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NORTHBANKS HOUSE, pet friendly, with hot tub in Castletown
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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12175 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Thurso, Highlands and Islands
- Place, Dunnet Bay Beach6 min drive
- Place, Thurso Beach6 min drive
- Place, Scrabster Ferry Terminal9 min drive
- Airport, Wick (WIC)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
En-suite
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite
Toilet · Shower only
Shower room
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Dining area
About this property
NORTHBANKS HOUSE, pet friendly, with hot tub in Castletown
Northbanks House in Castletown, Highland, sleeps 14 guests in six bedrooms.
Northbanks House consists of a kitchen with electric AGA, electric oven/grill, combination oven, five-ring gas hob, American-style fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, a dining area for twelve, a utility with washer/dryer, a formal lounge with ornamental gas fire and TV, a family lounge with log burner and wall-mounted TV, a conservatory, and a games room. The bedrooms include a super-king-size, a king-size with en-suite, a family bunk room, a super-king-size zip/link, a triple room with en-suite, and a master king-size with en-suite, serviced by a family bathroom and ground-floor shower room. Outside, there is a wrap-around garden with seating areas and off-road parking for five cars. EV charging point available. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 2.1 miles, river 1 mile. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Northbanks House is a superb base for exploring the Highlands.
Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric AGA oven, electric oven/grill, combination microwave oven, five-ring gas hob, American-style fridge/freezer with water and ice dispenser, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster. Smart TVs, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 8 cars. EV charging available not included in rent. Enclosed wrap-around garden with seating areas and firepit. Sorry no smoking inside. Note: No pets allowed upstairs or on any furniture in the property. Note: Please keep pets on leads at all times outside the property. Shop and pub 1 mile, river 2 mile, beach 1.5 miles
Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
Town: Castletown lies close to the north coast of the Highlands of Scotland, five miles from Thurso and features buildings made mostly from the local stone. With a hotel, grocery store and butchers the village can cater for all your needs and if you feel like a night off from cooking you can visit the fish and chip shop on your way home. The village’s past can be discovered at the Flagstone Heritage Trail and the Castlehill Heritage Centre. Nearby Thurso is the most northerly town in mainland Scotland and also boasts the country's most northerly railway station! From here guests can take a ferry across to Orkney, leaving from Scrabster harbour just to the west of the town. Orkney is a great place to visit and the ferry crosses regularly throughout the year. If you take your car then remember to book first! Thurso benefits from a pretty seafront location and from here you can see the remains of Thurso Castle. The Caithness Horizons museum is housed in the old Town Hall and is certainly well worth a visit. The newer part of the town benefits from wide streets with Sir John's Square at the centre. It is also situated perfectly for a visit to John O'Groats, which is just 14 miles away and Durness, where Smoo Cave, Cape Wrath and the Durness Golf Course are well worth a visit.
Northbanks House consists of a kitchen with electric AGA, electric oven/grill, combination oven, five-ring gas hob, American-style fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, a dining area for twelve, a utility with washer/dryer, a formal lounge with ornamental gas fire and TV, a family lounge with log burner and wall-mounted TV, a conservatory, and a games room. The bedrooms include a super-king-size, a king-size with en-suite, a family bunk room, a super-king-size zip/link, a triple room with en-suite, and a master king-size with en-suite, serviced by a family bathroom and ground-floor shower room. Outside, there is a wrap-around garden with seating areas and off-road parking for five cars. EV charging point available. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 2.1 miles, river 1 mile. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Northbanks House is a superb base for exploring the Highlands.
Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric AGA oven, electric oven/grill, combination microwave oven, five-ring gas hob, American-style fridge/freezer with water and ice dispenser, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster. Smart TVs, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 8 cars. EV charging available not included in rent. Enclosed wrap-around garden with seating areas and firepit. Sorry no smoking inside. Note: No pets allowed upstairs or on any furniture in the property. Note: Please keep pets on leads at all times outside the property. Shop and pub 1 mile, river 2 mile, beach 1.5 miles
Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
Town: Castletown lies close to the north coast of the Highlands of Scotland, five miles from Thurso and features buildings made mostly from the local stone. With a hotel, grocery store and butchers the village can cater for all your needs and if you feel like a night off from cooking you can visit the fish and chip shop on your way home. The village’s past can be discovered at the Flagstone Heritage Trail and the Castlehill Heritage Centre. Nearby Thurso is the most northerly town in mainland Scotland and also boasts the country's most northerly railway station! From here guests can take a ferry across to Orkney, leaving from Scrabster harbour just to the west of the town. Orkney is a great place to visit and the ferry crosses regularly throughout the year. If you take your car then remember to book first! Thurso benefits from a pretty seafront location and from here you can see the remains of Thurso Castle. The Caithness Horizons museum is housed in the old Town Hall and is certainly well worth a visit. The newer part of the town benefits from wide streets with Sir John's Square at the centre. It is also situated perfectly for a visit to John O'Groats, which is just 14 miles away and Durness, where Smoo Cave, Cape Wrath and the Durness Golf Course are well worth a visit.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Thurso
Thurso is home to this cottage. Castlehill Heritage Center and North Coast Visitor Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wolfburn Distillery and Dunnet Bay Distillery. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Thurso, Highlands and Islands
What's nearby
- Dunnet Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
- North Coast Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
- Thurso Beach - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
- UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
- Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Northern Sands - 8 min drive
- Logan’s Bar - 8 min drive
- Captain's Galley - 8 min drive
- The Upper Deck - 8 min drive
- Y-Not Bar and Grill - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
Languages:
English
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