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The Captains - Nautical themed traditional crofters cottage

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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 448 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Bettyhill
  • Farr Beach
    18 min walk
  • Swordly Loch
    5 min drive
  • Lochan Dùinte
    5 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

The Captains - Nautical themed traditional crofters cottage

A cosy two bedroom cottage for up to four guests in Bettyhill on the beautiful North Coast of Scotland. Located right on the popular NC500 tourist route, the cottage offers a glimpse of the spectacular scenery and empty beaches right from the front door and is in an ideal central location along the north coast to explore right out to Durness in the west and John O'Groats in the east. Get away from it all, enjoy the scenery, the wildlife and gentle pace of life.
The space
This traditional Scottish crofters cottage overlooks the beautiful River Naver, Torrisdale Beach and the sea. Known as The Captains, the stone cottage combines all the benefits of modern specifications with a charming nautical, seaside theme. It has a well-equipped fitted kitchen, shower room, double bedroom, twin bedroom, off road parking and hillside garden, and is complete with TV, DVD player, games, Wi-Fi and EV charger.
Guest access
The cottage sits on the A836 road, making up part of the NC500, so is easy to find and access at the end of a long journey. There is off-road parking with EV charger, and easy, level access to the front door. At the south end of the cottage there is a small lawn which is an ideal location for watching the wildlife over in the river or a good place for a morning cup of coffee or a picnic on a sunny day. Behind the cottage is a steep hillside garden, accessed by steps at either end of the cottage, which guests are welcome to enjoy. The property is fenced so it is clear where it ends.
Other things to note
After over 40 years of family holidays here, we have compiled an extensive guide to all our favourite spots on our website, which we will happily share with you.
Registration number
HI-00433-F
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Farr Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a dryer, and a living room
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • 5 minutes by car from Swordly Loch and 5 minutes from Lochan Dùinte
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Thurso cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Hazel

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 516.7 sq ft (48 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number HI-00433-F

The Captains - Nautical themed traditional crofters cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm M., Lakeland Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
I enjoyed staying there. It's in a quiet area just as you leave the village. No problems at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon M.

Lovely little cottage
Cottage was perfect when we approached and went through the door , we moved the wicker basket to use it as a coffee table as it had glass on top of it , underneath there was lots of dead beasties , dread to think what the bottom of the basket was like , I swept them up and carried on , to realise we could not lock the door from the inside so had to leave it unlocked , apart from that it’s a lovely little place for a night or 2
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024