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10/10 Excellent
Michael G.
18 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helmsdale
Michael G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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Accommodation on a working railway station
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Helmsdale, Scotland
- Place, Emigrants Monument4 min walk
- Place, Timespan Heritage Centre6 min walk
- Place, Dunrobin Castle31 min drive
- Airport, Wick (WIC)62 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
About this property
Accommodation on a working railway station
Helmsdale Station is on the Far North Line 100 railway miles, 70 road miles, north of Inverness. During 2013 the listed station building was completely restored and refitted after 20 years out of use. This renovation has been undertaken as a non profit making community project to promote tourism in East Sutherland. All proceed go to station improvements, promoting the Far North Line and assisting community projects around Helmsdale.
Helmsdale Station House comfortably accommodates six people (eight maximum) with four bedrooms (bedroom 4 accessed through bedroom3), a large lounge, (former ticket office), kitchen and downstairs wetroom to assist those with some disability
Scottish Short Term Let Licence: HI-00253-F
Helmsdale Station House comfortably accommodates six people (eight maximum) with four bedrooms (bedroom 4 accessed through bedroom3), a large lounge, (former ticket office), kitchen and downstairs wetroom to assist those with some disability
Scottish Short Term Let Licence: HI-00253-F
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Helmsdale
Helmsdale is home to this holiday home. Emigrants Monument and Carn Liath are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brora Beach and Loch Brora.
Helmsdale, Scotland
What's nearby
- Emigrants Monument - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Timespan Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Dunrobin Castle - 31 min drive - 33.7 km
- Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 49 min drive - 56.4 km
- Glenmorangie Distillery - 53 min drive - 66.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- La Mirage - 5 min walk
- 'Simply The Best' Chip Shop, Helmsdale - 5 min walk
- Bannockburn Inn - 8 min walk
- Thyme and Plaice - 5 min walk
- C Food & Eat - 9 min walk
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Cleanliness
10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
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10/10 Excellent
Michael G.
28 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Michael G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Michael Willmot
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