Remote Wilderness - sleeps 4 to 6 - Halkirk

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Halkirk, Caithness

Scrabster Ferry Terminal80 min drive
Castle of Mey98 min drive
Gills Bay Ferry Port98 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Remote Wilderness - sleeps 4 to 6

This really is a remote wilderness - the last true wilderness in Europe.
Amazing wildlife - red deer, roe deer, wild cats, eagles, otters. Fishing available. Forest walks, moorland walks. Trout/salmon river passes through grounds. Remote lochs all around. Free fishing on the river and also on nearby Loch Dubh.

Built in 2023.

25 miles from Wick/Thurso/John O Groats/Castle of Mey. 0.5 miles from Altnabreac Train Station.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Halkirk

Located in Halkirk, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Thurso Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Forsinard Flows Visitor Centre and Lochan nan Clach Geala. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Halkirk, Caithness

What's nearby

Dunnet Bay Beach - 47 min drive
Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 80 min drive
Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 95 min drive
Castle of Mey - 98 min drive
Gills Bay Ferry Port - 98 min drive

Getting around

Altnabreac Station - 7 min walk
Wick (WIC) - 57 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Remote Wilderness - sleeps 4 to 6 pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Remote Wilderness - sleeps 4 to 6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remote Wilderness - sleeps 4 to 6?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Remote Wilderness - sleeps 4 to 6 located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is within 25 miles (40 km) of Forsinard Flows Visitor Centre, Dunbar Hospital and UHI North Highland - Thurso Campus. Thurso Golf Club and Thurso Library are also within 25 miles (40 km). Altnabreac Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

29 July 2023

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

Middle of nowhere!

Literally in the middle of nowhere but if you like that sort of thing this is the place to be. We loved it for a few nights. House was great, road to get there was not but we have 4 wheel drive and our kids thought it was hilarious.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023