10/10 Excellent
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Travelled with partner
15 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Entire home
Dog-friendly self-catering cottage on the NC500 | Perfect for couples & families
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Reviews
8.0
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690.1 sq m
Popular amenities
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- WasherWasher
- Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
- Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
- KitchenKitchen
- DryerDryer
Check-in time
4:00 PM
Check-out time
10:00 AM
Explore the area
Wick, Scotland
- Old Wick Castle12 min drive
- Wick Heritage Centre13 min drive
- Gills Bay Ferry Port42 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Dog-friendly self-catering cottage on the NC500 | Perfect for couples & families
RELAX AT THE EDGE OF NOWHERE
Need a relaxing break and a refuge from city life? Or family adventures with the kids? Or somewhere unique for a big birthday? The Lighthouse Keeper’s cottage is a light and cosy hideaway, set on a headland with sea on three sides – you can even see a ruined castle out of the kitchen window!
Sustainability and inclusion were first on our minds when we furnished the Cottage, and we are proud of our Gold award for Green Tourism.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A HOME-FROM-HOME
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms, and dogs are welcome too.
- Our wifi runs between 7Mb to 20Mb – so it’s fine for Zoom calls or streaming movies to our Smart TV*.
- Our family / dining room has a big table perfect for eating together, playing board games, or sorting through photos on your laptop.
- The living room has comfy seating for everyone and a selection of family-favourite DVDs.
- Our well-equipped kitchen is designed for creating family meals.
- The bathroom has recently been refitted with a large shower.
- EV "granny" charging is available on site by arrangement.
*We are very rural, so wifi is not guaranteed but so far it’s always been fine.
CAITHNESS IS ONE OF SCOTLAND'S HIDDEN GEMS
If you want to get out and explore the North Coast 500 instead of just whizzing through, you’ll love this little-known corner of Scotland. We have ruined castles, glorious beaches and mysterious iron-age brochs and barrows. Visit the Queen Mother’s Castle of Mey, now a favourite home of the King. Or take a tasting tour at one of our distilleries.
DAYS OUT AND ADVENTURES
Try a day trip to Orkney, or a boat trip to see seals, orcas and visiting puffins. Families with young children love the fairy glen at Latheron and going to the petting farms. Older children often enjoy taster sessions for surfing or body boarding.
Need a relaxing break and a refuge from city life? Or family adventures with the kids? Or somewhere unique for a big birthday? The Lighthouse Keeper’s cottage is a light and cosy hideaway, set on a headland with sea on three sides – you can even see a ruined castle out of the kitchen window!
Sustainability and inclusion were first on our minds when we furnished the Cottage, and we are proud of our Gold award for Green Tourism.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A HOME-FROM-HOME
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms, and dogs are welcome too.
- Our wifi runs between 7Mb to 20Mb – so it’s fine for Zoom calls or streaming movies to our Smart TV*.
- Our family / dining room has a big table perfect for eating together, playing board games, or sorting through photos on your laptop.
- The living room has comfy seating for everyone and a selection of family-favourite DVDs.
- Our well-equipped kitchen is designed for creating family meals.
- The bathroom has recently been refitted with a large shower.
- EV "granny" charging is available on site by arrangement.
*We are very rural, so wifi is not guaranteed but so far it’s always been fine.
CAITHNESS IS ONE OF SCOTLAND'S HIDDEN GEMS
If you want to get out and explore the North Coast 500 instead of just whizzing through, you’ll love this little-known corner of Scotland. We have ruined castles, glorious beaches and mysterious iron-age brochs and barrows. Visit the Queen Mother’s Castle of Mey, now a favourite home of the King. Or take a tasting tour at one of our distilleries.
DAYS OUT AND ADVENTURES
Try a day trip to Orkney, or a boat trip to see seals, orcas and visiting puffins. Families with young children love the fairy glen at Latheron and going to the petting farms. Older children often enjoy taster sessions for surfing or body boarding.
Property manager
Ben Makin
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Electric car charging station on site
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- 3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the ocean
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Bicycle parking on site
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- 1 unit
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bicycle parking
- Composting
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Electric car charging station
- Garden
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Solar energy
- Unit size: 970 square feet
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian dining options
- Wind energy
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Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Note from host: More than three pets by arrangement.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Please ask for a high chair, cot, gate, etc
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses wind and solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
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About the area
Wick
Located in Wick, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Old Wick Castle and Duncansby Stacks are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at The Green and Dunnet Bay Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
What's nearby
- Old Wick Castle - 12 min drive
- Wick Heritage Centre - 13 min drive
- Pulteney Distillery - 13 min drive
- John O' Groats Ferry Terminal - 37 min drive
- Gills Bay Ferry Port - 42 min drive
Getting around
- Wick Station - 13 min drive
- Wick (WIC) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
- Wickers World - 13 min drive
- Bord De L'Eau - 12 min drive
- The Alexander Bain - 12 min drive
- Morags - 12 min drive
- Spice Tandoori - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Dog-friendly self-catering cottage on the NC500 | Perfect for couples & families pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).
What time is check-in at Dog-friendly self-catering cottage on the NC500 | Perfect for couples & families?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog-friendly self-catering cottage on the NC500 | Perfect for couples & families?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dog-friendly self-catering cottage on the NC500 | Perfect for couples & families located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Old Wick Castle, Wick Heritage Centre and Pulteney Distillery. The Green and Castlehill Heritage Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Anke S.
15 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Location - etwas mehr Objektpflege wäre nötig
Die Lage ist absolut großartig und wir hatten eine gute Zeit! Das Haus an sich bräuchte aber dringend eine Grundsanierung, vor allem im Bad. Der Außenbereich ist verwahrlost.
Der CheckIn war schwierig, weil wir nichts so vorgefunden haben, wie von der Infomail beschrieben. Ein Schloss mit unbekanntem Code, kein Schlüssel im Keysafe und ne falsche Nummer für das Haustürschloss. Erst nach ner Stunde kamen wir in das Haus….
Anke S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022