Luxury Highlands Cottage on the Cromarty Firth

Gem Cottage is a traditionally built stone cottage with modern interior set on the shores of the Cromarty Firth. The cottage boasts a number of creature comforts including wood burner, underfloor heating, sauna, freestanding bath and rainfall shower. Steps from the front door to a picturesque bay and stone beach. To the rear, the cottage has views of the Wyvis range and Fyrish Monument. Sheep graze in the field behind the cottage. On the NC500, only 20 miles north of Inverness. The space Inside the cottage there is a bright, open plan lounge and kitchen centered around the cozy log burning fire. The perfect spot for taking in views of the mountains, the Cromarty Firth or enjoying the sheep grazing in the field behind the cottage. The reading room is stocked with books or connect to the Wi-Fi or smart TV and watch a film by the fire on a rainy day. The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for dining in. Rotate the Aga log burner so that it's facing the dining table and you can enjoy a meal by the fire. As per the house rules, the cottage is not suitable for infants or young children. There is one bedroom with super king bed, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath. A second wet room bathroom, with rainfall shower and two person sauna, is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day of outdoor activities. Or to warm up after an open water swim in the firth. There is an additional room (the reading room) with daybed which converts to a single bed. This room has arguably the best views in the house and is perfect for relaxing with a book or as a flexible additional sleeping space separate from the main living area. Please let me know prior to your arrival if you would like the daybed set up for sleeping. Also included, a separate utility area with a combination washing machine and dryer. There is underfloor heating throughout the cottage. The cottage has WiFi, suitable for working remotely, video calls, streaming etc. The cottage enjoys views of the Cromarty Firth and the bay is the perfect spot for swimming, paddle boarding or kayaking. Sheep graze in the fields behind the cottage right up to the back deck. The cottage is down a single track road on the coast but is less than a mile walk in to Evanton, with a small shop and pub. The cottage is located directly on the NC500. One of the world's most spectacular coastal touring routes. Local attractions: Black Rock Gorge, Fyrish Monument (15 mins), Loch Glass (20 mins), Ben Wyvis (45 mins), Aviemore/Cairngorms National Park (1hr) Popular firth walks from Kiltearn Church ruin, a few hundred metres from the garden. The cottage is all one level with modern wide doorways, wet room and ramp access. Firewood, kindling and firelighters are included with the booking. Other things to note We are fully insured and our boiler is inspected and tested regularly. Our cottage is fitted with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. We are licensed with Highland Council. Registration Details HI-20237-F