Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage on the North Coast 500 Route
- Near the Sea
- Village / Rural
- Beach nearby
- Beach within walking distance
- Fishing
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Pet Friendly
- Sea View
A truly memorable base for visiting John o’Groats and exploring Scotland’s scenic North Coast 500 route. The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage offers quirky accommodation perched on a clifftop surrounded by the sea. It is a unique setting for anyone in search of a stay in a lighthouse cottage and is one of the few cottages in the area with four stars from Visit Scotland and a Gold Award for Green Tourism.
Need a relaxing break and a refuge from city life? Or family adventures with the kids? Or somewhere unique for a big birthday? The Lighthouse Keeper’s cottage is a light and cosy hideaway, set on a headland with sea on three sides – you can even see a ruined castle out of the kitchen window! Sustainability and inclusion were first on our minds when we furnished the Cottage, and we are proud of our Gold award for Green Tourism. The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage has everything you need in a home from home. It sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms. It is the perfect romantic getaway for couples, families love staying here, and we welcome dogs. Our Scottish Short-term Let Licence application number is 130097967.
Caithness is one of Scotland’s hidden gems. There's John o'Groats of course. Or you could take a day trip to Orkney, or a boat trip to see seals, orcas and visiting puffins. Families with young children love the fairy glen at Latheron and going to the petting farms. Older children often enjoy taster sessions for surfing or body boarding. And it wouldn't be Scotland if we didn't have half a dozen distilleries with tastings and tours
Getting There:
The postcode is KW1 4QT and the lighthouse is 2½ hours north of Inverness, so it may be further than you think!
Driving times – remember to add breaks:
Inverness: 2½ hours
Edinburgh / Glasgow: 6 hours
Manchester / Leeds: 9 hours
Birmingham: over 10 hours
London: 13 hours
If you are driving up in the winter, it may be best to stay overnight near Perth or Pitlochry on the way.
Inverness Airport – Flights from multiple departure points
Wick Airport – Flights from Aberdeen
Caledonian Sleeper – Trains from London to Inverness overnight
Scotrail – Trains from anywhere in the UK to Wick
Citylink Busses – Busses from Inverness to Wick
Richards Garage and Autoquip Motors – Car hire in Wick
Nearest Airport:
Inverness or Wick
Nearest Train Station:
Wick
Nearest Restaurant:
Wick
Nearest Beach:
A hidden sandy beach called Sandigoe is tucked between the lighthouse and the castle.
Nearest Shop:
Wick
Car Hire:
Richards Garage and Autoquip Motors – Car hire in Wick
Interior Details
The cottage is all on one floor, with three bedrooms - a super king, adult-sized twins and adult sized bunks arranged in an L-shape so they are not claustrophobic. - as well as a bathroom with a large shower, a family room with dining table and a living room. WiFi and a Smart TV are provided, as are board games, books and DVDs for days when you want to hole in. There are two steps leading into the porch, and two more leading into the cottage, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs, but may be suitable for people with limited mobility issues.
Exterior Details
Ben and her husband live next door (along with their cat and Newfoundland dog) so if you have any questions, she is just round the corner and can help you straight away. Noss Head is a working lighthouse, so contractors sometimes come up to do maintenance work. And remember, everyone loves a lighthouse! In good weather, walkers may come up to the compound.
Conditions of Rental
The cottage is available all year round with a minimum stay of three nights (two nights at weekends). Two night stays may be available off-season – please call for details. Pets are welcome at an additional cost. There is a discount for longer stays. A deposit secures your dates, and the balance is due six weeks before your stay. A few days before you arrive you'll be asked for a £125 cleaning and recycling deposit which is returned two days after you leave.
