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Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

Explore the area

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Bettyhill, SCT
  • Sgeir Bhagain
    7 min walk
  • Aigeach
    8 min walk
  • Sgeir an Eilean
    9 min walk

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About the area

Thurso

When you stay at this cottage in Thurso, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Sgeir Bhagain and Aigeach. .This cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sgeir an Eilean and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Strathnaver Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Sgeir Bhagain - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Strathnaver Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Farr Beach - 12 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Torrisdale Beach - 31 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 45 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

  • Forsinard Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Store Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cafe at Bettyhill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eilean Neave Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cote Du Nord - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cafe at Bettyhill - ‬8 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.

Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly

Kips Cottage is a rustic former bothy, with very few mod cons, other than amazing views and copious hot water. If you love going back in time and feeling like you are living on the edge of the world, it will be perfect for you. If you are looking for something even vaguely modern, Kips Cottage may not suit.

The cottage is situated in a stunning location just off the North Coast 500 in Sutherland. The cottage looks over the North Atlantic and is surrounded by hillside with fantastic views of the changing coastal scenery.

There is a spacious living area with 2 large sofas, a pine dining table and a wood-burning stove at one end. A charming double bedroom is accessed from the other end of the living space. Also on the ground floor is a basic kitchen, slightly like being on a boat, with a kitchen table and French doors out onto the decked area outside. The kitchen has an electric oven and a butler’s sink. Situated off the kitchen is a charmingly ramshackle bathroom with bath and basin and lavatory.

There is plenty of parking and a garden to explore.

Let Saturday to Saturday June, July & August. Other changeover days OK in other months. Thanks.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Robyn Hughes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 FS-Case-547890482

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Unique Rustic Amazing Views Wild Places. Family pet Friendly

Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week away
We were looking to disconnect from the worries of the world, to slow down our lives, and to still our hearts and minds. The cottage was the perfect place for this, and was exactly as advertised. We took a daily hike/walk at different nearby beaches, parks, or forests. We mostly prepared our own food (2 meals in Bettyhill), and we reveled in the quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience
Very cosy cottage with amazing views , great location, many places to travel to from the cottage. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katina T., Nottinghamshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Off grid !
We have stayed at Kips cottage half a dozen times over the past few years, it is a very unique, quirky croft. It is
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

H S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The freezy cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S., Seattle Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lovely time
Peaceful, quiet. no cars, airplanes. Just the birds, sheep, sound of the wind, and the surf of the Ocean. I went for hikes and slept fantastically each night. This is a place to relax and get away from the crowds. Enjoyed every minute of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cosy.
This is a very cosy cottage with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Views and beaches are amazing,plenty of places to walk your dog. Villagers are very helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend a stay here. Bettyhill beach is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen with clear water.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kips Cottage.
A property with age and character and with views of Scotlands rugged coastline and mountainous interior. Superb. The cottage was a welcome sight after a excellent day out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katina T., Nottinghamshire

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven on earth
As always the cottage was like coming home. Thr location is stunning, so peaceful. The cottage is quirky ..so if your expecting glamour, then this cottage is not for you. We will definitely return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Rustic delight !
This property has everything you need for a quiet break away from it all - the surrounding area is stunning scenery dramatic rocks , beautiful beaches . ideal place to bring your dog and just walk , eat well and read a book . If you are looking for pubs and a social thing it’s not the place to go !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Carol R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely location, but.....
Fantastic location, could be a little gem however cleanliness was an issue. Major cobweb problem, 3 piece suite needs replaced, arms on chairs ripped with stuffing falling out, throws on the suite need cleaned. Mouldy curtains in bathroom. We were expecting basic but also expected place to be clean. Bed and bedding were clean and comfortable. Only stayed 3 nights out of 7 due cleanliness of the place. Tried to contact the number given in case of problems a couple of times but no answer or answering machine. It's a shame it could be a brilliant holiday let with some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kips cottage
A stay in a great location
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tim P.

We got away from the modern world!
We wanted to escape - escape we did. All the other comments/reviews about the cleanliness of the cottage were fair but we just rode with it. We didn't care. THAT view is incredible. Even though we went in August, we still had the fire burning (coal & kindling from Bettyhill Stores) and loved every second of it. The draining board thing really has to go, though...It was also a great base to explore the north coast (which is why we chose it) and we saw John O'Groats, the Orkneys and Cape Wrath all in the same week. Kirtomy beach? We had it to ourselves for the first Sunday - luxury!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Willow A.

Rustic getaway
This was a great little cottage to escape to. There were a lot of cobwebs and bugs in the windowsills. It was very charming though and yes lots of hot water. The view of f the ocean and the sound was amazing. There’s a great outdoor patio for coffee in the morning or dinner at night. Very charming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely position. Plenty of hot water. 3piece suite in very poor condition, inadequately covered by blankets. Lot of dog hairs on rug in lounge. Fireplace in bedroom very dusty. Wooden draining board unhygienic, we covered with a glass chopping board. Bath taps held in place by bits of wood. Loved having cuckoo singing at the front of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN H.

A break from the norm
This is a lovely cottage , with the best views In the world. There's no tv no Internet, just total relaxation.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Richard A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Kips Cottage review October 2021
The property is beautifully situated, with fantastic views. However it is let down by very poor cleaning standards and hygiene standards, furniture and decoration which needs renewal and substandard heating. Cleaning: The house is difficult clean given the decorative order. However, there were cobwebs and spiders everywhere, (behind the bed, on the walls, in the bookcases, around the fires) black scum around sinks and draining board. The cupboards and annex room have old rugs and broken equipment in them. Kitchen items all needed to be washed before use. The outside decking was an extreme slip hazard. (We were not allowed access until 6pm due to extra covid cleaning - there was no evidence of basic cleaning .) Furniture: Armchairs and sofa need renewal. These have large holes and were covered with dusty blankets. Outside furniture was rusty and dirty. Wooden draining board is a health hazard. There is no shower. Heating: There is no heating in the bathroom, and only a small electric heater in the main living room. The woodburner is small, and locally purchased logs were too large for it. Photographs can be supplied on request. This was all such a shame, as it led us to be disappointed, and felt that the cottage did not represent good value for money. All could be fixed with very little effort and expenditure, and the cottage is potentially a perfect retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Full of rustic charm
This little cottage was everything we wanted for a peaceful romantic getaway -it’s olde worlde and in a beautiful location .it’s not 5 star luxury by any means but if ur into quaint and rustic it’s fabulous
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kip's Cottage Kirtomy
What a stunning location, looking straight out to sea in a charming crofting village on the north coast of Scotland. Lots of traditional charm, esp with the wood stove alight. Upper room is ideal for children but rather low for adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bothy
Fantastic setting. Bothy lovely but needed some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

krzysztof p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Very comfortable cottage in stunning views
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A really tranqill place
Nice and easy place to visit
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolute GEM!
The location was beautiful, the cottage was lovely and had everything one needed ! Thank you Robyn . I fell in love with Kirtomy, I will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
It was a lovely cottage nice and cosey although there was a problem with mice in the kitchen and rafters which was a little irritable at nights but apart from that it was good

8/10 Good

Jane G.

Stunning location
We were blessed with good autumn weather which helped us enjoy this stunning location. Plenty of birds and wildlife together with walks on beautiful deserted beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the grid
If you're looking to get away from it all, this is the place! The owner was easy to contact and the comprehensive information about the property was very accurate and super useful--especially the directions of how to locate the cottage! I don't think we could have gotten there without them.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020