Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands.

Fiddler’s Green, Badninish,, Dornoch, IV25 3JB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>63</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
63 reviews

Location was absolutely perfect for wild life/astro photoghraphy

Kevin United Kingdom
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Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands.

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Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands. Offers accommodations in Dornoch, 10 miles from Dunrobin Castle. With free private parking, the property is 4.7 miles from Carnegie Club Skibo Castle and 5 miles from Royal Dornoch Golf Club. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the luxury tent's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. There is a seating area, a dining area, and a kitchenette complete with an oven, a toaster, and a fridge. The property offers sea views. Guests at the luxury tent can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 51 miles from Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands..

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
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  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was absolutely perfect for wild life/astro photoghraphy”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely stunning location. Beautiful scenery. The shepherd's hut was quirky and peaceful. Anna, our hoist, greeted us . Nice little welcome gift ,which went down a treat . Friendly wild life and Frank the Rooster 🐓 with his little lady...”
  • Miyoko
    Canada Canada
    “Absolutely loved the off-grid living for the night. The wood burning fire to warm the cabin was exceptional. We had a lovely stay”

Hosted by Steven and Anna

9.8
9.8
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Steven and Anna
A gorgeous sustainably built shepherd’s hut. Birkenshaw, is the perfect base from which to explore this wonderful corner of the Scottish highlands. Fantastic walks, wonderful wildlife, historical visits, dark skies, aurora watching, star gazing, a chance to switch off and unwind but still easy access to local amenities. Rustic and charming off grid, on site facilities, including our gorgeous, woodland, compost loo with a view and veggie garden shower! Self catering facilities also available. All hand made with rustic, vintage and bespoke decor. Full sized double bed with organic, sprung mattress and organic or vintage bedding. Our ethos is to be as environmentally friendly as we can be and we really hope this shows in every aspect of your stay.
Badninish is a a small crofting community surrounded by majestic hills and teeming with nature. We are tucked away down a quiet lane, but only a mile or so away from the NC500, so best of both worlds. It’s 5 miles to the beautiful town of Dornoch with wonderful beaches, eateries and shops. Do visit the History Links Museum there. It’s wonderful and you can learn so much about the history of the area. Loch Fleet nature reserve is a must too. With such great access to the rest of the north highlands, (less then 2 hours you can be on the craggy west coast or up north at John O’Groats!) there is so much to see!
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands.
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Smoke-free property
    • Mosquito net
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands. takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands.

    • Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands. is 3.7 miles from the center of Dornoch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands. is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands. offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking

    • Check-in at Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands. is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands. may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.