Kirtomy Cottage, Kirtomy, near Bettyhill, Thurso and NC500
Home
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1 
Bathrooms: 1
Description
Why not sit in the comfort of the living room with roaring log burner or look out the window enjoying stunning valley views. Alternatively stand at the front door and soak up the view of the Rocky coastline, cliffs and surrounding farmland. You may even find the odd sheep/lamb, chicken or hen wandering in the garden.
The house is only a few minutes drive from the very popular surfing beaches of Farr and Strathy and also near the village of Bettyhill where visitors can go for a dip in the public swimming pool or relax in their steam room or Jacuzzi.
For those guests travelling with young children you are never far from farm animals , but you only have to walk out to the next door neighbour's garden to see chickens, hens, goats, horses and ponys.
Located just off the North Coast 500 tourist route and only a short drive to the ferry of Scrabster terminal to visit Orkney. Near by is the large town of Thurso and further a field is the tourist destination of John O Groats.
Other points of interest nearby are the natural wonder of Smoo Cave, Durness, Dunnethead and Dunnethead Lighthouse (which is the most northerly point of the UK), Cocoa Mountain chocolate factory and beautiful Reay Golf Course.
Our house has passed down through 4 generations of our family and believed to be around 200 years old.
However due to work commitments we don't get to use it as much now, so its time to share this little gem with everyone. This is a traditional crofters house with some modern touches to make your stay more comfortable.
VIDEO OF HOUSE AVAILABLE AT YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/jOQ_2VFRn2Y
You can also see more information about our house on our website 'Kirtomycottage.com'
BOOKINGS OF 7 DAYS OR MORE RECEIVE A DISCOUNTED RATE
Full details :
ONE bedroom cottage with bathroom, kitchen and living room.
Ideally suited for 2 adults and 2 children (children sleeping on pull down beds).
On viewing the house from the front, the bedroom located on the left of the house and living room on the right. The kitchen is located at the rear of the house and is accessed via the living room or rear entrance.
The bathroom is located adjacent to the front door, off the hallway.
Facilities include;
Main Bedroom ****Sleeps up to 4**** King size bed (2 adults), 2 x fold down beds (ideally for children), wardrobe and chest drawers.
Living Room ****Can sleep 2 for occasional stop over***** Double sofa which pulls out into a sofa bed for occasional use (1 adults/2 children), second sofa beside window.
Log burner, Freeview TV, DVD player, ipod player,.
There is one travel cot and one baby booster feeding seat (straps into dining chair) available for families with young children.
Kitchen - Fold out dining table (4 seats), ceramic hob, oven, washing machine, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave, slow cooker , iron & ironing board.
Bathroom - Electric shower, wash hand basin, toilet, hairdryer.
There is a shelving area which has a hoover, bucket and mop, Books, board games and clothes horse for drying those wet items on those damp days ;-)
WiFi - 3g WiFi available within the house.
Outside - large front garden with stunning views of the valley and sea. Three sides are surrounded by a dyke wall. There is no wall at the front of the garden, with a small drop down to the single track road. This should be born in mind for young children playing in the garden.
There is a patio area beside the kitchen as well as a small grass area. Surrounded by acres of wild grazzing land. There are no fences or walls at the rear of the house so you will see sheep grazing literally on your back garden.
Outside table and benches, 2 folding chairs and a charcoal bbq. You will need to bring charcoal.
Log store containing kiln dried wood. This is not for guest use. A supply of wood will be left in the house on arrival. We kindly ask that if you require anymore fuel for stove to please buy coal/wood from local shops.
PETS - Pets are welcome free of charge, however not permitted on furniture/beds. Please respect our home and other guests who may have allergies.
This area is crofters land and cattle/sheep roam freely and often will enter the garden area, so only well behaved pets are advised to stay here.
********PLEASE NOTE ANY SIGN OF PETS ON THE FUNRITURE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF DAMAGE DEPOSIT********
CHECK IN -1600 hours. If an earlier check in time is requited this should be requested via email nearer the time of arrival. If the house is free it won't be a problem.
CHECK OUT -1000 hours. A later check out can requested and will be considered if there are no other bookings that day.
As we have a short turn around for guests to maximise their time on holiday we request that guests leave our home as they find it. There is plenty of cleaning products within the house to keep the house tidy and assist the local cleaner who only has a few hours.
Bedding will be supplied for guests stated on booking request.
TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED.
PUBS/BARS - There are 2 pubs in the nearby village which is about a 5 minutes drive.
SHOPPING - There is only 1 local shop (post office) which is about a 5 minute drive/ 45 min walk that you can purchase basic goods and alcohol.
Thurso is about 30 minutes drive and there you will find butchers, bakers etc and 3 large supermarkets (Tesco, Lidl and Co-Operative)
Our neighbours have fresh eggs available daily.
DELIVERY - Groceries can be purchased online with Tesco and delivered to the house. Prices for delivery range from £1 to 8.
Many thanks
Jayne Higgins
Amenities
General- Internet
- Parking
- Wood stove
- Paper towels
- Wireless internet
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Linens provided
- Towels provided
- Hair dryer
- Iron and board
- Toilet paper
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Coffee maker
- Oven
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee maker
- Dishwasher
- Grill
- Kettle
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Dishes and utensils
- Dishes and utensils
- Lobster pot
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Dining
- Television(Tv)
- Satellite / Cable
- Outdoor Grill
- No Smoking
- Elevator
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer and Dryer
- Heater
- Children Welcome
Rates
| Season | Nightly | Weekly | Weekend | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Rate -- |
£127 | - | - | - | 3 |
Dawn F.
Kirtomy Cottage
Gorgeous cottage, lovely original features and updates for comfort. The remote setting was so peaceful, beautiful views and gardens to enjoy when sun shines.
Karen T.
Lovely Stay at Kirtomy Cottage
We had a really enjoyable week at Kirtomy Cottage. It was really homely and lovely to go back to after a days walking. Contact with the host was superb. Our only problem was the neighbour never had any eggs, however there are plenty of egg points locally.
Paul D.
Great Location
Nice cottage great location comfortable bed very peaceful area good sunny spot at back to enjoy a drink on the evening. A couple of minor issues were quickly addressed.
Angela R.
Wonderful stay in cosy characterful cottage
I spent a wonderful week in Kirtomy Cottage with my three dogs. The cottage was perfect for us; warm, cosy, characterful, well equipped and in a beautiful quiet location. Plenty of excellent walks and stunning beaches within an easy drive east or west. Jayne is a great host with excellent comms. I highly recommend this cottage; thank you Jayne for sharing.
Andrew F.
Practical Comfort in a Fantastic Area
A great destination. The property is clean and tidy and provides all the basic necessities. It is practical and comfortable as opposed luxurious. The location is extraordinarily quiet yet is near some beautiful locations. The host is a good communicator.
Dawn F.
Kirtomy Cottage
Gorgeous cottage, lovely original features and updates for comfort. The remote setting was so peaceful, beautiful views and gardens to enjoy when sun shines.
Karen T.
Lovely Stay at Kirtomy Cottage
We had a really enjoyable week at Kirtomy Cottage. It was really homely and lovely to go back to after a days walking. Contact with the host was superb. Our only problem was the neighbour never had any eggs, however there are plenty of egg points locally.
Paul D.
Great Location
Nice cottage great location comfortable bed very peaceful area good sunny spot at back to enjoy a drink on the evening. A couple of minor issues were quickly addressed.
Angela R.
Wonderful stay in cosy characterful cottage
I spent a wonderful week in Kirtomy Cottage with my three dogs. The cottage was perfect for us; warm, cosy, characterful, well equipped and in a beautiful quiet location. Plenty of excellent walks and stunning beaches within an easy drive east or west. Jayne is a great host with excellent comms. I highly recommend this cottage; thank you Jayne for sharing.
Andrew F.
Practical Comfort in a Fantastic Area
A great destination. The property is clean and tidy and provides all the basic necessities. It is practical and comfortable as opposed luxurious. The location is extraordinarily quiet yet is near some beautiful locations. The host is a good communicator.