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rhona d.
25 May, 2025
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Beautiful location
rhona d.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Entire home
The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Washing machine
- Internet access
- Bathtub
- Non-smoking
Explore the area
Helmsdale, sutherland
- Timespan Heritage CentrePlace, Timespan Heritage Centre4 min walk
- Emigrants MonumentPlace, Emigrants Monument7 min walk
- Royal Dornoch Golf ClubPlace, Royal Dornoch Golf Club56 min drive
- Wick (WIC)Airport, Wick (WIC)74 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
About this property
The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. The views are simply breathtaking.
The Old Coastguard Station has been fully renovated and refurbished. Downstairs, offers a family bathroom, 3 double bedrooms (one en-suite), all with spectacular sea views.
Walk upstairs to be greeted by open plan living room/ diner that leads onto a modern kitchen & separate utility room. There are panoramic views of the Moray Firth and the northern lights often make an appearance.
There are gardens to the front and rear with an outdoor seating patio area.
The beach is quite literally a stone throw away. There are miles of coastal walks to enjoy.
Helmsdale offers several local restaurants and a spar shop for every day essentials. Nearby Golspie and Brora offer larger supermarkets.
The Old Coastguard Station has been fully renovated and refurbished. Downstairs, offers a family bathroom, 3 double bedrooms (one en-suite), all with spectacular sea views.
Walk upstairs to be greeted by open plan living room/ diner that leads onto a modern kitchen & separate utility room. There are panoramic views of the Moray Firth and the northern lights often make an appearance.
There are gardens to the front and rear with an outdoor seating patio area.
The beach is quite literally a stone throw away. There are miles of coastal walks to enjoy.
Helmsdale offers several local restaurants and a spar shop for every day essentials. Nearby Golspie and Brora offer larger supermarkets.
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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.
Helmsdale, sutherland
What's nearby
- Timespan Heritage Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Emigrants Monument - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Dunrobin Castle - 37 min drive - 34.7 km
- Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 56 min drive - 58.1 km
- Dornoch Beach - 58 min drive - 58.7 km
Getting around
- Helmsdale Station - 13 min walk
- Wick (WIC) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
- La Mirage - 9 min walk
- 'Simply The Best' Chip Shop, Helmsdale - 8 min walk
- Thyme and Plaice - 9 min walk
- Bannockburn Inn - 6 min walk
- The Tartan Lounge and Bar Restaurant - 6 min walk
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10/10 Excellent
Robert A.
2 May, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views and good level of furnishings. Only disappointment, en-suite was just loo and sink.
Robert A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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