Located in Invergordon, Highland, Scotland, this vacation home sleeps up to nine people and offers stunning views of the Cromarty Firth and the Black Isle. The cottage is spacious, with a lounge, large kitchen/diner, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Nearby attractions include beaches, forests, golf courses, and opportunities for hill walking, cycling, and fishing. Invergordon, just 1.5 miles away, is a popular cruise liner destination with various amenities such as a sports center, golf course, and restaurants.
The surrounding area offers plenty of attractions, including the Balnagown estate with cycling and walking routes, the Cromarty Courthouse Museum, and the Black Isle Wildlife and Country Park. Visitors can also explore distilleries in Alness, Muir of Ord, and Tain, as well as museums like Tain through Time and the Highland Museum of Childhood. Dolphin spotting at Chanonry Point and visits to nearby beaches like Balintore, Portmahomock, and Dornoch are popular activities.
Transport options include hourly buses from Saltburn to Inverness, as well as a train station in nearby Invergordon. The location provides easy access to various destinations, with approximate car journey times of 30 minutes to Inverness, 50 minutes to Loch Ness, 2.5 hours to the Isle of Skye, and 2.5 hours to John o' Groats. The area offers a range of activities such as fishing, swimming, horse riding, and hiking/biking trails, making it an ideal destination for a relaxing and adventurous vacation.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!