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Cottage |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 7

Portknockie in Scottish Highlands

from £40 / night

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£275–£470 / weekBookable online

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3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

Situated just yards away from the picturesque harbour of Portknockie 'Tigh na Cala' is a traditional detached stone built cottage, and located in the old part of Portknockie on the Moray Firth coast. The spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom property has been completely renovated and refurbished to a high standard by the present owners and can comfortably accommodate 7 people. On a clear day there are views towards the Caithness coast, and during the summer evenings you can watch the sunsets disappearing over the sea. You may also catch a glimpse of the dolphins as they pass by.
Portknockie is an ideal location for a relaxing holiday and local activities include golfing, coastal walks, many suitable for cyclists. Malt Whisky, Castle and Heritage Trails are all easily accessible.
The clean sandy beaches and viaduct of Cullen are a short walk away from the house.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Downstairs: Entrance hall, living room, dining kitchen, utility room, shower room, double bedroom.
Upstairs: King size bedroom, twin bedroom, single bedroom, family bathroom.
Outside: Enclosed garden, off road parking, garage for storing bicycles etc.
The house has full central heating throughout.
On the ground floor, there is a well-equipped dining kitchen newly installed in 2008, including electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave, full size fridge and freezer. It features a traditional cast iron fireplace, leading to utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Off the utility room is a downstairs shower room complete with shower cubicle, toilet and wash hand basin.
A comfortable living room with traditional fireplace with coal and flame effect electric fire. There is a 32" wide screen TV with Freeview. A DVD recorder, separate radio and CD player and also a pay phone.
Broadband connection for personal laptops.
There is a spacious downstairs bedroom with double bed.
Leading upstairs, there is a large family bathroom with shower over bath.
A bedroom with a single bed.
One good-sized twin bedroom with a sea view.
A large double bedroom with king-size bed and traditional fireplace.

Further details outdoors:
Includes a sheltered safe walled garden suitable for young children and dogs, which enjoys sun for most of the day.
Features of the garden include a wooden dining set for 7 and a separate bench.
As well as the tumble dryer and a dryer pulley inside there is a washing line outside.
A large charcoal barbecue is provided for guests to use.
There is off road parking and also a private garage for cars and bicycles.

Further details

Tariff includes
Welcome Pack and Fresh Flowers.
Gas and Electricity.
Bed Linen, Bathrobes and Towels.
Cot, High Chair and Child Safety Gates.
Dogs are welcome by arrangement.
No smoking in the house due to hygiene and safety reasons.

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Tigh na Cala, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached stone cottage.

 

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Living room with 32" TV and free Wi Fi.

 

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Living room with 32" TV and free Wi Fi.

 

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Dining Kitchen, with dishwasher and full sized fridge and freezer.

The Scottish Highlands region

Morayshire in North East of Scotland; is bounded North by the Moray Firth, East and South East by Banff, South West by Inverness, and West by Nairn; coast-line, 30 miles; Along the sea-coast the surface is mostly low and sandy; inland it consists of fertile valleys, divided by low hills, which gradually rise to the mountains on the South border. In the South a large portion of the surface is still covered by forest. The principal rivers are the Spey, Lossie, and Findhorn; the Spey and the Findhorn have salmon and grilse, and in the lochs there is abundance of trout; large quantities of haddock, cod, and ling are caught in the Moray Firth.
The principal crops are wheat, oats, potatoes, and turnips, Granite occurs in the South and red sandstone in the North. There are large quarries of freestone and a few slate quarries; whisky is distilled; and there is some shipbuilding at the mouth of the Spey; but otherwise the industries, besides agriculture and fishing, are unimportant. Corn, timber, salmon, and whisky are the chief exports.

The Portknockie area

Portknockie is a lovely peaceful fishing village and overlooks a natural harbour on the Moray Coast. Portknockie has a fantastic community spirit and has won 'Best village in bloom' many times in the past. There are many coastal walks from the cottage along the rugged cliffs which lead to coves and beaches, and you may pass the local landmark of Bow Fiddle rock. You could also walk or cycle the old railway viaduct from the village to Cullen a couple of miles away. Or just sit at the top of the harbour and watch the activities of the harbour. The area has a variety of wildlife with colonies of seabirds, dolphins and seals.
You do not have to venture far as Portknockie has a variety of shops, including a general food store, chemist, post office, hairdressers, fish and chip shop and an inn.
For the children there is a large play park and down at the harbour is a small paddling pool.

Further away you can enjoy Castles, Whisky Trails, Golf, Fishing, Skiing, Boat Trips, Pony Treking and many more. Attractions nearby include Baxter's Visitor Centre, Christies Garden Centre both in Focherbers, Walkers Shortbread in Aberlour, Johnstones Wollen Mill in Elgin and for the children the Playbarn and Carting at Lhanbryde, Macduff Aquarium, Elgin Leisure Pool and Ice-ring and Landmark Fun Park at Carrbridge.

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Reviews

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05 May 2013

“Excellent Cottage” There was 6 of us stayed here 06/04/13 for a week. The cottage is lovely it is a good size with plenty room. Has a great family sized kitchen with a large dinning table. Welcome pack on arrival... more

27 Apr 2013

“Beautiful Cottage” We stayed at Tigh na Cala for ten days and absolutely loved it. Sharon and Stuart have made it feel like a home rather than a rental cottage. From the moment we (my wife and our friend Norma) entered... more

10 Mar 2013

“Fabulous cottage, we have been several times, it feels like home by the sea.” The cottage is wonderful ,in a lovely fishing village with friendly locals. There are lots of great walks nearby and in the cottage are many infomation leaflets and books giving great ideas on what... more

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01 Jun 2012

“Fabulous cottage, best we've stayed in......” We stayed for one week in May 2012, the cottage is fabulous with everything that you need for a great holiday. The kitchen is well equipped, the outside space is lovely, the bedrooms are a good size... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	375£ 375	-	-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	335£ 335	-	-	1 Week
	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	470£ 470	-	-	1 Week
	5 Jan 13	23 Mar 13	275£ 275	61£ 61	61£ 61	3 Nights
	23 Mar 13	4 May 13	315£ 315	-	-	1 Week
	4 May 13	1 Jun 13	355£ 355	-	-	1 Week
	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	395£ 395	-	-	1 Week
	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	470£ 470	-	-	1 Week
	31 Aug 13	5 Oct 13	395£ 395	-	-	1 Week
	5 Oct 13	2 Nov 13	355£ 355	-	-	1 Week
	2 Nov 13	20 Dec 13	275£ 275	-	-	1 Week
New Year	29 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	470£ 470	-	-	1 Week
	6 Jan 14	29 Mar 14	295£ 295	65£ 65	65£ 65	3 Nights
	29 Mar 14	3 May 14	335£ 335	-	-	1 Week

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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