John Naver's, nr Thurso - Sleeps 4-5
Charming well appointed cottage
This spacious former croft has been modernised and refurbished to a good standard and offers you a wonderful holiday home set in a small crofting area of Bettyhill, on the Invernaver Nature Reserve.
This charming, traditional detached house offers you an ideal location to relax at or a base to tour this most attractive area of North Sutherland which boasts many fine sandy beaches. The area is renowned for its superb surfing and bodyboarding that is enjoyed on this stunning coastline.
Local amenities include loch, sea and river fishing, pony trekking or visiting the local museum. Boat trips can be taken to the nearby islands.
Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with beams. First floor: 2 double bedrooms, one with additional single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Oil CH and elec inc (£15pw Oct-Mar). Bed linen inc. Video and small library. DVD and small library. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. Freezer. Lawned garden. Parking (2 cars).
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Customer Reviews of John Naver's, nr Thurso - Sleeps 4-5
1st comment: Property was just as described and better! Quiet but still only an easy half an hour walk to the local hotel if you want company. Landlord called on day of arrival to make sure we had everything we needed which made us feel very welcome. Fishing and walking easily accessible so make sure you pack your boots, waders and rods for a truly relaxing holiday. June 2012.
2nd comment: This was a beautiful cottage, it was a real home not a holiday one, didn’t want to leave. Oct 2011.
3rd comment: The location of this property is excellent being close to sand dunes and the beach. Sept 2011.
4th comment: Enjoyed "John Naver’s" very much; a real home from home, with everything you could need, including towels which aren’t mentioned in the description. Approx 1 mile into Bettyhill, cottage at Invernaver, along single track roads, but roads generally quiet. Nice beach across field; although sheep / horses, we had no access problems, even with dog. Garden secure for pets (and presumably children although we didn’t have any with us!). Small dog friendly pub with good food at Farr Bay (opposite edge of Bettyhill to cottage). Overall, a great place to stay, in a very beatiful area of the country. Aug 2011.
5th comment: We stayed a this wonderful cottage for the second year running and increased our stay from 7-14 days. It is the ideal spot for couples with dogs. We had two with us this year and they were in dog heaven. The only reason we will not be going again is that we plan a big family holiday in Ireland next year. Were it not such a long journey for us we would come back every year. If you want a really relaxing holiday this is the place for you. The weather was really good too and a few fish were caught. July 2011.
6th comment: Property well situated for John O’Groats, Cape Wrath and other tourist attractions on the north coast. Although furniture and fittings were clean the cupboards both in kitchen and bedrooms had owners belongings in them, and the kitchen utensils and crockery had seen better days. May 2011.
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Far North of Scotland Self Catering Cottages Sleeping 4 | Pet Friendly Self Catering Cottages in Scotland | Holiday Homes in Scotland for FishingLocal Pubs
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Farr Bay Inn
Once a Minister's house and now a popular bar and restaurant with rooms overlooking the Farr Bay Beach. Well stocked bar and lots of local support.
Local Visitors Attractions
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Farr Beach, Bettyhill
Magnificent beach to West of Bettyhill with long sandy stretch. Super clean. Not so easy to access unless you know how!
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Strathnaver Museum
Interesting little museum in Bettyhill that chronicles the histories of the very far north of Scotland from the Norse through the clearances to the present day. Espeical focus on Clan Mackay and local Gaelic customs.
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Bettyhill Swimming Pool
Community run leisure centre with swimming pool in centre of Bettyhill on the North Coast.
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Strathy Beach
Another lovely beach between Thurso and Tongue. Popular with surfer crowd. Pure sands and accessible with short walk.
Nearby Castle
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Borve Castle, Sutherland
Ruined Mackay castle on superb position overlooking the sea near Farr on Sutherland North coast. Now ruined. Walk from Farr
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Thurso Castle
The actual gothic castle was demolished in 1952 - what can be seen from the rivers edge is a wall and north tower that looks mediaeval, bit is not
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Castle of Mey
Castle on far North coast that was home to the Queen Mother. Now open for visitors. Excellent gardens.
Places to Visit
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Rosal Township
Once substantial township entirely cleared in the Highland Clearances. Eery and tragic evidence of how this event transformed this land and landscape.
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