Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut

Ceol Na Mara Hillside Auckengill, Wick, KW1 4XP, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>573</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
573 reviews
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Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut

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Providing garden views, Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut in Wick features accommodations and a garden. This campground provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Guests can access the campground via private entrance. All units are equipped with a patio, a seating area, a TV, DVD player, a well-equipped kitchenette, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the campground, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Sinclair's Bay is 5.6 miles from the campground, while The Castle Gardens of Mey is 10 miles away. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 10 miles from Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
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  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Shepherd’s Hut was such a stunning property, small but perfectly formed! Such a clever use of space to make it incredibly cosy, comfortable and welcoming. Debbie as host has clearly put a lot of care and attention into making it feel so...”
  • Shelley
    Canada Canada
    “It was cozy and on a beautiful property. The hut had everything we could want. The owner was so gracious and friendly . She told us about the northern lights and how we could watch them”
  • Dennis
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “We had a lovely stay. The location is great and the pods are comfortable and have everything you need. The pod and the bathroom were really clean and the host was very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.”

Hosted by Deborah Prouse

9.7
9.7
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Deborah Prouse
PLEASE NOTE: ONE DOG IS ALLOWED ON REQUEST IN THE PODS (CHALETS) BUT DOGS ARE NOT IN THE SHEPHERD'S HUT (DELUXE CHALET). Please let us know if you will be bringing a dog. Morven and Stroma Pods are situated next to each other in the rural village of Auckengill. They are cosy and warm and have lovely views of open countryside to one side and across fields to the sea on the other. They have a double bed, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, tv/DVD player and heating. We supply bottled water, milk, tea, coffee, sugar and breakfast cereals plus treats for you. The shower block is just a few steps away and each pod has its own shower, toilet and sink within the block so the facilities are not shared. We provide all bed linen and towels. The Shepherd's Nook. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ALLOW DOGS IN THE SHEPHERD'S HUT (DELUXE CHALET). It sits opposite the pods with lovely views over the countryside. It has an ensuite shower room. a double bed, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, air fryer tv/DVD player and heating. We supply milk, tea, coffee, sugar and breakfast cereals plus some treats for you. We provide all bed linen, towels and blankets. It is cosy with a little bit of luxury and a touch of quirkiness!
We would love you to come and stay in our lovely cosy pods or shepherd's hut. We like to give you space but are on hand if you have any questions or need any help.
We are situated in the rural village of Auckengill a couple of minutes off the NC500. Auckengill is home to the Broch Centre which has some interesting Viking and Pictish artefacts and also has a small harbour and a sandy cove. We are five miles south of John O'Groats with its shops and eateries and, of course, the famous sign post. Ferries to Orkney are a fifteen minute drive away. The car ferry at Gills runs all year round. The Castle of Mey, the former home of the Queen Mother is about 20 minutes drive away. Nearby there are long sandy beaches which even in summer do not get busy. Wick is ten miles away and has supermarkets, shops and petrol stations as well as a train station.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • DVD player
  • TV
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Private check-in/out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

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House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Superior Chalet.

Please inform Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: HI-00047F

FAQs about Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut

  • The prices at Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut is 8.7 miles from the center of Wick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):