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House of the Northern Gate
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9 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 18800 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Dryer
Explore the area
Thurso, Scotland
- Dunnet Bay Distillery12 min walk
- Dunnet Bay Beach15 min walk
- Mary-Ann's Cottage8 min drive
- Wick (WIC)30 min drive
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About the area
Thurso
Located in Thurso, this villa is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Bay Beach. .This family-friendly villa is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from The Green and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Castlehill Heritage Center.
What's nearby
- Dunnet Bay Distillery - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Dunnet Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
- Castle of Mey - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
- Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
Getting around
- Thurso Station - 19 min drive
- Wick (WIC) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
- Northern Sands - 12 min walk
- Cafe Tempest - 14 min drive
- Castletown Fish & Chip Shop - 6 min drive
- The Castle Town - 7 min drive
- The Highlander Restaurant - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
House of the Northern Gate
The House of the Northern Gate is a beautifully restored 9 bedroom and 8 bathroom baronial-style house in the far north of Scotland with space to sleep 18... The house has incredible views in every direction from its spectacular setting on Dunnet Head, the most northerly point of mainland Britain. As well as the estate's own beach, the house sits above Dunnet Bay, one of the UK's most stunning beaches and has 1800 acres of moorland for hiking on the estate. Featured in The Crown on Netflix.
A downstairs room can be made up for a disabled guest and has an accessible bathroom. Four bedrooms can be made into twin rooms if preferred.
A downstairs room can be made up for a disabled guest and has an accessible bathroom. Four bedrooms can be made into twin rooms if preferred.
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
George Dunnett
Languages
English, French, German
Property amenities
Beach
- On the beach
Internet
- WiFi available
Parking and transport
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- On-site parking
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Spices
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 9 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathrooms
- 10 bathrooms
- Towels provided
- Hairdryer
- Eco-friendly toiletries
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Dining room
Entertainment
- TV with cable/satellite service
- Ping pong table
- DVD player
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Garden
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Area rugs in public areas
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- 1 steps to reach property
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
Location highlights
- In a rural location
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
General
- 100% renewable energy
- At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
- Composting
- Recycling
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Unit size: 8611.1 sq ft (800 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 4:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HI-00003-F
Property is also known as
488312
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