Cottage Description
Red House is a 2 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 6 and is located in Thurso, Scotland. This property is pet friendly allowing for 2 pets. Prices range from £235 to £2297 per week. Local to Invernaver, Bettyhill, Farr, Armadale, Skullomie
- Cot Available
- Detached Property
- DVD player
- Fuel and Power Included
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair
- Free Pets
- Rural Location
- Stairgate
- Television
- Short Breaks All Year
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- New property
- Coastal within 1 mile
Red House is a traditional stone cottage situated on a quiet lane that leads down to the sea in the pretty hamlet of Strathy on the far north west coast of Scotland. Surrounded by open countryside and with some of the most beautiful sandy beaches to be found anywhere in the British Isles close by, this pretty cottage is ideal for couples and small families. There is a cosy cottage lounge with lovely views across the open fields to the hills beyond. A separate dining room ensures plenty of space for all. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, one with a children’s bunk bed if required.
There are superb walks direct from the cottage. The small lane meanders down to the beach of Strathy. Just over a half a mile away are the wonderful sweeping sands of Strathy Bay. This unbelievably spectacular beach is never busy and with rock pools, caves in the rocks and the beautiful river alongside, it is ideal for secluded sunbathing, picnics and a host of watersports. The local area is renowned for its fishing, with sea, loch and river fishing all enjoyed locally. The area is a paradise for surfers, body boarders and beach lovers generally, yet even in the height of the summer there will only be a handful of people enjoying this amazing location. It is also a wildlife watcher’s paradise. Whales, basking sharks, porpoises, seals and otters have all been seen in the area. There is also a colony of puffins at nearby Melvich, three miles away, which can be seen in the spring and early summer and at Forsinard there is an RSPB nature reserve, where local rangers will take visitors to explore all the birdlife, flora and fauna close to hand.
The pretty villages along this stretch of coastline also have good local facilities including pubs and restaurants. Golf, canoeing, cycling, hill walking, climbing and horse riding are all available in the area. The riding school at Bettyhill offers superb hacking across the sands, a wonderful experience for horse lovers.
Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
In 2001 renovation of the Old Scrabster Ice House created what is now the Captain's Galley, serving around 20 different species of seafood all freshly caught by the local fisherman.
Fun Days Out
No recommended Fun Days Out found within 30 miles of this property.
Beach
No recommended Beach found within 30 miles of this property.
Biking & Hiking
No recommended Cycling & Hiking found within 30 miles of this property.
Golf & Sports
No recommended Golf & Sporting Activities found within 30 miles of this property.
Nature Reserves
Wildlife trail and guided walks through extensive peatlands, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. There's also audio visual and live hen harrier nestwatch/webcam and activities for children (and a tearoom nearby).
Gardens & Woodlands
No recommended Gardens & Woodlands found within 30 miles of this property.
Local Attractions
Smoo Cave - 26.3 Miles (42.1 KM)
Smoo Cave is located in Durness at the eastern edge of the village, and is found along the A838 being the main road here in the area. The cave is situated in limestone cliffs and is quite substantial, it is 200 feet long, 130 feet wide and at the entrance is 50 feet high but lowers as you go deeper into the cave. The cave can be accessed by steps or there is a steep path leading to it depending on where you park and enter from. It is an amazing natural attraction with three chambers the main chamber opens from a sea inlet, the second smaller chamber has a hole above where the river Allt Smoo cascades down about eighty feet, if you cross over the river via the footbridge and climb up to the ledge you get good views of the waterfall, which makes quite a thunderous noise. The third chamber is accessed by a small boat trip across the pool of water in front of the waterfall and then you continue by foot, this area can only be accessed during the summer months. Thee is no charge to access the caves but there is a small charge to take the boat. You can explore the caves by yourself or take a guided tour, tours are informative and the guides are friendly and passionate and will happily answer your questions. Smoo Cave is atmospheric and an interesting cave with amazing rock formations and a breath taking waterfall. Once you have finished exploring the caves take a walk up the cliffs and enjoy the scenery from here and see where the waterfall enters the cave. Smoo Cave is a must if you are in the area, a fantastic free attraction.
Ben Stack - 28.7 Miles (45.9 KM)
Ben Stack mountain is located between Lairg and Laxford Bridge in Sutherland. It offers fantastic views out across the Sutherland coastline and surrounding countryside. There is parking at the foot of the mountain by the track located by the A838. The climb is pretty tough going and it is quite steep particularly close to the top, it will take about four hours or more to walk this route. There is no clear pathway it is mainly grass and heather and the ground is fairly boggy underfoot. There are magnificent views from the summit and you may get to see deer as well as eagles.
Cairn House Gallery is located between Durness Village and Smoo and can be found across from Durness Village Hall. This modern gallery is home to a collection of works by Kevin Arrowsmith who specialises in photographing the gorgeous natural scenery of the this stunning area. His works include the most amazing seascapes, landscapes as well as capturing a beautiful aurora borealis. The gallery is bright and airy with lots of natural light and showcases his work perfectly in this natural setting, it also has gorgeous views out to the coast. On sale in addition to his his work are gift cards and he also offers a bespoke framing service. The gallery is open from May through to September and outside of these dates it is by appointment only. Kevin is really friendly and helpful as well as being a talented photographer, you will be enthralled by the quality of his work. The photographs are well priced and you are sure to see something that catches your eye, a lovely space to visit and see some wonderful work, as well as the many great places to visit whilst in Durness.
At the Visitor centre at Lybster Harbour you can watch birds nesting on the Caithness cliffs through remote CCTV. There are interactive displays, helpful graphics and sculptures and a boat building workshop.
Historical & Heritage Sites
Discover the history of Strathnaver, from ancient legend and the Clan Mackay all the way through to the devastating Highland Clearances. Explore the culture, folklore and traditions at this excellent museum. (Restricted disabled access - see website for details)
Discover the life-time home of Mary Ann Calder. Built by her grandfather in 1850, the croft's preservation is a tribute to her family but also an important social and historical monument. Take a journey through time and explore this little snippet of history.
There's a lot to interest here — audiovisual programme of the past environment, photographic family archives, reference research library, bookshop, historic buildings, harbour, a picnic area and the strath walk, and the birthplace of Neil M Gunn.
Take a journey through time and learn the history of one of Scotland's oldest clans; the Norse origins and Scottish history of the time. There is also a fantastic clan archive to teach you all there is to know!