Title: Experience world-class service at Olrig House Estate in the North of Scotland 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 # Experience world-class service at Olrig House Estate in the North of Scotland ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30362200/30362114/76910fcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![11 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30362200/30362114/0db61367.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30362200/30362114/2de98d18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30362200/30362114/86734709.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30362200/30362114/1a663f03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into the enchanting world of Olrig House, a charming historical estate near the beach. Relax in one of its spacious suites with superking beds and fireplaces, unwind in a comfortable drawing room with fireplaces or enjoy espresso from your own organic tea facilities. ### Entire home 11 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Experience world-class service at Olrig House Estate in the North of Scotland Olrig House is a charming historical estate near the beach. It was built by the Sinclairs in the 18th century. There are 60 acres of enchanting forests, wildlife, Victorian walled gardens and fields of grazing horses. The house is a unique blend of elegant charm with comforts of the modern world. The stunning large suites have superking beds, superb organic mattresses, and fireplaces. There are many luxurious sitting areas, and espresso and organic tea facilities in the rooms. The house hosts a historical library stocked with books on Scotland and the Highlands, a comfortable drawing (living) room with fireplaces, a beautiful golden dining and a large, spacious kitchen with a dining area. The house can comfortably host up to 12 people, with a maximum of 22 people (there are 10 king/superking beds, 1 double and 1 single bed in a total of 11 bedrooms). We offer the possibility for our skilled staff to prepare breakfasts and dinners for you or you can bring your own. There are bicycles for use and there is even a professional skate park for youngesters. Additionally, there is the beautiful Gate House Lodge (Estate Cottage) available for 2-4 persons. It is gracefully located at the entrance of the tree lined driveway and close to the walled garden and the pond with the boathouse. We are within walking distance of Castletown, which has a small shop, a bakery, a deli and stunning Dunnet Bay beach with the flagstone museum of local history. Visit the beautiful cliffs and lighthouse of Dunnet Head and the world heritage site of Duncansby Stacks. Beautiful sea view golf courses are nearby and we can provide the golf equipment. Castle Mey with the lovely garden and high teas are 20 minutes away as is the ferry to the Orkneys. The nearest airport is in Wick if flying up from Edinburgh. Thurso train station is 8 minutes away. Private chauffeur or pick ups available. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 11 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Music library - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property does not allow children ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Experience World-class Service Olrig House Estate North Scotland Experience World-class Service Olrig Estate North Scotland Experience World-class Service Olrig House Estate North Scotland Experience World-class Service Olrig House Estate North Scotland ## About the area Located in Thurso, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Green and Dunnet Bay Beach, while Castlehill Heritage Center and North Coast Visitor Centre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. [Visit our Thurso travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thurso.dx6023216) [View more Holiday homes in Thurso](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thurso-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6023216-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=58.57719,-3.398517&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ovpdJvwv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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JW43oXxuc43v76UVwDsXukCe8R8=) Castletown, Scotland ### What's nearby - Dunnet Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles - Dunnet Bay Distillery - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles - Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 8.5 miles - Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 11.6 miles - Castle of Mey - 21 min drive - 12.9 miles ### Getting around - Georgemas Junction Station - 15 min drive - Wick (WIC) - 27 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Top Joes - ‬11 min drive - ‪Captain's Galley - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Grove Lounge - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Upper Deck - ‬13 min drive - ‪Y-Not Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Experience world-class service at Olrig House Estate in the North of Scotland pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Experience world-class service at Olrig House Estate in the North of Scotland? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Experience world-class service at Olrig House Estate in the North of Scotland? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Experience world-class service at Olrig House Estate in the North of Scotland located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of The Green, Dunnet Bay Beach and Castlehill Heritage Center. Dunnet Bay Distillery and Thurso Library are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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