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Overview of Grannie's Heilan Hame Park
Grannie's Heilan Hame Park is the perfect place to head for a complete coastal break and reset. This Parkdean northeastern Scottish holiday park is situated right next to and overlooks the local dog friendly 'Embo' beach. Which is known for its golden sands and is ideal for taking long leisurely dog walks. It’s also highly regarded as a fantastic location to spend some time star gazing at night and as a northern light viewing spot. The holiday park is located near to Dornoch which also has a long & beautiful award-winning beach, blessed with powdery sand and the odd seal to spot. This seaside town also has a golf course and a whiskey distillery nearby.
There is a good choice of accommodation to consider at this dog friendly holiday park with both 2 and 3 bedroom caravan and lodge holiday homes, which can accommodate up to 8 guests. Of the 27 available holiday homes all of them offer central heating and double glazing. 3 of these are accessible units and 19 are dog friendly. There are also touring and camping pitches available including hardstanding and electric hook ups. All of which are pet friendly pitches.
There's plenty to do onsite, including an indoor heated swimming pool where you can enjoy a leisurely spa bath or have fun in the pool with the kids. There's an adventure playground, a mini golf course, an amusement arcade, a bar and restaurant and an entertainment venue. To name just a few! Relax with a Costa Coffee or take a break from cooking with a visit to the onsite takeaway.
There's also lots to do nearby with old railways to explore on foot or bicycles, whiskey tasting and stand-up paddle board adventures to be had. There are numerous golf courses to visit and knock a ball about and waterfalls to find. When at certain times of the year you will be treated to the magical site of salmon leaping.
Depending on how much you enjoy your stay, there is also the opportunity to become a holiday homeowner at Grannie's Heilan Hame Holiday Park. With a selection of holiday homes available, featuring both new and used models.
A few great reasons to stay at Grannie's Heilan Hame Park
- A wide range of accommodation, including both caravan and lodges with the option of touring pitches.
- Dog walking area on this dog friendly holiday park near to the beach.
- Indoor heated swimming pool complete with a spa bath, live entertainment and a crazy golf course.
- Paddleboarding adventures, whiskey tasting tours and cycle routes to explore all locally.
Accommodation at Grannie's Heilan Hame Park
When staying here as a tourer there are three different options to choose from. Those being 'serviced' which are grass pitches with electric hook-ups and provide space for awnings. The 'standard' pitches which is the same as serviced pitches minus the provision of electric hook-ups and 'star' pitches which has both electric hook-ups and drainage with the choice of grass and hard standing. Tent’s, campervans, touring caravans and motorhomes are all welcome and all pitches are pet friendly.
There's also a selection of caravan and lodge holiday homes to choose from. Offering a range of features to suit all requirements and budgets. Such as pet friendly stays, those with outdoor living areas with some including outdoor furniture. There are currently a total of 3 accessible units which feature wet rooms and access ramps amongst other features. All accommodation choices include heating and double glazing and there is a choice of either 2 or 3 bedroom units sleeping anywhere from 4 to 8 visiting guests. Most of the accommodation choices are extra wide however only one has private parking. A total of 19 allow visiting families who prefer to travel with their pets and 2 of the units have ensuite shower rooms such as the ‘Kinord’ 2 bedroom caravan. Which also benefits from having a fully furnished outdoor living area and a lot of the comforts you would find back home such as a fire and a flatscreen TV.
Facilities at Grannie's Heilan Hame Park
Although Embo beach is right on the holiday parks doorstep there is plenty of onsite facilities to make your stay an enjoyable one. If you prefer fresh water to salt water, there's the indoor swimming pool complete with a relaxing bath spa. There's an amusement arcade, an adventure playground, a multi sports court area, a tennis court and a crazy golf course. There's a wildlife nature trail for those explorers and a designated dog walking area perfect for those who prefer to bring their dogs away with them on holiday.
You can enjoy a selection of family meals and refreshments at the onsite Coast Bar & Restaurant. Or maybe a quick coffee at Costa Coffee and ready-made meals from Grannie’s which is the onsite fish and chip shop. There’s a Show bar which provides a variety of acts and entertainment. There's Wi-Fi connection available and an onsite convenience store. For those whose kids are adventurous and prone to muddy puddles, there's a useful onsite laundrette.
Places to Visit near to Grannie's Heilan Hame Park
There's plenty to do locally, or nothing if you prefer to relax in this beautiful area of Scotland. The local beach which is only a few steps away local is a dog friendly beach with beautiful golden sands. It is also a good location to do some dolphin spotting and is ideal for hours of rock pool exploring.
Dornoch is nearby which offers a variety of things to see and do including its own beach. There's plenty of nearby walking and cycle trails such as the Dava Way which is a 24-mile route and takes in a variety of different scenery including, farm and moorlands, passing through woodlands and enjoys views of the Moray Firth.
Wildlife tours and a visit to The Falls of Shin won't disappoint when it's salmon leaping season, a truly unforgettable experience.
There's a golf course or two, including the Nairn Golf Club and the Nairn Dunbar Golf Club both of which enjoy views of the Moray Firth and welcome visitors.
Spend a day or two with the Sutherland Adventure Company choosing from a great range of activities such as guided cycle routes and paddleboard lessons.
Possibly complete your stay at Grannie's Heilan Hame Park by taking the opportunity to discover what goes into making whiskey at the nearby Glenmorangie Distillery.