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Escape to this relaxing bolthole located on the owners farm in Nigg, just off the NC500 route. It boasts an elevated cliffside location, ideal for dolphin spotting.
Sleeping two guests, this is an ideal accommodation choice for those who want to discover the wild beauty of the Easter Ross Peninsula together. During the day, explore the Pictish Trail and sculptures.
Alternatively, head off to roam the shores of Shandwick Bay (7 miles), taking a romantic stroll along the coast of the Moray Firth. Catch the small seasonal ferry from Nigg across the bay to Cromarty.
Sample a wee dram at the Glenmorangie Distillery in nearby Tain (11.5 miles), or further north, the town of Dornoch offers a variety of cafes, gift shops and a must-visit beach. Step inside this superb cabin and into the welcoming open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining area boasting cosy Scandinavian-style decor.
Slip onto the sofa and make yourself at home while you take in the beautiful sea views through the floor-to-ceiling windows. When it's time to eat, use the sleek kitchen area to whip up some dinner to share at the intimate dining table.
After dinner, crack open a bottle of wine and warm your toes by the dual-aspect wood burner – set between the lounge and bedroom – adding charm and character to both rooms. At the end of the day, retire to the thoughtfully designed bedroom, which features an impressive double-ended freestanding bath and wonderful sea views through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
A chic en-suite shower room with double vanity sinks completes the layout. Outside, you’ll find a pretty enclosed decking area with a private hot tub where you will be able to spot dolphins whilst you relax and an outdoor glass-fronted sauna, as well as an outside cold water platform.
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of 1-Bedroom Hot Tub Cottage in Nigg, with real driving times.
Sat nav: IV17 0UT
A Highland single malt distillery on the Cromarty Firth, making whisky since 1839.
The Dalmore is a Highland single malt distillery in Alness, about 20 miles north of Inverness. It sits on the banks of the Cromarty Firth, overlooking the Black Isle, and has been making whisky since 1839. The distillery's website offers a distillery experience that you can reserve.
Sat nav: KW10 6SF
The largest house in the northern Highlands, with 189 rooms, gardens and a private railway station.
Dunrobin Castle is the family seat of the Earl of Sutherland, standing a mile north of Golspie and overlooking the Dornoch Firth. With 189 rooms, it is the largest house in the northern Highlands.
Tip: Dunrobin Castle railway station on the Far North Line was built for the castle, so you can arrive by train instead of driving.
Sat nav: IV14 9AA
A red sandstone Highland tower house, still a family home, said to inspire Outlander's Castle Leoch.
Castle Leod is the seat of Clan Mackenzie, a Category A-listed red sandstone tower house near the Victorian spa village of Strathpeffer, with Ben Wyvis behind it. It is believed to stand on the site of an ancient Pictish fort, and the Earl of Cromartie's family still lives here.
Tip: The castle is open to the public only on selected days each year, so check the website before you set off. Parking is for open days and private tour guests only.
Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
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