Snaptrip says
Loneacre in Wick is a well-maintained and spacious cottage, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and the owners' warm hospitality. Guests enjoyed the peaceful farm setting, the cosy wood burner, and the thoughtful touches like homemade treats and fresh eggs. While some noted the lack of internet and mobile signal, the property serves as a great base for exploring the north-east highlands.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage received high praise for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as 'very clean' and well-maintained, indicating meticulous upkeep by the owners.
The location is appreciated for its quietness and suitability as a base for exploring the highlands. However, the proximity to a working quarry, not mentioned in the property information, has been a concern for some guests.
Guests found the cottage comfortable and nicely decorated, with a multi-fuel stove adding to the cosy atmosphere. The presence of farm animals like hens and ducks was also a highlight for some.
The property is equipped with a well-appointed kitchen and necessary amenities. However, the lack of internet and only adequate mobile data reception slightly affects the score.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident from the homemade gingerbread, marmalade, and fresh eggs provided to some guests. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
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
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 but must be kept on leads as the cottage is located on a working farm
Extras: £25 per dog/week
Note pond adjacent to garden
Nearby points of interest
- Thurso Art Gallery
- Castle of Old Wick
- RSPB Dunnet Head
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely bungalow. Very well appointed and comfortable. The on-site owners were very hrelpful
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Confirmed Guest
Property is nice but is right next to a working quarry and this isn’t mentioned in the property information.
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Confirmed Guest
We got the cottage as a last minute booking, for which we paid a discounted price. The cottage was clean and comfortable, with pretty much anything we needed for the stay (it doesn't have wi-fi, which we didn't need, although we did use some mobile data, which was not great reception, but adequate). The property is in easy reach of Wick and Thurso, and all the beautiful and interesting places around. The property owners were extremely welcoming and helpful with tips for where to visit, eating out, etc.And great to see the local curlews and oystercatchers sitting on the garden fence!