Highland Sanctuary
Dornoch, Northern Scotland
- Coastal cottage near Royal Dornoch Golf Club
- Traditional Aga and log fire for cosy evenings
- Large private, secluded garden for relaxing
- Digital detox retreat with no wifi or TV
- Sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms
Highland Sanctuary is a spacious three-bedroom cottage in a quiet coastal spot just north of Dornoch in the Scottish Highlands, sleeping up to six guests. The house has been fully refurbished with a traditional Aga, a log fire and underfloor heating, and is fully accessible with a wheelchair-friendly bedroom and bathroom. Outside, there's a large, private and secluded garden with a sunny patio, and the property is just a minute's walk from Embo's beach. There's no wifi or TV, making it a genuine spot to unwind. Golfers are well placed too, with Royal Dornoch Golf Club less than ten minutes away, while museums and galleries including Historylinks and Dunrobin Castle Museum are all within easy reach for days out.
How far to…
- Beach
- 1 minute walk
- Royal Dornoch Golf Club
- 10 minutes drive
- Dornoch
- 10 minute drive
- Station
- 4.3 miles
Practical details
- Parking
- Ample on-site parking available
Accommodation on site
- Cottages
Details taken from the operator's own website on 4 Nov 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Beach Access
- 🌊 Sea Views
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Where you'll be
Highland Sanctuary
Explore the area
Everything within reach of Highland Sanctuary — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.
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Things to do
Days out and attractions, nearest first
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.4 mi
Historylinks
Historylinks is a small heritage museum in Dornoch telling the story of the town through graphic dis...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.1 mi
Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre
Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre is an independent, volunteer-run museum in Tain, Highlan...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.1 mi
Tain & District Museum
Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre is an independent, volunteer-run museum in Tain, Highlan...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.2 mi
Tarbat Discovery Centre
Tarbat Discovery Centre sits within the grounds of the ancient church of St Colman in Portmahomack,...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 15.9 mi
The Old Court house
Museum in historic courthouse in Invergordon, United Kingdom
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 16.4 mi
Invergordon Naval Museum & Heritage Centre
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Places to visit
The famous spots within a day trip
Castle & Heritage · 2.4 mi
Dornoch Castle
Castle & Heritage · 5.3 mi
Dunrobin Castle
Castle & Heritage · 5.5 mi
Skibo Castle
Castle & Heritage · 15.1 mi
Carbisdale Castle
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