borgie forest has a number of superb woodland trails, ideal for walking or cycling. Heading south is the Strath of Kildonan, site of a 19th century gold rush where it is still possible to pan for gold in the River Helmsdale - some visitors even claim to have paid for their holiday by selling the gold - but you must stake your claim by posting the date and amount of gold found in the old stone letter box! Fishing is a popular pastime and visitors are welcome to fish for trout in a pretty loch just yards from the cottage door, and day tickets can be obtained locally to fish for salmon on the famous river Naver. Sea fishing is available from Skerray harbour, under a mile away, and there is also a boat trip available on request. Golf, canoeing, cycling, hill walking, climbing and horse riding are all available locally (visitors are welcome to bring their own horse to experience a ride on the wide expanses of open sands - to be arranged in advance via the owner). There are a number of excellent local restaurants, pubs and cafes in the small towns and villages along the coast. Modsary Cottage provides an ideal base for exploring this spell binding and unforgettable region of the UK.

Foresters Cottage, Leacanaisigh By Lochcarron, Wester Ross, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £295 to £692

Self catering accommodation in Leacanaisigh By Lochcarron sleeps 6.

Features include: Detached • Sea 5 Miles • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Accommodation overview: Commanding sweeping views across the waters of Loch Carron to the idyllic National Trust village of Plockton this very comfortable timber built property (shown left of left photograph) makes a delightful base for a relaxing break. With direct access to the shingle shoreline just 100 yards away Foresters Cottage stands in its own large garden next to the owners' home 5 miles from the village of Lochcarron where visitors will find a selection of pubs restaurants and shops and a 9 hole golf course. Attadale Gardens are only 7 miles away and from nearby Kishorn the famous Pass of the Cattle provides a thrilling scenic and at times very steep journey to the Applecross peninsula the remote and lovely setting for the coastal village of Applecross with its renowned inn and the delightful walled garden and restaurant at Applecross House.

Commanding sweeping views across the waters of Loch Carron to the idyllic National Trust village of Plockton this very comfortable timber built property (shown left of left photograph) makes a delightful base for a relaxing break. With direct access to the shingle shoreline just 100 yards away Foresters Cottage stands in its own large garden next to the owners' home 5 miles from the village of Lochcarron where visitors will find a selection of pubs restaurants and shops and a 9 hole golf course. Attadale Gardens are only 7 miles away and from nearby Kishorn the famous Pass of the Cattle provides a thrilling scenic and at times very steep journey to the Applecross peninsula the remote and lovely setting for the coastal village of Applecross with its renowned inn and the delightful walled garden and restaurant at Applecross House.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Dunbeath, Dunbeath, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from: £310

Self catering accommodation in Dunbeath sleeps 5.

Features include: Detached • Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Golf near by Garden • sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: In a spectacular clifftop location on the beautiful Caithness coast with magnificent open views of sea and moorland, this traditional, detached, single storey croft cottage stands in extensive grounds. The cottage offers a comfortable, warm and welcoming family holiday home with simple furnishings. There is an enclosed garden to the front. The cottage is 1/4 of a mile off the A9 and two miles from the quaint old fishing village of Dunbeath, which has a fascinating Heritage Centre, village shop and pub. There are other pub/restaurants in the neighbouring coastal villages while the excellent shops and facilities of the bustling fishing port of Wick are a 1/2 hour drive. Local activities include golf, river and sea angling, walking, climbing and trekking and there are many sand and shingle beaches, or perhaps try gold-panning at Strath of Kildonan. The bird reserves of the isolated and deserted Flow Country are nearby and this is also an ideal base for exploring the far north of Scotland - John o'Groats and the Orkney ferry are within reach for intriguing days out. 1 double and 1 twin bedroom (cot and folding bed available), living /dining room with open fire, kitchen, bathroom with shower over bath. All electric. Fridge, freezer, microwave, television. Bed linen and towels provided.