Title: Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. - 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 # Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. Cottage in Wick with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. ![Exterior - Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. (John o' Groats)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114812500/114812448/cbc660ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. (John o' Groats)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114812500/114812448/8a69bb7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. (John o' Groats)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114812500/114812448/12e0f488.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. (John o' Groats)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114812500/114812448/5143fea1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. (John o' Groats)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114812500/114812448/c68349ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. Firthview is located in a peaceful area from which to base yourself for an active holiday or relaxing retreat. Located just off the NC500 route in was completely refurbished in 2021\. It sleeps 4 people and is available to rent all year round. This coastal cottage is part of a traditional croft-based smallholding in Caithness with views of the Pentland Firth, Orkney Islands and surrounding countryside. Recently refurbished into a beautiful modern cottage. It has a fully equipped kitchen with sea views, living/dining room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there is lots of garden space and plenty of parking in the courtyard. Based on a working smallholding so enjoy watching the sheep pottering about in the fields. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42290000/42287400/42287335/f31f2870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom Wick - Parking available 6.8 3 reviews CA $364 CA $364 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=42287335&PinnedHotelID=42287335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42060000/42059200/42059101/a8b6a423.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lodge 21 - 3 Bed Sea-View - a john o'groat that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Wick - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $1,052 CA $1,052 total includes taxes & fees Jan 26 - Jan 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=42059101&PinnedHotelID=42059101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32917600/32917522/7adb0dc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom accommodation in Invergarry, Tomdoun Invergarry, Tomdoun - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $695 CA $695 total includes taxes & fees Jan 30 - Jan 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=32917522&PinnedHotelID=32917522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34049200/34049104/7aaf5d7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village . 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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 Wick is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Duncansby Head and Dunnet Bay Beach, while Caithness Broch Centre and Mary-Ann's Cottage are cultural highlights. [Visit our Wick travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Wick.dx3787) [View more Cottages in Wick](https://www.expedia.ca/Wick-Cottages.d3787-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=58.634315,-3.138664&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:q%7B%7BdJr_d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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mokEz7UkmOs0Z3Cr_Q50bbZ-oxc=) John o' Groats, Scotland ### What's nearby - ![Castle of Mey which includes heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088901/cb62b845-b6fe-49ba-ab35-2572d57bc288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Castle of Mey 11 min drive \- 5.8 km - ![Duncansby Head featuring rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088903/d119d4a8-3745-4910-9ddd-3a5a5c0c451d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Duncansby Head 17 min drive \- 9.5 km - ![Dunnet Head Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088899/d1701c08-4ee1-4cdd-9b64-3154d0e07e16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dunnet Head Lighthouse 30 min drive \- 21.8 km - Gills Bay Ferry Port 7 min drive \- 2.3 km - Scrabster Ferry Terminal 37 min drive \- 34.5 km ### Getting around - Thurso Station 25 min drive - Wick (WIC) 27 min drive ### Restaurants - John O'Groats Brewery Shop 7 min drive - Taste Café 7 min drive - The Storehouse 7 min drive - Stacks Coffee & Bistro 7 min drive - Cafe Groats 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views.? ### What time is check-out at Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views.? ### Where is Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### lyndon G. Sep 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very spacious, clean, cosy, comfortable cottage, Host amazing. The location was perfect. Close to John o’Groats, Dunnet beach the Castle & Gardens of Met & Thurso. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/307d305b-313c-4fa8-a721-a8d125f27e33-1757792822657.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/135c511d-f4a2-4f0f-8152-907017722b27-1757792822319.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/265ab8ad-5f42-4a46-b904-7218c8e73c0e-1757792829895.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### lyndon G. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iulia-Andreea C. Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A very special and unforgettable stay.After my triathlon in London (T100), I travelled to Caithness with my 75-year-old mother, who had come from Romania to visit me in Germany. I wanted to offer her something truly special – and Firthview Holiday Cottage was the perfect place.The cottage is beautifully secluded, surrounded by pure nature, sheep, and the ocean – no neighbours, just peace and stunning views. We stayed for 13 nights and loved the quiet, the fresh air, and the amazing weather (surprisingly warm and clear for Scotland!).Though we had a cold after London, we still explored places like John o’Groats and Castle of Mey. Unfortunately, we got a flat tire in the middle of nowhere – but Sarah, our wonderful host, came to the rescue with her husband and sons. They helped us get everything sorted and even arranged new tires. The next day, she even drove us to the 8 Doors Distillery so we didn’t miss our tour.The cottage was spotless, cozy, modern, and well-equipped – with a lovely wooden table out back where we could enjoy breakfast in the sun. Sarah and her family didn’t just help us – they truly cared. Their kindness turned a difficult moment into a lasting memory.We left with full hearts and new friends. I hope to return one day – to train in this amazing landscape and to see these lovely people again.Thank you, Sarah! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f900d8f9-28b5-4d63-8bea-8e09d888ff10-1756635715669.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/22b35709-f20e-4948-becd-cc217bfbbe26-1756635721777.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2aeedd90-b12c-4a0c-b8cb-92ed1f37ddaf-1756635720812.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/400341d3-7a57-444f-a23f-76bc2734010d-1756635712210.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Iulia-Andreea C. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Missy M. Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My husband and I had the best experience at Sarah’s VRBO. From all of Sarah’s prompt communications, to her directions to help us find her place, to suggestions on where to eat and buy food- we couldn’t be happier with our stay. Sarah’s place was quiet, rather remote (but what we needed after several hectic days of travel) and well situated for seeing the sights around John O’Groats, Thurso and the North Coast 500\. Sarah is above and beyond one of the best hosts we have ever encountered on our travels (staying at VRBOs). My husband and I look forward to staying at Sarah’s VRBO again in the future only for a longer period of time. ##### Missy M. 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