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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ellis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very comfortable place and well equipped with sundries etc. Beautiful surroundings.
  • Samuel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Charm home, big space with a WC and one bathroom. Big kitchen with everything you need. There was a breakfast basket available—two good size bedrooms. Everything was clean.
  • A
    Abhay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb hosts. Milk and some cereals were already there so we did not have to go for these first things in the morning Thanks for letting us stay and also thanks for chocolates. Apologies for reviewing so late
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.

Hosted by Elizabeth and Mark

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Elizabeth and Mark
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 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, Backing onto an open field which often has sheep or highland cattle in. There is a small post office, A coffee boffy and a Electric car charging point within walking distance.
We are local Crofters on a hill farm we breed pedigree Highland Cattle and Blackface Sheep,
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, 9.4

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 10:30
    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 option.
    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

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots 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

    FAQs about Traditional 2 bed croft

    • 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.

    • Check-in at Traditional 2 bed croft is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

    • 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 has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • 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.

    • 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.

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