Rowan House

ID: S810725

  • Bedrooms 5
  • ・ Sleeps 10
  • ・ Pets 3

About this property

Bonar Bridge 6 miles. Set back from a quiet, single-track road in the Northern Highlands of Scotland, is this detached spacious property, Rowan House. Wrapped in 7 acres of serene gardens and natural woodland and boasting five bedrooms, this is an excellent retreat for friends, family or a group of travellers looking to explore this rural part of Scotland. (.Note. The property will have a Saturday change over in 2024 )After parking up in the spacious driveway with room for ten cars, enter into the grand reception hallway, complete with wooden flooring and an impressive galleried landing that wraps around the first floor. With the choice of two sitting rooms, both with open fires, there’s plenty of space for everyone to unwind after a tiring day walking the high fells of North Scotland. In the kitchen there is a range cooker, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and television leading to a large utility area with extra toilet and washer/dryer, fridge and fridge/freezer. The kitchen also has a dining area which has French doors leading to the garden and also a separate dining room for those family mealtimes. All the bedrooms can be found upstairs and include an impressive range of layouts, including the master bedroom with super-king size double bed, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room with double walk-in shower as well as an extra super-king size double bedroom. There are also three bedrooms which can the option of being super king-size doubles or twin beds, serviced by two elegant bathrooms, one with a freestanding roll-top bath and large walk in shower and another with large walk in shower.Summertime is a true delight at this Scottish cottage, with 7 acres of fine gardens and woodland to relish in with a path leading to the forest track with plenty of nice walks to enjoy, plus outdoor furniture, seating and a barbecue to make the most of. Soak away the day as 8-10 people can relax in the wood-fired hot tub and enjoy watching the flames flicker through the glass panel. There is plenty of wildlife to see around the property, with red squirrels, which are a regular site in the garden, they feed on the three feeders, otters can be found in the nearby ponds, as well as ospreys, golden eagles and other exotic wildlife to be seen. There are a pair of breeding sea eagles in the vicinity of Rowan House. The local area is steeped in history, with a wide selection of castles and is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast with several cycling, kayaking, fishing and walking opportunities. For fishing enthusiasts a 5 minute walk takes you to Rowan Houses' own stretch of river, where you can enjoy trout and salmon fishing. For picking up any essentials, the village of Bonar Bridge offers the closest convenience store, along with a good selection of shops to browse including a high quality butchers, a Spar shop/ bakery, hardware shop and a doctors surgery. Turning left from the drive, you'll be able to get to the coast, and join the North Coast 500 route for some of the best landscapes in the world. Whether you choose to head to the far north and explore Cape Wrath or stay closer to home, there are always places to visit and things to do in this picturesque part of the Highlands. Consider Rowan House for a memorable break to Northern Scotland, whatever time of year. EPC Rating: Band D

A small village resting on the banks of Dornoch Firth in the Scottiah Highlands. Bonar Bridge offers a useful range of local amenities and facilities including a café and restaurant. Here you will also find a golf club and an abundance of wildlife. The east coast of Scotland rests within reach, offering a wealth of opportunity.

Accommodation

The property will have a Saturday change over in 2024.

Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite double walk-in shower, basin and WC, 3 x super-king size (zip/link can be twins on request), 1 x super king-size.

1 x bathroom with roll-top bath, hand-held shower, large walk in shower, basin and WC.

1 x bathroom with large walk in shower, basin and WC.

2 x cloakrooms, Kitchen, Utility room, Dining room, Sitting room and Snug.

Oil central heating with 2 x open fires.

Range cooker and ceramic hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezer, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 10 cars.bike storage.

7-acre garden and woodland with seating area with garden furniture.

Wood-fired hot tub.

Barbecue and two ornamental ponds.

Three well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Note: Please supervise children and pets around the ponds.

Shop 5 miles, there is a seasonal pub 1.5 mile walk away with main pubs in Bonar Bridge 6 miles away.

Note: Please contact the owner for more details regarding fishing in the area.

Note: Check-in is from 6pm and check-out is by 10am.

Note: on occasion there may be someone on site, to maintain the gardens and feed the squirrels.

Note.

The property will have a Saturday change over in 2024 (During March 2024 check in is permitted any day in the week).

Note: The owner will offer a £200 discount for any 2 week bookings.

Note: No stag/hen parties or similar.

Please note: If you are looking to book the W/C 11th May 2024, the property will be undergoing a full external paint including windows, due to this disruption, the week will be discounted by 15%, please call the office if you are wishing to book.

Nearby points of interest

  • Falls of Shin
  • Loch Shin
  • Lairg Gala Week
  • Lairg Crofters Show

Reviews (18)

  • Johan

    Quiet countryside location with everything you need in the house. Rupert was extremely helpful and very courteous. Together with the beautiful house, the location and a very helpful and kind host it made it a Christmas break we will remember forever.

  • Brian

    My family and I had a fantastic time at Rowan House. Once a year my husband and I love to book somewhere where our family if they choose can join us, which here they did! Entering the entrance hall was a wow and every room in the house spotless! Plenty of rooms to choose from if needing some quiet time, although we tended to sit in the kitchen dining area and the large sitting room, there was plenty of bathrooms and loos to accommodate our family and plenty of fridges too. Communication with Rupert (owner) and his wife was always pleasant. Meeting them both was also a pleasure. It’s very easy to get your 10000 steps in per day staying here without stepping foot off the grounds. The garden was beautiful too. It’s lovely to see red squirrels running around the feeders and a good variety of birds (including a red kite) made an appearance. The hot tub was a lovely addition, easy to use and enjoyable. The house is situated for easy access to the NC 500 and lots of other places such as the Falls of Shinn (Salmon Leap), Dunrobin Castle and Dornoch ( where we saw 2 Dolphins swimming from the beach) The beach at Embo was beautiful too. We are looking forward to returning next year.

  • Matthew

    The house has extensive gardens and duck filled ponds... so it was actually very tempting to stay put and not bother with excursions! We particularly loved feeding the resident red squirrels... Rupert, the owner, made us feel very welcome and gave us lots of pointers to explore the locale. I wish we could have made it a longer stay and we would most certainly return in the future. Our booking was very 'last minute' and we certainly struck it lucky!

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