Two estate cottages, by the River Helmsdale in the Strath of Kildonan, with rowing boats and trout fishing on a private loch. Originally built for the estate gardener in 1904 the house has been traditionally renovated, keeping the original wood lining and coved ceilings. We look forward to your arrival with us on Borrobol Estate by the River Helmsdale in one of the most remote landscapes in Europe.
Holidaying in your private highland cottage you will have plenty to do - from fly fishing for wild brown trout on Loch Ascaig to watching herds of red deer on the open hill and enjoying five miles of privacy on the River Friadh ('Free') - all in the vast panoramic scenery of Scotland's far North.
Holidaying in your private highland cottage you will have plenty to do - from fly fishing for wild brown trout on Loch Ascaig to watching herds of red deer on the open hill and enjoying five miles of privacy on the River Friadh ('Free') - all in the vast panoramic scenery of Scotland's far North.
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The Vikings gave Borrobol its Norse name, thought to derive from Borgr-bolstadr meaning Fort-farm and it's history is rich with archaeological remains, spanning the Iron Age to the 19th century.
Looked after by our family for over 80 years, Borrobol is now a traditional highland estate, well known for its wild red deer which share the open moors with sheep and a herd of cattle.
Looked after by our family for over 80 years, Borrobol is now a traditional highland estate, well known for its wild red deer which share the open moors with sheep and a herd of cattle.
One double bedroom and two twin bedrooms, with a family bathroom/shower downstairs and a second lavatory upstairs.
All the beds have pure cotton bedding.
Eat-in kitchen with a washer/dryer machine, dishwasher, electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer.
Your stay in the house includes a boat and seasonal trout fishing on Loch Ascaig and the use of a canoe and kayak.
Open plan kitchen with a washing machine, dishwasher, electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer.
Cosy sitting room, with a log burning stove and long views from large windows onto the hill.
All the beds have pure cotton bedding.
Eat-in kitchen with a washer/dryer machine, dishwasher, electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer.
Your stay in the house includes a boat and seasonal trout fishing on Loch Ascaig and the use of a canoe and kayak.
Open plan kitchen with a washing machine, dishwasher, electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer.
Cosy sitting room, with a log burning stove and long views from large windows onto the hill.
Fly fishing for wild brown trout from a rowing boat on Loch Ascaig during the season.
There is also seasonal fishing along the five mile River Friadh ('Free'), a spate tributary of the River Helmsdale, fishable when there is enough water.
Swimming from the small, sandy beach on Loch Ascaig where the shallow water is ideal for children.
Or drive to the famous white sands of the north coast.
Bicycling on the five mile estate track to the deserted west end of Borrobol (bicycles not supplied).
Your interests may be fired in history, nature, fishing, field sports, wild food and more.
There is also seasonal fishing along the five mile River Friadh ('Free'), a spate tributary of the River Helmsdale, fishable when there is enough water.
Swimming from the small, sandy beach on Loch Ascaig where the shallow water is ideal for children.
Or drive to the famous white sands of the north coast.
Bicycling on the five mile estate track to the deserted west end of Borrobol (bicycles not supplied).
Your interests may be fired in history, nature, fishing, field sports, wild food and more.
Go over a metal bridge across the river.
You will come to a double-gated railway crossing where you must pick up the phone beside the gate and ask if it is alright to cross.
Once over the railway, go past Borrobol Lodge on your left and take the second turning on the left, sign-posted Gardener's House and Crocdhu Cottage.
The cottages are ahead on the moor.
You will come to a double-gated railway crossing where you must pick up the phone beside the gate and ask if it is alright to cross.
Once over the railway, go past Borrobol Lodge on your left and take the second turning on the left, sign-posted Gardener's House and Crocdhu Cottage.
The cottages are ahead on the moor.
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