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Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
9 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
On the beach
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Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

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

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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 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

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
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
Property Registration Number HI-00003-F

Property is also known as

488312

About the area

Located in Thurso, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. Castlehill Heritage Center and Mary-Ann's Cottage are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dunnet Head Lighthouse and Castle of Mey.
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Thurso, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dunnet Bay Distillery - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Castle of Mey - 13 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views?

Checkout is at 4:00 PM.

Where is Luxury Scottish baronial house with coastal views located?

This family-friendly Thurso villa is located on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Bay Beach. The Green and Castlehill Heritage Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Words can’t describe what a wonderful place this is. So beautiful and peaceful. Our family had such a great time and made once in a lifetime memories during our stay. If I ever come back to Scotland I will definitely stay again. Don’t miss this if you are making this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025