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The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale

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A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a street lamp.
A hiking trail sign with a walking figure and the text "John O'Groats North Bound Trail".
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a vase with flowers.
A compact bathroom with a sink, towel rack, toilet, and a window with a view.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of the sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Helmsdale, sutherland
  • Place, Timespan Heritage Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Emigrants Monument
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunrobin Castle
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

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About the area

Helmsdale

Helmsdale is home to this holiday home. Timespan Heritage Centre and Clan Gunn Heritage Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Emigrants Monument and Carn Liath.
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Helmsdale, sutherland

What's nearby

  • Timespan Heritage Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Emigrants Monument - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dunrobin Castle - 36 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 56 min drive - 57.4 km
  • Dornoch Beach - 57 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

  • Helmsdale Station - 13 min walk
  • Wick (WIC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thyme and Plaice - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Mirage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Bin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Tartan Lounge and Bar Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪C Food & Eat - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale on 1 Dec 2026 start from £462, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale located?

Situated in Helmsdale, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Timespan Heritage Centre and Emigrants Monument. Badbea Historical Village Car Park and Brora Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km). Helmsdale Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

We stayed here with our dogs who settled in really well, the view is amazing, so calming, if you are a sea lover. House is a great property and la Mirage the restaurant there is a must for anybody visiting. We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views and good level of furnishings. Only disappointment, en-suite was just loo and sink.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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