Title: North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale Cottage in Helmsdale with kitchen ## Photo gallery for North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale ![Interior - North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale (Portgower)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104411300/104411272/2df792c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale (Portgower)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104411300/104411272/0759eb98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale (Portgower)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104411300/104411272/2f549e33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale (Portgower)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104411300/104411272/fa718ff1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale (Portgower)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104411300/104411272/f0831308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this charming two-bedroom cottage, carefully designed for your comfort and relaxation. With luxurious Egyptian cotton bedding, a well-equipped kitchen, and natural toiletries in reusable bottles, you'll feel right at home. Enjoy complimentary treats like biscuits and coffee capsules with the Nespresso machine or unwind outside on the comfortable seating area that doubles as a picnic table. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale This charming two bedroom cottage is new to the market. It has been lovingly decorated and furnished with the guest's comfort in mind. Beautiful Egyptian cotton bedding with lofty pillows and comfortable mattresses will help to relax after a long day of exploring the area. Blackout curtains in all the rooms for privacy and perfect night sleep. There is a bath and shower with luxury towels provided. All the toiletries are natural, cruelty-free and vegan without nasty chemicals, provided in re-usable bottles. There is a well equipped kitchen with everything needed to comfortably spend your holiday whether its one day or several months. There is a selection of complimentary treats - small biscuits, variety of teas, sugar, milk pods, and of course coffee capsules to be used with our Nespresso coffee machine. There is free Wi-Fi and TV with many channels to choose from. Outside you can find two comfortable seats that can be transformed into a large picnic table. Stunning sea views with a path to the beach can be found a short distance from the cottage. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Thin carpet in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Water-efficient showers ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35270000/35262800/35262778/014ec4e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsdale, near Brora Helmsdale, near Brora - 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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 Helmsdale is home to this cottage. Emigrants Monument and Carn Liath are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golspie Golf Club and Portmahomack Harbour. [Visit our Helmsdale travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Helmsdale.dx6194180) [View more Cottages in Helmsdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Helmsdale-Cottages.d6194180-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.09886%2C-3.68414&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=s0hw6BWVCYh0DZ9js4kvQc_eZCg=) Portgower, Scotland ### What's nearby - Emigrants Monument \- 3 min drive \- 3.2 km - Timespan Heritage Centre \- 3 min drive \- 3.5 km - Badbea Historical Village Car Park \- 12 min drive \- 14.1 km - Clynelish Distillery \- 18 min drive \- 19.8 km - Brora Beach \- 18 min drive \- 17.3 km ### Getting around - Helmsdale Station - 3 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 96 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪La Mirage - ‬3 min drive - ‪Bannockburn Inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪'Simply The Best' Chip Shop, Helmsdale - ‬3 min drive - ‪Thyme and Plaice - ‬3 min drive - ‪Belgrave Arms - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale? ### What time is check-out at North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale? ### Where is North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## North Coast 500 Cottage, luxury retreat by Helmsdale Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne R. Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage Conveniently located on the NC500\. Immaculate little cottage overlooking the sea. Excellent amenities. Perfectly located to explore numerous local golf courses. Host Katya very helpful. Spent sunny evenings sipping wine and looking at the horizon. Beautiful. ##### Joanne R. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Warren P. Sep 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing place highly recommend ##### Warren P. 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