Tain, Scotland’s oldest Royal Burgh, is five miles away and the beach at Royal Burgh of Dornoch lies just fifteen miles to the north.
For those who enjoy a “wee dram” The Old Manse is positioned close to Glenmorangie, Dalmore and Balblair Distilleries.
Golfers are spoilt for choice in having Royal Dornoch Golf Club near by, their Championship course is ranked 5th in the world and the Struie course is ranked in the UK and Ireland’s top 50 links courses. Tain Golf Course, a traditional Scottish Highland links course designed in 1890 by Old Tom Morris enjoys stunning views and sheltered climate. In addition there are further courses at Alness, Golspie and Bonar Bridge to name just a few.
In the close vicinity there are both gentle forest and coastal walks taking in the pretty Seaboard villages of Hilton, Shandwick and Portmahomack.
Wild life is abundant in the area, kites and buzzards frequently wheel overhead and owls are often heard in the garden at night. The RSPB have a reserve at Nigg Bay being an important area of mudflat, saltmarsh and wet grassland on the Cromarty Firth. It is a major stop-over points for migratory birds travelling between their breeding and wintering grounds. Visit the viewing hide any time between October and March and you’re likely to see countless wading birds and waterfowl. The summer months bring a range of breeding birds to the wetland and saltmarsh areas and ospreys can be seen hunting in the bay.
We are ideally located for those travelling to and from the Orkney Islands. The ferry terminals of Gills Bay (Pentland Ferries) and Scrabster (North Link Ferries) are no more that 2.5 hours drive with John O’Groats just 2 hours away.
The Old Manse offers ample private parking and dry, secure storage for bicycles, motorbikes and golf equipment. We can also provide drying facilities for walkers who get caught out by the Highland weather.
The Old Manse has three well appointed bedrooms, two king sized doubles and one twin room. All rooms are spacious with ensuite facilities and have recently been refurbished. Please note only two rooms are available to let at any one time.
The period features of the rooms have been retained which include high ceilings, decorative cornices, shutters and fireplaces. Each with views over the tree lined drive and gardens.
Complimentary toiletries, luxurious cotton bed linen and fluffy towels await you. We provide a hot drinks tray that includes hot chocolate and fresh milk.
For those who want access to the outside world WIFI is available throughout the house. Flat screen televisions and hairdryers are provided in each bedroom with an iron and ironing board available on request.
To add to your comfort we have a guest sitting room overlooking the garden, which is stocked with an interesting range of books and board games. On cooler evenings the wood burner is lit adding to the relaxing surroundings.
For those who have a sweet tooth we have an honesty snack basket to satisfy your chocolate craving
A good day deserves a great breakfast……….
Whether stocking up with a full cooked breakfast before a day out or simply enjoying toast and marmalade with freshly brewed coffee.
Breakfast is served from 7.30am through to 8.45am Monday to Friday and 8.00am until 9.30am at the weekend. For those who need to be up and out earlier we are always happy to organize a time that suits.
The Old Manse Breakfast
Available is a selection of fruit juices, cereals, muesli, yogurt and fresh fruit from the buffet.
Creamy hot porridge
• A full Highland Breakfast, please make your selection from grilled bacon, black pudding, sausages, tomato, mushrooms, baked beans and of course eggs cooked to your preference (poached, scrambled or fried)
• Boiled Eggs and soldiers
• Poached eggs on toast
• Smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on toast
• Old Manse Rarebit served with grilled bacon
Served with freshly brewed tea and coffee
Toasted Farmhouse white and Wholemeal bread
Jam, Marmalade and Honey
A selection of herbal teas and decaffeinated tea/coffee are also available
All our meat products are supplied by John M Munro Butchers of Tain and our eggs are laid by free range hens of Balmuchy Farm, Fearn
Honey comes from the very busy bees of Struan Apiary
The Old Manse is a totally non-smoking establishment. Regrettably we do not accept pets in the main house.
