Torgorm Cottage No. 1

Torgorm Cottage No.1 This cosy bungalow is a traditional semi-detached stone cottage and comfortably sleeps 2 or 4 guests. One dog is welcome and the whole family will enjoy walks and cycle routes from the doorstep. Torgorm Cottage No. 1 is situated in a rural, countryside location on a private farm, just 1 mile from Conon Bridge, only 3 miles from the popular market town of Dingwall, and 12 miles south is Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. You are ideally located for going north to Sutherland, south to Speyside, west to Ullapool and east to Elgin - all within an hour’s drive away, plus only a stone’s throw away from the NC500. You’ll instantly feel at home in this country-style cottage which has been sympathetically modernised. It has everything you need for a relaxing holiday, with its wood burning stove and modern kitchen facilities. Many of the cottage’s original features have been maintained, including the tongue and groove lined walls which add to the property’s country charm. The cottage enjoys south facing views across attractive farmland towards Ben Wyvis, Dingwall and Cromarty Firth, giving it a peaceful and secluded feel. There are two comfortable light & airy bedrooms – one double and one twin room, making it the ideal family farm holiday or is equally perfect for a romantic break in the country. An open plan kitchen and living area with sofas and wood-burning stove is a welcoming place to put your feet up, relax, read or watch TV - perfect for chilly evenings. The kitchen has all you need with a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, microwave and an electric oven/hob. Once you’ve cooked up a feast, dine together round the wooden dining table and make your plans for the next day. The bathroom is bright and has a shower over the bath. There is WIFI, Hi Fi and TV with Freeview and the cottage is heated via a Biomass heating system. The farm itself has over a (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) sheep, 300 cows and also grows malting barley and wheat. During lambing time there is plenty of activity and lots of lambs of course! You’re ideally located here to explore this part of the Highlands so you’re in a wonderful location to easily take advantage of all that this wild and exciting part of Scotland has to offer. Whether you are into fishing, golf, hill walking, cycling or just chilling, then Torgorm No. 1 is a really comfortable & cosy wee place to stay. This beautiful cottage sleeps 4 guests in two comfortable light & airy bedrooms. One of the bedrooms is a double bed and the another one twin room. The open plan kitchen/living/dining is perfect for chilled evenings. The kitchen is fully fitted with dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, microwave and an electric oven/hob. The bathroom has a bath/shower. There is WIFI, a Hi Fi and a TV with Freeview channels. You will have access to the whole property for the duration of your stay. You will be given the contact details of the people looking after you with the arrival information before your stay. Golf: Too many to mention, but the most local are: Muir of Ord, Strathpeffer and Fortrose & Rosemarkie. Inverness, Castle Stuart, Nairn and Nairn Dunbar. Tain, Royal Dornoch, Golspie and Brora Forres, Elgin and Moray Spey Valley, Grantown on Spey and Boat of Garten Boat Trips: Jacobite Cruises (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Caley Cruisers (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) New Era Dolphin Trips Inverness (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Horse Riding: Chapelton Equestrian Centre (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Broomhill Riding Centre (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Fishing: Tarvie Lochs (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Stoneyfield Lochs Trout Fishery (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Achilty Loch Trout Fishery (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Walking: Walking route from the door Hill walking – there are numerous Munros all within an easy drive away Cycling: Cycle routes from the door Bird watching – we even have a number of red kites flying over the fields on a daily basis Dolphin watching - Chanonry Point in Fortrose is a cracking spot Restaurants/Bars: Many options available, but these are recommended! The Storehouse – self-service food of outstanding quality with farm shop IV10 – In Fortrose after a spot of Dolphin watching Café India – Dingwall’s best curry house The Raj – one of Inverness’ finest curry houses Rocpool – special night out in Inverness The Applecross Inn – if you fancy an amazing drive and some of the best local seafood Castles: Culloden Battlefield Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness Dunrobin Castle Eilean Donan Castle Brodie Castle Fort George Inverness Castle You will need a car.