Title: Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. 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 # Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. Cottage in Wick with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114812500/114812448/2e8b13cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114812500/114812448/c68349ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114812500/114812448/62e165ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114812500/114812448/5143fea1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114812500/114812448/12e0f488.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. Firthview is located in a peaceful area from which to base yourself for an active holiday or relaxing retreat. Located just off the NC500 route in was completely refurbished in 2021. It sleeps 4 people and is available to rent all year round. This coastal cottage is part of a traditional croft-based smallholding in Caithness with views of the Pentland Firth, Orkney Islands and surrounding countryside. Recently refurbished into a beautiful modern cottage. It has a fully equipped kitchen with sea views, living/dining room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there is lots of garden space and plenty of parking in the courtyard. Based on a working smallholding so enjoy watching the sheep pottering about in the fields. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98542800/98542768/9c45bef0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Old School House - Cosy 3 bedroom Cottage Reiss - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=98542768&PinnedHotelID=98542768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42060000/42059200/42059101/a8b6a423.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lodge 21 - 3 Bed Sea-View - a john o'groat that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Wick - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £584 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=42059101&PinnedHotelID=42059101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27121000/27120963/70fa4aab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Self-Catering Traditional Family Farmhouse in John o’Groats, Caithness John O'Groats - Pet-friendly - Game room - Parking available - Laundry 10 Exceptional 81 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=27120963&PinnedHotelID=27120963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83090000/83083100/83083077/0811174e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### You will love everything about Mey Bee. 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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 This property uses 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 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=58.634315,-3.138664&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:q%7B%7BdJr_d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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mokEz7UkmOs0Z3Cr_Q50bbZ-oxc=) John o' Groats, Scotland #### What's nearby - Gills Bay Ferry Port - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles - Caithness Broch Centre - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles - John O' Groats Signpost - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles - John O' Groats Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles - Castle of Mey - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles #### Getting around - Thurso Station - 25 min drive - Wick (WIC) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪John O'Groats Brewery Shop - ‬7 min drive - ‪Taste Café - ‬7 min drive - ‪Stacks Coffee & Bistro - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Storehouse - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cafe Groats - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. located? > Situated in Wick, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Gills Bay Ferry Port and within 6 miles (10 km) of Caithness Broch Centre and John O' Groats Signpost. John O' Groats Ferry Terminal and Castle of Mey are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lyndon G. 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very spacious, clean, cosy, comfortable cottage, Host amazing. The location was perfect. Close to John o’Groats, Dunnet beach the Castle & Gardens of Met & Thurso. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/307d305b-313c-4fa8-a721-a8d125f27e33-1757792822657.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/135c511d-f4a2-4f0f-8152-907017722b27-1757792822319.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/265ab8ad-5f42-4a46-b904-7218c8e73c0e-1757792829895.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### lyndon G. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Missy M. 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My husband and I had the best experience at Sarah’s VRBO. From all of Sarah’s prompt communications, to her directions to help us find her place, to suggestions on where to eat and buy food- we couldn’t be happier with our stay. Sarah’s place was quiet, rather remote (but what we needed after several hectic days of travel) and well situated for seeing the sights around John O’Groats, Thurso and the North Coast 500. Sarah is above and beyond one of the best hosts we have ever encountered on our travels (staying at VRBOs). My husband and I look forward to staying at Sarah’s VRBO again in the future only for a longer period of time. ##### Missy M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iulia-Andreea C. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A very special and unforgettable stay.After my triathlon in London (T100), I travelled to Caithness with my 75-year-old mother, who had come from Romania to visit me in Germany. I wanted to offer her something truly special – and Firthview Holiday Cottage was the perfect place.The cottage is beautifully secluded, surrounded by pure nature, sheep, and the ocean – no neighbours, just peace and stunning views. We stayed for 13 nights and loved the quiet, the fresh air, and the amazing weather (surprisingly warm and clear for Scotland!).Though we had a cold after London, we still explored places like John o’Groats and Castle of Mey. Unfortunately, we got a flat tire in the middle of nowhere – but Sarah, our wonderful host, came to the rescue with her husband and sons. They helped us get everything sorted and even arranged new tires. The next day, she even drove us to the 8 Doors Distillery so we didn’t miss our tour.The cottage was spotless, cozy, modern, and well-equipped – with a lovely wooden table out back where we could enjoy breakfast in the sun. Sarah and her family didn’t just help us – they truly cared. Their kindness turned a difficult moment into a lasting memory.We left with full hearts and new friends. I hope to return one day – to train in this amazing landscape and to see these lovely people again.Thank you, Sarah! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f900d8f9-28b5-4d63-8bea-8e09d888ff10-1756635715669.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/22b35709-f20e-4948-becd-cc217bfbbe26-1756635721777.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2aeedd90-b12c-4a0c-b8cb-92ed1f37ddaf-1756635720812.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/400341d3-7a57-444f-a23f-76bc2734010d-1756635712210.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Iulia-Andreea C. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025