Entire home

Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views

TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Aerial view
Exterior
On the beach
Interior

Entire home

9 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 18800 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Thurso, Scotland
  • Dunnet Bay Distillery
    12 min walk
  • Dunnet Bay Beach
    15 min walk
  • Thurso Station
    19 min drive
  • Wick (WIC)
    30 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

About the area

Thurso

A family-friendly stay in Thurso awaits you at this villa. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Bay Beach. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and villa features a washing machine, 10 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A balcony, a sofa bed and a living room are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

What's nearby

  • Dunnet Bay Distillery - 12 min walk
  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 15 min walk
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive
  • Castle of Mey - 12 min drive
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Thurso Station - 19 min drive
  • Wick (WIC) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Sands - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Tempest - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Castletown Fish & Chip Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Town - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Highlander Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views

The House of the Northern Gate is a beautifully restored 9 bedroom and 8 bathroom baronial-style house in the far north of Scotland with space to sleep 18... The house has incredible views in every direction from its spectacular setting on Dunnet Head, the most northerly point of mainland Britain. As well as the estate's own beach, the house sits above Dunnet Bay, one of the UK's most stunning beaches and has 1800 acres of moorland for hiking on the estate. Featured in The Crown on Netflix.

A downstairs room can be made up for a disabled guest and has an accessible bathroom. Four bedrooms can be made into twin rooms if preferred.

Property manager

George Dunnett

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Geothermal energy
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 8,611.1 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 4:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number HI-00003-F

Property is also known as

488312

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views?

Yep, Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views is a short 15-minute walk from Dunnet Bay Beach.

Does Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views have a pool?

No, this villa doesn't have a pool.

Is Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views?

No, Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 4:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views?

No, only service animals are allowed.

House of the Northern Gate Reviews

Reviews

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 0 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 0 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 0 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 0 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 0 reviews" "

Reviews

No reviews yet

Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.