Set amid high farmland, four miles south of Thurso, this country cottage stands in a very peaceful location yet is only ten minutes drive from the town. The cottage has its own attractive garden and commands panoramic views across Caithness to the distant mountains of Morven, Ben Klibreck and Ben Hope.

It has a traditional stone construction with a roof of Caithness slates and adjoins the owners’ property.

The cottage is graded ‘Four Star’ by the Scottish Tourist Board in their quality assurance scheme.

Just along the road is a small area of coniferous woodland belonging to Curlew Cottage in which the public are free to walk. In Summer the wood is rich with wild flowers, birds, butterflies and dragonflies.

Rainbow over wood

The cottage sleeps four, in two bedrooms - one double, one twin. Duvets and blankets are provided. For a baby, a high chair and travel cot are available at no extra charge (cot blankets and cot linen are not provided). We also have a folding 'Z-bed'which is suitable for an additional child.

The twin room

The cottage is equipped and furnished to a high modern standard with fitted carpets and double glazing throughout and with loft insulation. Heating is by electric storage radiators and panel heaters (total heating control) with also a radiant electric fire in the lounge. Water is heated by an electric immersion heater. Electricity is provided free of charge (except in Winter when the first £25 is free and extra is charged at unit costs).

The spacious dining room includes a piano and a small selection of music! There is also a radio. A telephone is providedd for outgoing as well as incoming calls.

The dining room

The lounge has a colour television and video recorder, a three-piece suite and a coal-effect electric fire. A wide selection of books and other information about the area is provided.

The lounge

Both the dining room and lounge command superb views, especially the lounge which has a large picture window where you can sit in comfort looking right out across the county to the far flow-country skyline. Garden birds including greenfinches, robins, tits, blackbirds and sparrows visit the bird-table in front of the lounge window.

View from the cottage

The kitchen contains a ceramic hob cooker, microwave oven, fridge-freezer, automatic washing machine, automatic dishwasher and tumble drier.

The kitchen

The bathroom has WC, washbasin and bath with over-bath shower. There is a heated towel rail and a convector heater. A hair-dryer is provided.

The garden is very attractive with ample space to sit out and for children to play. The drive has parking space for two cars. A lockable garden shed is provided for storing items such as bikes and waders.

Pets regrettably cannot be accepted as the cottage is surrounded by farmland in which sheep and cattle graze.

Linen with towels are provided if required at an extra charge of £7-00 per person.

Walkers and Cyclists are very welcome.

No smoking please.

Curlew Cottage is accredited with Disabled Access category 3; it is suitable for the mobility impaired.