The Croft, Brough, Dunnet

Escape to the country in this luxurious self-catering property in Caithness, the Highlands of Scotland. Offering modern comfort and old world charm. Sleeps 5 +. Children welcome.

Detached renovated and extended, The Croft sits in the peaceful seaside hamlet of Brough, on Dunnet Head in the Far North with spectacular views of Orkney and the Pentland Firth.

• Sitting room with real fire/wood burning stove
• Second sitting area
• Bath and shower
• 2 Loos
• 1 Double bedroom
• 1King size (or 2 singles if requested)
• 1 single bedroom
• 1 cot and Z-bed (available if requested)
• Extra room
• Generously equiped kitchen with Aga (and views of Orkney)
• Dining area 
• Secluded established garden and patio, decking, grassed area, wooded area, drying area
• Storage for bikes, surf equipment etc.

 Equipment provided includes:

• Television
• CD Player 
• Microwave
• Aga
• Fridge
• Dishwasher
• Washing machine 
• Generous kitchen and dining equipment
• Pure Cotton bed linen
• Pillows and duvets
• Log burning stove
• A basket of logs for fire
• Cot and high-chair
• BBQ and Garden furniture
• Central Heating
• Welcome pack with milk, oatcakes and a bottle of wine

No pets and no smoking please.

Caithness has something for everyone, whether you are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday amongst the beautiful highland wildlife, or looking for adventure in the great outdoors. Ideal for walking, cycling, fishing sea sports and relaxing. Caithness is also the perfect place for a surfing holiday.

Spot seals at Brough Bay, whales, porpoises in the Pentland Firth, sea otters, puffins and a whole lot more. The sea life cruise from John O' Groats is well worth a shot. Or try some of the best brown trout fishing in Britain. There are also daily ferries to Orkney nearby.

The Neighbours Not all neighbours are this hairy	Dunnet Bay Miles of soft golden sand only 3 minutes drive from your door
Brough Bay 1 minute walk to Brough Bay	Little Clett Stone Stack in Brough Bay.
Dunnet Beach Only a 3 minute drive from your front door	Mary Ann's Cottage Dunnet
Dunnet Head Lighthouse 3 miles from the most Northerly point on mainland Britain
Garden	Garden
Garden	Garden Pond

Shops  The village of Castletown is a 5-8 minute drive and has a petrol station, well stocked shop, a superb local butcher, a good fish and chip shop, chinese takeaway, a good new Indian restaurant (which will deliver to The Croft), and bar, post office,and  hotel restaurant. Thurso is 12 miles away and has restaurants, 2 supermarkets and a collection of local butchers, bakers and old good old fashioned and well stocked grocery stores, a sports centre with swimming pool. The Croft is within a Tesco grocery delivery area.

Airports 20 minutes from Wick airport,  2.5 hours from Inverness Airport.

Ferries 5 minutes from Gills Bay Ferry, 15 minutes from Scrabster Ferry and 20 minutes from John O' Groats Ferry.

Castle of Mey The late Queen Mother's Caithness Residence is a 5-10 minute drive. The Castle opens 1 May and offers guided tours. Entrance to the new visitor centre and tea room is free. The tea room serves fresh local produce, cream teas and home baking. There is also a delightful animal centre with a donkey due to have a foal in May, goats, rare breeds of pig, lambs, chicks, ducks and more. A fascinating experience for adults and children alike.  www.castleofmey.org.uk

Surfing Holiday Caithness is the perfect place for a surfing holiday in Scotland. The summer is ideal for learners as the waves are smaller, and for those who are a bit more experienced, September and the winter months see large powerful waves at Thurso, Brimms and Ness Point to name but a few. And for those in the group who like to stay dry, there are plently of other activities on offer including pampering treatments from qualified therapist Jennifer Slaney at Far North Therapies. ( She may also do home visits).

SeaDrift  Visitor Centre, Dunnet Beach Learn about the Natural History of Caithness and Sutherland. Offers day trips and programmed walks throughout the summer (June to September). Good for children.

Lyth Art Centre is 10 a minute drive away and hosts a variety of productions and art classes througout the year.

Dunnet Forest A beautiful peaceful and sheltered woodland next to Dunnet beach. Perfect for walking, catching tadpoles, spotting roe deer, resident buzzards rare tiny blue butterflies, and hundreds of flowering plants. Also good for teddy bear picnics. Some walks feature sculptures by local artists. www.dunnetforest.org

Mary Ann's Cottage  5 minute drive, or a nice walk to the historic cottage in which 1 family, generation after generation lived and worked. Open June to September

Please see THINGS TO SEE AND DO for more information on activities and places of interest.