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The Birdwatchers' Beach line luxery Cabin
A unique and cosy off grid beach line cabin nestled on the edge of Balblair woods in the Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve. Perfect for unwinding and taking in the nature all around or as a relaxing and comfortable stop over on your journey round the North Coast 500. We hope you enjoy the magic of the woods, the loch and all the creatures here.
A wooden guest cabin with king size bed, sofa bed, armchair, walk in Caithness slate shower and washing machine in bathroom. Kitchen equipped with Esse stove for heating and cooking and a gas hob, as well as dishwasher and fridge. Make a cuppa and toast or grill fish and roast vegetables on the stove or simply use the gas for quicker cooking. A range of kitchen staples will be available such as tea, coff...The Birdwatchers' Beach line luxery Cabin
A unique and cosy off grid beach line cabin nestled on the edge of Balblair woods in the Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve. Perfect for unwinding and taking in the nature all around or as a relaxing and comfortable stop over on your journey round the North Coast 500. We hope you enjoy the magic of the woods, the loch and all the creatures here.
A wooden guest cabin with king size bed, sofa bed, armchair, walk in Caithness slate shower and washing machine in bathroom. Kitchen equipped with Esse stove for heating and cooking and a gas hob, as well as dishwasher and fridge. Make a cuppa and toast or grill fish and roast vegetables on the stove or simply use the gas for quicker cooking. A range of kitchen staples will be available such as tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, oil, pasta and rice, milk on arrival. Breakfast basket available on request. TV and WiFi to keep you connected should you choose to be. Enjoy the deck space for watching the tide come in and out and see and hear the many kinds of birds visiting the salt marsh.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
1 King1 Sofa
Bathrooms
1 Shower
Meet the host
Elizabeth C
Hosting since June 2019
Languages spoken: English, French, Italian
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a day
Interaction with guests: we are on site all the time
chatty and happy to be available
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A perfect cabin in a beautiful location with great hosts.
The cabin in beautiful, comes with everything you need and nothing you don’t. The stove is brilliant and we got the cabin toasty and warm and cooked our food with just a handful of logs. The location is wonderful at the edge of a sheltered lagoon with a fantastic view across the water or sands depending on the tide. It is accessible but secluded and you fall asleep on a super comfortable bed to the sound of curlews calling.
The hosts are lovely and go out of their way to make you comfortable. We can’t thank them enough. There is only one problem… you won’t want to leave.
Visited September 2023
Written 24 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
corruscate
Edinburgh, United Kingdom34 contributions
Peace & Quiet
All the reviews are true! Beautiful location, perfectly formed cabin and attentive yet non intrusive hosts make this place a Highland paradise.
The cabin itself has everything you need. The surroundings are beautiful and very peaceful which makes it easy to completely relax, once you've figured out how to work everything! However, hosts are nearby if needed. Isaac (aged 6ish) was very professional and enquired about our needs on a regular basis in his own inimitable hosting style!
5 stars is a rarity (from me) but in this instance definitely deserved. We had a great stay and would recommend it to anyone looking for a wee escape.
Visited July 2021
Written 22 July 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Pamela07599
Dundee, United Kingdom19 contributions
Good for the soul
Wow, where do we start? This is a truly magical place. The cabin itself is beautiful. Spacious and comforting with everything you could possibly need. It all runs off grid too which is fantastic.
The area is stunning. The Big Burn walk feels like a magical fairy glen and the views from the Ben Bhraggie walk are outstanding. You can also drive up to John o groats in an hour and a half, and the scenery will take your breath away.
But above all that, this is one of these places that stays with you long after you’ve left. There’s just something about the place that creates a sense of calm, peace and a connection to nature that feels good for your entire being. Just looking out from the cabin, observing what’s around, breathing the clean air and just ‘being’ is what it’s all about.
Our hosts Boban and Lizzie were perfect. So friendly and welcoming and made everything easy for us. They’re on hand to help with anything, but also give you space and privacy too. There’s also a chocolate lab who I think is mentioned in nearly every review. If you go you’ll find out why. He’s the best!
This is the place to go to relax, unwind, free your mind and just be.
Visited July 2020
Written 21 July 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Valerie F
7 contributions
Absolute Paradise
Wow- what an incredible find! This comfortable, luxury cabin in a peaceful, beautiful location has everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. You get the quiet of a nature reserve with 5* treatment and many wonders of the Highlands within 30 minutes in any direction. An easy stay with a baby, the tween loved exploring the surroundings, and my husband and I relished in calm. It was exactly what we needed following lockdown!
Visited July 2020
Written 14 July 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Francine M
2 contributions
Perfection 👌
Lucky to have stayed for two nights with our daughter & dog. Cabin is everything you would hope for, spotlessly clean, stylish, FULLY equipped & very comfortable. Boban & Lizzie are perfect hosts, there for anything you need but also give you plenty space just to enjoy and be. Shoko the choc lab is the perfect gentleman, great company and a calming influence for our crazy boxer dog. The surrounding forrests are good for the soul, such a calming environment to just be in. Didn’t want to leave....already thinking about when we can go back. 👌
Visited October 2019
Written 16 October 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Victoria B
Perth, United Kingdom14 contributions
Everything we could wish for...
Loved this little cabin situated by the beautiful Loch Fleet. An ideal getaway for two people. BoBan and Lizzie were the perfect hosts - we took advantage of the dinner and breakfast basket which were excellent value. Cooking steak on the fire was a real treat and was honestly the best steak I have ever had! The cabin was well equipped with everything we needed and I have to mention the amazing shower! We strolled through the woods and down to the loch, so peaceful with only the sound of birds. There were seals in the distance but the osprey we think had already left so we will need to venture back next summer! Just love this place and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a peace and quiet amongst nature with a sense of adventure..
Visited September 2019
Written 19 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
LilacFairy
Glasgow, United Kingdom5 contributions
Idyllic Cabin
We stayed here for one night whilst doing part of the North Coast 500 route. It didn’t disappoint and was a great change from hotels. The views are stunning in both sun & rain. It is extremely well, and thoughtfully, equipped with high quality goods and furnishings. It’s very new but I imagine by next summer you will need to book well in advance to get in here. Boban & Lizzie are perfect hosts.
Visited July 2019
Written 24 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Parking
Secure parking available
Outdoor amenities
Balcony
Deck
Patio
Private yard
Terrace
Things to do
Fishing spots available
Cycling areas
Living spaces
Highchair
Kitchen and dining
Grill
Dishwasher
Freezer
Refrigerator
Kettle
Cooker
Toaster
Location features
Waterfront location
Entertainment
Television
Bathroom and laundry
Iron
Linens provided
Towels provided
Washer
Location info
Beachfront/Lakeside
Nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
Golf course (within 15 min walk)
Horse riding facilities
Tennis court
Hiking areas
Countryside area
Scenic views
Mountain views
Ocean views
Waterfront views
Indoor amenities
Central heating
Fireplace
Internet access
Cable television
Wi-fi and internet
Wi-fi
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About the neighbourhood
A unique and cosy off grid beach line cabin nestled on the edge of Balblair woods in the Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve. Perfect for unwinding and taking in the nature all around or as a relaxing and comfortable stop over on your journey round the North Coast 500. We hope you enjoy the magic of the woods, the loch and all the creatures here.
Getting around
We are 5 minutes by car from Golspie and 15 minutes from Dornoch. There are many local attractions including Dunrobin Castle and falconry display, Ben Braggie mountain biking trails, Clynelish distillery in Brora, Big Burn walk with stunning trees and waterfall, Golspie Golf Course, Littleferry walks and go kart track, Aspen spa in Tain and Coco Spa in Dornoch. Local restaurants include Luigi in Dornoch, the Trentham near Dornoch, great fish and chips at the Trawler in Golspie, Golspie Inn, Sid’s spice in Brora and many more
Access
Car advised
How to get there
To get to us you need to turn right of the A9 at Kirkton farm a few miles south of Golspie. Come down the road over the railway crossing and all the way to the trees. Come through the open gate and turn right at the bottom, you will pass a bird hide on your left keep coming and take the left at the fork in the track.
The cabin parking is on the left next to two Scots pine trees just before you get to our house. There is a short path that leads to the cabin from there. We are also on google maps.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Golf course (within 15 min walk)Horse riding facilitiesTennis court
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 am • Check out by 11 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
100% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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