The Mandrel is a unique holiday home on the Easter Ross peninsula near the pretty fishing village of Portmahomack
The Easter Ross peninsula has it all: breath-taking beaches, world-class links golf courses, history trails and beautiful coastal walks as well as delicious local food and drink.
The pretty fishing village of Portmahomack is on the east coast of Scotland but faces west. With a well-stocked village shop, pub, two cafes and a special-occasion restaurant with tasting menu, it has everything you need for your self-catering holiday in The Mandrel.
The delightful Highland holiday cottage, designed by renowned local architect Lachie Stewart, nestles in an extensive 1.75 acre plot. The most striking feature of the property is the 52m² open-plan living/dining/kitchen space with two sets of sliding glass doors giving panoramic views over the surrounding farmland. The interior-designed colour scheme contributes to the charm of the property. The Mandrel lies between the village of Portmahomack and the Tarbat Ness lighthouse, which towers over the landscape and is a constant backdrop to your stay. Roe deer and flights of migratory birds can be spotted on the neighbouring farmland from the comfort of the living room. Dog-friendly and with two wood-burning stoves, The Mandrel is the perfect coastal retreat.
With wonderful beaches and coastal walks on the doorstep, the Mandrel is also an ideal location for day trips. Visit the Royal Burgh of Tain and take in a distillery tour, historic Dornoch and Dunrobin Castle or take the two-car ferry to charming Cromarty. Follow the Pictish Trail along the seaboard villages of Balintore and Shandwick before indulging in some retail therapy at the Anta shop in Fearn. The cottage is the ideal base for a week of golf on the acclaimed links courses in the area.
The annual rainfall is very low by comparison to most of Scotland, and is similar to east Kent. We can almost guarantee that you won't be troubled by midges due to the exposed, coastal location. Huge skies and extraordinary changing light are a feature of life in The Mandrel. You might even be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights!
