Luxury Fisherman's Cottage in quiet Highland Village Location.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

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Dryer
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Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Balintore, SCT

Glenmorangie Distillery
‪13 min drive‬
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
‪26 min drive‬
Nairn Beach
‪73 min drive‬
Inverness (INV)
‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our lovingly renovated Fisherman's cottage is in the picturesque village of Balintore, Easter Ross. 8 1/2 has been extended to offer luxury holiday accommodation. Situated in the historic centre of this Highland village, the cottage retains its original charm yet comes with modern facilities and offers a real Scottish Highland home from home. The cottage is located on a quiet side street and is an excellent place to relax while you explore the Highlands. The charming village pub and hotel are just a short walk away. Accommodation is on two floors and the property has views across the village to nearby Nigg hill. Outside, there is a large rear garden with lawn, barbecue and seating.

Property manager

David Johnstone

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside, away from doors.

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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

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tain

Located in Tain, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tain Golf Course and Tarbat Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moray Firth and North Sutor Cliffs. Travelling with kids? Consider Black Isle Wildlife Park and Iolaire. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Balintore, SCT

What's nearby

Glenmorangie Distillery - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
Dornoch Cathedral - 22 min drive - 26.7 km
Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 26 min drive - 28.0 km
Dunrobin Castle - 35 min drive - 42.2 km
Nairn Beach - 73 min drive - 82.1 km

Getting around

Fearn Station - 6 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Shandwick Inn - ‬11 min drive
‪Inver Inn - ‬16 min drive
‪Commercial Inn - ‬1 min walk
‪Anta - ‬3 min drive
‪Milton Stores - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Fisherman's Cottage in quiet Highland Village Location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Fisherman's Cottage in quiet Highland Village Location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Fisherman's Cottage in quiet Highland Village Location.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Luxury Fisherman's Cottage in quiet Highland Village Location. located?

This family-friendly Tain cottage is located on the waterfront, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Moray Firth, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tain Golf Course and Tarbat Golf Course. Tain Through Time and Tarbat Discovery Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sophie W.

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well set up house, great location

This is the best set up on line rental house I have ever stayed in. And the location is marvellous, so close to many wonderful activities. Lovely hosts as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

A W.

20 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay in beautiful surroundings

We had the great pleasure of staying in a beautifully decorated house in a lovely area. The house is equipped with everything you need - and even more. The attention to detail and the cozy atmosphere made us feel immediately welcome.A particular highlight was the delicious welcome cake that the host's daughter baked for us - a wonderful gesture that sweetened the start of our vacation.David, the host, is incredibly friendly and attentive. You can tell that the well-being of his guests is very important to him.We really enjoyed our time there, felt completely at ease and will definitely be back. Thank you very much for this unforgettable experience!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First visit of scotland

The cottage in Balintore is the perfect base for visiting the northern highlands route NC500 by car. The cottage is very large, all You need is available, hosts are so kind, and friendly, we recommend that cottage completely. It was our first visit in scotland at all, we love country and people.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ines R.

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage

We enjoyed our stay in the well equipped cottage close to the sea. Enough space with three bathrooms and bedrooms for our family (5 Persons).

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koen N.

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay in wonderful cottage

We had a very pleasant stay with our family of 5. As we have older childeren it is very nice to have more then 1 bathroom. The house is very well equiped and by car easy trips are done to other nice places.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

18 Aug 2024

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Wonderful holiday!

Cottage had plenty of room for 4 adults and 3 children! We had a wonderful holiday thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

1 July 2024

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Lovely time

We had a fabulous time in Balintore and the surrounding area. 8 1/2 John St was a great find. The house was excellent and much bigger than photographs suggest. Very comfortable and banana loaf and milk in fridge when we arrived was much appreciated. Lots of great walks along beautiful beaches and lovely local towns within easy drive. Would definitely recommend the house and the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

16 May 2024

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Super verblijf Schotland

Prachtig huis met echt alle luxe, ruime badkamers en idem de slaapkamers. Een fijne woonkamer en hele fijne woonkeuken. Leuke achter tuin en prima parkeerplek voor onze 6 motoren. GENOTEN hebben we, echt TOP!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit K.

28 Apr 2024

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Urlaubsgenuss von Anfang an

Wir haben schöne Tage in dem wunderbaren und liebevoll ausgestatteten Haus in Balintore verbracht. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht und noch viel mehr und Christel und David sind sehr hilfbereite Gastgeber.Wir können es wärmstens empfehlen. Es war sehr sauber und wir haben es schweren Herzens wieder verlassen.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

12 Apr 2024

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Fantastic find

Absolutely stunning cottage and so much bigger than photographs which do not do it justice. Exceptionally clean and very well finished. Great welcome by hosts including some basic provisions and a lovely cake. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

6 Apr 2024

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Best we have ever stayed in!

Top quality! Lots of extras! Lovely hosts! Cottage was spotless and so warm and cosy! Ideal for the 6 of us! Delicious banana cake awaited us on our arrival!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

28 Oct 2023

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Friends

Wonderful place

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A.

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October break

This is a gorgeous cottage in the seaside village of Balintore. The cottage has high standards of cleanliness and and is very well equipped. Great base for exploring the highlands.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

24 Sept 2023

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Outstanding Base for Highlands

The description of the property was perfect. From the comfort of the beds, bathroom facilities, right through to excellent kitchen facilities and comfort of the living room. This cottage could not have offered more complete comfort. Located off the beaten track. It was easy to get to from the A-9 and offered a perfect base to travel the complete Highlands. If golf was your thing, there were many excellent courses within close proximity. We would highly recommend this Balintore cottage to anyone looking for an extended stay in Scotland.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

23 Aug 2023

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Beautiful holiday cottage

Lovely cottage on a side street. Warm and welcoming owner who met us at the property. Everything you could possibly need in the house. House is clean, cosy and comfortable, its a home from home. Its in a small village on the coast with a beautiful sandy beach just 10 minute walk away. Very quiet village, great base for visiting other places in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco F.

10 Aug 2023

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Tolle Unterkunft

Ein wunderschönes Ferienhaus, sehr groß und geräumig. Vor Ort gibt es einen tollen Strand, nebenan einen kleinen Einkaufsladen. Von Balintore aus kann man zahlreiche Ausflüge machen: in die Highlands, zum Lochness, an die West- und Ostküste, nach Inverness und so weiter. Im Haus befindet sich alles, was man braucht. Toll sind besonders die Bäder und Schlafzimmer sowie die große Küche. So können sich Teenager auch mal aus dem Weg gehen. Die Möbel sind hochwertig, alles ist sauber und gepflegt. Ganz in der Nähe gibt es zahlreiche Supermärkte. Als Restaurants empfehlen wir „Inver Inn“ in Inver und „Plattform 1864“ in Tain.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinna S., Sulingen, Deutschland

6 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles Cottage in schöner Lage!

Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit dem schönen Cottage! Alles, was wir brauchten, war da. Der Kontakt mit Christel und ihrem Mann war sehr nett! Als wir nicht wussten, wie man abschließt (wir haben in Deutschland andere Systeme), hat Dave und sehr schnell geholfen! Wir können den Urlaub in Balintore nur empfehlen! Vielen Dank!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana H.

3 May 2023

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Wunderschönes Haus mit sehr netten Vermietern

Wir hatten in diesem sehr schönen und gut eingerichteten Haus eine tolle Zeit. Vor allem der liebe Empfang von Christel ,sogar mit Begrüßungskuchen ( der wirklich sehr lecker war) fanden wir super. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und konnten von dem Ferienhaus aus sehr viel von den Highlands und der Küstenregion sehen. Wir nehmen die vielen schönen Eindrücke mit nach Hause und würden es jedem weiter empfehlen.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Bristol, UK

9 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

The Cottage is in a quaint coastal fishing village. I can understand why guests would stay for multiple weeks. Everything that you need is here. Perfect location to visit various areas of the Highlands within a hour or so. The Balintore Inn was delicious, be sure to book in. The local pub was cozy, with a pool table. You can enjoy a short walk to the beach or enjoy the patio at the cottage. Christel is a top notch host and we highly recommend staying with her.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In einem tollen Haus mit tollen Gastgebern

Das Ferienhaus ist sehr kompfortabel und zweckmaßig eingerichtet und ausgestattet. Die lage ist optimal Von den Gastgebern wurden wir mit selbstgebackenem Kuchen begrüßt und auch im weiteren Verlauf gut betreut. Wir würden dieses Ferienhaus immer wieder buchen.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Aug 2022

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Golfing in the Highlands

What a great stay in Balintore! The property was of ample size with very spacious rooms. Facilities were great throughout! A very quiet village with a pub up the road which serves lovely food. Would definitely recommend to anyone who chooses to visit the highlands - would stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

13 Aug 2022

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Wonderfoul

Es ist wirklich ein tolles großes Ferienhaus, keine 5 min vom Wasser , tolle Umgebung leckeres Inn in der Nähe . Sehr zum empfehlen.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

31 July 2022

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Home away from home

Christal and David are outstanding hosts. We rented for two months, an adventure for all of us. We love the small quiet village of Balintore and the town of Tain. Tain has all the necessaries, grocery, restaurants, bus service. The house was lovely and comfortable, beyond our expectations. We would come again if possible.

Stayed 60 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

elsie f.

1 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you could ask for

This cottage was wonderful. It is in a lovely little village with many places to visit nearby. The cottage was very clean and had everything you could ask for. It was warm and comfortable. The hostess was very welcoming and left us lots of extras( wine chocolates and home baking). I recommend this cottage and would be very happy to stay there again. Thank you Christel

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor P.

14 May 2022

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Simply Perfect

Hidden gem, cleanliness, spacious, Christel has thought of everything you are likely to need in her beautiful accommodation she goes the extra mile giving you little treats and even home baking a cake we had a wonderful time thank you Christel we will not hesitate to tell our family and friends, highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Johnstone

8 1/2 John Street is run by Christel Johnstone. Her husband, David, works away and renovated 8 1/2 over two years. David was born in the village of Balintore and met Christel when she owned one of the local hotels. They married several years ago and still live in the village.

Why they chose this property

Balintore is one of the Seaboard villages situated on the east coast of Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands.
Over looking the Moray Firth, Balintore was a traditional fishing village. The centrally located harbour is just a minutes walk from the house.

The peaceful village location offers essential amenities and is an ideal base for exploring the Highlands.
Although Easter Ross is a remote rural area the city of Inverness is only 40 minutes by car.
We have lived in Balintore for many years and love the area.

What makes this property unique

Centrally located in the picturesque village of Balintore, Easter Ross, 8 1/2 is a recently renovated fisherman's cottage, extended to offer 3 bedroom luxury holiday accommodation.

The cottage is situated in the centre of the village but is also minutes from the beach, harbour and open countryside.

The newly renovated and extended cottage offers the character of a traditional cottage with the convenience and luxury of contemporary fittings and design. There is full central heating, a modern kitchen and bathrooms.

After spending a day at the beach or on long country walks, take an evening stroll to the local pub for your nightcap and a chat before settling down in front of the log burning stove for a snooze.

8 1/2 is an ideal base for exploring the Highlands.

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