Set in Portskerra in the Highlands region, Traditional 2 bed croft has a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 50 km from The Castle Gardens of Mey. The spacious holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 60 km from the holiday home.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lyn
    Australia Australia
    Great location, very comfortable, great size rooms. Easy to find, brilliant kitchen
  • Pat
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely cosy cottage. Clean and pleasant. Good outside space. Good location near walks and beach.
  • Liz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful little cottage that was fully equipped with all the mood cons. Lovely location, good communication with host and friendly neighbourhood. Great wifi, easy to follow instructions regarding access.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Elizabeth and Mark

Company review score: 9.6Based on 101 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

We are local Crofters on a hill farm we breed pedigree Highland Cattle and Blackface Sheep,

Property information

A traditional coastal Croft cottage. Been modernised to a high standard, But keeping all the traditional aspects, the two bedrooms are both situated in the loft with vaulted ceilings, with a toilet up stairs, with a Traditional loft style staircase (quite steep) The lounge is to the front of the property With a gas fire and dual aspect, then there is a large downstairs bathroom with shower over the bath newly fitted, a large kitchen dining room again dual aspect, There is a large porch for all your wet clothing shoes and boots. The cottage is situated walking distance from the beach it also has a large rear garden with dog kennels if required. The garden is fully dog proof. Backing onto a open field which often has sheep or highland cattle in. There is a small post office, a hotel which has a bar and restaurant, A coffee boffy and a Electric car charging point within walking distance.

Neighbourhood information

Melvich is a north costal village on the famous route 500, 1/2 hour from Thurso, there is golden sand beaches, lovely scenic walks, views to die for. From the back garden on a clear Day you can See the Orkney islands. If you are lucky on a clear evening you may see the Northern Lights.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Traditional 2 bed croft
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Fan
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Terrace
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Traditional 2 bed croft takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:00

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

    Check-out

    From 05:00 to 11:00

     

    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.

    Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 20

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 05:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Traditional 2 bed croft in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 05:00:00.

    License number: D, HI-00011-F

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Traditional 2 bed croft

    • Traditional 2 bed croft has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Check-in at Traditional 2 bed croft is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Traditional 2 bed croft on this page.

    • Yes, Traditional 2 bed croft is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Traditional 2 bed croft can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • The prices at Traditional 2 bed croft may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Traditional 2 bed croft is 150 yards from the centre of Portskerra. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Traditional 2 bed croft offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):