Comfortable Accommodation: The Shepherd's Rest in Thurso offers three bedrooms and four bathrooms. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cosy fireplace.
Relaxing Amenities: A hot tub and jacuzzi provide relaxation, while the washing machine and TV ensure convenience. The property is pet-friendly and features a spacious garden with scenic views.
Convenient Location: Located 32 km from Wick John O’Groats Airport and 30 km from Sinclair's Bay, The Shepherd's Rest is near attractions such as The Castle Gardens of Mey (24 km) and Thurso Castle (10 km).
Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its hot tub, convenient location, and comfortable rooms.
“We really enjoyed our stay in this self-catering cottage very close to Thurso. It had everything we needed, and the owner was very helpful and kind. This accommodation will be one of our first choices the next time we visit the area.”
Diane
United Kingdom
“Easy to find, lovely location and this is our second visit, great for the dog as garden fully enclosed, nice to see the dark skies from the garden and the aurora too.
House had all that any guests would want and probably more.
Lovely - we will...”
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Sylvia
United Kingdom
“So comfortable with very stylish furnishings.
Everything we needed”
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Rhoda
United Kingdom
“Spacious and comfortable cottage with hot tub.
Beautiful and quiet position outside Thurso.”
David
United Kingdom
“Property is comfortable, clean and even better than the photos make it look. Every room is ensuite and there is an extra shower room, so no shortage of facilities. Location is good, you are only just outside of Thurso.
We had a couple of days...”
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Katrina
United Kingdom
“This was an ideal property to share with our friends after completing Lands End to John O’Groats. Both couples had lovely rooms with en suites and there was plenty of space to prepare food, eat together and relax, everyone having a comfy chair...”
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Jen
United Kingdom
“Lovely place. Accommodating hosts. Thank you for making this stay precious and lovely.”
Fiona
United Kingdom
“Just loved this fabulous house. Excellent bedrooms with lovely bedlinen. Lots of fluffy towels. Everything you needed in a superb kitchen. Well fenced off garden. We were able to walk down the farm lanes with our dogs on their leads. Hot tub was...”
“It was very peaceful and quiet and away from the road. Good bedrooms all with en suite facilities. Good kitchen,”
Hosted by Fiona
8.9
8.9
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Fiona
This house offers a family friendly get-away in the tranquil setting of the countryside, whilst being only 2 miles from the town of Thurso and its amenities. There is a large enclosed garden, beautiful farmland views and a hot tub house to the rear of the property. We also have outside dining space in a sheltered spot. Sleeping 6 people in one kingsize, one twin and one double room, every bedroom is en-suite.
English language
Language spoken: English
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Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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