Cottage Description
The Herons is a 3 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 7 and is located in Wick, Scotland. This property is pet friendly allowing for 3 pets. Prices range from £689 to £4507 per week. Local to Staxigoe, Auckingill, Ulbster, Whaligoe
- Cot Available
- Detached Property
- DVD player
- Dishwasher
- Fuel and Power Included
- Gold Award
- Enclosed Garden / Patio
- Garden / Patio
- Games Room
- Highchair
- Pub within 1 mile
- Sea View
- Open Fire
- Free Pets
- Rural Location
- Shower
- Stairgate
- Television
- Christmas Themed Cottage
- Wifi
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
- Coastal within 1 mile
Beachside location
A warm welcome awaits you at the Herons which is set on the edge of a 3-mile stretch of sandy beach and enjoys panoramic views across Sinclair’s Bay towards Noss Head Lighthouse. This spacious house is furnished to a good standard and well-equipped to make your holiday as enjoyable as possible. Whales, porpoises and dolphins are regularly seen from the shore, with the occasional pod of orcas. The house makes a perfect base for exploring this beautiful part of the Highlands. Visit the county town of Wick with its variety of town facilities, the Castle of Mey or visit the Orkney Islands, which are within easy reach. Bird watching, fishing, links golf and sea cruises are just some of the many activities available. Shop and pub 0.5 miles, restaurant 6 miles.
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. Utility room. Games room. Separate toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 2 double (5ft), one with en-suite shower room with toilet, one with additional single, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Multi-fuel stove in living room included. Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels included. Travel Cot. Highchair. DVD/CD and small DVD library. iPod dock. Electric Cooker. Microwave. Washing Machine. T/dryer. Dishwasher. Freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed lawned garden. Ample parking. Games room with pool table. No smoking. Note: The sea is 30 yards from the property.
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
Working distillery and visitor centre, providing guided tours through the history of Old Pulteney and a complimentary dram. Guided tours available.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
The Viking Centre is the best place to start learning more about the proud history of the Norse people. The centre is located in the area because many Orcadians are descendants of the Norse. Visitors can see authentic Viking landmarks and structures and explore what life was like during the time of the Vikings.
