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Heather Cottage

Wick, The Highlands
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 4
4
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Large enclosed walled garden with hot tub, mature trees and shrubs, offering privacy, great for children and dogs
  • Beautifully furnished property with high quality furnishings in a contemporary design
  • A unique period cottage offering the perfect base for exploring the stunning north coast of Scotland
Property code: 91390

This unique property is in the small town of Wick in the far north of Scotland in the county of Caithness. Overlooking the North Sea, the town has a fascinating history dating back to the Viking era when it was an important trading post. The town is also popular for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking trails and cycling routes. The Caithness coastline is known for its rugged beauty, and beautiful beaches such as Dunnet Bay (20 miles), Keiss Beach (8 miles) & Reiss Sands (4 miles) where visitors can enjoy stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside from vantage points such as Noss Head Lighthouse (4.5 miles). One of the most prominent landmarks in the town is the Old Pulteney Distillery, which produces some of the finest whisky in Scotland. The distillery is located on the banks of the Wick River and has been in operation since 1826.

 Entering the main front door of the property leads you into the spacious traditional period hallway with the ground floor offering 2 downstairs bedrooms, and a lounge with a wood burner for cosy nights in, there is also a shower room with a spacious shower & WC. The luxury fitted kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to cook up a fabulous meal together. Enjoy long dinners with a glass or two of wine. The utility room is located next to the kitchen. There are two bedrooms upstairs both with ensuite facilities.

You can access the patio area via the glass door from the kitchen area. A lovely area to sit out, if you like to take your time in the morning with a coffee and breath in the fresh morning air. There is a designated parking area for three cars. Storage is available for your bikes, golf clubs, or other sports equipment. A BBQ is also available.

  • 4 bedrooms – 4 king size
  • 3 bathrooms – 1en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric hob, electric oven & separate grill, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Utility/Drying room with washing machine and dryer
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Travel Cot & Highchair available
  • Welcome pack on arrival
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • BBQ & garden seating
  • Hot Tub available
  • Storage available for bikes & golfing equipment
  • Parking for up to 3 cars
  • Shops 0.5 miles, pubs 0.5 miles and cafes & restaurants within 0.5 miles
  • Short Term Licence - HI-00074-F
  • EPC rating - D
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

Fiona MacDonald

This property joined our collection in 2023 and is managed by Fiona.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kathryn, 27th December 2024

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Absolutely beautiful, Anne is so lovely and the house is absolutely stunning in a beautiful location! We absolutely cannot wait to come back.

Reviewed by Louise, 20th September 2024

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Peace of mind and tranquility. Sleeps up to 8 guests, with 3 bathrooms. This is a great spot to stay to explore top parts of Scotland. Beautiful garden with hot tub after a long day. Lovely Riverside walk and a few main supermarkets in town which Is really handy for budgeting food shop. Kitchen perfect for cooking which was taken advantage of whileRead more there as Wick does not have alot of places to dine out. Good chip shop, called harbour chippy. Me, dog and mum who is elderly loved the cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Jayne, 12th September 2024

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Wow what a beautiful house. The owners had thought of everything to make your holiday a perfect one. The owner was lovely and left us a basket of goodies ( even for the dogs). I cannot recommend this cottage enough!!!!

Reviewed by Rosemary, 30th August 2024

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Cottage was really lovely and clean very lovely beds were comfortable no lumpy mattress and the lady that owns the cottage is very nice and helpful I can say its a really good place to stay

Reviewed by Mike, 23rd August 2024

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This cottage is an amazing space for a family to really relax after your day visiting the local beaches and historic sites. We loved hanging around John O Groats and watching the various parties who were finishing their journeys at the famous landmark (the distillery cafe is lovely and according to my wife sells the best cafe latte around and she iRead mores hard to please ha ha!) Back to the cottage, it's everything you could need in your holiday home! Hide

Reviewed by Melanie, 5th July 2024

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Absolutely amazing stay. Loved the decor and the thought that has obviously gone into it. Beautiful garden and well kept. Hot tub is a huge bonus as was the clothes dryer (we had a bit of a rainy stay). This was ideal as a family holiday but equally would suit couples or girlie weekend away. My dog loved his freedom in the enclosed garden. HonestlyRead more couldnt fault out stay Hide

Reviewed by Janice, 21st June 2024

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Home from home and very clean. And comfy. Great having the hot tub outside as well.

Reviewed by Caroline, 7th June 2024

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A very comfortable, spacious, well equipped property and the welcome goody basket for us and the dogs was lovely. It was in a good location for visiting many places on the north coast including a trip across to Orkney. The garden was secure and a good size, and the hot tub was great.

Reviewed by Sharon, 17th May 2024

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There were 4 adults and 4 dogs. We all thoroughly enjoyed the cottage which is beautiful. The enclosed walled garden was perfect for our dogs to have a good run in safely. The hot tub was big and luxurious and we could not fault a thing.

Reviewed by andrew, 30th April 2024

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We had a great time and the 'cottage' was lovely with great facilities and a large enclosed garden which was especially good for our dog. There was a very nicely thought out welcome pack which even included treats and a ball for the dog.

Reviewed by Jonathan, 13th April 2024

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Very homely, clean, warm, comfortable cottage and so much larger than it looks from the outside. The garden was beautiful, even in the rain and wind. Anne the owner was great with communication and support if needed. I spent some days and nights there alone and felt very safe. Bus service was good to Thurso where there is a beautiful beach and brilRead moreliant Museum with cafe. Would love to go back even though its a very long journey from home! Hide

Reviewed by Hannah, 5th April 2024

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We absolutely loved this homely, spacious and very well cared for property. The rooms were all so nicely decorated and a lot of care and attention had been taken to make sure it was homely and welcoming. The garden was huge and brilliant for kids and dogs as it was safe and enclosed. The hot tub was fab, clean and ready for us when we arrived. We aRead morelso loved the well arranged kitchen and utility with everything you needed and a lovely wood burner which was so cosy and inviting. Highly recommend Hide

Reviewed by Gavin, 22nd December 2023

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Fantastic place!! Really enjoyed our break over Xmas, Anne could not have been more accommodating, left us in peace to enjoy ourselves, the cottage was amazing, beautifully decorated with top quality fixtures and fittings, lovely hot tub and a massive garden for our two dogs to burn themselves out, would definitely recommend for an amazing break awRead moreay from the rat race. Hide

Reviewed by Declan, 4th November 2023

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We had an absolutely wonderful time at the cottage which had everything we needed. It had loads of space in lovely large rooms and was very warm and cozy. Anne was excellent in communicating with us before and during our stay to ensure we enjoyed our visit. We would have no hesitation in staying at the cottage again if we revisit the area.

Reviewed by Stephen, 28th October 2023

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Loved the cottage and the stay. Beautiful house and decorated incredibly well with tradition and modern needs. Very quiet and peaceful.

Reviewed by Kay, 21st October 2023

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The house is beautiful and had everything we needed for our stay, all the beds were so comfy and plenty of storage space in every bedroom. The welcome pack was a wonderful surprise with lots of goodies. We recommend choosing to stay here when visiting Wick it was a really excellent week away. Loads to see and many interesting places to visit, the WRead moreickers World cafe on the harbour in Wick is great for a meal or a nice coffee, with irresistable homemade cakes. Thanks for a wonderful week. Hide

Reviewed by David, 9th October 2023

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A wonderful place to stay whilst in Wick. The gardens were ideal for the dogs with a huge park just across the road. Loved the story regarding the history of Thistle Cottage. Would loved to have known who the people were in the reception hall larger picture's. The house itself had everything needed to support a comfortable stay.

Reviewed by John, 16th September 2023

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Lovely cottage, everything u need for a relaxing stay.

Reviewed by Toni, 25th August 2023

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We loved this cottage, wonderfully styled and a great size. Comfy deep sofas and amazing comfy bed. The kitchen had all we needed including the basics. The utility space gave us plenty of room for wet clothes and boots. Lovely large garden with hot tub. Generous hosts with a wonderful welcome pack. Close to supermarket and town centre. Wick is closRead moree to lots of amazing places so a great place to be based. Hide

Reviewed by Alyson, 12th August 2023

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A beautiful cottage, lots of character and all the comforts of home. A very nice welcome pack with lovely fresh bread, sparkling wine, chocolates and treats for our dogs! The large garden was fully enclosed for the dogs so we could relax and enjoy the hot tub. An excellent base for exploring the highlands. Would thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by Wendy, 7th August 2023

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Reviewed by Emily, 21st July 2023

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We had such an enjoyable holiday here. The location meant that places along the north coast were well within easy reach and cottage itself is just beautiful! Very comfortable and well equipped with a lovely big garden! The owners have put a lot of thought and effort into the renovation and decor of the property and it really shows. They are also veRead morery approachable and couldn't do enough for you. We would love to come back here again! Hide

Reviewed by Christine, 23rd June 2023

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