[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Academy Street Cottage Cottage in Tain with kitchen and balcony ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73390000/73385900/73385876/cf85129f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73390000/73385900/73385876/75ed0f75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven, freezer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73390000/73385900/73385876/00d8ff31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73390000/73385900/73385876/6c6cd3ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73390000/73385900/73385876/172b031b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away in historic Tain, Academy Street Cottage is a charming 18th-century retreat. This cozy cottage offers a warm woodburner, Freeview Smart TV and electric central heating for chilly evenings. The enclosed garden with patio area invites relaxation while the nearby golf course and town amenities are within easy reach. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### Academy Street Cottage This 18th century cottage with character is in an amazing historic town - we love the little woodburner in the living room and the cottage’s central location in Tain.. Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds First Floor: Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Welcome pack and doggy extras. . Lawned enclosed back garden with patio, sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. Academy Street Cottage is tucked away in historic Tain in the Northern Highlands of Scotland. Built in the 18th century, this traditional cottage is full of character and also has everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay. The cottage has two bedrooms, a set of twin beds on the ground floor and a double bed on the first floor. There’s a shower room with a shower cubicle on the first floor. The rest of the ground floor is made up of a spacious living room with cute woodburner and a kitchen/dining room. There’s a door from the kitchen/dining room to the rear enclosed garden which is perfect for long balmy evenings as well as dogs who are more than welcome. Academy Street Cottage is a part of the historic centre of Tain, which received its first Royal Charter in 1066 making it the oldest Royal Burgh in Scotland. The sandy buildings are from different periods and it really is a joy to wander around the town. Tain remains a bit off the beaten track because the A9 bypass zoomed potential visitors beyond the town. It’s everyone else’s loss, because staying in Tain is a real treat and you’ll be so glad you decided to stay at Academy Street Cottage. There are restaurants, cafés and bars, as well as lots of independent shops to enjoy. Greens is a local café/bar/restaurant that’s a firm favourite and one you must check out when staying in Tain. The town also offers up a golf course designed by Open Championship winner Old Tom Morris. A hidden gem of a course and one that you’ll fall for no matter what your score. Royal Dornoch is also just 10 miles away and a little further you have the James Braid masterpieces of Golspie and Brora to try too. Academy Street Cottage is a perfect golfing base. The cottage is also a great base for those wanting to venture up and into the Northern Highlands. The NC500 skirts Tain, so you can swiftly join it and get exploring amazing places far and wide. There’s so much to see in the far north, and all places are within reach of Academy Street Cottage - you could even confidently day trip to Orkney if the weather was calm! Book now and rest assured of a lovely stay at Academy Street Cottage. Beach 10 miles. Free WiFi Letting licnce no.: HI20213F ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Freezer - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Fishing ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116880000/116876000/116875940/73564e51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Dornoch Dornoch - 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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 HI20213F ### Property is also known as su-UK36609-UK36609 ## About the area Tain is home to this cottage. Skibo Castle and Hilton Of Cadboll Stone are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve and Moray Firth. [Visit our Tain travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Tain.dx182826) [View more Cottages in Tain](https://www.expedia.ca/Tain-Cottages.d182826-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%7C57.81383%2C-4.05858&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D-yy3e3D1QAnvaM0vUU5TV3COPE=) Tain ### What's nearby - Tain Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Glenmorangie Distillery - 2 min drive - 2.3 km - Skibo Castle - 11 min drive - 11.8 km - Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 14 min drive - 17.3 km - Dornoch Beach - 16 min drive - 18.0 km ### Getting around - Tain Station - 6 min walk - Inverness (INV) - 56 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Surf And Turf - ‬11 min drive - ‪Platform 1864 - ‬6 min walk - ‪Dornoch Castle Hotel - ‬12 min drive - ‪Greens Restaurant - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Academy Street Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Academy Street Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Academy Street Cottage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Academy Street Cottage located? > Situated in Tain, this cottage is steps from Browns Gallery and Tain Through Time. Tain Golf Course and Glenmorangie Distillery are also within 1 mi (2 km). Tain Station is 6 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Academy Street Cottage Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daisy W. May 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location in Tain. We have been country members of Tain Golf Club for twenty years. If you haven't played Tain, please put it on your next itinerary! We have been traveling in Scotland for many years. 2022 and 2023 was the first time we stayed for three months with NO car! So many places to visit where you can be fine walking from train station to accomodation to golf to market to restaurants. This cottage in Tain was perfect for us. ##### Daisy W. 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