Title: The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale Holiday home in Helmsdale ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111420000/111418100/111418006/5424bda5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111420000/111418100/111418006/7c351c38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111420000/111418100/111418006/cb8d5eb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111420000/111418100/111418006/d1a951e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111420000/111418100/111418006/42c63576.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. The views are simply breathtaking. The Old Coastguard Station has been fully renovated and refurbished. Downstairs, offers a family bathroom, 3 double bedrooms (one en-suite), all with spectacular sea views. Walk upstairs to be greeted by open plan living room/ diner that leads onto a modern kitchen & separate utility room. There are panoramic views of the Moray Firth and the northern lights often make an appearance. There are gardens to the front and rear with an outdoor seating patio area. The beach is quite literally a stone throw away. There are miles of coastal walks to enjoy. Helmsdale offers several local restaurants and a spar shop for every day essentials. Nearby Golspie and Brora offer larger supermarkets. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100300000/100297900/100297887/w1080h810x0y555-b8e5267a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 176 Marrell, cottage just off NC500. 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Lothmore - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=120141521&PinnedHotelID=120141521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=58.11688,-3.644951&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qyvaJ%7C%7Bf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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tyewb2kZ6yqNxp31nu_t2yyk8hc=) Helmsdale, sutherland #### What's nearby - Timespan Heritage Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Emigrants Monument - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Clynelish Distillery - 22 min drive - 14.7 miles - Brora Beach - 23 min drive - 13.1 miles - Dunrobin Castle - 32 min drive - 21.2 miles #### Getting around - Helmsdale Station - 13 min walk - Wick (WIC) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Mirage - ‬9 min walk - ‪Bannockburn Inn - ‬6 min walk - ‪Thyme and Plaice - ‬9 min walk - ‪'Simply The Best' Chip Shop, Helmsdale - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Bin - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale located? > Situated in Helmsdale, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Timespan Heritage Centre and Emigrants Monument. Badbea Historical Village Car Park and Brora Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km). Helmsdale Station is 13 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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