Harland Cottage Castletown

Harland Cottage is a one bedroom cottage in Castletown. It's detached, everything is on the ground floor, and it sleeps two people. It's a 4 Star place, which means it's comfortable and well looked after.

The layout is open plan. There's a big leather sofa that faces the French doors. The kitchen area has what you'll need. The bedroom has a kingsize bed. The bathroom has a walk-in shower you can get to from the hall or the bedroom. There are grab rails fitted.

The garden is properly enclosed with an old dry stone wall. There's a patio with seating and a lawn.

The beach is about a five minute walk away. Dunnet Beach is a huge stretch of sand with dunes behind it. You can walk straight from the cottage through some woods to get there. It's very good for dogs. You can see all sorts of wildlife around here, seabirds and deer are common, and sometimes you'll see whales or dolphins from the coast. In the winter, if the conditions are right, you can see the Northern Lights from Dunnet Head, which is a few miles up the road.

Castletown itself has the basics. There's a pub that does food and a small shop, both within walking distance. For a bigger supermarket or more cafes, Thurso is about five miles away.

The area is on the North Coast 500 route. The ferry to Orkney is about eight miles away at Gills Bay. The Castle of Mey is a short drive, if you're interested in that. For planning, the National Trust for Scotland page for the Castle of Mey has the visitor information.

In terms of facilities, it's got a dishwasher, washing machine, TV, and WiFi. Bedding and towels are included. There's parking right outside. The place is wheelchair accessible at the entrance. You can bring up to two pets.