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 Family-friendly cottage in Talmine ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59920000/59912900/59912839/6fecefd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&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) ![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) ![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 ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97370000/97363500/97363460/e5c48990.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Old Schoolhouse - Character Stay on NC500 Tongue - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=97363460&PinnedHotelID=97363460&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32925800/32925780/d7b54a16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom accommodation in Melness, near Tongue Melness, near Tongue - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=32925780&PinnedHotelID=32925780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67410000/67402800/67402727/cfa9cc8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shepherd Moon - Sea View Cottage near NC500 Talmine - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=67402727&PinnedHotelID=67402727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71450000/71447200/71447103/c270aaeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dalcharn is in a perfect location for exploring, set amongst beautiful views. 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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 ![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 - ‪Weavers Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cereal Bakery - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Brass Tap - ‬7 min drive - ‪Tongue Hotel, Campsite & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Falcon Bar - ‬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. 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