Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500 is a warm and welcoming self-catering cottage next to the Lighthouse at Noss Head. It’s the perfect base for families or couples to explore the NC500 route. Caithness is dog-friendly, with wonderful walks, open beaches, ruined castles, petting farms for children, and distillery tours for adults. The cottage is 20 miles from John o'Groats and 25 miles from Thurso.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 bunk beds
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Wick
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Heather
    Australia Australia
    Cozy well appointed cottage in a unique and beautiful setting.
  • Hans-michael
    Germany Germany
    The cottage is just awesome. Ample space, well equipped kitchen, absolutely quiet location. Great for watching wildlife. Very nice and helpful folks. Loved it!
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage was well equipped and the location was awesome.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ben Makin

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Ben Makin
Need a relaxing break and a refuge from city life? Or family adventures with the kids? Or somewhere unique for a big birthday? The Lighthouse Keeper’s cottage is a light and cosy hideaway, set on a headland with sea on three sides – you can even see a ruined castle out of the kitchen window!
I fell in love with the Lighthouse and then with Caithness, when I first came here in 2017. I wanted to help others discover this unique place and make a real contribution to the community and people who live here. Joy, Kim and Steph make sure the Cottage is a light and cosy home from home, and it’s the perfect base to explore this little-known part of Scotland. Our guests love staying here, at the edge of nowhere!
CAITHNESS IS ONE OF SCOTLAND'S HIDDEN GEMS - There's John o'Groats of course, but you'll love the walks and views, with the chance to walk to deserted ruined castles, take the dog for a run on our huge open beaches, and take the kids to visit reindeer or learn body boarding. And it wouldn't be Scotland if we didn't have half a dozen distilleries with tastings and tours.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500 takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500 accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500

  • The prices at Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500 can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500 is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Beachfront
    • Archery
    • Beach

  • Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500 is 3.1 miles from the centre of Wick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500 is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Self-catering Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the NC500 has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.