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Situated 800 yards to a sandy beach with many attractions and amenities within easy reach.

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Golf view

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Situated 800 yards to a sandy beach with many attractions and amenities within easy reach.

Situated 800 yards to a sandy beach with many attractions and amenities within easy reach. Ideal for surfing, fishing and golf. 200 meters from local pub/hotel ,shop ,butchers. On North Coast 500.. Ground Floor:
Living room/kitchen: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Patio Doors Leading To Garden, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, No Toilet
Separate Toilet.. Gas central heating and electricity (£5 per day or £30per week, October–March), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. . Coastal location. This attractive ground floor holiday apartment forms part of a stone cottage situated in the village of Castletown which is on the North Coast 500. Its high ceilings, original wooden shutters and cottage garden (grassed area outside the main garden provides space for dogs’ exercise) all add to its charm. Four miles of sandy beach adjoins the fishing harbour 800 yards from the property. Sea angling and loch fishing are available. One of the most spectacular beaches to be found anywhere in the British Isles is within walking distance. Dunnet Beach has 4 miles of sweeping sands, with high sand dunes providing a natural backdrop. There are lovely walks direct from the cottage, through woodland glades to the beach beyond. It is ideal for dog walks as well as numerous outdoor activities and there is also a pretty harbour to wander round. The area is renowned for its surfing, water sports, fishing and golf. For wildlife enthusiasts, there are often deer close by, numerous seabirds including puffins, whales, porpoises and dolphins are spotted along the coastline.
Castletown has a good selection of local amenities, including a pub with a good restaurant and a local mini-market, just 200 yards away from the cottage. The Heritage Visitors Centre is within a mile. The nearby town of Thurso is just 5 miles away and has further amenities, including supermarkets, bars, cafés, restaurants and a cinema. There are lovely riverside walks along the banks of the River Thurso and plenty to see and do in the region. A visit to the Castle of Mey, with its superb garden and interesting history is a must, along with a day trip to Orkney; the ferry is approximately 8 miles away. John O ‘Groats the most north easterly point on the Uk mainland is only 16 miles away. Caithness is renowned for big clear night skies so there is a good chance of seeing the northern lights during winter months from the top of Dunnet head the most northerly point on the Uk mainland only 4 miles away.
Free WiFi

There is a fuel supplement of £5 per day/£30 per week from October to March. There is direct access from the living room to the enclosed garden. Can be booked with UK1131 Harland Cottage, which is less than 10 minutes walk away
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the river

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

1 Bedroom Accommodation in Castletown Near Thurso
1 Slaapkamer Accommodatie in Castletown in de Buurt van Thurso
su-W41543-W41543

About the neighborhood

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Castletown, near Thurso

What's nearby

  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dunnet Bay Distillery - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Castle of Mey - 15 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Thurso Station - 9 min drive
  • Wick (WIC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commercial - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Top Joes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Y not bar + grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Station Hotel Thurso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Robins - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Situated 800 yards to a sandy beach with many attractions and amenities within easy reach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Situated 800 yards to a sandy beach with many attractions and amenities within easy reach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Situated 800 yards to a sandy beach with many attractions and amenities within easy reach.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Situated 800 yards to a sandy beach with many attractions and amenities within easy reach. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of The Green and Castlehill Heritage Center. Dunnet Bay Beach is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

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