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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £395 to £
Self catering accommodation in Lybster sleeps 6.
Features include: Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed Golf near by Garden • sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Enjoying uninterrupted views out to sea this charming cottage sits in open countryside, 1 mile from the old fishing village of Lybster, once a major herring port and now a peaceful retreat. The typically austere Caithness exterior conceals a beautiful well-appointed interior, stylishly and imaginatively restored, providing a bright, comfortable and welcoming holiday home. 1/2 a mile up a private track off the main road, the cottage has extensive grassy grounds and a large paved area with garden furniture.
Lybster has excellent hotels, local shops, a golf course and a scenic harbour situated in a delightful bay. The busy port of Wick is 15 miles north and John o'Groats and the Orkney ferry terminal at Scrabster are both under an hour's drive, offering fascinating day trips. There are picturesque villages, rocky coves and clean beaches all along this magnificent coastline while inland are unspoiled moors and mountains including the mysterious Strath of Kildonan where gold is still panned in the river. Extensive walking and hill loch fishing are amongst the local activities available.
1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, lovely airy open plan living/dining/kitchen area with a mezzanine gallery with two futons accessed by a steep open stair, shower room. All electric plus open fire. Fridge, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, television, video, CD player. Bed linen and towels provided.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £265 to £420
Self catering accommodation in Weydale sleeps 4.
Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: 1 Mayfield Cottage is one of a pair of traditional croft cottages that has been lovingly restored and transformed to provide modern, bright and attractive accommodation in a superb setting.A large kitchen/ dining room opens onto an attractive conservatory lounge which looks out over open countryside across to the sea at Dunnet Head on the far north coast. The gardens are a real feature of the cottage. Surrounded by beautifully maintained dry stone walling, with lawned areas, the owners have cleverly incorporated the old sheep shearing walls, planting the thick stone walls with a variety of small plants and flowers, creating a unique and attractive garden area that enjoys truly spectacular views across to the Orkney Isles.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £270 to £445
Self catering accommodation in Thurso sleeps 4.
Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: Weydale Farm Cottage is a detached farm cottage situated on the owners 140 acre farm, with rare breed sheep grazing nearby and open views across the fields to the mountains beyond. The cottage has recently undergone extensive renovation and refurbishment. This traditional farm cottage, with its wood lined walls, local flag stone kitchen floors and deep silled windows now provides attractive, homely accommodation in a very quiet setting.Approached via a 3/4 mile traditional stone road, Weydale Farm Cottage has no near neighbours and offers a real sense of space, with a get away from it all feel to it. The large lounge, with traditional tongue and groove wood panelling has soft leather sofas and chairs. The farmhouse kitchen/dining room is very spacious and the bright, modern bathroom and two beautifully colour coordinated bedrooms add to its warm welcoming ambience. Whilst it is in a country setting, the cottage benefits from all the amenities and facilities of Thurso, which is only 2.5 mile away.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £310 to £595
Self catering accommodation in Dunbeath sleeps 6.
Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: Strathallan is a single storey detached house set in its own lovely garden grounds within walking distance of a beautiful sandy beach, small harbour and pretty coastal village. The house is superbly presented and offers exceptionally spacious accommodation throughout. The main lounge and dining room is really impressive, with welcoming open fireplace in Caithness stone, deep leather suites and a lovely formal dining area. All rooms are thoughtfully and tastefully coordinated and the caring owner provides a welcoming tray of Scottish pancakes or oven scones on arrival. Superb views of hills and open countryside from the large windows complete the picture.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £163 to £
Self catering accommodation in Dunbeath sleeps 4.
Features include: Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by Parking available Golf near by Garden • sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Dunbeath is a pretty little village, an old crofting/ fishing community, birthplace of the renowned Scottish writer Neil Gunn, and has a fascinating history. The local Heritage Centre has a vast amount of archaeological and historic interest. Close to the A9, this is a perfect choice for touring with day trips possible to John O' Groats and the Orkney Isles, or to the rugged northwest coast. There is a choice of golf courses within easy reach or you can enjoy bird watching, tennis, pony trekking, hill walking and climbing. Follow the River Helmsdale inland to visit the site of Scotland's own gold rush when prospectors descended on Strath Kildonan in 1869. Nowadays, the clear waters of the Highland streams and lochs attract trout fishermen for excellent sport.
This attractive stone-built terraced cottage provides a warm, well-maintained, comfortably furnished holiday home. The cottage has an attractive sheltered garden with seating on the patio and views of hills, sea and river and there is a sand and shingle beach within 1/4 mile on this beautiful coastline. Off street parking. Shops 50 yards, pub/restaurant 300 yards.
1 double and 1 twin bedroom, comfortable sitting room, fully equipped kitchen/dining room, bathroom with shower over the bath. All electric. Fridge/freezer, washing machine, television, microwave. Bed linen and towels are provided.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £310 to £595
Self catering accommodation in Lybster sleeps 6.
Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: Kirkstyle House is an impressive detached stone house situated in the charming coastal village of Lybster. The exceptionally large lounge with high ceilings, deep leather sofas and welcoming wood burning stove leads through to a superb games room with 7ft pool table, karaoke machine and music stereo system - ideal for family entertainment or teenagers. The spacious kitchen with dining area is extremely well equipped, complete with Range cooker. French doors lead out into a secluded courtyard garden which opens directly onto open fields. Beautifully presented bedrooms and a bright, modern family bathroom complete the picture.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £323 to £
Self catering accommodation in Thurso sleeps 6.
Features include: Detached • Fishing nearby Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed Golf near by Garden • sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: In a lovely location on the spectacular north coast, this stone built detached house overlooks the quiet crofting community of Kirtomy and enjoys wonderful views out to the cliffs and North Atlantic. The house was originally a croft house and dates back to the 1800's. It has a cultivated enclosed garden to the front and large rough garden area at the rear. The house is bright and welcoming and the quality renovation retained many of the lovely traditional features - a very comfortable and attractive holiday home in a wonderful location.
Kirtomy is ideally situated for exploring this magnificent scenic coast. There are many lochs around the area with free fishing, sailing, bird watching, pony trekking, hill-walking and a golf course further along the coast. Day trips can be arranged to the Orkney Islands from Scrabster. Bettyhill is approx 4 miles away with local shopping and hotels, the large country town of Thurso is 30 miles.
Ground floor: spacious split level living room, dining room/sitting room, kitchen, utility room, bathroom with separate shower.
First floor: 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower-room, 1 further double bedroom, bunk room (a cot is provided), and WC. Cooking by electricity, oil fired central heating plus open fire. Fridge/freezer, freezer, auto washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave, colour television with satellite system, video, DVD player, telephone for incoming calls only. Bed linen and towels are provided.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £310 to £
Self catering accommodation in Dunbeath sleeps 5.
Features include: Detached • Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Golf near by Garden • sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: In a spectacular clifftop location on the beautiful Caithness coast with magnificent open views of sea and moorland, this traditional, detached, single storey croft cottage stands in extensive grounds. The cottage offers a comfortable, warm and welcoming family holiday home with simple furnishings. There is an enclosed garden to the front.
The cottage is 1/4 of a mile off the A9 and two miles from the quaint old fishing village of Dunbeath, which has a fascinating Heritage Centre, village shop and pub. There are other pub/restaurants in the neighbouring coastal villages while the excellent shops and facilities of the bustling fishing port of Wick are a 1/2 hour drive. Local activities include golf, river and sea angling, walking, climbing and trekking and there are many sand and shingle beaches, or perhaps try gold-panning at Strath of Kildonan. The bird reserves of the isolated and deserted Flow Country are nearby and this is also an ideal base for exploring the far north of Scotland - John o'Groats and the Orkney ferry are within reach for intriguing days out.
1 double and 1 twin bedroom (cot and folding bed available), living /dining room with open fire, kitchen, bathroom with shower over bath. All electric. Fridge, freezer, microwave, television. Bed linen and towels provided.
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