The historic seaside town of Dornoch is just 15 minutes’ drive away where there is a superb, award-winning, sandy beach, a renowned championship golf course as well as the 12th-century cathedral that dominates the central square. Mountain biking, hill walking, fishing, and various water sports are all available locally. Or experience salmon leaping up the famous Falls of Shin. Dunrobin Castle, seat of the Duke of Sutherland, with its gardens modelled on Versailles, is well worth a visit. It is ideally located for exploring the whole of the Highlands, with many places of interest within a short drive. It has a thriving village pub that serves meals, as well as a shop, post office and railway station. Whilst providing an element of privacy, the lodge is just over 1 mile to the pretty village of Rogart. The owners farm hundreds of acres of surrounding farmland and open hills where friendly cattle and sheep roam freely, and osprey, deer, pine martens, red kites, golden eagles and curlews can all be spotted in the vicinity. Sitting in the hot tub or relaxing with a glass of wine on the decking after a day’s sightseeing or hill walking must be the ultimate holiday experience. This property is ideal for the ultimate ’get away from it all’ holiday, with pampering included. This property is very accessible for wheelchair users, with a level entrance and modern bathroom with a claw-footed bath and accessible wet room walk-in shower. There are two beautifully presented kingsize bedrooms each with colour coordinated soft furnishings. away a herd of Aberdeen Angus bullocks which were slavering over my bag of pegs, the heavens opened. The bespoke, solid wood, raised dining table adds an interesting and attractive feature to the room. Posts about Red Kite written by rupertkirkwood. The bright, modern kitchen area is exceptionally well equipped, with plenty of space for dining. The patio doors open onto raised decking, with a private hot tub and outdoor dining table and chairs. The main living area is open plan with a welcoming wood burner and floor to ceiling patio doors to maximise the stunning views.

This detached, solid wood lodge enjoying complete peace and seclusion, is presented to a very good standard throughout. Red Kite Lodge is a real delight, situated in the heart of the Sutherland hills on a working farm, approached via a well-maintained private track leading out to open countryside and the owner’s 50 hectares of croft land. 3 dogs welcome, to be kept on lead at all times (sheep country).

Enclosed decking area with garden furniture. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Wet room: With claw foot bath, shower, toilet and heated towel rail. Utility room: With freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.īedroom 1: With kingsize bed and Freesat TV.īedroom 2: With kingsize bed and Freesat TV. Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Living area: With wood burner, 40’’ Freesat Smart TV, DVD player, double sofa bed (for flexible sleeping arrangements) and patio doors leading to decking. This lodge is in an peaceful, secluded location yet within easy reach of amenities and attractions, and boasts its own hot tub.

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