Ref: 1770 Ceol-na-Mara

DURNESS

Lairg 56 miles; Thurso 75 miles.

The most North Westerly village in mainland Scotland, the ancient village of Durness, unspoilt by modern convention, offers a truly peaceful location amidst awe inspiring landscape. The village is steeped in history and boasts evidence of an 8th Century Christian settlement, cave dwellings and Viking invasions. The surrounding coastline is fringed with spectacular beaches of silver sand, soaring cliffs and deep caves. It is a splendid location from which to explore the solitude of the Highlands whilst watching the varied wildlife, or enjoying a spot of golf on Britain's most Northerly golf course. Vist Smoo Cave, a small sea cave with a small river running through and its large colony of puffins, offering a superb opportunity for wildlife photography. The local Craft Village, situated on a rather picturesque old RAF radar base, affords visitors the opportunity to purchase local giftware and art, produced by this sustainable, hospitable community. A vast area of outstanding natural beauty, Durness makes an ideal base for touring the rest of the Highlands.

The Property: Ceol-na-Mara

A superb, stone built house situated at the Eastern end of the North West Sutherland village of Durness. Boasting uninterrupted, breathtaking views over the Pentland Firth, this attractive, well-equipped home, offers spacious accommodation and is immaculately presented throughout. Traditional in style and perfect for families, the property boasts cosy bedrooms, a large, modern, fitted kitchen and a lawned, enclosed garden. With excellent walking, fishing, cycling and wildlife spotting opportunities on the doorstep, and the local attractions of Smoo Cave, with its colony of puffins and the sandy beaches at Balnakell within easy reach, Ceol-na-Mara, translated as song of the sea, really is a great location for exploring this beautiful part of the Scottish Highlands.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with electric fire.

Amenities

Full electric central heating with additional heating from electric fire in sitting room. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer dryer, 2 x colour TV, telephone (incoming calls only). All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Off road parking for 3 cars. Covered lockable bike storage. Enclosed lawned area. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2 miles, hotel and pub 10 mins walk. Note: No children under 3 years please.