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Kirtomy Cottage, Kirtomy, near Bettyhill, Thurso and NC500

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A view from a room with a stone wall and a door leading to a grassy landscape with hills and a few buildings in the distance.
A white house with a dark roof, a small front porch, and a stone wall in the background.
A white cottage with a grey roof, a stone wall, and a wooden fence.
A room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, and a wardrobe.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a white wardrobe, and a stone wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Near Bettyhill, Thurso, SCT
  • Place, Strathnaver Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Swordly Loch
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Farr Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Thurso

Located in Thurso, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. North Coast Leisure Centre is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sgeir Bhagain and Aigeach. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Near Bettyhill, Thurso, SCT

What's nearby

  • Strathnaver Museum - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Swordly Loch - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • North Coast Leisure Centre - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Farr Beach - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Strathy Bay - 25 min drive - 17.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Strathy Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coast Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eilean Leave Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirtomy Cottage, Kirtomy, near Bettyhill, Thurso and NC500 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kirtomy Cottage, Kirtomy, near Bettyhill, Thurso and NC500?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kirtomy Cottage, Kirtomy, near Bettyhill, Thurso and NC500?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kirtomy Cottage, Kirtomy, near Bettyhill, Thurso and NC500?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kirtomy Cottage, Kirtomy, near Bettyhill, Thurso and NC500 located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sgeir Bhagain, Aigeach and Sgeir an Eilean. Swordly Loch and Strathnaver Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect we loved it. The handbook was really informative covered everything. We loved it & will definitely return Thank you so much xxx
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for staying at our home. As you can hopefully see from our photos in the house this place holds special memories for us all and we arf glad you loved it too. Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, everything you need, modernised without spoiling the character of cottage, stunning location

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage for a perfect holiday. It had everything we needed. Great location to explore the coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for staying at Kirtomy. I'm glad you had a lovely time and liked the house. Kind regards jayne
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean and fully equipped with everything needed and Kirtomy itself is in a lovely location which made it an ideal relaxing getaway with my dog who loved all the local beaches.
Kirtomy Cottage
View from the back door
Kirtomy
Kirtomy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage suited us very well. It was cosy and comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traditional cottage

Lovely quiet traditional cottage in quiet hamlet. Well equipped with everything you need for a stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base for adventures

Lovely cottage with everything we needed. The bed was comfy and cosy. Great outside space, and beautiful area. Clean and also plenty of cleaning stuff. Well equipped kitchen too. We had a brilliant stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay Katie. We love being able to share our family home with guests. All the best. Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kirtomy is a place very close to our hearts, so it was wonderful to stay in this perfect little cottage for our short trip up this year.The place was clean and tidy with a perfectly appointed kitchen that had all of the amenities you might need.We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful review. I'm so glad to hear this area has a special place in your hearts as well. It's wonderful, peaceful and perfect. Thanks again. Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kirtomy

Great cottage in wonderful and quiet location with plenty of walks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
Thanks for staying at Kirtomy again Bob. Always a pleasure to have return guests what love this special area. All the best. Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kirtomy Cottage

Gorgeous cottage, lovely original features and updates for comfort. The remote setting was so peaceful, beautiful views and gardens to enjoy when sun shines.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2023
Thank you Dawn. Sounds like you had a nice relaxing break. Thank you for booking our cottage. Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Croft Cottage Cozy

We went to this part of Scotland to celebrate some clan MacKay history and being able to stay in the cottage with its crofter beginnings but modern conveniences brought a little extra to the trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Nice cottage great location comfortable bed very peaceful area good sunny spot at back to enjoy a drink on the evening. A couple of minor issues were quickly addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2023
Good evening Paul, Many thanks for you 5 star review. I'm glad you got stuck fantastic weather and I hope you had a wonderful time. I can only apologise for the problem around towels which we have now consulted with the cleaning company and rectified. Also the heating system is new and proving a challenge to work out how best to mange. Hopefully over time we will reduce problems with access to the app/manual override. Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slow kirtomy

Slow pace holiday , great cottage , really homely and just right thanks so much
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay at Kirtomy Cottage

We had a really enjoyable week at Kirtomy Cottage. It was really homely and lovely to go back to after a days walking. Contact with the host was superb. Our only problem was the neighbour never had any eggs, however there are plenty of egg points locally.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying at our family holiday home. We are delighted you have had a lovely holiday. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to stay again. Discounts are offered to repeat visitors. Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Very pleased with the property and our stay in north Scotland. The cottage is clean and cosy. Everything is there that you would require for your stay. It is remote so you will need to plan ahead for food deliveries etc. Just off the north coast 500 with lots of beaches and walks near by. Loved the log burner in the front room.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views

We booked the cottage for a weeks fly fishing(2 old men) spotless very comfortable, log burner for cold nights. Home from home and would defiantly stay again. 5 out of 5 for the cottage If you do not like this cottage there is something wrong with you.Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kirtomy Cottage is a little gem!

We had a wonderful week in this cosy comfortable cottage. The smell of the log burner on opening the door brought back many memories! The kitchen is well equipped and has amazing fridge/freezer space. Such a comfortable bed too. A great outdoor drying area for washing.On the cooler nights we chose to use the log burner rather than electric heaters and it certainly heats all the rooms when you open the doors through the cottage. We enjoyed eating breakfast outside and watching all the birds that visit including the cockerel and hens from next door on the odd day. Lovely views across the sea and surrounding hills. So beautiful and also peaceful.Lovely walk down to the cliff top with some fab views around the bay.This is in a remote location however it is only a short drive to Bettyhill where the Post Office and General Store have a variety of food/drink and basics if you’ve forgotten anything. Try Raffey’s home made curry, delicious!The Store Bistro and Bar is well worth a visit too, enjoyed a few dishes there.Jayne is a wonderful host and responds quickly to any communications.We will definitely stay again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2025
Thank you for such a lovely review of our home. Thank you for the private note as well. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. As you can see from the family photos this place means a lot to my family. I would also like to say a big thank you for supporting the local economy. Many of the businesses you purchased products from try very hard to support jobs for local people in this area and I know your business will mean a lot to them. Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sauber, heimelig, gemütlich, gepflegte Umgebung, Cottage mit allem notwendigem ausgestattet. wunderschöne Gegend, ruhig
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Cottage ist ein echter Traum, sehr gemütlich, hervorragend ausgestattet und wir haben die Zeit dort sehr genossen. Auch für unsere beiden Collies war es gleich ein Zuhause und ideal mit dem Grundstück hinten und vorne raus. Es ist in einem ruhigen Tal mit traumhaftem Ausblick auf die Hügellandschaft, die Klippen und das Meer gelegen, von wo aus man wunderschöne Spaziergänge machen kann. Wir sind sicherlich nicht das letzte Mal hier gewesen. Der Kontakt zur Landlady war sehr herzlich und es war alles absolut perfekt!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2025
Hi Sue & Ralf. We are so glad you had an amazing two weeks and we are looking forward to seeing some of your keen photography of the area. Keep in touch regarding coming back. Safe travels and thanks again. Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein liebevoll und komplett ausgestattetes Cottage mit allem was man für einen gelungenen Urlaub benötigt. Einrichtung und Ausstattung sind sehr sauber und technisch einwandfrei. Außenbereich sehr gepflegt mit viel Platz.Der Meerblick und die Ruhe an diesem Ort sind wunderbar.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, unser Ferienhaus zu bewerten. Positive Bewertungen tragen dazu bei, Besucher in die Gegend zu locken und so vielen Einheimischen einen Arbeitsplatz zu sichern. Wir sind von diesem fantastischen Ort begeistert und sehr dankbar, dass Sie sich für uns entschieden haben. Danke
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Wonderful Place

Traumhafter Ort/Platz !! Ruhig und entspannt. Tolle Natur. Bester Ort um die Nordküste zu entdecken.
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Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for staying at our home .I'm glad you had a great two weeks. Jayne
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Heel erg afgelegen

Serviesgoed en pannen niet schoon.. op kleed kamer hondeharen...slaapkamer onder bed stof.. Hebben wel genoten van indrukwekkende natuur.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2024
Good afternoon, I am disappointed to receive your 3 star review of our lovely cottage. After years of renting this commercially we routinely receive 5 star reviews with guests having ahad a lovely time and enjoy the modern touches in our 150 year old home. I am further concerned that we did not receive any correspondence during your stay that there were any issues especially regarding cleaning which we spend a considerable amount of money on and would have arranged for the company to attend and rectify ensuring you experienced a good holiday. Regarding the 3 specific points made (dog hair in bedroom, dust under the bed and crockery/pans not cleaned properly) I would like to add the following minor points. Although there is no excuse for excessive dog hair in the property 95% of our guests book our house as accommodate pets. I will bring this to the attention of the ckeaner. As this is a self catering cottage it is expected that guests will clean crockery/pans correctly after use. The cleaning would not be expected to remove these from cupboards during their quick turnaround time. Regarding the dust under the bed, I will also ask for this to be checked routinely. Again I am surprised at this as I was at the cottage at the beginning of October and the house was cleaned by me, so surprised to hear any dust noticed within a few weeks. I can only apologise that the above 3 points resulted in poor holiday. Kind regards Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr schöne Lage

Toller und erholsamer Aufenthalt Sehr zu empfehlen für Paare , die Ruhe , Erholung und tolle Aussicht genießen wollen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying at our family holiday home. We are delighted you have had a lovely holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in cosy characterful cottage

I spent a wonderful week in Kirtomy Cottage with my three dogs. The cottage was perfect for us; warm, cosy, characterful, well equipped and in a beautiful quiet location. Plenty of excellent walks and stunning beaches within an easy drive east or west. Jayne is a great host with excellent comms. I highly recommend this cottage; thank you Jayne for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying at our family holiday home. We are delighted you have had a lovely holiday. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to stay again. Discounts are offered to repeat visitors. Jayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Practical Comfort in a Fantastic Area

A great destination. The property is clean and tidy and provides all the basic necessities. It is practical and comfortable as opposed luxurious. The location is extraordinarily quiet yet is near some beautiful locations. The host is a good communicator.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying at our family holiday home. We are delighted you have had a lovely holiday. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to stay again. Discounts are offered to repeat visitors. Jayne
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