Guests say
Gladstone Cottage receives high praise for its welcoming hosts, excellent cleanliness, and well-equipped, comfortable interiors. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, dog-friendly garden, and convenient location for exploring Caithness, Orkney, and the North Coast. The cottage is described as cosy and homely, with thoughtful touches and helpful local information provided. While a few minor issues are mentioned, such as proximity to the road and some comfort concerns, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted, with numerous guests describing the cottage as very clean, spotless, and well maintained. Only one review mentions a minor issue (an iron burn on the carpet), but this does not detract from the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
The location is frequently praised as ideal for exploring the local area, with easy access to beaches, woods, and nearby attractions such as Orkney and the NC500. The proximity to local amenities and eateries is also appreciated. One guest noted the cottage is near a road, but this was a minor concern.
Guests regularly mention the cottage's comfort, describing it as cosy, homely, and spacious. Beds and showers are often singled out for praise. A few guests noted minor issues such as cold rooms in winter and uncomfortable armchairs, but these are exceptions.
The cottage is described as extremely well equipped, with everything needed for a comfortable stay, including kitchen utensils, modern appliances, and thoughtful extras. Facilities for dogs and parking are also appreciated. Only minor maintenance issues are mentioned in isolated reviews.
Hosts are repeatedly described as welcoming, helpful, and attentive, often providing local information and checking in with guests. Some guests mention thoughtful touches such as milk, tea, and coffee on arrival, but please note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Situated 800 yards to a sandy beach with many attractions and amenities within easy reach. Ideal for surfing, fishing and golf. 200 meters from local pub/hotel ,shop ,butchers. On North Coast 500..
Ground Floor:
Living room/kitchen: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Patio Doors Leading To Garden, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Air Fryer, Slow Cooker, Fridge, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, No Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating and electricity (£5 per day or £30per week, October–March), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Coastal location. This attractive ground floor holiday apartment forms part of a stone cottage situated in the village of Castletown which is on the North Coast 500. Its high ceilings, original wooden shutters and cottage garden (grassed area outside the main garden provides space for dogs’ exercise) all add to its charm. Four miles of sandy beach adjoins the fishing harbour 800 yards from the property. Sea angling and loch fishing are available. One of the most spectacular beaches to be found anywhere in the British Isles is within walking distance. Dunnet Beach has 4 miles of sweeping sands, with high sand dunes providing a natural backdrop. There are lovely walks direct from the cottage, through woodland glades to the beach beyond. It is ideal for dog walks as well as numerous outdoor activities and there is also a pretty harbour to wander round. The area is renowned for its surfing, water sports, fishing and golf. For wildlife enthusiasts, there are often deer close by, numerous seabirds including puffins, whales, porpoises and dolphins are spotted along the coastline.
Castletown has a good selection of local amenities, including a pub with a good restaurant and a local mini-market, just 200 yards away from the cottage. The Heritage Visitors Centre is within a mile. The nearby town of Thurso is just 5 miles away and has further amenities, including supermarkets, bars, cafés, restaurants and a cinema. There are lovely riverside walks along the banks of the River Thurso and plenty to see and do in the region. A visit to the Castle of Mey, with its superb garden and interesting history is a must, along with a day trip to Orkney; the ferry is approximately 8 miles away. John O ‘Groats the most north easterly point on the Uk mainland is only 16 miles away. Caithness is renowned for big clear night skies so there is a good chance of seeing the northern lights during winter months from the top of Dunnet head the most northerly point on the Uk mainland only 4 miles away.
Free WiFi
There is a fuel supplement of £5 per day/£30 per week from October to March. Please pay the winter fuel suppliment with cash only, on arrival.
There is direct access from the living room to the enclosed garden.
Can be booked with UK1131 Harland Cottage, which is less than 10 minutes walk away
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (26)
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Confirmed Guest
We had a great week at the cottage and Fran and Alan were very friendly and helpful.
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Mary Leask
Gladstone cottage was very clean, comfortable,cosy and well equipped. Jan and Alan were lovely hosts very friendly and helpful. Jan even asked if i needed anything from the shop as she was going. Hopefully we will be able to return in the future.
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Keith Delderfield
the cottage was quite nice with a nice big tv. and a lovely walk in shower. the two armchairs were a bit uncomfortable.but the bed was fine.decent well equipped kitchen.and the hosts were very nice.