Kestrel Cottage, Scottish Highlands

Enjoying a beautiful and peaceful location within the Scottish Highlands, within the rural hamlet of Rhilochan, you will find this detached croft cottage. Finished to a very high standard, Kestrel Cottage offers a heart-warming base for families or couples to call home while they explore the rugged beauty of North Scotland. Step inside and you’ll immediately sense the character of this cottage, emphasised through the flagstone flooring and exposed stonework, offering a pleasant base to return to each evening. Benefitting from an open-plan aspect and underfloor heating, at one end of the ground floor rests a snug sitting area where you can relax after a day of walking, whilst to the other lies a farmhouse-style kitchen, perfect for preparing your home-cooked meals. On a cold evening, get the feature fireplace roaring and keep the chef company whilst they learn the ins and outs of the kitchen. Gather at the dining table, taking a moment to appreciate a well-deserved getaway with your loved ones. As you tire, climb the open tread feature staircase to the bedrooms, both of which offer sumptuous king-size beds and en-suite shower rooms. Enjoy a soothing soak in the freestanding bath before climbing into bed and dreaming about the next wild adventure. Continuing to impress, the master bedroom provides access to a raised decking where you enjoy a drink whilst the sun sets, or take yourself to the private hot tub and enjoy the scene from a warmer temperature. Get to know your surroundings by venturing into the open countryside or joining the Highland Wild Cat Trails, which have been designed for all levels of experience with different routes suitable for families and novices through to more technical trails for experienced mountain bikers. Also nearby is the Ben Bhraggie Monument Walk, which offers picturesque views over the coastline on your walk up to the summit. Take the scenic drive into the village of Golspie, a lovely coastal resort that offers a bustling high street and excellent local amenities, including a number of eateries and a long sandy beach, which provides superb angling opportunities. Those avid golfers will enjoy a round at the Golspie Golf Club, offering a great mix of links and parkland, while history buffs will be drawn to the Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, an imposing structure with a museum and falconry. Translating in Gaelic to 'pebbly place', Dornoch is a delightful seaside resort in the North of Scotland, and is just 14 miles away,It is a beautiful town with so much to see and do, it is full of history and culture. Dornoch is home to a 13th century Cathedral and a majestic castle and has a golf course that was voted the 5th best outside of the U.S. Aside from the beauty and history, Dornoch has so much to do with a good range of pubs, bars and shops to go around and enjoy at your leisure. Of course you cannot forget the beautiful sandy Dornoch beach.If you’re looking to escape normal life for a calming retreat to the Scottish Highlands, look no further than Kestrel Cottage. EPC Rating: Band E