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Remote Wilderness - sleeps 4 to 6

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Exterior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Halkirk, Caithness
  • Popular LocationScrabster Ferry Terminal80 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastle of Mey98 min drive
  • Popular LocationGills Bay Ferry Port98 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo

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 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.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

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

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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Remote Wilderness - sleeps 4 to 6 located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 25 mi (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 mi (40 km). Altnabreac Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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