HMS Owl. Restored Air Control Tower by NC500

Room in Tain, United Kingdom

  1. 1 king bed
  2. Shared bathroom
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.35 reviews
Hosted by Charlotte
  1. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.

Exceptional host communication

Recent guests gave Charlotte a 5-star rating for communication.

Room in a home

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
Top room of the control tower with wraparound balcony.
Peaceful getaway and amazing views.

The space
The Owl is our family home and took us 5 years to restore! It has been featured on TV and in numerous design publications because it’s pretty special as is the restored Nissen that we also let out.
The top room of the house has the most magnificent views and is very peaceful.
Has a very comfortable king size bed and beautiful ensuite with aeroplane taps!

Delicious hot breakfast available as extra pp..

Guest access
Access through our house to your top room.

During your stay
Available if you need help with anything and will do my best to help with local tips . Busy family household.

Other things to note
Up 3 flights of stairs.
We are a busy family coming and going with children, dogs and cats in the house.
Your bedroom at the very top of the house is solely yours and very peaceful away from the busier lower floors..

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom
1 king bed, 1 floor mattress

What this place offers

Wifi
Free parking on premises
Washer
Dryer
Indoor fireplace
Unavailable: Lock on bedroom door

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 reviews

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Tain, Scotland, United Kingdom
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

NC500.
Amazing views/beaches.
we are on the old WW2 airfield. Lots to do see and explore.
Happy to help with local walks and points of interest etc.

Meet your host

Host
499 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Lives in Tain, United Kingdom
I am Charlotte, moved to Highlands from London with our children Agnes 13 and Albert 11 to finish the restoration of the control tower HMS Owl in 2015. Florist by trade and love gardening when I get the chance.
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