Large family-friendly, self-catering holiday home in Northern Scotland - sleeps 16

Whether you are looking for the classic 'bucket and spade' holiday, or a relaxing golfing holiday, Wentworth House will not disappoint. Large enough to sleep two to three families, this child-friendly accommodation is situated on the north-east coast of Scotland close to the golf course and just two minutes from the fine sandy beach and safe bathing of Portmahomack.

Built in 1802 as the Manse to Tarbat Church (now an Archaeological Discovery Centre and site of a Pictish Monastery of the 8th century thought to be as important in its day as the settlement on Iona), Wentworth House is a large, well-appointed family holiday home in a coastal location hard to beat. The house is south facing across rolling countryside and sits on its own.

A five-minute walk from your holiday home will bring you to a hotel, pub and local shop, also the renowned 'Oystercatcher' restaurant, which specialises in seafood dishes using local, freshly-caught produce. A three-mile walk out to Tarbat Ness Lighthouse (third tallest in Scotland) where magnificent sea views can be enjoyed makes a pleasant evening stroll with the chance to observe dolphins which pass through this stretch of water occasionally.

Golfers of all abilities can enjoy a game, from the professional at Royal Dornoch or Tain, to, for the less ambitious, Portmahomack golf course which is very close to the house.

Birdwatchers, at different times of the year, can hope to see: redwings, fieldfares, manx and sooty shearwaters, gannets, auks, terns, dippers, grey wagtails, tree creepers, wood warblers, buzzards, skuas, siskins, goldcrests, ospreys, peregrines, hen harriers, knotts, dunlins, whooper swans, lapwings, mute swans and many, many more!

The accommodation itself is comfortable and homely and is set in a 2-acre garden which includes a large walled garden that is grassed and ideal for ball games. Kids and dads will be delighted to know that there is a football net at one end.

The owner has striven to make this an easy house to holiday in with children and has provided toys and games, teddies and dolls to ensure that children feel welcome.

Inverness airport is only an hour's drive and there is a railway station at Tain which is a 15-minute drive.

For those wishing to see more of the Highlands, the north coast, Orkney and the west coast are all within day trip distance.

The owner occupies an adjacent flat but is careful to ensure that you enjoy maximum privacy and minimum disturbance. She does not wish you to feel restricted in any way.

Catering can be arranged from full week meals to the occasional one-off dinner. Cooks will find the flourishing herb garden useful in food preparation.

Suggested day excursions from Portmahomack:
Dornoch - beach, golf course, cathedral - 25-minute drive
Golspie - Dunrobin Castle and gardens - 30-minute drive
West coast beaches and mountains - 1 hour 30 minute drive
Orkney Islands - day sailings - 2-hour drive to ferry
The Black Isle - dolphin watching cruises, golf course, wildlife farm, cross-country mountain biking trail - 40-minute drive
Inverness - Aquadome leisure pools, restaurants and live music pubs - 45-minute drive

Accommodation

Ground Floor
Hall
Drawing room/library with open fire
Sitting room with open fire
Dining room - seats 16
Kitchen
Pantry/utility room

First Floor
King-size bedroom
Double bedroom with en suite bathroom
2 Twin bedrooms
Family bedroom (double and single beds)
2 Bathrooms - one with whirlpool bath
Shower room

Second Floor
Twin bedroom
Triple bedroom

Features

Beaches

5-minute walk from a sandy beach.

Birdwatching

Good birdwatching area.

Child Friendly

Very, very child-friendly and with great facilities for children both indoors and out.

Cook Available

Cook available.

Golf

Golf course right next door.

Of Historic or Architectural Interest

Immediately next door is Tarbat Church which has proved to be built on a pre-Christian site. This is now a fascinating museum.

Pets Allowed

Maximum of two dogs welcome.

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Saturday - Saturday

Sleeps 14 + 2

**SUMMER SPECIAL FOR SMALLER PARTIES**
UP TO 10 PEOPLE ONLY
ANY WEEK IN JULY, SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER 2009
£1100 PER WEEK OR £1900 FOR A FORTNIGHT

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Log fires
Very family-friendly
Walled garden football area
Whirlpool bath
Sandy beach and safe bathing - 5-minute walk
Cook by arrangement
Coastal walks and spectacular birdwatching
Otter and dolphin watching
Adjacent to golf course (9-hole) (golf clubs available)
2-acre garden and grounds
Outdoor games include: croquet, badminton, football net, 10 bikes (all ages)
Mountain biking - within a 45-minute drive of both the Highland Wildcat trails at Golspie and the Kyle of Sutherland Trails of Carbisdale and Balblair
Oystercatcher restaurant and hotel close by
Neighbouring archaeological centre (8th century)
Linen and towels included
All heating, electricity and logs supplied
Two dogs welcome

Facilities

Oil central heating
Range-style cooker with three ovens, grill and griddle
Microwave
Food processor
Bread maker
Larder fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Tumble dryer
2 TVs (Sky), video and DVD players
CD player
Books and games
Dolls, prams and teddies
Barbecue
Garden furniture
Cot, travel cot and highchair
Stair gate

Rental

all dates are weeks commencing

Available to book NEW YEAR 2009/10

Special Prices

3-night short breaks:
Low season - £720
Mid season - £900

Availability

Green - Available, Red - Booked.
Full weeks in this property rented Saturday - Saturday. Information given as a guide only - check with Large Holiday Houses.

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