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

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

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Living area | Books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

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

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

Map
Bettyhill, SCT
  • Popular LocationStrathnaver Museum18 min walk
  • Popular LocationFarr Beach13 min drive
  • Popular LocationTorrisdale Beach31 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub

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.

Property manager

Robyn Hughes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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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

About the neighborhood

Thurso

Located in Thurso, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Strathnaver Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Farr Beach and Strathy Bay. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

  • Strathnaver Museum - 18 min walk
  • Farr Beach - 13 min drive
  • Strathy Bay - 24 min drive
  • Torrisdale Beach - 31 min drive
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Forsinard Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cafe at Bettyhill - 7 min drive
  • The Store Cafe - 9 min drive
  • Eilean Neave Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Coast Coffee - 5 min drive
  • Cote Du Nord - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Strathnaver Museum and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Farr Beach. Strathy Bay and Torrisdale Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

General property information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Bettyhill