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Exterior
Kitchen
Cosy living room
Living room
double bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Talmine
  • Skinnet Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Smoo Cave
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Durness Beach
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Visit our cosy, traditional crofter's cottage, for the most relaxing holiday

Cornhill is a traditional stone cottage situated in the village of Talmine on the west side of the Kyle of Tongue, Sutherland. That’s in the middle at the very top of Scotland! The cottage is comfortable and well equipped, and sleeps four adults (1 double, 1 twin). There is one bathroom, a well equipped kitchen with range cooker, and sitting room with SMART TV. It is a 10 minute walk from the beach, and just 200m from the village shop/post office which stocks a good range of fresh and frozen food, and other essentials. A further post office/shop is available in Tongue, approximately 5 miles away. NOTE: There is self service fuel available in Tongue, but there is no longer a bank.
Please note I very much value having personal communication with my guests. I am happy to answer any queries, and will endeavor to make your holiday amazing!

COVID NOTE: I am undertaking thorough cleaning to minimise risk. Check in and check out are contactless, unless personal communication is requested.

In the unlikely event that you should start to experience symptoms of COVID-19 during your stay it is essential that you return home, and inform me immediately so that measures can be taken to disinfect the property. Thank you.

Property manager

Sarah Bird
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Area particularly suitable for family holidays
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
An extra charge applies. See dog rules.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs must stay in the large porch and are not allowed in the house unless completely clean and dry. Dogs are not allowed upstairs at any time.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Talmine

Located in Talmine, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Castle Varrich and Balnakiel Craft Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Skinnet Beach and Cnoc an Fhreiceadain. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Talmine

What's nearby

  • Skinnet Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Castle Varrich - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Ben Hope - 22 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Smoo Cave - 36 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Durness Beach - 73 min drive - 48.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Weavers Cafe & Gift Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Brass Tap - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪An Garbh - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Visit our cosy, traditional crofter's cottage, for the most relaxing holiday pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Visit our cosy, traditional crofter's cottage, for the most relaxing holiday?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Visit our cosy, traditional crofter's cottage, for the most relaxing holiday?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Visit our cosy, traditional crofter's cottage, for the most relaxing holiday located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Skinnet Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Castle Varrich and Cnoc an Fhreiceadain. Torrisdale Beach and Ben Hope are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy cottage
We stayed 3 nights as part of a tour. It was peaceful relaxing and lovely. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cornhill cottage
Excellent location and well-equipped property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Svenja F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage!
Beautiful cottage, warm and cosy. Friendly neighbors, beautiful views from the windows, big kitchen with everything you need, lovely little garden with roses.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem of a find.
Cosy and welcoming. Views amazing very close to a stunning beach. I personally would have liked a grab hold for getting in and out of the bath. Local shop very expensive. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Crofters Cabin Overlooking the Kyle of Tongue
My husband and I loved our 5-day stay in Talmine in Sarah and David's beautifully renovated cottage. The cottage has a fantastic view out over the sea and the most gorgeous sunrises right out the window. It has a fully equipped modern kitchen, a lovely sitting room, bath with tub and hand-held shower, and two large bedrooms on the top floor, a perfect spacious place for our vacation home base. The cottage is in the perfect location to explore the northern highlands. We walked a beautiful coastal path that started at Talmine and wound along the cliffs for about 4 miles, and we took other walks at Bettyhill, Loch Hakel, and Durness The village has a shop with basic groceries and some fresh produce. We were there very early in the season, and the local hotel was not open yet, so we couldn't eat there, but we had a nice dinner at the Tongue Hotel 15 minutes away and a great Scottish breakfast at Bettyhill about a half hour away. We ate most of our meals in the cottage. You need a vehicle because public transportation is not frequently available. We fell in love with Scotland's North Coast and hope to be back for a visit with Sarah and David soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jörg F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöne 2 Wochen
Das Haus ist sehr schön eingerichtet und der Blick auf den Ozean einfach wunderbar. Wir unternahmen viele Touren und haben immer was Neues Entdeckt. Wer das Wetter in Schottland liebt wurde nicht enttäuscht
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dépaysement total
Charmant séjour au bout du monde!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michèle d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Vert golf!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anne F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Beautiful views from property, very remote location which was fine for us. Local shop 5 mins walk. And hotel/restaurant/bar 15mins drive. Cottage very cosy (small) fine for a couple and our dogs. WIFI excellent. For us not having a proper shower was a shame, but we managed. I will definitely be back to the north coast it was stunning.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Compact. Clean. Well equipped. Good wi-fi. Fine for up to 4 adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renata B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
well-equipped house with all household appliances, but there was no information on the advertisement
all right, great holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely, quiet, beautiful spot
A cosy little cottage with a lovely view, in a beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

DARREN K.

Spectacular
This cozy little cottage was the perfect getaway. I have always said when I retire I would like to find a little cottage in Northern Scotland overlooking the North Sea. Well, everthing about this little cottage and the surrounding area has definitely met all of my expectations of what it would be like to live in a cottage overlooking the North Sea in Northern Scotland. Relaxing and a simple way of life would be the perfect words. Thank you Sarah and hats off to the caretaker for making this stay perfect. Thanks Again, Darren.....
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Lancashire

Cornhill Cottage Talmine April 2019
Beautiful little cottage, situated within a stunning part of the world. The cottage has everything you could ask for, a home away from home. The views are also exceptional from the cottage. The walks around the area are vast and the locals are so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Cozy, welcoming and comfortable
A lovey characterful, traditional cottage in an amazing location. Superb sea views and walks right from the door... For winter landscapes and wildlife this is a perfect place to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

Lovely
Lovely cottage with everything you could need for a very comfortable stay. The house was super clean and had great views across Talmine. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miriam K.

Incredible holiday to get away from it all!
What a place this is! Situated within stunning and dramatic landscape, a cottage that has everything you could want. The cottage is clean, tidy and traditional to the area with all necessary amenities and information including a well stocked shop just a few doors down. It has a relaxing feel to it with captivating views of the sea, cliffs and islands. If you're lucky, you can often see cows just wandering past the front door, minding their own business! Exploring the area is a must...we were amazed and excited to see seals, otters, red deer, golden eagle, dolphins, porpoises and the rare Scottish primrose!! Recommended places to go include Slettle, Durness, Skerray Bay, Borgie Forest, Smoo Cave, Castle Varrich and really just strolling and hiking across the stunning white sandy beaches and cliffs, all within walking distance from the cottage. This is the type of place that touches the soul and gets under your skin...you will never want to leave. Absolutely incredible and serene!

8/10 Good

Philip B.

Great location for exploring the area, a well equipped and comfortable cottage.
Very nice little cottage set at the back of the village so peaceful. Close to the village shop which is handy. Some nice local walks with no need to do much driving. Liked the Sandyford cooker which gave out warmth as well as did the cooking efficiently. The only thing missing was the internet which, even though we might want to get away from it all, is pretty essential for dealing with the day to day issues that inevitably arise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Susan H.

Requires a lot of updating and a garden overhaul so you can hang out washing or sit outside
By the photos, you can see that the cottage is an old style, but a lot of painting, upgrading and de cluttering is needed. The garden is a complete mess and I couldn't get out through the waist high grass, to hang washing out. The front area was full of cracked paving and weeds. The blackout blind, in the double room, didn't cover the whole of the window and had mildew on it. The tv is no bigger than a computer screen. In this day and age, wifi needs to be provided, especially as phone signals are so poor, although there was a BT landline phone. The duvets were 13.5 tog, ridiculous, for the summer even in the north of Scotland, lucky I brought my own thin duvet. The bedding was old and faded looking. I own a self catering property and would be ashamed to let mine in this condition. I know some people like 'quaint and quirky' but redecoration and smartening up doesn't cost a lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Fabulous cottage in a stunning location
A lovely well kept cottage equipped with everything you need with views that you will be hard pressed to beat. The village has a handy shop and post office, a lovely beach and nice walks and places to potter round without having to bother with the car. Tongue is only a five minute drive away and we alternated days spent locally with days visiting attractions further afield such as Smoo Cave and Duncansby Head Stacks. The flowers and wildlife were fabulous and we saw minke whale in the bay and apparently there had been a pod of orca the week before. Highly recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ludovine B.

Bon séjour
Bon séjour, maison ancienne (il faut aimer les chats). En revanche je lui trouve 3 problèmes : à notre arrivée une forte odeur de renfermé qui m'a indisposé (je me suis empressée d'ouvrir toutes les fenêtres), le manque d'étendoir pour le linge (j'ai fait comme j'ai pu dans l'entrée mais il a mis 2 jours à sécher !) et pas assez de pression dans la douche. Sinon la vue magnifique nous fait (un peu) oublier ces désagréments.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

balzer c.

Sehr schöne Aussicht, gemütliches Häuschen
Gut eingerichtet, alles vorhanden. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber. Wunderschöne Aussicht! Vielen Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Philip B.

Cornhill Cottage - comfortable, spacious and a great location.
Cornhill Cottage is located on a very quiet little lane in Talmine overlooking lovely Talmine Bay with its sandy beach, harbour and great seascape views towards the Rabbit Islands. The cottage is spacious with two upstairs bedrooms, it has a good bathroom, utility room. a comfortable sitting room and cosy kitchen/breakfast room with an oil fired Sandyford cooker (similar to an Aga) that provides background warmth as well as doing the cooking. Out of the front of the cottage there is a nice pretty little garden to sit in specially with an early cup of tea as the sun rises. Very close by (2 minutes walk) there is the convenience of Tom's village shop/post office which stocks everything you will need for your stay. The location of the cottage is ideal for coastal walking without the need to get in the car. There is a lovely walk to Port Vasgo in one direction and to Skinnet Ard and Skinnet beach in the other, with beautiful views of the Kyle of Tongue and Ben Loyal in the distance. All in all a great place to stay if you want to explore this part of Scotland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Olivier H.

Petit cottage très chaleureux et accueillant: parfait pour un couple et 2 enfants!
Le cottage est tres sympa, très bien equipé. La région est merveilleuse: nous avons adoré les grandes balades sur les plages désertes de sable fin, souvent les pieds dans l'eau. Petite épicerie a 50 m pour y trouver l'essentiel et du VRAI pain! C'était parfait!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

robert d.

Réconciliation avec la nature
Les paysages sont fantastisques. La communion a été totale avec la faune et la flore.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Bird

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I grew up in Cheshire, and visited north Sutherland for holidays since i was a child. I have recently moved to live next door to Cornhill cottage, fulfilling a lifetime dream. I worked in wildlife conservation until taking redundancy during COVID. I love all things wild and natural, that's why I love northern Scotland.

Why they chose this property

I have been visiting Cornhill for over 30 years now, it is my favourite place, and I still find new experiences each time i visit! I have climbed Ben Loyal and Ben Hope many times, and know the coast very well. My interest in wildlife was stimulated there, and my dream to work in conservation definitely started there. I particularly love the wild flowers - Scottish primrose is a delight, and there are many orchids in the summer. Its also a good place to see eagles - both species!
If you need to get away from it ALL this is the place!

What makes this property unique

Cornhill is special because of the clean air, the amazing - constantly changing - views of sea and mountains, the long summer days, the northern lights (if you are lucky!), and dark starry skies... The nature is just amazing, and the community is very friendly.
The lack of internet can also be seen as a positive!!

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