Smithy Burn Croft

About this property

This former croft cottage is in a rural location has stunning views across open moorland of Sutherland. If you are looking for a relaxing getaway with beautiful surroundings, Smithy Burn is for you..

Ground Floor:

Living room: 50" TV, Freesat, Soundbar, Games, Woodburner, Sofa Bed (Double)

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine

Utility Room: Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Washer Dryer

Sun Room.

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Wet Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Separate Toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bathroom: Bath, Toilet.

Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture, firepit and barbecue. Bike/sport equipment store. 2 dogs welcome - to be kept on a lead at all times (livestock). Double kennel availble. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are cctv cameras outside of the property.. If you are looking for a getaway-from-it all break with peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings, Smithy Burn is for you. The former croft sits in a unique position high up on the moor and has stunning views – on a clear day you can see Ben More Assynt which is 28 miles away. Adjacent to the Allt na Ceardaich, which translates as ‘the burn of the forge’, the original steading was once a forge on the drove road which runs down to the upper river Brora. Wildlife is abundant, and whilst having breakfast or sitting in the sunroom you might see; red deer, red kites, an osprey or even an eagle.

The croft has been remodelled by its interior designer owners in 2023 and the colourful result takes advantage of the amazing views as well as being very comfortable and well equipped for up to six guests. The owners moved the staircase to create extra space and light, added a bathroom and sunroom, and created a bar area with drinks fridge where the old stair used to be. The croft now comprises a well-equipped kitchen/dining room which easily seats six, a cosy living room featuring a wood burner, and double sofa-bed, and a large sunroom with views to the east, south and west. There is a ground floor bedroom with kingsize bed, a wet room with shower, basin and toilet, a separate toilet and a good-sized laundry room.

On the first floor is a twin bedroom with two extra-long single beds, and a new bathroom with double ended bath, basin, toilet and views across the hills. Outside there is an enclosed south facing lawned garden which includes plenty of parking space, a kennel, and a firepit with barbecue. There is a storage barn with plenty of space for bicycles, golf kit and fishing rods.

The location makes it ideal for exploring Sutherland, Caithness and Ross-shire and we are close to the NC500. Fine beaches, paddle boarding, kayaking, hill walking, stalking, fishing and shooting are all available locally. Golfers of all abilities can enjoy the championship course at Royal Dornoch as well as 18-hole courses at Brora, Golspie and Tain. A number of 9-hole courses are also within easy reach.

There is a well-stocked village shop and post office, a railway station and a pub 4½ miles away at Pittentrail. Golspie is a 20-minute drive and has a good range of shops, both Dornoch and Brora are about 25 minutes by car and fishing is available nearby. Shop 4 miles.

Free WiFi

There are cctv cameras outside of the property.

EPC Rating = E

Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.

Letting licence no.: HI00622F

Suitable for up to 2 pets