Offering a garden and sea view, Larachan is located in Scarfskerry, 26 km from Sinclair's Bay and 3.6 km from The Castle Gardens of Mey. With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom holiday home provides a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 33 km from the holiday home.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
6.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
10
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  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was nice big and accessible for my son on a wheelchair. The scenery was spectacular
  • Ton
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    every thing was great really good shower and lovely bath plenty of utensils so place has absolutely everything you need wonderful views from front room large window property was lovely and warm soon as we arrived and able to walk down on to the...
  • Ashleigh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! Fantastic location. Phenomenal views and super cosy!

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Property information

With direct access to a private beach, this single storey cottage is just perfect for families, friends or couples to holiday together.. All on the ground floor. Lounge: With 30" Freeview TV, DVD player and CD player. Kitchen/dining room: Large with electric cooker, gas hob and dishwasher. Utility room: With fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed. Bedroom 2: With double bed. Bedroom 3: With single bed. Bathroom: With bath and heated towel rail. Wet room: With shower and heated towel rail. . All gas, electric, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. . Enclosed lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture. Parking for two cars. No smoking. . Larachan is a spacious, detached holiday bungalow perched on the edge of the sea, in the quiet hamlet of Scarfskerry. It provides bright and generous accommodation, and the lounge has large picture windows that boast amazing uninterrupted sea views across the Pentland Firth to Orkney. There is a bright, modern kitchen/dining area and three attractively presented bedrooms. The garden grounds lead directly down to the sea with a private rocky beach. This area has some of the finest beaches to be found in the UK. At nearby Dunnet Bay, paths lead through the white sandy dunes to the sweeping beach below. Surfing, body-boarding, sand-buggying, swimming, horse riding and wildlife watching are all local pastimes, yet this superb beach is never crowded. It is also close to the Highland Tourist Trail that runs from Wick Harbour in the east, through to Ullapool in the west. This trail follows a route across the far north and west of Scotland, taking in some of the most dramatic scenery, with mountain ranges, stunning beaches and an ever-changing coastline along the way. The Castle of Mey, beautifully restored by the late Queen Mother, is clearly visible from the cottage and just a stones throw away. This fairytale castle has a fascinating history and the gardens, gro...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Larachan
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shower
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Garden
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Languages spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:59

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:01 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Larachan

  • Check-in at Larachan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Larachan has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Larachan can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Larachan is 350 yards from the centre of Scarfskerry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Larachan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Larachan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Yes, Larachan is popular with guests booking family stays.