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Remote pet friendly wilderness in Caithness - Free Fishing on 7 different Lochs

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Remote pet friendly wilderness in Caithness - Free Fishing on 7 different Lochs

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1 bedroom, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
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Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

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altnabreac, SCT
  • Popular LocationScrabster Ferry Terminal85 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Wick Castle89 min drive
  • Popular LocationGills Bay Ferry Port103 min drive

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About the area

Halkirk

On river.At this Halkirk cottage, you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Forsinard Flows Visitor Centre and 25 miles (40 km) of Dunbar Hospital. UHI North Highland - Thurso Campus and Thurso Golf Club are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 85 min drive
  • Old Wick Castle - 89 min drive
  • Castle of Mey - 103 min drive
  • Gills Bay Ferry Port - 103 min drive
  • John O' Groats Ferry Terminal - 108 min drive

Getting around

  • Altnabreac Station - 1 min drive
  • Wick (WIC) - 44 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Remote pet friendly wilderness in Caithness - Free Fishing on 7 different Lochs

Set in Altnabreac, this holiday home is 23 mi from Thurso, offering views of the surrounding countryside. Free private parking is available.

The property is an open plan design, all incorporated into one large room (previously 10 different rooms). Bed folds down from the wall.

The property close to the river, which has river trout (and occasionally salmon) and there are many trout lochs nearby. Situated in the heart of the Flow Country, Europe's last great wilderness, one can easily find red deer, roe deer, eagles, hawks, owls, osprey, buzzards, otters and many other wildlife.

There is a dining area and a kitchen complete with an oven and a microwave. A flat-screen TV and a fireplace are featured in the sitting room.

There is an array of activities offered in the area, including hiking, fishing and tennis. Altnabreac railway station is 1.1 mi from the property. Free fishing is available on the river and on nearby Loch Dubh. (Salmon fishing and stalking are available locally at an additional cost as well as fishing on other local lochs).

John O Groats is 38 mi from Holiday Home Badnaheen, while Inverness is 99 mi away. Wick Airport is 30 mi from the property.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 5 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Remote pet friendly wilderness in Caithness - Free Fishing on 7 different Lochs Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gail R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
I loved the remoteness of this wee cottage. If you’re looking for somewhere quiet, with lots of lovely walks, then this is ideal. The cottage is powered by a generator, which you can hear but soon get used to. Make sure you bring everything you need, it’s a fair trek to the nearest shop! My dog ran around the forest all day long and slept all night and I chilled out with a glass or two of wine. I hope to visit again in the not too distant future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Wilderness
Just perfect for a “get away from it all” break. Lovely cottage, cozy with all we needed. Amazing setting and so peaceful. Our dogs enjoyed the walks in the forest. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Roland M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disgusting stinking horrific
We stayed inside the property for 5 minutes as the house was not as described; it was advertised as a one bedroom property however the bedroom, living room and kitchen were all in the one room. The place was extremely smelly, sticky and very unhygienic. The property is advertised as being able to accommodate up to 5 pets, and as this is the case the cleanliness level should be exemplary. This is also not suitable for pets and young children as there is no enclosed garden area and the property is right next to a railway line. I complained to the owner who told me that if I posted any negative feedback he would take me to court in Wick to potentially sue me for £3000 for ‘false’ feedback. He also stated that the property was for 2 adults and 2 children, however this is advertised online as being for 4 ‘people’. I feel it’s my duty to let the public know of my horrific experience, travelling for over 4 hours to stay for less than 5 minutes due to the dire state of the property. I have requested a full refund, and as of yet, this has fallen on deaf ears!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Had a great weeks stay with our two year old and dog. Very peaceful and lots of superb walks
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing break
The place is astonishing! The cottage is surrounded by the forrest, perfectly quiet and beautiful. The cottage was clean and we had anything we needed. Our hosts were welcoming and helpful. Very much worth 11 hours drive!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H., Preston. Lancashire. England

Liked: Cleanliness
Back of beyond.
A great place to switch off. You really are in the middle of nowhere. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
We spent 3 days, 3 adults & a dog, and this was exactly the peace & quiet we were looking for. Stunning, dramatic landscape, wildlife galore, lochs and beautiful views where ever you look. The cottage is lovely, clean and cosy with everything you need. Being able to watch the deer & birds of prey from the cottage was amazing. Thank you to our host, Teppy, very friendly and helpful. Who met us on route to the cottage and also helped when we went off course while out fishing. Big thank you for that xx We look forward to coming back xxxx
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow
Arriving at the property, was breathtaking. The long single track road was a pleasure to drive, wildlife galore and plenty of photo opportunities. We were met and shown our cottage, the location is out of this world and the cottage, cosy and wild, had all we needed. Thank you for great communication, and a fantastic adventure, we never laughed as much as we did, driving down the tracks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simona S., Leicester

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed ❤️
Even though it took us a 12 hours drive to get to the cottage, we would do it all over again in a blink of an eye. We are a family of 4, two adults + two young children + our giant breed dog (found it hard to find a place for him due to his size 😔- this place had no concerns about, size or bread, which was an absolute winner in our case) We had enough room all of us. We were surprised to find the kitchen 's cupboards filled with supplies (emergency supplies), so definitely a bonus if you run out of something, as the nearest shop is about 1 hour away. The cottage has everything you need and it is indeed in the middle of nowhere and you don't see humans 😁The walks and drives are endless. We have found lochs( that were not even on the map) with sandy beachs and shallow water that was warm and the children splashed all day in them. An absolutely amazing experience. Would highly recommend the place (obviously to like minded people as it might not be everybody's cup of tea). Thank you and really hoping to return soon 🤗
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday with Dogs
Lovely remote location really peaceful and and quiet with access to beautiful lochs nearby also a pleasant drive to dunnett Bay and John o groats. The staff (Teppy) were friendly and welcoming will definitely book again. Lots of great locations for walking the dogs