10/10 Excellent
Hansjörg U.
23 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Großartiges Haus - wertige Ausstattung - tolle Lage
Hansjörg U.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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Sea-Side Family House With Lovely Views And Close To Award-Winning Beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Portmahomack
- Portmahomack Harbour1 min walk
- Tarbat Ness Lighthouse10 min drive
- Glenmorangie Distillery19 min drive
- Inverness (INV)70 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Crib
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Shower room 1
Shower only
Shower room 2
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Sea-Side Family House With Lovely Views And Close To Award-Winning Beach
Tarbat Lodge offers a spectacular location overlooking the picturesque stone harbour, with views across the Dornoch Firth to the Sutherland hills beyond. Portmahomack's beautiful, sandy beach is immediately adjacent to the house. Originally built in about 1740, the house has recently been refurbished to a very high standard for the use of the the owners' family and for guests. The period charm of this listed house has been enhanced with all "mod cons" provided. The house has 5 bedrooms which can accommodate up to 12 people. However, due to the arrangement of the rooms it is equally suitable for smaller groups, for which a reduction in the rental charge may be available outside the high season. Pormahomack is located on the Tarbat peninsula which has a drier climate than most of Scotland and does not suffer from the midges prevalent in other parts. There are many things to see and do nearby, including superb golfing facilities.
Property manager
Duncan and Rosemary Budge
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Tain
Located in Tain, this holiday home is near the beach. Tarbat Discovery Centre and Tain Through Time are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portmahomack Harbour and Tarbat Golf Course.
Portmahomack
What's nearby
- Portmahomack Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Tarbat Discovery Centre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
- Tarbat Ness Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
- Glenmorangie Distillery - 19 min drive - 18.1 km
- Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 29 min drive - 30.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Inver Inn - 10 min drive
- Italian Touch Restaurant & Cafe - 4 min walk
- The Oystercatcher - 1 min walk
- Bistro & Rooms by the Sea at Caledonian House - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nienke M., Aberdeen, Scotland
19 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
Nienke M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Simon H.
31 Jul 2017
Truly wonderful place
Simon H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Liz D.
25 Sept 2016
Perfect property and location
Liz D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
15 Jul 2016
Best holiday home we've ever stayed in!
Steve M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
22 Sept 2014
Exceeded our expectations, loved it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
14 Sept 2014
Beautiful, comfortable & fantastic!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Hilary M.
21 Aug 2014
Lovely house
Hilary M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
29 Jun 2014
Top drawer
About the host
Hosted by Duncan and Rosemary Budge
Duncan and Rosemary bought the house in 2010 and live partly in the south. They come to stay in the house as much as they can.
Why they chose this property
We bought Tarbat Lodge because we loved the village of Portmahomack which we have known for years as we have family connections in the local area.
Our children used to enjoy playing on the beautiful beach when they were younger. They now have groups of friends to stay.
There is so much to do in the area for people of different ages and with different interests : there are several other lovely beaches and coastal walks nearby; golf, dolphin-spotting, bird-watching, fishing, mountain-biking and many other activities are available; there are historic houses, castles and whisky distilleries to visit.
Our children used to enjoy playing on the beautiful beach when they were younger. They now have groups of friends to stay.
There is so much to do in the area for people of different ages and with different interests : there are several other lovely beaches and coastal walks nearby; golf, dolphin-spotting, bird-watching, fishing, mountain-biking and many other activities are available; there are historic houses, castles and whisky distilleries to visit.
What makes this property unique
We were drawn to the house because of it's special position on the sea-front with lovely views across the picturesque and historic harbour and the Dornoch Firth to the Sutherland hills.
The beach is so close by and there are very pleasant coastal walks to be had from the house.
The listed house has much of the period charm of the Georgian era, with light rooms, sash windows and shutters.
When we bought the house it was divided into two separate dwellings and required considerable work to transform it into a comfortable home. The improvements were designed very much with our own use in mind. We have found that the lay-out of the rooms works very well for large family gatherings.
It is easy to keep the house warm due to the underfloor heating, wood burning stoves and good insula
The beach is so close by and there are very pleasant coastal walks to be had from the house.
The listed house has much of the period charm of the Georgian era, with light rooms, sash windows and shutters.
When we bought the house it was divided into two separate dwellings and required considerable work to transform it into a comfortable home. The improvements were designed very much with our own use in mind. We have found that the lay-out of the rooms works very well for large family gatherings.
It is easy to keep the house warm due to the underfloor heating, wood burning stoves and good insula
Languages:
English
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