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Remote pet friendly wilderness in Caithness - Free Fishing

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Interior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Remote pet friendly wilderness in Caithness - Free Fishing

Set in Altnabreac, this holiday home is 23 mi from Thurso, offering views of the surrounding countryside. Free private parking is available.

The property is an open plan design, all incorporated into one large room (previously 10 different rooms). Bed folds down from the wall.

The property close to the river, which has river trout (and occasionally salmon) and there are many trout lochs nearby. Situated in the heart of the Flow Country, Europe's last great wilderness, one can easily find red deer, roe deer, eagles, hawks, owls, osprey, buzzards, otters and many other wildlife.

There is a dining area and a kitchen complete with an oven and a microwave. A flat-screen TV and a fireplace are featured in the sitting room.

There is an array of activities offered in the area, including hiking, fishing and tennis. Altnabreac railway station is 1.1 mi from the property. Free fishing is available on the river and on nearby Loch Dubh. (Salmon fishing and stalking are available locally at an additional cost as well as fishing on other local lochs).

Almost the only available property available to rent on Scotland's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site - The Flowlands.

John O Groats is 38 mi from Holiday Home Badnaheen, while Inverness is 99 mi away. Wick Airport is 30 mi from the property.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden

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Remote pet friendly wilderness of Caithness - Free Fishing

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
5 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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

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About the area

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altnabreac, SCT

What's nearby

  • Forsinard Flows Visitor Centre - 78 min drive
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 85 min drive
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 99 min drive
  • Castle of Mey - 103 min drive
  • Gills Bay Ferry Port - 103 min drive

Getting around

  • Altnabreac Station - 1 min drive
  • Wick (WIC) - 44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Remote pet friendly wilderness in Caithness - Free Fishing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at Remote pet friendly wilderness in Caithness - Free Fishing ?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Remote pet friendly wilderness in Caithness - Free Fishing ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Remote pet friendly wilderness in Caithness - Free Fishing located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 25 miles (40 km) of Forsinard Flows Visitor Centre, Dunbar Hospital and UHI North Highland - Thurso Campus. Thurso Golf Club and Thurso Library are also within 25 miles (40 km). Altnabreac Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Remote pet friendly wilderness in Caithness - Free Fishing Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gail R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
I loved the remoteness of this wee cottage. If you’re looking for somewhere quiet, with lots of lovely walks, then this is ideal. The cottage is powered by a generator, which you can hear but soon get used to. Make sure you bring everything you need, it’s a fair trek to the nearest shop! My dog ran around the forest all day long and slept all night and I chilled out with a glass or two of wine. I hope to visit again in the not too distant future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Wilderness
Just perfect for a “get away from it all” break. Lovely cottage, cozy with all we needed. Amazing setting and so peaceful. Our dogs enjoyed the walks in the forest. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Roland M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disgusting stinking horrific
We stayed inside the property for 5 minutes as the house was not as described; it was advertised as a one bedroom property however the bedroom, living room and kitchen were all in the one room. The place was extremely smelly, sticky and very unhygienic. The property is advertised as being able to accommodate up to 5 pets, and as this is the case the cleanliness level should be exemplary. This is also not suitable for pets and young children as there is no enclosed garden area and the property is right next to a railway line. I complained to the owner who told me that if I posted any negative feedback he would take me to court in Wick to potentially sue me for £3000 for ‘false’ feedback. He also stated that the property was for 2 adults and 2 children, however this is advertised online as being for 4 ‘people’. I feel it’s my duty to let the public know of my horrific experience, travelling for over 4 hours to stay for less than 5 minutes due to the dire state of the property. I have requested a full refund, and as of yet, this has fallen on deaf ears!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Had a great weeks stay with our two year old and dog. Very peaceful and lots of superb walks
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing break
The place is astonishing! The cottage is surrounded by the forrest, perfectly quiet and beautiful. The cottage was clean and we had anything we needed. Our hosts were welcoming and helpful. Very much worth 11 hours drive!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H., Preston. Lancashire. England

Liked: Cleanliness
Back of beyond.
A great place to switch off. You really are in the middle of nowhere. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
We spent 3 days, 3 adults & a dog, and this was exactly the peace & quiet we were looking for. Stunning, dramatic landscape, wildlife galore, lochs and beautiful views where ever you look. The cottage is lovely, clean and cosy with everything you need. Being able to watch the deer & birds of prey from the cottage was amazing. Thank you to our host, Teppy, very friendly and helpful. Who met us on route to the cottage and also helped when we went off course while out fishing. Big thank you for that xx We look forward to coming back xxxx
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow
Arriving at the property, was breathtaking. The long single track road was a pleasure to drive, wildlife galore and plenty of photo opportunities. We were met and shown our cottage, the location is out of this world and the cottage, cosy and wild, had all we needed. Thank you for great communication, and a fantastic adventure, we never laughed as much as we did, driving down the tracks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simona S., Leicester

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed ❤️
Even though it took us a 12 hours drive to get to the cottage, we would do it all over again in a blink of an eye. We are a family of 4, two adults + two young children + our giant breed dog (found it hard to find a place for him due to his size 😔- this place had no concerns about, size or bread, which was an absolute winner in our case) We had enough room all of us. We were surprised to find the kitchen 's cupboards filled with supplies (emergency supplies), so definitely a bonus if you run out of something, as the nearest shop is about 1 hour away. The cottage has everything you need and it is indeed in the middle of nowhere and you don't see humans 😁The walks and drives are endless. We have found lochs( that were not even on the map) with sandy beachs and shallow water that was warm and the children splashed all day in them. An absolutely amazing experience. Would highly recommend the place (obviously to like minded people as it might not be everybody's cup of tea). Thank you and really hoping to return soon 🤗
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday with Dogs
Lovely remote location really peaceful and and quiet with access to beautiful lochs nearby also a pleasant drive to dunnett Bay and John o groats. The staff (Teppy) were friendly and welcoming will definitely book again. Lots of great locations for walking the dogs

10/10 Excellent

Pawel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect for escape from the reality
Great surrounding, nice long forest walks, peaceful and quiet. Just great for the escape from the reality and refresh your mind, exactly what we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Andrea H.

Peaceful stay
Very Peaceful stay ,just what are we looking for.Kids love trains passing and fishing. All necessary things are there and owner have good communication all way .Only downside is water for washing coming from lake and it’s very dark.Thing owners fix this later on our stay. Thank you we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles A., Dunfermline

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice break
Perfect for getting away from it all with no masks to wear and little phone signal. Host was great gave me a loan of a fishing rod that we ended up not using plenty places to fish. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifer Riley

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from it all
We had a great stay. We were warmly welcomed, and our host was very friendly and helpful. A wonderful getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location perfect for a relaxing chilled break.
property was clean, Bruce was extremely helpful during our stay and gave us excellent places to visit during our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Badnaheen cottage
Great place to stay, the trains passing by was fun for the kids. Only downside is the midges but that's expected and you should be coming prepared for that anyway. Forsinain track is much easier than the other routes, and I wouldn't advise going the route past the lodge as it's got very deep puddles in the road next to the 2nd loch. The cottage is nice with plenty of space and the cooking facilities are decent although the wood fired oven can take a long time and a lot of wood to get hot enough. There's a microwave and George Formby grill for faster food if you're in a rush. Plenty of options around if you're into walking and fishing, I'm sure we'll be going back.

10/10 Excellent

Simona F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to relax
We were greeted at the gate on arrival and taken to the cottage where we were shown how everything works. The host( Bruce) was more than helpful, and alongside Tammy no effort was too much to make our stay enjoyable. The cottage has all the necessities for a comfortable stay. We had lots of walks on the grounds, my husband fished and our dog just loved the freedom. We will return!

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog heaven
Great away from it all property, our Dog absolutely loved running about , quiet, peaceful and fabulous scenery. Would highly recommend a 4wd vehicle !

8/10 Good

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely ‘away from it all’
If you’re looking for absolutely ‘away from it all’ this little gem is unmatched. (But without needing a boat to get there!). Nicely developed house with modern kitchen. Properly in the middle of nowhere. Spring water is provided and there is a spring nearly for refilling. Forestry road is passable in a low-profile car, very very slowly, SUV would be better. The property has electricity via a petrol/diesel generator in the shed. Very kind welcome on this occasion from the owner’s son who took time to go over anything. Amazing wilderness walking nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice stay
beautiful location! had no problems with the train. only comes by a few times a day. location is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness
Back to the roots...
Der Aufenthalt war super. Der Zug, der viermal am Tag hinter dem Haus entlang fuhr, war eine willkommene Abwechslung. Die Stromversorgung erfolgte über einen Generator, der hörbar 24 Stunden am Tag lief. An ihn hatten wir uns schnell gewöhnt und das Geräusch, ein sonores Brummen, konnten wir schnell ausblenden. Sehr viel Landschaft, sehr wenig Menschen. Wer Einsamkeit und ein wenig Abenteuer sucht, ist dort richtig. Anreise kann nicht mit tiefergelegtem Auto erfolgen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024