Dun Brae Cottage, Dornoch

Dun Brae is Gaelic for “castle on a hill”; its perch above Dornoch gives the most enjoyable view of the town. The cottage’s situation is private and central, placing guests yards from the center of town and the tee box at Royal Dornoch. Less than 1/2 mile to the beach, Dun Brae’s location is unmatched for convenience and comfort. The thick, centuries old sandstone walls create a quiet atmosphere, and the interiors provide all comforts of home for 3 nights or 3 weeks! No children under 10years The space Over the decades, the house and gardens have undergone constant planning and improvement by a dedicated team of local artisans. The cottage is filled with antique furniture and art from years of travel in Scotland and pays homage to the country charm that is quintessentially the Highlands. While traditional in its core, Dun Brae affords all of the luxuries and comforts of a fine 21st century country home. All of the rooms proudly boast tartan and tweed furnishings from ANTA, Scotland’s premier outfitter of Scottish country lifestyle, and paint and wallpaper from Farrow & Ball. Kitchen/Dining: Fully fitted modern kitchen with Bosch and Neff appliances: gas oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee maker. Full suite of hotel silver cutlery, crockery and utensils. Country dining table with views of the front garden and town, seating for four. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility area with an excellent Bosch washing machine and tumble drier (powders provided). Cloakroom: Adjacent to the kitchen WC and wash hand basin appointed with Fired Earth tiles. Library: Tweed loveseat, nursing chair, desk and office chair. A SMART flatscreen TV on the desk can function for entertainment or a second monitor for work. The brass coffee table contains a selection of books on Scotland, while the library shelves offer various works of literature. Cozy Room: The large grey tweed sofa with foot-rest (deep and comfortable!) proves a great place to lounge at the end of an active day, gazing out the window, sampling the fine Classics library or stacks of periodicals, or drawing the curtains to enjoy the large SMART flatscreen TV (with basic UK cable). Master Bedroom: The cozy, coffered bedroom contains a super-king size bed with a top-comfort Emma mattress dressed in White Company sheets. The fitted wardroom and chest of drawers round out storage. Views of the front garden, town and Cathedral, and Dornoch Firth in the distance. Garden Bedroom: Twin beds and duvets are made up with White Company sheets. The fitted wardroom and desk-drawers round out storage, while the desk and chair provide a lovely place to read and look out over Dornoch Cathedral and the garden. Family bathroom: The shared bathroom suite at Dun Brae is luxurious, comfortable and light-filled: every surface of the room is tiled in marble and glass from Fired Earth, all of the plumbing fixtures are Lefroy Brooks, and the accessories are from Perrin & Rowe. Outside: The large and mature front garden is paved with a wide Caithness slab terrace, with a wrought iron table with 4 chairs positioned to view the town and Cathedral. In the rear of the Cottage, there is a limestone gravel driveway and parking for two cars. The property does have a steep staircase and may not be suitable for those guests with mobility issues. Note on our operations: hundreds of guests have come and enjoyed Dun Brae for decades. Our former booking agent and property manager, Gael Holiday Homes, sold its business and in the process we lost dozens and dozens of 5-star reports on this amazing cottage.