The Mandrel Holiday cottage in the undiscovered Easter Ross peninsula near the fishing village of Portmahomack

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The Mandrel sits in a 1.75 acre plot surrounded by fields

The open plan living space with sliding doors to the north west and east giving panoramic views

Original art by local artist Donald Shearer in the panelled hall/boot room

The internal and external colour palette were designed by Anta

The dining table and living area viewed from the kitchen

The kitchen at one end of living/dining/kitchen room

Original art, designer lamps and painted furniture create a special ambience

The living room end of the spacious living/dining/kitchen space

The kitchen has cupboard space on three sides

A cosy evening with the curtains closed and stove on

The red tin on the roof and garage was inspired by the colours of the Highland bothy

Dine at the 2.9m oak table

The modern open plan living space is in contrast to the — The modern open plan living space is in contrast to the 'cottagey' exterior

The kitchen has a double oven and induction hob

The spacious boot room with wood burning stove

Bedroom one with sliding doors and ensuite shower room

The downstairs loo/shower room has — The downstairs loo/shower room has 'Jack and Jill' doors to the bedroom and boot room

Floor-length curtains in Nina Campbell fabric and Anta runner in bedroom one

Bedroom two with ensuite bathroom

Bedroom two has twin beds that can be configured as a superking

The ensuite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower

Bedroom three with ensuite shower room

The ensuite shower room to bedroom three

The study/quiet area beyond the shower room has a sofa, desk and chair

A coffee outside bedroom one in the morning sun

Have a coffee on the terrace looking towards the lighthouse

The open plan living space with sliding glass doors infused by sunlight

The Northern Lights viewed from The Mandrel in October 2025

Changing light is a key feature of life in The Mandrel

Huge skies and constantly changing light through the sliding doors

Celebrate Christmas at The Mandrel

Look towards the lighthouse from the downstairs shower room

The lighthouse is a towering presence in the landscape

The back of the property

The Northern lights over Portmahomack January 2026

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