Guests say
Gladstone Cottage receives high praise for its comfort, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities. Hosts Jan and Allan are commended for their hospitality. The property boasts a lovely garden and is well-situated for exploring Caithness and Orkney. Local amenities and eateries are appreciated, and the area's scenery is admired. Some guests mention the proximity to the road and minor issues, but overall experiences are very positive.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as very clean, indicating meticulous maintenance. The repeated commendations for cleanliness suggest a high standard upheld by the hosts.
The location is praised for its convenience to local amenities, scenic beauty, and proximity to places of interest. However, one review mentions the cottage being too close to the road, which slightly impacts the score.
The cottage is frequently described as comfortable, warm, and cosy, with a spacious layout and a garden that adds to the overall comfort for guests and their pets.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and thoughtful amenities. Some minor critiques about specific aspects, such as heating distribution and furniture, prevent a perfect score.
While the reviews reflect the hosts' thoughtfulness in providing a well-equipped cottage and local recommendations, there are no specific mentions of gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to score this category.
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 (21)
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John Sheridan
Another great stay at Gladstone Cottage. Very clean, comfortable and well equipped as usual with friendly and thoughfull owners nearby.The local walks, especially to the beautiful beach, are perfect for us and our two energetic dogs. There's a really nice dog friendly pub/restaurant within a short walk.Looking forward to returning.
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Confirmed Guest
This property is in an ideal location if you want a base for the NC500. It has pretty much every you need and milk, teabags and coffee was provided on arrival. The property appears to be part of the property next door, leaving a small but functional kitchen which is accessed directly from the front door, a large living which is access directly from the back door. A long hallway from which the bedroom, shower room.. and toilet are accessible. Things to note - we went in December, it was extremely cold, moving from one room to the next was awful due to this, there is no heating in the toilet. The shower room is more of a bedroom with a shower in the corner and a sink, with a wardrobe, shelves etc. In there, however, we could not locate a plug socket to use a hairdryer. In the bedroom there was no mirror. While there were roller blinds and 'black out' curtains, there is a street light right outside the bedroom window which does shine through a gap in the curtain right opposite the bed which is annoying if you're used to sleeping in total darkness. As we went in December we had taken extra throws with us, luckily as the quilt was quite thin and only a small itchy blanket at the bottom of the bed.The pictures on the website were taken some time ago I imagine or are not of the property we stayed in as the furniture is different. The cottage is for 2 people, however has a huge 6 seat dining table in the middle of the living room and an iron burn on the carpet.Generally, it was an okay stay, with a visit from the owners who live next door, however not somewhere we personally would revisit.
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Mark Townsend
Gladstone Cottage was lovely.Really oldie worldly.Very clean and well equipped and Jan and Alan were lovely.Couldn’t have asked for more.Perfect getaway.Thank you both.