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"The School View Cottage"

"The Highlands"

Joanna and Robert Johnstone, owners of The School View Cottage, would like to offer you a warm welcome to our self-contained apartment. We hope that you enjoy your stay.

The School View Cottage was built in 1890 and re-furbished and extended out to the back in 2007. The present layout consists of the main house at the front and three self-contained apartments which have interlocking doors which separate the apartments with the option to open up the whole house as one.

You are staying in the middle of the three apartments, known as apartment two. There is an interlocking door to apartment one at the back of the kitchen and an interlocking door to apartment three from the main apartment room. These doors will remain locked during your stay for your security and privacy.

The garden grounds extend to two acres and you are free to use the grounds for your recreation and leisure. There are some resident birds of prey and we get the occasional visit from deer in the field behind us. In Spring time the surrounding fields are bustling with baby lambs. The tree line behind the house marks the start of the Morangie Forest with its wonderful walks and cycling trails. Our closest neighbours are nearly half a mile away.

You can be walking on our wonderful beaches after a short car journey. We have fishing and golf courses nearby, riding, bike trails, museums, distilleries and of course we are ideally placed for day trips to Skye, Inverness, John O’Groats and the NC 500. Loch Ness and the Steam Train at Fort William are an easy drive.

"ENJOY YOUR VISIT"

"Help your guests experience the local wonderful hidden gems that they wouldn't find on Google"

4 miles away Delighted to welcome you into our restaurant to enjoy our homemade baking, quality teas and coffees, locally produced drinks and food prepared with wonderful locally produced ingredients. .

4 miles away Ellon’s newest restaurant and gastropub is located in the town’s former railway station which has undergone a complete transformation. Open from breakfast, offering coffees and cakes, snacks, breakfasts, lunches and evening meals .

1 mile away Great place for lunch or dinner... It's a traditional bar food restaurant. .

10 miles away Beautiful authentic Italian food served in a beautiful location. .

4 miles away If you would like something more traditional. Serves food all day. .

8 miles away Four star dining luxury or just a special experience for morning coffee or afternoon tea. .

"You can add as many local places to eat/drink that you would recommend to your visitors"

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"You will know where your guests should go and meet the local characters and have one of these awesome nights to remember."

4 miles away Children welcome .

Walking Distance Pets allowed .

2.2 miles away Children welcome .

4 miles away Closed Mon & Tues .

3 miles away Families welcome Serve lunches between 11am-3pm Thur - Sun .

3 miles away No Children allowd .

"You can add as many local establishments that you would recommend to your visitors"

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"Let's make it easy for your guests to experience the memories of a lifetime"

44 miles away Now, this is well worth the travel time. You can spend the day with these most majestic giants out in their own environment.

18 miles away Flying at heights between 500 and 3,000 feet our preferred routing on this flight is north west over Loch Lomond towards the mountains, glens and lochs of the ancient Arrochar Alps which were once connected to North America.

8 miles away Dive in to our all new Discovery Experience and explore the wonder of Scotland's marine environment. Control interactive live cameras to zoom in on amazing local wildlife. Plus Seabird Café, gift shop and seasonal boat trips.

13 miles away Just the most amazing boat trip out to the famous "Fingals Cave". Volcanic rock columns are home to black guillemots, fulmars, puffins and the magical Fingal’s Cave.

10 miles away A great example of wetlands in Scotland, Lochwinnoch is an ideal day out for all the family. It's the perfect spot to watch whooper swans, wigeons and a wide variety of ducks during the winter. In spring, look out for the elaborate displays of great crested grebes.

"You can add as many local places of interest that you would recommend to your visitors"

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"Here is where you will be able to help your visitors or guests before they even begin their trip, giving them a heads up on things they will need to know before they arrive, or maybe items you think will be beneficial for them to bring."

"Arrival Information"

The latest time they can check in?

What correspondence you will need when arriving?

Best way to get here?

Best place to park at the property?

"You may be Self-catering"

Best place to get shopping?

Where to pick up the key?

What is provided?

Milk, sugar, tea, coffee

Bath towels

Champagne / Chocolates on arrival

WiFi

"Whats available"

Bike, Ski, hire?

Best place for Car Hire?

"What you recommend"

Must bring your hiking boots

You should bring your swimwear

Outdoor clothing is a must

Bring your bike! The mountain bike trails are amazing here

"In any doubt?"

If you have any questions just give us a call.

JohnSmith@AmazingHolidays.com

Call 0000 000 0000

"We are a Certified Locations only site and we only have licence to host guests who are members of the Motorhome and Caravan Club."

"Why not join by simple clicking the logo below?."

"Site Information"

Site Fees:

Fees start from as little as £10.00 for a grass pitch without electric.

There are no additional charges for dogs, extra cars, awnings and up to 4 people.

"Book Direct"

Bookings can be made directly with the owners, simply click on the number below.

John@Bookdirect.com

Call 0000 000 0000

You will be asked for your membership number when booking.

"Here is our own preferred, trusted local taxi's"

Trusted Taxis

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or click below

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Private Hire

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Preferred Taxis

Airport / rail transfers & pick ups

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"Just a few handy tips, news and views while you are out and about exploring this amazing part of the country"

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"This is where you can let your guests see all the important information ensuring your stay is as comfortable as possible"

• Local Transport Timetables

• Let your guests see the menus

• Book room service

• Important numbers

• Anything you feel appropriate

"This information can now be with them on their phone 24/7, so if they need anything or something should go wrong your guest will be far more prepared"

Lets get the important things sorted first!!!

"Wifi Code"

BT-KWA8PC

Password: pfun4gCdTEhMc7

"EMERGENCY NUMBERS"

"Click on number to call"

For emergency Police, Fire & Rescue or Medical services

"Call 999"

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, then text 999 to contact the emergency services.

For non-emergency NHS Medical support

"Call 111"

For non-emergency Police Scotland support

"Call 101"

"IMPORTANT NUMBERS"

Local Doctor

Craighill Terrace, Tain IV19 1EU

"Call 01862 892 759"

Local Veterinary Centre

7 St Duthus Stret, Tain IV19 8AL

"Call 01862 893 142"

Local Dental Practice

Craighill Terrace, Tain IV19 1EU

"Call 01862 890 065"

"Accomodation"

Phone Reception:

Mobile phone reception is poor due to thickness of the walls and cladding. A signal can be gained outside of the property.

Linen and Towels:

We have left additional towels to cover the week. If you require further towels or linen please contact us and we will leave it outside your front door. Any used towels or linen can be left outside in the washing bag for collection.

Bins:

Tied bin bags can be left outside the apartment for collection by the owners and replacement bags have been left in the property. Please place dog waste bagged up outside the property for collection and not in the inside bins.

Washing:

Unfortunately due to COVID restrictions we are unable to offer facilities for washing clothes. Feel free to use the washing line outside for damp or wet clothes or use the over heater airer provided.

Cleaning:

The property has been cleaned by a professionally trained COVID cleaner using anti-viral cleaning products and sprays. Following guidelines we have unfortunately had to remove some of the soft furnishings we would normally provide and for example we are not able to provide a hair dryer.

Use of the grounds:

Please feel free to make use of the extensive garden grounds around the property.

Health and Safety:

We have provided a First Aid kit, Fire Blanket and Fire Extinguisher for your health and safety. There is a working smoke detector in the kitchen. In the event of a fire, please make your way to the front entrance of the property.

Local Area:

"Local Information"

"Public Transport"

"Buses"

Tain (4 miles away) is the central pick up point for bus services going North, South and West. Some of the services can also be boarded from pick up stops situated half a mile North at Nigg Roundabout or a mile South at Kildary. The area is well serviced with buses which run between Tain and Inverness stopping at Invergordon and Alness. Also there are regular bus services to Lairg, Golspie, Brora and locally around the Seaboard Villages: 62 - Tain - Lairg – Stagecoach Highlands.

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25X Bus Route.

Invergordon [High Street] - Tain [Lamington Street]

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Tain - Dial a Bus

Check out their Facebook page to Book

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"Trains"

Taking the train makes for a delightful day out and a wonderful way to experience the dramatic landscape with a scenic coastal and loch journey along the North Coast or to Inverness, the Highland capital. The best place to board the train is in Tain (4 miles and 10 minutes drive). There is ample and free parking outside the station platform. The station itself has been turned into a restaurant and provides a lovely setting for a meal or refreshments before boarding.

Details of routes, times and how to book tickets can be found at: Tain Station | ScotRail.

"Plan Your Journey - Click Here"

"Taxi"

Feel safe with our local preferred reliable taxi companies.

"Car Hire"

Rental car hire is available.

Kens Peugeot Garage

"Shopping"

We have the luxury of 5 supermarkets within a few miles (approximately 5mins) drive in Tain

Open 7am to 11pm every day of the week

ASDA - Tain

Open 8am to 10pm every day of the week

Tesco - Tain

Open 8am to 8pm every day of the week

Lidl - Tain

Open 7am to 10pm every day of the week

Co-op - Tain

Open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday with reduced opening hours Saturday and Sunday

Home Bargains - Tain

"Other shops and gift shops"

A selection of shops can be found on Tain High Street

Please find below a couple of our favourites.

"Made in Tain"

24 Tower St, Tain IV19 1DY

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"The Flower Shop"

Morangie Road, Tain IV19 1PY

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"Bank and Cashpoints"

There is a Bank of Scotland in Tain with external cash point. There are also numerous cash points in Tain such as Asda, Tesco, Co-operative, Bank of Scotland

"Eating Out"

Mouth watering selection of our favourite recommendd local restaurants.

"Site Map and Garden"