Dog-friendly self-catering cottage on the NC500 | Perfect for couples & families - Wick

Excellent

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Wick, Scotland

Old Wick Castle

12 min drive

Wick Heritage Centre

13 min drive

Pulteney Distillery

13 min drive

Wick (WIC)

16 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

The bunk bed-room

2 Single Beds

The main bedroom

1 King Bed

The twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Dog-friendly self-catering cottage on the NC500 | Perfect for couples & families

RELAX AT THE EDGE OF NOWHERE

Need a relaxing break and a refuge from city life? Or family adventures with the kids? Or somewhere unique for a big birthday? The Lighthouse Keeper’s cottage is a light and cosy hideaway, set on a headland with sea on three sides – you can even see a ruined castle out of the kitchen window!

Sustainability and inclusion were first on our minds when we furnished the Cottage, and we are proud of our Gold award for Green Tourism.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A HOME-FROM-HOME

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms, and dogs are welcome too.

- Our wifi runs between 7Mb to 20Mb – so it’s fine for Zoom calls or streaming movies to our Smart TV*.
- Our family / dining room has a big table perfect for eating together, playing board games, or sorting through photos on your laptop.
- The living room has comfy seating for everyone and a selection of family-favourite DVDs.
- Our well-equipped kitchen is designed for creating family meals.
- The bathroom has recently been refitted with a large shower.
- EV "granny" charging is available on site by arrangement.

*We are very rural, so wifi is not guaranteed but so far it’s always been fine.

CAITHNESS IS ONE OF SCOTLAND'S HIDDEN GEMS

If you want to get out and explore the North Coast 500 instead of just whizzing through, you’ll love this little-known corner of Scotland. We have ruined castles, glorious beaches and mysterious iron-age brochs and barrows. Visit the Queen Mother’s Castle of Mey, now a favourite home of the King. Or take a tasting tour at one of our distilleries.

DAYS OUT AND ADVENTURES

Try a day trip to Orkney, or a boat trip to see seals, orcas and visiting puffins. Families with young children love the fairy glen at Latheron and going to the petting farms. Older children often enjoy taster sessions for surfing or body boarding.

Property manager

Ben Makin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please ask for a high chair, cot, gate, etc

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

More than three pets by arrangement.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There are cliffs, water and sometimes livestock outside the walls of the compound; we strongly recommend your dogs are kept on leads.

We ask you to separate your general rubbish from your recycling, and to put your rubbish and recycling in the bins you pass as you leave.

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

This property uses wind and solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wick

Located in Wick, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Old Wick Castle and Duncansby Stacks are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at The Green and Dunnet Bay Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wick, Scotland

What's nearby

Old Wick Castle - 12 min drive
Pulteney Distillery - 13 min drive
John O' Groats Ferry Terminal - 36 min drive
Duncansby Head - 41 min drive
Gills Bay Ferry Port - 42 min drive

Getting around

Wick Station - 13 min drive
Wick (WIC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wickers World - ‬13 min drive
‪Morags - ‬12 min drive
‪Spice Tandoori - ‬12 min drive
‪Tesco Cafe - ‬15 min drive
‪Bord De L'Eau - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly self-catering cottage on the NC500 | Perfect for couples & families pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly self-catering cottage on the NC500 | Perfect for couples & families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly self-catering cottage on the NC500 | Perfect for couples & families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly self-catering cottage on the NC500 | Perfect for couples & families located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Old Wick Castle, Wick Heritage Centre and Pulteney Distillery. The Green and Castlehill Heritage Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

8.8

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Werner R.

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay.

Thank you for the warm welcome and the good care. The cottage is one the best, i have ever stayed in Scotland, and very good facilities. The location is exceptional and Aamazing.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anke S.

15 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Tolle Location - etwas mehr Objektpflege wäre nötig

Die Lage ist absolut großartig und wir hatten eine gute Zeit! Das Haus an sich bräuchte aber dringend eine Grundsanierung, vor allem im Bad. Der Außenbereich ist verwahrlost. Der CheckIn war schwierig, weil wir nichts so vorgefunden haben, wie von der Infomail beschrieben. Ein Schloss mit unbekanntem Code, kein Schlüssel im Keysafe und ne falsche Nummer für das Haustürschloss. Erst nach ner Stunde kamen wir in das Haus….

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stunning position and surroundings. Lived up to the photographs. Extremely well equipped and comfortable throughout with excellent service from the owner/manager. Probably the best we have ever stopped in.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ben Makin

My name is Ben.

I fell in love with the Lighthouse and then with Caithness, when I first came here in 2017. I wanted to help others discover this unique place and make a real contribution to the community and people who live here.

Joy, Kim and Steph make sure the Cottage is a light and cosy home from home, and it’s the perfect base to explore this little-known part of Scotland.

Our guests love staying here, at the edge of nowhere!