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The Auld Kirk, Melvich

The Auld Kirk is a wonderful, detached cottage set four miles from Melvich in the Scottish Highlands. Originally a church, this superb holiday property has two bedrooms, each with an en-suite, including a ground floor king-size double and a first floor family room. There's also a family bathroom, a mezzanine sitting area on the first floor and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside is a patio garden with furniture along with ample off road parking. The Auld Kirk is a superb, unique holiday home in a remote and beautiful part of Scotland.

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Accommodation Details

Two bedrooms with en-suite shower, basin and WC: 1 x ground floor king-size double, 1 x family room with 1 double and 1 single. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed. Utility.

Melvich 4 miles. Originally a church, this stunning holiday home is situated in unspoilt countryside, four miles from Melvich, in the remote and beautiful north of Scotland. The church dates from 1837 and has been impressively transformed into a unique, spacious holiday property, ideal for any group who will appreciate its comfort and style, and embrace the opportunity to explore this dramatic region. This Melvich cottage has two large bedrooms both with en-suite facilities, as well as a luxurious family bathroom where guests will enjoy a peaceful soak at the end of a busy day. A mezzanine-style balcony, complete with chaise longue, makes a perfect, private reading area, whilst the open plan living area in this Highland holiday cottage, with its high ceilings and oak flooring, exudes style and quality. Doors from the living area in this cottage near Melvich open out to a private, rear patio garden where the only sound to be heard is that of birdsong. The little communities of Melvich and Portskerra are just a short drive away, whilst a journey further along this far north coastline will take you to the larger village of Durness, which is surrounded by wonderful mountain scenery and spectacular coastal views, as well as having fabulous sandy beaches and bays. For lovers of birdlife, a trip to the RSPB reserve in nearby Forsinard is a must, and for fisherman, Sutherland is a location hard to beat. This Melvich cottage is a very special place, offering a holiday to remember in a beautiful area of Scotland.

The village of Melvich is located on the north coast of Scotland near the mouth of the River Halladale and is set in the rolling and open space of Sutherland known as 'Mackay Country'. Melvich has a village shop and post office as well as a village inn with a restaurant. The village attracts many visitors, especially during the summer months, as it is an ideal base for touring the north coast of Scotland.

Amenities & Facilities

Underfloor heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, WiFi, TV with FreeSat, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Patio garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 4 miles.

Location Details

The village of Melvich is located on the north coast of Scotland near the mouth of the River Halladale and is set in the rolling and open space of Sutherland known as 'Mackay Country'. Melvich has a village shop and post office as well as a village inn with a restaurant. The village attracts many visitors, especially during the summer months, as it is an ideal base for touring the north coast of Scotland.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Melvich is detailed below.

Sat 23rd Moderate rain 7°C -5°C 29mph 8.1mm 991mb
Sun 24th Light rain 8°C 6°C 25mph 2.3mm 974mb
Mon 25th Moderate rain 8°C 5°C 26mph 4.3mm 966mb
Tue 26th Moderate rain 6°C 5°C 17mph 8.3mm 1,005mb
Wed 27th Light rain 5°C 2°C 11mph 2.6mm 1,020mb
Thu 28th Sky is clear 3°C 0°C 13mph 0.0mm 1,026mb
Fri 29th Light rain 6°C 0°C 16mph 0.8mm 1,014mb

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