A recently built holiday cottage offering all modern comforts and finished to a high standard. The cottage with its own private garden is located on a family owned working stock farm. There are uninterrupted views across the stunning Caithness Countryside and whatever the weather the changing colours and hues are a sight to see.
The cottage provides an excellent base for exploring Caithness and Sutherland whilst day trips to Orkney are also easy to arrange from John O'Groats which is just half an hour by car. The peace and solitude that Caithness can offer is unrivalled together with the chance to explore the northern most part of Scotland, Dunnet Head, with the adjoining superb beach with miles of sand which is also a surfer's paradise. The local heritage and culture can be explored in the busy and quaint towns of Thurso and Wick and along the coast to sites such as the awe-inspiring Castle Sinclair Girnigoe. Throughout the area there is an abundance of ancient castles, chambered cairns, and standing stones to discover and wonder at. Not to be missed is of course Castle of Mey the late Queen Mother's former summer retreat
Whether you are looking for outdoor pursuits, be it fishing on the Wick or Thurso, paintballing or quad bike trips there is plenty of choice in the area, or to explore the countryside with the wonderful variety of bird life particularly on the cliffs around coast which are spectacular hosting colonies of puffins, kittiwakes and guillemots. The autumn migration of wild geese has to be seen to be believed. All in all, the cottage provides the best of locations of for a wonderful holiday and is sure to meet all tastes.
POSTCODE: KW1 5XW
Accepts bookings for arrival on any day of the week, short breaks are welcome throughout the year.
Damage Deposit £150
Accommodation: for 4 on one floor Sitting Room; Dining Room/Kitchen; Shower Room; Utility room; Double Bedroom; Twin Bedroom.
Services: Heating & Electricity included * Wood burning Stove with fuel provided * Bed linen and towels provided * Washing Machine * Dishwasher * Fridge * Microwave *LPG Gas Oven* Mobile Phone reception * TV with DVD Player *Iron & Ironing Board* Parking * Garden * Garden Furniture * BBQ * Bicycle Storage * 2 Dogs Welcome but must be kept on leads as the cottage is located on a working farm
Extras: Charges apply per dog/week/part week
Note pond adjacent to garden
This cottage is located in Wick. Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Gills Bay Ferry Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dunnet Bay Beach and Duncansby Stacks. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.
Weekly price from £791
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