Guests say
Loneacre in Wick is a well-maintained and spacious cottage offering a peaceful stay. Guests appreciate the clean accommodation, well-equipped kitchen, and the cosy wood burner. The welcoming owners often provide delightful treats like homemade gingerbread and fresh eggs. It's an excellent base for exploring the north-east highlands, despite some concerns about the nearby quarry and limited mobile reception.
Reviews consistently mention the cottage being very clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness maintained by the owners.
The property is praised for its quietness and suitability as a base for exploring the area. However, the proximity to a working quarry and poor mobile reception slightly affects the location score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the cosy wood burner and nice outlook. The presence of a multi-fuel stove for heat adds to the comfort level.
The property is described as well-equipped, with a well-stocked kitchen and necessary amenities. However, the lack of Wi-Fi and a freezer is noted.
The owners' hospitality is frequently highlighted, with mentions of gifts such as homemade gingerbread and fresh eggs. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
A recently built holiday cottage offering all modern comforts and finished to a high standard. The cottage with its own private garden is located on a family owned working stock farm. There are uninterrupted views across the stunning Caithness Countryside and whatever the weather the changing colours and hues are a sight to see.
The cottage provides an excellent base for exploring Caithness and Sutherland whilst day trips to Orkney are also easy to arrange from John O'Groats which is just half an hour by car. The peace and solitude that Caithness can offer is unrivalled together with the chance to explore the northern most part of Scotland, Dunnet Head, with the adjoining superb beach with miles of sand which is also a surfer's paradise. The local heritage and culture can be explored in the busy and quaint towns of Thurso and Wick and along the coast to sites such as the awe-inspiring Castle Sinclair Girnigoe. Throughout the area there is an abundance of ancient castles, chambered cairns, and standing stones to discover and wonder at. Not to be missed is of course Castle of Mey the late Queen Mother's former summer retreat
Whether you are looking for outdoor pursuits, be it fishing on the Wick or Thurso, paintballing or quad bike trips there is plenty of choice in the area, or to explore the countryside with the wonderful variety of bird life particularly on the cliffs around coast which are spectacular hosting colonies of puffins, kittiwakes and guillemots. The autumn migration of wild geese has to be seen to be believed. All in all, the cottage provides the best of locations of for a wonderful holiday and is sure to meet all tastes.
postcode: KW1 5XW
Accepts bookings for arrival on any day of the week, short breaks are welcome throughout the year.
Damage Deposit £150
STL licence:- HI00536F
EPC: B
Accommodation: for 4 on one floor Sitting Room; Dining Room/Kitchen; Shower Room; Utility room; Double Bedroom; Twin Bedroom.
Services: Heating & Electricity included * Wood burning Stove with fuel provided * Bed linen and towels provided * Washing Machine * Dishwasher * Fridge * Microwave *LPG Gas Oven* Mobile Phone reception * TV with DVD Player *Iron & Ironing Board* Parking * Garden * Garden Furniture * BBQ * Bicycle Storage * 2 Dogs Welcome (Additional charges apply) but must be kept on leads as the cottage is located on a working farm.
Note pond adjacent to garden
Nearby points of interest
- Thurso Art Gallery
- Castle of Old Wick
- RSPB Dunnet Head
Reviews (10)
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E J Bloxham
Very comfy, especially with the wood burner. Great location for exploring Caithness and we were able to do a day trip to The Orkneys. The quarry behind the property did not impact us at all. Please note - there is no freezer at the cottage.
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage was beautiful inside and out, well stocked with linens, and the hosts were incredibly hospitable. Know ahead that there’s no wifi, but there is a tv stocked with movies if you need, and plenty of maps to guide you through the local area.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely bungalow. Very well appointed and comfortable. The on-site owners were very hrelpful