Name: Bower Pods
Address: Sackville Lodge, Bower, Wick, Caithness, Bowermadden, KW1 4TP, United Kingdom, Sackville Lodge, Bower, Wick, Caithness, Highlands, KW1 4TP, UK
Rating: 9.4

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Campground Bower Pods

Sackville Lodge, Bower, Wick, Caithness, Bowermadden, KW1 4TP, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Loved the peace, had no choice but to switch off and get back to the basics in life... lovely bottle of red wine sat by the fire, was bliss. We switched off our phones, no laptop.. just good old fashioned chit chat. Thank you Jenny, you're a wonderful lady xxx

Dawn

United Kingdom

Ideal location for what we wanted. Lovely welcome. Lovely accommodation

Steve

United Kingdom

Jenny was very welcoming, and really helpful! Thank you for the tasty burgers!

Emma

United Kingdom

Location - very handy for overnight stay before taking the Scrabster ferry. Warm welcome, useful kitchen, comfortable bed, dog friendly.

Barbara

United Kingdom

Good location, really close to the coastline. The place was super clean and you can also buy eggs or burger meat ( both are delicious ). Nice hosts :)

Sarka_zm

United Kingdom

The wig wams were spacious, and heated up quickly at night time. The owner of the accommodation was lovely and friendly, came down for a chat beside the fire and gave us local information. The showers and the toilet facilities were very clean. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Rebecca

United Kingdom

Wonderful hosts!! They thought of everything and made sure we were comfortable. Very friendly!!! Beautiful pace. Very clean! Beef burgers and venison burgers were magnificent. Definitely, recommend the firewood and bbq kits! Wonderful experience!!! Thanks James and Jenny

Amelia

United States of America

Cute and cosy with a warm welcome. Everything you would need for a rural glamping experience. Definitely a good first stop for our NC500 trip! It’s a little out of the way, but that’s exactly what we wanted.

Ella

United Kingdom

Quirky little wigwam, although loads of room inside. Very comfortable, owners were very friendly and welcoming and facilities were perfect, clean and well organised.

Sylvia

United Kingdom

Jenny and James were lovely! Place was excellent too, nice and quiet and the optional extras are worth it! Burgers and bag of firewood made my stay, thanks for the recommendation Jenny!

Sarah

United Kingdom

What guests loved the most:
“Loved the peace, had no choice but to switch off and get back to the basics in life... lovely bottle of red wine sat by the fire, was bliss. We switched off our phones, no laptop..”

Dawn United Kingdom
“Ideal location for what we wanted. Lovely welcome. Lovely accommodation”

Steve United Kingdom
“Jenny was very welcoming, and really helpful! Thank you for the tasty burgers!”

Emma United Kingdom
“Location - very handy for overnight stay before taking the Scrabster ferry. Warm welcome, useful kitchen, comfortable bed, dog friendly.”

Barbara United Kingdom
“Good location, really close to the coastline. The place was super clean and you can also buy eggs or burger meat ( both are delicious ). Nice hosts :)”

Sarka_zm United Kingdom
“The wig wams were spacious, and heated up quickly at night time. The owner of the accommodation was lovely and friendly, came down for a chat beside the fire and gave us local information.”

Rebecca United Kingdom
“Wonderful hosts!! They thought of everything and made sure we were comfortable. Very friendly!!! Beautiful pace. Very clean! Beef burgers and venison burgers were magnificent.”

Amelia United States of America
“Cute and cosy with a warm welcome. Everything you would need for a rural glamping experience. Definitely a good first stop for our NC500 trip!”

Ella United Kingdom
“Quirky little wigwam, although loads of room inside. Very comfortable, owners were very friendly and welcoming and facilities were perfect, clean and well organised.”

Sylvia United Kingdom
“Jenny and James were lovely! Place was excellent too, nice and quiet and the optional extras are worth it! Burgers and bag of firewood made my stay, thanks for the recommendation Jenny!”

Sarah United Kingdom

Categories:

Staff 9.8
Facilities 9.4
Cleanliness 9.6
Comfort 9.3
Value for money 9.3
Location 9.2
Free WiFi 8.2

High score for Bowermadden

Located in open countryside, Bower Pods is located in Bowermadden. Thurso is 9.9 mi away. Free private parking is available on site.

There is access to a kichenette that features an oven and free WiFi. A microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge and utensils are also supplied. Each pod has a raised platform with a breathable mattress and a flat-screen TV.

Bower Pods also includes a fire pit. Towels are provided.

Guests can enjoy various activities in the surrounding area, including golfing, horse riding and windsurfing. John O Groats is 11 mi from Bower Pods, while Wick is 9.3 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Wick Airport, 8.7 mi from Bower Pods.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Max adults: 3	Deluxe Camping Pod with En-suite Bathroom 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed
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is wee dogs allowed

Yes we accept one small dog per pod. There is an extra charge of £5.00 You can pay this in cash on arrival. The dog must be kept on a lead when outside the pod. We do not accept German Shepherd, Alsatian, Husky, Old English Sheep Dog

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Asked about: Deluxe Camping Pod with En-suite Bathroom • Answered on May 5, 2021
Is it disabled friendly

No

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Asked about: Camping Pod • Answered on January 30, 2020
hi there. We have read a number of reviews raving about the burgers from your kitchen. What time does the kitchen open and close?

The kitchen is open till 10pm You can cook in the kitchen or outside at your pod on the fire pit with metal grills.

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Answered on September 14, 2021
Is bedding included

No bedding included, please bring your own sleeping bag or douvet.

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Asked about: Deluxe Camping Pod with En-suite Bathroom • Answered on April 21, 2021
Hi Jenny we are coming to stay on Saturday this week do you allow the use of disposable BBQ’s? Thanks Elaine

Hello Elaine Yes we allow disposable BBQ and pit fire at each pod. We are fire safe as it is completely on stone. We have wood and kindle ready for sale on site. Look forward to your arrival. Jenny

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Answered on June 21, 2021
is there a place near by to buy food for a night stay

We are situated in rural countryside, the nearest village Castletown is 4 miles. Castletown has a mini market, butcher, fish and chip shop, Heritage centre, a hotel which serves excellent meals. Beautiful beach and small harbour.

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Answered on April 21, 2021
Is this place open on Friday 3rd July

Yes we are open.

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Answered on July 2, 2020
Hi Jenny , i would like to book a pod for the 11 to 12th of September . Will you accept our puppy staffy , she will be 16 months old at time of visit. She has a wonderful nature , loves children and people and is very obedient . Well trained

Yes, one dog is perfect. Just keep her on a lead at all times, around the campsite. I look forward to your visit. Jenny

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Answered on August 5, 2020
Ok perfect do you allow dogs ?

We do allow one small dog, well behaved.

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Answered on July 2, 2020
hi, pets are allowed? thank you Francisco

Hello Francisco We allow ONE dog only, no cats. For the safety of other guests and the farm animals. Jenny

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Asked about: Deluxe Camping Pod with En-suite Bathroom • Answered on June 21, 2021
What about a border collie 15months for one night ?

A young Collie would need to be kept on a lead and in his cage during the night. His needle like teeth at this age would shred through anything.

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Answered on July 2, 2020
We are enquiring about the Wigwam with 2 bedrooms. Does a shared bathroom mean you’re sharing with other guests? Is it a shared kitchen?

Since Covid, we only allow one pod to use these facilities to ensure no one is crossing over. The pods are separate and completely safe they are cleaned to the highest standard, following hospitality guidelines.

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Answered on September 6, 2020
Hi, I’ve just booked a room on the 24th April and the payments been made, but the booking hasn’t gone through? James

The date today is the 11th May. Please try again and put the correct date in.

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Answered on May 12, 2021
I put 13 May till May 14 but it just do not want to accept my payment. Can we pay on the place?

Yes, we only accept cash. Wh Which pod would you like Deluxe en-suite for 2 persons £90.00 Standard pod for two people £76.00 Jenny

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Answered on May 12, 2021
Hi, do you charge extra for a 3 years old collie for 1 night? Thanks

Yes we only take one small dog per pod, there is an extra charge of £5.00 which can be paid on arrival in cash. Your dog must be kept on a lead when outside the pod, for safety of other guests and farm animals which are close by.

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Answered on May 5, 2021
Hi for som reason I can not make booking and pay with my card. We would like to reserve one room for one night tomorrow? can we reserve and pay there?

Try the date 14/05/21 You have put Wrong month April, instead of May

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Answered on May 12, 2021

Jenny Polson

Glamping at its best! Our wooden pods are extremely comfortable, they are heated and sleep up to 4 persons. Please take your own sleeping bags, or bedding, pillows or hire these from the site at an additional charge. The pods have a raised platform with a luxury permeable mattress. They have modern comforts with heating, TV and fairy lights to illuminate the pod at night. Each pod has its own camp fire and we supply wood and kindle, burgers to cook over the fire etc You are going to experience beautiful open countryside with sheep or cows close by. There is opportunity to collect the fresh eggs and feed the hens.

I am from this farming area in Caithness. the people are open and friendly. Caithness is beautiful, and quiet, plenty open spaces to enjoy walks on Dunnet Beach, Duncansby Stacks & around Dunnet Head. Various boat trips around the coastline or across to Orkney. At night from October till April you may be lucky to see the Northern Lights, or wonderful constellations of stars.

We are situated in the North of Scotland. We have 4 Pods which are positioned on the perimeter of our farm in open countryside. We are 10 miles from Wick 10 miles from Thurso and 12 miles from John O' Groats. There are fabulous walks and coastal paths where you can clearly see the birdlife eg. Puffins, Guillemots and Fulmur and sealife, seals or orcas while you play on the beach. You could visit The Castle of Mey - late Queen Mother’s home and gardens. Or the Puffin Croft near John O’ Groats. This area is abundant in quality produce whether seafood or lamb and beef. There is a selection of excellent eateries in Caithness. Locally produced Whisky and Gin several of which have been recognised and hold top awards. This area is steeped in heritage and you will find both towns have fabulous museums to explore. Also craft shops to peruse.

Languages spoken: English

Area Info *

What's nearby

Sinclair's Bay

5.9 miles
The Castle Gardens of Mey

7.3 miles

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurant Castletown Hotel

4 miles
Restaurant Dunnet hotel

6 miles
Cafe/Bar Red Pepper

10 miles

Natural Beauty

Lake Watten

2 miles
Ocean/Sea North Sea

5 miles
River Thurso

10 miles
Mountain Morven

30 miles

Closest Airports

Wick John O’Groats Airport

8.4 miles
Kirkwall Airport

32.1 miles
Westray Airport

57.6 miles

* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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The fine print

WiFi is only available in the kitchenette.

Please note that you need to bring your own sleeping bags as no sheets are provided. Sleeping begs can be provided at an extra cost of GBP 5 per person.

Directions: Bower Pods is on the B876, 9 miles from Wick or 5 miles from Castletown. Guests should look for the" Bower Pods" sign at the property's road end, turn down and the property will have our guest's name and key on the Pod door.

The prices at Bower Pods may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
From the nearest airport, you can get to Bower Pods by:
- Car 20min
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Bower Pods (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
Bower Pods is 1.4 miles from the center of Bowermadden.
Bower Pods offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
- Temporary art galleries
- Walking tours
Check-in at Bower Pods is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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