Cottage Description
The Cottage is a 4 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 6 and is located in Wick, Scotland. This property is pet friendly allowing for 2 pets. Prices range from £225 to £1859 per week. Local to Staxigoe, Auckingill, Ulbster, Whaligoe
- Detached Property
- DVD player
- Fuel and Power Included
- Free Pets
- Rural Location
- Shower
- Television
- Short Breaks All Year
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
Situated on a working farm
Set on a working farm, this simply and cosily furnished property enjoys a quiet and unspoilt location in the Caithness countryside. Just a mile or so off the A9, The Cottage makes a super base for touring this lovely part of the Highlands. Caithness is popularly described as one of Europe’s last wildernesses, where you could walk, climb or mountain bike all day without meeting anyone else. Visit castles, distilleries, and miles of unspoilt and dramatic coastline where you can surf and kite buggy, or for the less energetic, just take a stroll and watch the abundance of bird and sea life. Easy access to Wick and Thurso with their variety of amenities and also to the beautiful Orkney Islands – a ferry can be taken from Scrabster, Gill’s Bay or John O’Groats. Shops, pub and restaurant 5 miles.
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 2 single bedrooms.
Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Electric Cooker. Microwave. Washing Machine. Shared courtyard. Sitting out area and furniture. Parking (2 cars). Two pets welcome (working farm).
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.
La Mirage - 24.8 Miles (39.7 KM)
This somewhat iconic Highland restaurant is famed for its fish and chips and its ability to attract celebrities! They serve lunches, evening meals and Scottish high teas.
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
Fish for Atlantic salmon! In a beautiful setting, this impressive river has quite the reputation as a prolific source for these fish and you never know who you could bump into along the banks!
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
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.
Working distillery and visitor centre, providing guided tours through the history of Old Pulteney and a complimentary dram. Guided tours available.
Historical & Heritage Sites
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.
Hear about Viking occupations and Bronze Age settlements as the history of this Northern Scottish town is pieced together. Wick was made a Royal Burgh in 1589, however it was in the early 1800s when the town made a real name for itself, as a booming herring fishing port. Good forward planning, vision and investment have carved out Wick's place in history and made it what it is today.
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!
Learn all about the Vikings with interactive audiovisual displays at this great visitor centre. Immerse yourself in the pre-Viking kingdom of Catli, admire the hard work in making the iconic Viking long ship and see some Viking coins.
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.
This award-winning museum provides access to exhibitions, heritage, arts and learning activities throughout the year for young and old alike. Be sure to experience the storytelling room, a novel concept that involves a real-life story teller.
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)
