Situated 800 yards to a sandy beach with many attractions and amenities within easy reach.

Situated 800 yards to a sandy beach with many attractions and amenities within easy reach. Ideal for surfing, fishing and golf. 200 meters from local pub/hotel ,shop ,butchers. On North Coast 500.. Ground Floor:
Living room/kitchen: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Patio Doors Leading To Garden, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, No Toilet
Separate Toilet.. Gas central heating and electricity (£5 per day or £30per week, October–March), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. . Coastal location. This attractive ground floor holiday apartment forms part of a stone cottage situated in the village of Castletown which is on the North Coast 500. Its high ceilings, original wooden shutters and cottage garden (grassed area outside the main garden provides space for dogs’ exercise) all add to its charm. Four miles of sandy beach adjoins the fishing harbour 800 yards from the property. Sea angling and loch fishing are available. One of the most spectacular beaches to be found anywhere in the British Isles is within walking distance. Dunnet Beach has 4 miles of sweeping sands, with high sand dunes providing a natural backdrop. There are lovely walks direct from the cottage, through woodland glades to the beach beyond. It is ideal for dog walks as well as numerous outdoor activities and there is also a pretty harbour to wander round. The area is renowned for its surfing, water sports, fishing and golf. For wildlife enthusiasts, there are often deer close by, numerous seabirds including puffins, whales, porpoises and dolphins are spotted along the coastline.
Castletown has a good selection of local amenities, including a pub with a good restaurant and a local mini-market, just 200 yards away from the cottage. The Heritage Visitors Centre is within a mile. The nearby town of Thurso is just 5 miles away and has further amenities, including supermarkets, bars, cafés, restaurants and a cinema. There are lovely riverside walks along the banks of the River Thurso and plenty to see and do in the region. A visit to the Castle of Mey, with its superb garden and interesting history is a must, along with a day trip to Orkney; the ferry is approximately 8 miles away. John O ‘Groats the most north easterly point on the Uk mainland is only 16 miles away. Caithness is renowned for big clear night skies so there is a good chance of seeing the northern lights during winter months from the top of Dunnet head the most northerly point on the Uk mainland only 4 miles away.
Free WiFi

There is a fuel supplement of £5 per day/£30 per week from October to March. Please pay the winter fuel suppliment with cash only, on arrival.
There is direct access from the living room to the enclosed garden.
Can be booked with UK1131 Harland Cottage, which is less than 10 minutes walk away
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.