The Old Tea Shop Self-catering Holiday Cottage is located in Thurso, Highland, Scotland, and can accommodate up to 4 people in its 2 en-suite bedrooms. The cottage features a wood-fired hot tub (available for an extra charge), an open-plan living area/kitchen with a wood-burning stove, and traditional furnishings. The fully equipped kitchen includes a microwave, electric oven, washer/dryer, and dishwasher, with complimentary WiFi available throughout the cottage. The bedrooms are both en-suite, with rustic furnishings and Victorian-style bedsteads, and the cottage has its own parking area and enclosed garden with garden furniture.
The Old Tea Shop is an ideal base for exploring Scotland's Northern Wilderness, situated between Thurso and John-O-Groats, making it convenient for trips to the Orkney Islands via Gills Bay Ferry. The beautiful county of Caithness offers dramatic landscapes, stunning scenery, and a variety of outdoor activities such as birdwatching, fishing, and hiking. Nearby attractions include Dunnet Head, Britain's most northernly point, where visitors can see spectacular wildlife such as puffins, eagles, otters, seals, and deer. The Castle of Mey, the Queen Mother's former residence, is also just a mile from the cottage and features a visitor center and beautiful gardens.
The cottage welcomes children over the age of 13 and is available for nightly stays, short breaks, and full weeks throughout the year. The surrounding area of Caithness boasts spectacular bays, pretty harbors, and foaming rivers rich in brown trout and salmon, as well as wild cliffs, tiny islands, moorland, and remote sandy beaches. For larger groups, additional accommodation is available at The Old Tea Shop holiday cottage located on the same site. With its convenient location near the coast and its cozy amenities, The Old Tea Shop Self-catering Holiday Cottage offers a comfortable and relaxing retreat for visitors exploring the Scottish Highlands.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!