Croick Estate is a mixed sporting estate close to the River Carron and some 12 miles east of Ardgay and the Dornoch Firth. The Blackwater, a tributary of the Carron, runs through the middle of the estate, with the lower reaches providing productive salmon fishing. The surrounding hills conceal several small lochs ideal for picnics or trout fishing expeditions

Accommodation

The Old Manse is a listed property built around 1820 to a design by Thomas Telford. It has been completely renovated during the winter of 2004/05 and now provides very comfortable accommodation for up to 8 people. The house has three twin rooms (one en-suite) and a single with an additional pull out bed providing twin beds or a zip and link double. There are two further bathrooms. The kitchen is extremely well equipped for anyone who wishes to do some serious cooking, and has a large range style electric cooker. A spacious entrance porch, plus laundry and drying room, provide all the space you will need for boots, wet clothes, fishing and sporting equipment. (There is also a gun cabinet). The living area is open plan with a wood burning stove and doors opening on to a pretty enclosed garden with the river, waterfall and the hills beyond.

Sport and other activities

Stalking is available in season with up to 6 stags per week. Red and sika deer stalking is available, together with some walked up grouse. The estate also provides wonderful bird watching opportunities with eagles and blackcock regularly seen. Stalking, fishing, walking, bird watching, swimming (for the bold only) or just relaxing by the fire should keep most people happy; but the coast and Dornoch, famous for its golf courses, are nearby and there is plenty of scope for day trips.

Salmon and Sea Trout fishing is available fly only for two rods. The productive period on the river runs from late June to the end of September

If you'd like to book a holiday without any sporting please visit our Holiday Letting website