Dundonald is a large detached single storey house situated right on the edge of the sea, adjoining which is arguably one of the most spectacular beaches to be found anywhere in the British Isles.  Set in its own delightful garden grounds with stunning views across the sea and white sweeping sands of Melvich bay, Dundonald offers bright, spacious accommodation for 5 in an unrivalled location.  The large, modern kitchen / breakfast room looks out across the sea.  There is a very spacious L-shaped lounge with adjoining dining area.   The three good sized bedrooms (one en-suite) and family bathroom make this an ideal property for a wonderful seaside family holiday.  Melvich is a charming small hamlet with a small shop and café / restaurant.  Its main claim to fame, however, is its unbelievably spectacular beach.  Here wide sweeping sands lead down to the lovely bay, with the beautiful river Halladale cascading into the sea on one side and high sand-dunes providing a wonderful backdrop – ideal for picnics and secluded sun-bathing.  The area is a paradise for surfers, body boarders and beach lovers generally, yet even in the height of the summer there will only be a handful of people enjoying this amazing location.  It is also a wild-life watcher’s paradise.  Whales, basking sharks, porpoises, seals and otters are all seen in the area.  There is also a colony of puffins at Melvich which can be seen in the Spring and early Summer and at Forsinard, Strath Halladale, there is an RSPB nature reserve, where local rangers will take visitors to explore the bird life, flora and fauna close to hand.  The pretty villages along this stretch of coastline also have good local facilities including pubs and restaurants. There is also a museum documenting the fascinating history of the Highland clearances and by following the ‘Strathnaver Trail’ visitors can experience life in the Highlands from Neolithic times through the Viking era to the modern day.  Nearby Borgie forest has a number of superb woodland trails, ideal for walking or cycling.  Golf, canoeing, cycling, hill-walking, climbing and horse riding are all available locally.  The local riding school at Bettyhill offers superb hacking across the sands – a wonderful experience for horse lovers.  A highly recommended boat trip runs from John O’ Groats to encounter the sea-life close to hand and to explore this fascinating coastline from a different perspective. There are plenty of places of interest in the area. The fairy-tale Castle of Mey, beautifully restored by the late Queen Mother is a must.  This most northerly castle in the British Isles has a fascinating history and the gardens are stunning.  Dundonald is an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful and completely unspoilt area.

 

All power, fuel, bed linen and towels included.

Enclosed landscaped garden with patio area enjoying amazing views of the sandy bay. Garage with fridge/ freezer and storage area for mountain bikes and other leisure equipment. Off road parking spaces for 2 cars

Railway Station Distance: 18 Miles,  Railway Station: Thurso,  Pub Distance: 0.5 Mile,  Restaurant Distance: 0.5 Mile,  Shops Distance: 0.5 Mile,  Nearest Town Distance: 18 Miles,  Nearest Town: Thurso,  ,  .