SYDNEY HOUSE, SCOTTISH HIGHLAND COUNTRY HOUSE SLEEPS 8

 
 
 
Lairg chateau / country house rental
 
Lairg chateau / country house rental
Entrance hall

Entrance hall

Living room

Living room

Dining Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Reaburn in kitchen

Reaburn in kitchen

Master Bedrom

Master Bedrom

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Master bedroom ensuite

Master bedroom ensuite

King bedroom

King bedroom

Library

Library

Bathroom

Bathroom

Down stairs shower room

Down stairs shower room

Shower room

Shower room

  • Per night £200
  • Per week £995
  • Per month £3,500
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per night (USD) $312
Per week $1,554
Per month $5,468
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Lairg vacation chateau / country house rental
Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, 4 Bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms

NOW OFFERING single night prices along with per person prices for guests of a minimum of 2.

Special offers for couples and families of 4 throughout 2013, as much as 50% off... please get in touch to find out more.

Sydney House has the following through out the property:

Wireless broadband - Security alarm that phones out - Central heating - Smoke alarms in every room

Lounge:

42' TV - DVD and Video - Open Fire - Books & Board Games.

Dining Room:

Table to seat ten -Grand Piano -Open Fire.

Kitchen:

Dishwasher - Microwave - Cooker - Rayburn -Fridge and freezer.

22' TV - Toaster - Toasted sandwich maker - Coffee machine - Kettle - Baby high chair.

Bedrooms:

24' TV - Hanging space and/or draws - Four extra temporary beds.

1 x travel cot - Alarm clock - bath, hand and face towels.

Laundry:

Washing machine - Tumble drier.

Bathroom/toilet five rooms which have the following facilities:

2 x baths - 3 x showers - 5 x basins - 5 x toilets.

Outside:

Stone pillars and iron entrance gates -Long tarmac drive - Walled garden.

Large parking area - Large grassed are outside walled garden - Outside tap.

DOG KENNEL and RUN

Welcome to Sydney House self catering holiday let & Guest House

Our Beautiful Sydney House country house can sleep up to 8 people and is now available 365 days a year in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

There are various price options and length of stay options all can be made to fit your requirements:

from £60 pp per night

from £700 per week

From £200 per weekend

Sydney House could not be better positioned for exploring the Northern most parts of the Scottish Highlands. Central to the East, West and North coast lines, whether you are looking to escape for some peace and quiet, to fish, to hill walk, to photograph, to cycle, to shoot, to watch the salmon leaping at Shin Falls, to play golf on courses such as the world famous Royal Dornoch or to enjoy the many beaches, fabulous surfing on the north coast and of course you have to take a drive or walk along Lairg's Lochshin, its views, beaches, bird watching etc. are breath taking. Quite simply Lairg is absolutely the perfect place to set your base. .

Sydney House is also available for use as a location for photographers and film makers.

Lairg is within easy driving distance or train ride of all the attractions Inverness and its surrounding areas have to offer such as the visitor favourite Lochness, boat rides to see the dolphins, hill walks, shopping, cinema, good dining and much more.

When staying at Sydney House you will have the benefit of fantastic views, plenty of garden space and only a 0.5 mile walk to the village of Lairg. In the village you will find food shops, a petrol station, chemist, coffee shop, two restaurants, summer season open visitors centre and of course our family run Tweed clothing, tailoring and accessory outlet The Sutherland Sporting Tweed Company. As our guest at Sydney House you will will have the advantage of a 10% discount on all products in our shop. To find out more The Sutherland Sporting Tweed Co. please visit our web site at www.scottishtweeds.co.uk

Inside Sydney House you will be able to relax in the comfort of the large lounge, dining room, kitchen, five bedrooms and four bath/shower. The rooms have many lovely features such as grand piano, open fires, Rayburn and chandeliers

For guests who wish to bring their PETS we have now put in place a purpose built kennel and run.However there is a strict policy of no animals in Sydney House.

If you like what you see and read on our site we will look forward to speaking with you and welcoming you in the not to far distant future.

PLEASE NOTE

Rentals usually run from Sunday to Sunday however arriving and leaving on other days is possible depending on availability.

Sydney House is strictly a NO SMOKING property

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About Iain Offor

Sydney House has been in the family since 1995, it was last year that we decided that we would like to share its beauty and after moving ourselves in to a new house on Sydney House land we upgraded, sorted, furnished etc. Sydney House and have now had one full season.

We are a close family and our three children are involved helping out at Sydney House and our family business which is in Lairg itself The Sutherland Sporting Tweed Company, where we retail and tailor clothing from some of Scotland's finest tweeds.

We as a family also do a lot of charity work with two lucas film approved costuming clubs - The 501st and the rebel legion, where we dress up in screen accurate starwars costumes from storm troopers, to clones, to Jedis, to wookies, we travel all over the UK all at our own expense. It is simply great fun family time, a good time to meet friends and raise money for charities. It has been known that if we have had guests who have children young and old who love the starwars films we have come down to Sydney Hosue and given them the starwars experience, very different in the middle of the Highlands for sure.

Iain Offor purchased this chateau / country house in 1995
Why Iain Offor chose Lairg

We love the Highlands and fell in love with Sydney House, it needed a lot of work, but now is just the home we hoped it would be.

What makes this chateau / country house unique

Its position and privacy but with easy access to shops and the Highlands for walking, driving, biking and all kinds of sporting pursuits.

Lairg chateau / country house rental
Entrance hall

Entrance hall

Living room

Living room

Dining Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Reaburn in kitchen

Reaburn in kitchen

Master Bedrom

Master Bedrom

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Master bedroom ensuite

Master bedroom ensuite

King bedroom

King bedroom

Library

Library

Bathroom

Bathroom

Down stairs shower room

Down stairs shower room

Shower room

Shower room

Nearest Airport : inverness at 55 Miles
Nearest Train : Lairg at 1 Miles
Nearest Beach : Dornoch at 20 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Lairg at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Ski : Aviemore at 80 Miles
Nearest Golf : Bonar Bridge at 10 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Lairg at 0.5 Miles
Car: necessary

Welcome to Sydney House self catering holiday let NOW AVAILABLE for as little as a night and for as few people as 2 being priced per person.

Welcome to Sydney House self catering holiday let & Guest House

Our Beautiful Sydney House country house can sleep up to10 people and is now available 365 days a year in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

There are various price options and length of stay options all can be made to fit your requirements:

from £60 pp per night

from £700 per week

From £200 per weekend

Sydney House could not be better positioned for exploring the Northern most parts of the Scottish Highlands. Central to the East, West and North coast lines, whether you are looking to escape for some peace and quiet, to fish, to hill walk, to photograph, to cycle, to shoot, to watch the salmon leaping at Shin Falls, to play golf on courses such as the world famous Royal Dornoch or to enjoy the many beaches, fabulous surfing on the north coast and of course you have to take a drive or walk along Lairg's Lochshin, its views, beaches, bird watching etc. are breath taking. Quite simply Lairg is absolutely the perfect place to set your base. .

Sydney House is also available for use as a location for photographers and film makers.

Lairg is within easy driving distance or train ride of all the attractions Inverness and its surrounding areas have to offer such as the visitor favourite Lochness, boat rides to see the dolphins, hill walks, shopping, cinema, good dining and much more.

When staying at Sydney House you will have the benefit of fantastic views, plenty of garden space and only a 0.5 mile walk to the village of Lairg. In the village you will find food shops, a petrol station, chemist, coffee shop, two restaurants, summer season open visitors centre and of course our family run Tweed clothing, tailoring and accessory outlet The Sutherland Sporting Tweed Company. As our guest at Sydney House you will will have the advantage of a 10% discount on all products in our shop. To find out more The Sutherland Sporting Tweed Co. please visit our web site at www.scottishtweeds.co.uk

Inside Sydney House you will be able to relax in the comfort of the large lounge, dining room, kitchen, five bedrooms and four bath/shower. The rooms have many lovely features such as grand piano, open fires, Rayburn and chandeliers

For guests who wish to bring their PETS we have now put in place a purpose built kennel and run.However there is a strict policy of no animals in Sydney House.

If you like what you see and read on our site we will look forward to speaking with you and welcoming you in the not to far distant future.

PLEASE NOTE

Rentals usually run from Sunday to Sunday, but if available this is not a strict rule and you can arrive and leave on other days.

Sydney House is strictly a NO SMOKING and pets are not permitted inside, we do however have a kennel available for dogs to the rear of Sydney House on request.

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Changeover Day: sunday

Rental Rates for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Lairg, United Kingdom

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
British Pound
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
All year 2013
Jun 13 2013 - Dec 15 2013
£200
£200
£595
£995
£3,500
2 nights
 
 
All year 2014
Mar 1 2014 - Dec 14 2014
£200
£200
£595
£995
£3,500
2 nights
 

Notes

  • SPECIAL OFFERS for couples and families of 4 staying throughout 2013/14, please get in touch to find out more as much as half price.

    A weeks rental usually runs from Sunday to Sunday, but this can be changed depending on availability.

    We have decided not to penalise persons looking to holiday in the summer months so have spread the cost over the year making it £995 all year round accept for Christmas and New Year, please get in touch if your are interested in this period for prices.. A £300 credit card good housekeeping deposit will be required at time of arrival and collecting the keys, which is refunded asap once Sydney House has been checked after your departure.

    We are a family business and are always interested in talking to our guests so please get in touch to chat, ask any questions you need to ask.
  • PLEASE NOTE

    Short 2-3 day lets are available on occasion please contact us for more details.

    also

    If you are a photographer or film maker looking for a location get in touch and we can negotiate prices.

    Cancellation policy.

    At least 30 days notice prior to a cancellation must be given for a full refund.
    At least 14 days notice prior to a cancellation must be given for a 50% refund.
    At least 7 days notice prior to a cancellation must be given for a 30% refund
    At least 2 days notice prior to a cancellation must be given for a 20% refund.
    Under 48 hours notice there can be no refund.
    If you need to cancel, you may re-book for a different date, if the period in which you book costs more you are liable for the difference. If the period you book would usually cost less, you will not be entitled to a refund.

    During the months November - April there will be a surcharge for extra heating on Sydney House over and above any hours stated in the contract.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Lairg, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • chateau / country house (detached)
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Location Type:
  • Rural
Theme:
  • Family
  • Romantic
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Hair Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Security System
  • Internet
  • Telephone
  • Activities Guide
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking
  • Washing Machine
  • Living Room
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Local Maps
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Alarm Clock
  • Towels Provided
  • Heating
  • Parking Off Street
  • Wireless Internet
  • Linens Provided
Kitchen:
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Grill
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , tub
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , tub , shower
    Bathroom 4 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 5 - toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 1 king
    Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single
    Bedroom 4 - 2 twin/ single
  • Bedrooms 24' TV - Hanging space and/or draws - Alarm clock - bath, hand and face towels - master bedrooms bedrooms have dvd players. All bedrooms have hairdryers.
Entertainment:
  • Radio
  • DVD Player
  • Games
  • Television
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Piano
  • VCR
  • Books for Adults
  • Video Library
Outside:
  • Barbecue
  • Lawn / Garden
  • 8 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair accessible
  • Events Allowed
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • children welcome
  • pets considered ...
    We now have a purpose built 10x4 kennel and run along with another 5x5 brick built dog house for guests who wish to bring there pets with them. There is still however a strict no pets allowed in the house.
Attractions:
  • playground
  • forests
  • restaurants
  • waterfalls
  • ruins
  • library
  • churches
  • autumn foliage
Leisure Activities:
  • scenic drives
  • horseback riding
  • bird watching
  • sight seeing
  • walking
Local Services & Businesses:
  • medical services
  • groceries
  • ATM/bank
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • surfing
  • freshwater fishing
  • hunting big game
  • golf
  • mountain climbing
  • tennis
  • hiking
  • mountain biking
  • cycling
  • pier fishing
  • fly fishing
  • swimming
  • hunting small game
  • sound/bay fishing
  • mountaineering
  • fishing
  • rafting

Reviews for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Lairg, United Kingdom

Sydney House, Scottish Highland Country House sleeps 8
average rating of 5.0 based on 9 reviews
business
Sydney House, Scottish Highland Country House sleeps 8
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1010917
+44 01549402229
Lairg Northern Scottish Highlands
5

absolutely wonderful house

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 9, 2013
  • Stayed: Mar 2013
We love the highlands and this was a last minute break away with our boys. Sydney house is a wonderful place to stay and relax and is right in the middle of everywhere we wanted to go. Sydney House was very clean and comfortable and the house reminded me of stays with my grandparents when i was small, it couldnt have been more perfect.

A visit to lochinver was the highlight of our trip (apart from the house) the beaches there are amazing, we could have been anywhere in the world, only the cold reminded us we were in scotland!! Lunch at the lochinver larder was also very good.

Thank you for a wonderful stay at your house, it definately has a wow factor and the photos on the website are very accurate. NO disappointments at all.
Owner's Response: It was a pleasure to have you stay, so glad you enjoyed your wee visit and we shall very much look forward to welcoming you back again when the pull of the Northern Highlands gets to strong...
business
Sydney House, Scottish Highland Country House sleeps 8
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1010917
+44 01549402229
Lairg Northern Scottish Highlands
Glenrothes
5

Highly Reccommended!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 23, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sydney House. The house was gorgeous and surrounded by beautiful countryside. During our stay we also visited Dunrobin castle, Golspie beach, we went on a boat trip from Cromarty and saw dolphins, we went riding on the beach and explored Ullapool. There was so much to do and the kids loved it.
I must also say that the house was well equipped for a large family. Iain and Narida are so welcoming and their shop in the village is wonderful.
The only problem I had was trying to get the kids to leave at the end of the week!

Thank you again, best wishes from Fiona Clark x
business
Sydney House, Scottish Highland Country House sleeps 8
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1010917
+44 01549402229
Lairg Northern Scottish Highlands
5

Unique experience

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 28, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
Beautiful house in a good location,perfect for families with children who want to relax and enjoy them selves. Spent almost two weeks at the Sydney House and it is more than just a house,its a home I and really enjoyed myself and the kids loved it,when leaving they said it was their favourite place and could not wait to get back.

Unlike other rental Sydney house upon arrival greeted us with a bottle of Champaign and shortbread.The owners make you feel very welcomed and go out of their way to make your stay comfortable as possible.It was a wonderful experience and look forwards to going back,Thank you Sydney House for your hospitality.
Owner's Response: Thank you Mariangela, was a pleasure having you and your party stay, we wish you all the best with your adventures.
business
Sydney House, Scottish Highland Country House sleeps 8
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1010917
+44 01549402229
Lairg Northern Scottish Highlands
5

Could not have had a better time

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 10, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
Stayed at Sydney House for a week with my family, and all I can really say is Wow. Not only is the house simply stunning, the grounds are stunning, the view is stunning and the area is stunning.

This was our first visit to the Highlands, and we are definately going to be returning, to Sydney House. The house is perfectly located for exploring Sutherland, and Lairg itself is lovely (visitor centre well worth a visit).

If the house and location weren't enough to make this such a lovely week, then Iain and Narida (the owners) certainly will. They made us feel so mch at home, it was almost like we'd known each other for years!

I almost don't want to put this review on, as I don't want anybody else to book the house when we might want it, but it wouldn't be fair to keep this to ourselves. I cannot recommend this house enough.
Owner's Response: Was an absolute pleasure having you all stay, looking forward to seeing you all again real soon...
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Sydney House, Scottish Highland Country House sleeps 8
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1010917
+44 01549402229
Lairg Northern Scottish Highlands
5

Wow what a great holiday!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 30, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
After having just spent a couple of weeks at Sydney House I feel i must share with people just what a fantastic place this is. With its spacious rooms it was ideally suited to our party of ten adults, and though very traditional in style it has all the modern coveniences that helped to make our stay a very comfortable one. With a very modern kitchen and bathrooms and not to mention T.V's and D.V.D's in all room it certainly ticked all the boxes. It is ideally situated for touring the highlands(which we did lots of) and set in it's own lovely grounds it really is a special place. The owners Iain and Narida gave us a wonderfully warm welcome on arrival and made it clear that anything they could do to help during our stay they would, a very lovely couple.The 10% discount at there clothing shop in the village was much appreciated. All in all a lovely holiday in a lovely home, we will definately be back soon,I think sydney house would be a special place to spend christmas so we may be back sooner rather than later.Thank you Iain and Narida you have a lovely house and do a great job.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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