Dog friendly self catering and cottage accommodation in Caithness

2 Mayfield Cottage, Thurso, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £265 to £ 420

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Thurso sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Cosy Cottage is situated in a quiet backwater in the heart of the sea town area of Cullen. Originally a fisherman's cottage, built at the height of the 19th century fishing boom, it has now been restored and converted to provide attractive and modern accommodation. Although on two floors, the main rooms are all on the ground floor. A steep staircase leads up to two small bedrooms. Previously used by the fisher folk to dry their nets, this floor has now been refurbished with two pretty single bedrooms; ideal for children, as height is restricted. Cullen is the jewel in the crown of these lovely seaboard villages along this coast. With its long sandy beaches, pretty harbour and marina and its attractive main street with unusual and enticing shops, restaurants, bars and cafes, all within easy walking distance, it is an ideal base from which to explore this unspoilt corner of Scotland. All along this coast small coves and rocky outcrops are interspersed with wonderful sandy beaches. The pretty harbour at Cullen, with its small fishing boats and private craft is a real delight, and visitors are welcome to launch their own canoes and small craft from the slipway. The Speyside Way coastal trail passes through Cullen and there are wonderful walks along coastal paths and woodland trails for cyclists and walkers. There are a wide variety of places of interest within a short drive, and the renowned Castle and Whisky Trails are a must for most visitors. The area is also renowned for its sea and wildlife. The famous bottle nosed dolphins of the Moray Firth are regularly seen in the area and local boat trips run from the nearby town of Buckie to encounter the sea life closer to hand. The nearby Tunget nature reserve is also home to a variety of birds, including osprey, as well as some rare migratory birds in season. There  is a wealth of activities available locally, including golf, horse riding, and pony trekking, cycling, sailing, canoeing and fishing (sea, loch and river). Cosy Cottage is also ideally located for exploring the two main Highland cities of Aberdeen and Inverness, being almost equidistant between them. With miles of unspoilt coastline, interspersed with pretty fishing villages, castles and distilleries it provides a superb base from which to explore this beautiful and totally unspoilt area Property has electric storage heaters.

Kirkstyle House, Lybster, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £310 to £ 595

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Lybster sleeps 6.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the heart of Speyside, Tomachlaggan Cottage is a detached stone cottage surrounded by farmland on the Crown Estate of Glenlivet within the Cairngorm National Park. Tomachlaggan Cottage offers tasteful and comfortable holiday accommodation and is set in its own private garden. The pretty village of Tomintoul and highland town of Grantown-on-Spey are both close by and offer a selection of shops and restaurants. Aviemore is just 27 miles and boasts a great number of activities and attractions. There is a wide array of outdoor activities available locally with walking and cycle tracks accessible directly from the cottage. Walkers can choose from local way marked trails, The Speyside Way or even head to the hills and bag a Munro! The golf course at Ballindalloch sits on the banks of the River Avon, a beautiful setting for this 9 hole. 18 tee course. Fishing is available on the river Spey, Avon or Livet for Salmon, sea trout and brown trout - permits are available locally. Pony trekking is available in nearby Tomintoul and skiing at the Lecht, just 12 miles away - or why not try your hand at sled dog trekking on the outskirts of Aviemore. The world famous whisky trail in Speyside takes in 7 distilleries and the Speyside Cooperage Centre. Tomachlaggan Cottage is ideally located for exploring the Cairngorm National Park and the highlands of Scotland from Aberdeen to Inverness. Property has oil central heating.

Weydale Farm Cottage, Thurso, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 445

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Thurso sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Henrys Lodge is situated down a private track amidst natural woodlands and rolling countryside.  This charming wood-lined lodge is presented to a high standard throughout and offers bright and attractive accommodation in a quiet country setting a real retreat. The modern, well-equipped kitchen opens out onto a good-sized dining area with uninterrupted views across open farmland. Deer, pine martin and a variety of birds can be seen direct from the windows.  The spacious lounge is tastefully furnished and decorated and the two double bedrooms and modern shower room provide a warm, welcoming ambience.  A large veranda and decked barbeque area surrounds the lodge and provides a superb outside dining and relaxing area. Situated on the edge of Delnies Wood, there are wonderful walks and trails direct from the property, yet it is also easily accessible to nearby towns and villages. The charming seaside town of Nairn, with its award-winning blue flag sandy beach is within 3 miles.  Here there is also an excellent selection of restaurants, bars and small shops, together with a fascinating area known as Fisher town from the days when Nairn was a thriving fishing village. The area is renowned for its wealth of sporting activities and places of interest.  There are two championship golf courses in close proximity and numerous other courses within easy reach. Horse riding, cycling, sailing, wind-surfing, canoeing and fishing are all enjoyed locally.  The Moray coast is renowned for its fine beaches and its sea-life, particularly the bottle-nosed dolphins and colonies of seals that are regularly spotted close to shore.  There are numerous historic sites and places of interesting the vicinity.  Cawdor Castle is well worth a visit, with its association with Macbeth; the garden grounds are simply stunning. Culloden battlefield, Fort George and the Whisky and Castle Trails are all popular with visitors.  Henrys Lodge is easily accessible for exploring the whole of the Highland region and is well served for transport, with Inverness airport and Nairn railway station both within 5 miles. Property is all on ground floor level, heated by calor gas central heating.

Corry Cottage, Thurso, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £255 to £ 390

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Thurso sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Situated in a quiet backwater in an elevated position above the harbour in the pretty fishing village of Findochty, Sandchimes is a lovely cottage for four.  Originally forming part of a farm steading, it has been transformed into an attractive, bright modern cottage, whilst retaining much of its olde-world charm, such as deep silled windows and pantiled roof. Its quiet location and superb views across the bay add to  its unique appeal - dolphins can sometimes even be seen out in the bay direct from the cottage windows! The area is renowned for its wonderful sandy beaches and there is plenty to see and do all along this beautiful coast. There are lovely walks direct from the property and a number of excellent cycle paths, following coastal routes or further inland. A particularly spectacular route takes you over the Cullen viaduct with the sweeping sands below. Boat trips run from the nearby fishing village of Buckie and are highly recommended to view the sea life closer to hand. Dolphins and seals are regular visitors and the area is renowned for its wealth of sea birds and even the occasional whale has been spotted close to shore. There is plenty to see and do all along this lovely coast and the sandy beaches and rocky coves make it an ideal location for all ages. There are numerous castles and distilleries on the famous 'Whisky and Castle Trails'. In Findochty there is a pub/restaurant, local shop, post office and pharmacy. A bowling green, which is open to the public, along with an 18-hole golf course and driving range is a short distance away with a further 4 golf courses within a 10-mile radius of the village. Enjoy a coffee on the waterfront at Strathlene, approx 1 mile away and admire the stunning views across the Moray Firth. The pretty harbour with its small fishing boats and private craft is a real delight and a restaurant right on the front makes this an excellent venue for and evening meal or a lunch time snack overlooking the water. Fishing is also a popular pastime and there are a number of famous rivers all within 20 minutes drive, such as the Spey and the Deveron. Fishing permits are available locally. Sandchimes is also ideally located for exploring the two main Highland cities of Aberdeen and Inverness, being almost equidistant between them. With miles of unspoilt coastline, interspersed with pretty fishing villages, castles and distilleries it provides a superb base from which to explore this beautiful and fascinating area. Property has gas central heating.

Mill House, Wick, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £280 to £ 475

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Wick sleeps 6.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Situated in the pretty village of Tomintoul, the highest village of the Highlands, Grant Cottage offers newly renovated holiday accommodation with the benefit of being all at ground floor level. The property is set just off the quiet main street, has shared use of a pretty garden with furniture and private use of a lockable shed which is ideal for keeping bikes, ski equipment or walking gear. Stunning scenery and an abundance of wildlife make Glenlivet and Strathavon an ideal place to escape the fast pace of modern life. An extensive network of waymarked trails (over 100 miles) gives easy access to the open countryside for walking, mountain biking, fishing, shooting and horse riding. The Lecht ski centre is just 5 miles south of Tomintoul and with golf courses at nearby Ballindalloch, Dufftown, Grantown on Spey and Nethy Bridge and an adventure playground in Tomintoul for the children there is plenty to keep the outdoor enthusiast entertained. Ballindalloch Castle is one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Speyside. It has been continuously occupied by the MacPherson Grant family since the mid 16th century. Braemar Castle and Balmoral Castle are also within easy reach all being within an hour's drive of Tomintoul.

Cladach, Thurso, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £301 to £ 582

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Thurso sleeps 4.

Features include: Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Spectacularly located overlooking the turbulent waters of Pentland Firth and just 20 yards from a lovely sandy beach these recently refurbished and very comfortable fishermen's cottages offer a cosy base from which to explore the far north and Orkney. The surrounding area is a haven for wildlife and perfect for bird watching fishing and surfing. Served by a rail link (cycle hire is also available) Thurso is Britain's most northerly town whose seaward views are dominated by the cliffs of Dunnet Head and the Old Man of Hoy – its harbour offers a gateway to Orkney. The Castle of Mey is 8 miles. John O Groats 20 miles. Shops pubs restaurants and fishing tackle hire are in walking distance.

Sitting room with gas fire. Small dining room. Well equipped kitchen. First floor: Master bedroom with sea views and 6' zip and link bed (twins by arrangement). Double bedroom. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Bells House, Lybster, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 445

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Lybster sleeps 6.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by &#

Accommodation overview:

Bairlinnean, Thurso, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £301 to £ 582

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Thurso sleeps 4.

Features include: Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Spectacularly located overlooking the turbulent waters of Pentland Firth and just 20 yards from a lovely sandy beach these recently refurbished and very comfortable fishermen's cottages offer a cosy base from which to explore the far north and Orkney. The surrounding area is a haven for wildlife and perfect for bird watching fishing and surfing. Served by a rail link (cycle hire is also available) Thurso is Britain's most northerly town whose seaward views are dominated by the cliffs of Dunnet Head and the Old Man of Hoy – its harbour offers a gateway to Orkney. The Castle of Mey is 8 miles. John O Groats 20 miles. Shops pubs restaurants and fishing tackle hire are in walking distance.

Sitting room with electric fire dining area with sea views and doors to garden. Well equipped kitchen. First floor: Master bedroom with 6' zip and link bed (twins by arrangement). Double bedroom. Bathroom/W.C. with corner bath and separate shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143