Caithness has something for everyone, whether you are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday amongst the beautiful highland wildlife, or some exilloration amongst the forces of nature. Ideal for walking, cycling, surfing, loch, river and sea angling, golf, horseriding, kite-surfing, birdwatching, archeology, beachcombing, forrest walking and more. Spot seals at Brough Bay, only metres from your door, whales, porpoises in the Pentland Firth, sea otters, puffins and a whole lot more. Take to the seas with the wildlife cruise from John O' Groats, and don't forget your camera. Or try fishing for brown trout in one of our many lochs. There are also daily ferries to Orkney nearby.
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Other places to stay in and around Dunnet
Luxury Scottish Holiday Cottages First Class Highland Accomodation
The Croft Escape to the unspoiled Scottish countryside in this discreetly luxurious self-catering accommodation in Caithness, the North Highlands of Scotland. Offering modern comfort coupled with old world charm and character. Sleeps 6. Children welcome. No pets & no smoking permitted.
Refurbished and extended Croft dating back to the 1800's. This Highland get-away sits in the peaceful seaside hamlet of Brough, on Dunnet Head in the Far North of Scotland, with spectacular surrounding views of Orkney and the Pentland Firth.
* Sitting Room with large wood burning stove & large comfortable
sofas
* Relaxation Area overlooking established garden
* Dining Area overlooking cottage garden garden
* Sumptuous King, Double and Twin bedrooms
* Bath and separate shower
* 2 WC's
* FAR Infrared Sauna Cabin
* Kitchen (Dishwasher, Halogen Hob, Double Electric oven,Microwave, Fridge
(AGA not in use)
* Laundry room (Washing Machine & Freezer)
* Sheltered established garden, (grasswooded area and nature pond).
* Storage for bikes, surf equipment, golf clubs, fishing rods etc.
Equipment provided includes:
* Glasses, decent cutlery, crochery, pans, cooking dishes and utensils
* Television for selection of DVD's (No TV Reception)
* CD Player, Digital Radio
* Pure Egyption Cotton Sheets and towels
* Splendidly comfy Pocket sprung matresses
* Luxury memory foam mattresses on twin beds
* Goose Down Duvets & Pillows
* Quality Hollowfibre Duvet & Pillows
* Basket of logs for fire (additional wood available locally)
* Cot, high-chair, toddler toys & children's DVD's
* BBQ & Garden furniture
* Centrally heated throughout
* Welcome Pack
* Complimentary toiletries Scottish Fine Soaps /L'Occitane en Provence
* Optional extras- (L'Occitane en Provence Aromachology set - 4 generous
75 ml bottles (Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel and Body Lotion) &
a 50g L'Occitane Shea Butter Milk soap, face cloth & slippers). Option
of a mid-week cleaner
Ness Point House
This luxurious 'Beach House' has stunning uninterupted views
of Dunnet Bay so you might be lucky enough to 
see
some of the wildlife that visits the Bay, including otters, seals, whales
basking sharks, dolfins and dozens of species of sea birds including puffins.
Sleeps up to 6 people (King, Double & Twin Rooms). Funky Kitchen with all mod-cons & dining area with sea views, contemporary living room with 180 degree sea-scape, television, log burner, bathroom with WC, Bath, over-bath shower, twin sinks and pebble mossaic floor, very comfortable beds within very simply decorated bedrooms designed for maximum relaxation. Complimentary toiletries, off-road parking, grassy parkland garden.
Ness Point House has a terrific location, and the interior has just been
completely renovated. 
Local seasonal produce includes Sea-food, game, meat, vegetables, honey, eggs and strawberries. Or there is always Tesco- who deliver to your door. The village of Castletown is a 5-8 minute drive and has a petrol station, well stocked shop, a superb local butcher, a good fish and chip shop, chinese takeaway, and bar, post office,and hotel restaurant. Thurso is 12 miles away and has restaurants, 2 supermarkets and a collection of local butchers, bakers and good old fashioned and well stocked grocery stores, a sports centre with swimming pool. The Croft is within a Tesco grocery delivery area.
Out & About in the area
Castle of Mey Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother's
former Caithness Residence is a 5-10 minute drive. The Castle opens 1
May and offers guided tours. Entrance to the new visitor centre and tea
room is free. The tea room serves fresh local produce, cream teas and
home baking. There is also a delightful animal centre with goats, rare
breeds of pig, lambs, chicks, ducks and more. A fascinating experience
for adults and children alike. www.castleofmey.org.uk
Surfing Holiday Caithness is the perfect place for a surfing holiday in Scotland. The summer is ideal for learners as the waves are smaller, and for those who are a bit more experienced, September and the winter months see large powerful waves at Thurso East, Brimms Ness, Point of Ness and Bagpipes to name but a few. Thurso hosts the annual O'Niell Cold Water Surfing competition each year in May, when several professional surfers arrive to compete in the event. And for those in the group who like to stay dry, there are plently of other activities on offer. Or you could just kick back and relax.
SeaDrift Visitor Centre, Dunnet Beach Learn about the Natural History of Caithness and Sutherland. Offers day trips and programmed walks throughout the summer (June to September). Good for children.
Caithness Horizons, Thurso Town Hall A simply absorbing place. Packed full of museum artefacts, archeological and historical pieces spanning 7000 years, geology, information on thebiodiversity of Caithness and Sutherland and much more. Facinating for adults and children with curious minds. Also has a cafe.
Lyth Art Centre is 10 a minute drive away and hosts a variety of productions and art classes througout the year.
Dunnet Forest is a 3 minute drive. A beautiful peaceful and sheltered woodland next to Dunnet beach. Perfect for walking, catching tadpoles, spotting roe deer, resident buzzards rare tiny blue butterflies, and hundreds of flowering plants. Also good for teddy bear picnics. Some walks feature sculptures by local artists. www.dunnetforest.org
Mary Ann's Cottage 5 minute drive, or a nice walk to the historic cottage in which 1 family, generation after generation lived and worked. Open June to September
Premier Bird Watching in Northern Scotland Caithness has excellent bird watching opportunities. In fact The Croft is minutes from an RSPB reserve. Visit www.artsmith-caithness.co.uk for up to the minute information on birds spotted in Brough, St John's Pool, Dunnet and the surrounding area.
Pentland Tours Thurso. Tours with local guides and experts who will introduce you to the beautiful and unique landscape of the far North.
'The tours are themed so that each day will give an insight into a different aspect of life ranging from the distant geological past through to the natural landscape of the present and including all the "must see" sights such as the Castle of Mey and John O'Groats'. See www.pentlandtours.co.uk for details.
Fishing in Caithness Apart from River Thurso, Caithness offers fantastic beach and sea, as well as Loch angling. Dunnet Beach is an excellent spot for sea Bass fishing. St Johns Loch has a disabled access fishing boat. www.caithness.org/fishing/ has more details and useful links for anglers.
Golfing in Caithness. With 4 local golf courses, you'll be spoiled for choice. Thurso, Wick, Lybster and Reay are all worth a visit.
