Title: Northern Lights - Sea View Cottage near NC500 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Northern Lights - Sea View Cottage near NC500 ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59920000/59912900/59912839/6fecefd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59920000/59912900/59912839/126af0f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59920000/59912900/59912839/222f20d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59920000/59912900/59912839/5a575d18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59920000/59912900/59912839/f6576204.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In a tranquil setting just off the North Coast 500, Northern Lights cottage welcomes you with ample private parking and an electric vehicle charger. Inside, discover character and comfort in the cosy downstairs living rooms and fully equipped kitchen. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6893 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Northern Lights - Sea View Cottage near NC500 Northern Lights is a former croft cottage in an outstanding location just off the North Coast 500. When you arrive, you will appreciate the ample private parking and electric vehicle charger. The attention to detail continues as you settle in for your stay, with everything from the lighting to the comprehensively equipped kitchen there to give you the best possible accommodation. Because we always try to exceed your expectations, you will love how fast the Wi-Fi is. Character, comfort, and connected when you need it. This character cottage is in a tranquil setting. The cosy downstairs living rooms and fully equipped kitchen are on the ground floor. Upstairs is the main bathroom, with bath and shower, together with the two bedrooms. The cottage has a large private gated parking area at the rear, complete with a 7kW electric vehicle charger that you can use as much as you need to during your stay, at no additional cost. This provides a convenient place for several vehicles at a time and its stone surface means you won’t have to worry about mud in wet weather. At night, motion lighting will activate in the parking area when you arrive and light the way through the rear garden to the cottage. The front garden path takes you to the road where you can walk to the beach or perhaps have an evening meal at the nearby restaurant. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 893 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number HI-00238-F ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Sea View Cottage near NC500 Northern Lights Sea Near Nc500 Northern Lights Sea View Cottage Near Nc500 Northern Lights - Sea View Cottage Near Nc500 Lairg Northern Lights - Sea View Cottage Near Nc500 Cottage Northern Lights - Sea View Cottage Near Nc500 Cottage Lairg ## About the area Located in Talmine, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. John Lennon Memorial Garden is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Skinnet Beach and Cnoc an Fhreiceadain. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Talmine travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Talmine.dx3000009669) [View more Cottages in Talmine](https://www.expedia.ca/Talmine-Cottages.d3000009669-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.52004%2C-4.42569&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ed7DMKpV1hnHmCKdZqQT6EQBPKY=) Talmine, Lairg ### What's nearby - Skinnet Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Strathnaver Museum - 31 min drive - 31.5 km - Farr Beach - 32 min drive - 31.5 km - Smoo Cave - 39 min drive - 53.4 km - Durness Beach - 40 min drive - 54.7 km ### Restaurants - ‪Cereal Bakery - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Brass Tap - ‬7 min drive - ‪Weavers Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Falcon Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪An Garbh - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Northern Lights - Sea View Cottage near NC500 pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Northern Lights - Sea View Cottage near NC500? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Northern Lights - Sea View Cottage near NC500? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Northern Lights - Sea View Cottage near NC500 located? > This family-friendly Talmine cottage is located by the sea, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Skinnet Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cnoc an Fhreiceadain and Castle Varrich. Torrisdale Beach is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Northern Lights - Sea View Cottage near NC500 Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia C. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful North Sea View The Northern Lights cottage is perfectly located for exploring Scotland's central north coast. The cottage looks out over Talmine Bay, the Rabbit Islands, and the North Sea beyond. Skinnet Beach is just down the hill, a short walk away. The house is lovely with a large, well-equipped modern kitchen and two newly renovated baths, both with good showers. I would definitely stay here again. ##### Virginia C. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sheila R. Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay The property was extremely well equipped and a basket of treats, fresh coffee and cleaning equipment were provided. Excellent position and stunning views from front windows. The top of the stairs is very near to the bedroom door so care required when coming out of bedroom. Highly recommend. ##### Sheila R. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank W. Oct 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tolle Lage tolle Aussicht Gemütliches Cottage in ruhiger Lage 1 Stunde von Durness entfernt. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen ##### Frank W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Davies D. Sep 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous spacious cottage in a great location We have just spent two days in this fabulous cottage to explore the NC500 without the stress of bringing our motorhomes up this far. (The A roads can be a bit challenging up here as some parts are single track) The cottage was spotlessly clean, spacious and cosy and also dog friendly. There were 4 adults and 2 dogs in our party. It had everything you could want or need. It is situated overlooking the coast near Tongue. It’s a mere 15 minute walk to Skinnet Beach ( very quiet and unspoilt and we saw seals) and the Craggen Hotel is a 5 minute walk serving hot meals. We cannot recommend this cottage enough. We will be sure to return. Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay. ##### Paul Davies D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan B. May 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for exploring the NC500 Fantastically clean and spacious dog-friendly property. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property to others. The nearby beach is beautiful and the house is close to a local shop, which was handy. ##### Meghan B. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen](https://www.expedia.ca/Aberdeen-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Aberdeen.h3744586.Hotel-Information) > > [JA Mar Hall Scotland](https://www.expedia.ca/Bishopton-Hotels-Mar-Hall-Golf-Spa-Resort.h1077249.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-South-Bridge-Royal-Mile.h6793484.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Paisley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Glasgow-Airport.h519994.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stirling Highland Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Stirling-Hotels-The-Stirling-Highland-Hotel.h558482.Hotel-Information) > > [The Green Hotel Golf & Leisure Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Kinross-Hotels-The-Green-Hotel-Golf-Leisure-Resort.h1130671.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) > > [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Paisley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-Airport.h809324.Hotel-Information) > > [Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Aparthotel-Adagio-Edinburgh-Royal-Mile.h16281979.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Hamilton-Park.h33810078.Hotel-Information) > > [Perle Oban Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Oban-Hotels-Perle-Oban-Hotel-Spa.h993007.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Hamilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Hamilton.h3924670.Hotel-Information) > > [The Garrison](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-William-Hotels-The-Garrison.h24101351.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Centre.h982662.Hotel-Information) > > [Motel One Edinburgh - Royal](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Motel-One-Edinburgh-Royal.h5333965.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Course Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Andrews-Hotels-Old-Course-Hotel.h522846.Hotel-Information) > > [Atholl Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Pitlochry-Hotels-Atholl-Palace-Hotel.h63637.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow](https://www.expedia.ca/Glasgow-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h894917.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information) > > [Uig Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Portree-Hotels-Uig-Hotel.h2261957.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hamilton by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hamilton.h1889137.Hotel-Information) > > [Ten Hill Place](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ten-Hill-Place.h1535542.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonkle House](https://www.expedia.ca/Wishaw-Hotels-Bonkle-House.h15996183.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Blythswood Hotel & Spa by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Glasgow-Hotels-Kimpton-Blythswood-Square-Hotel.h2705235.Hotel-Information)