From
$108 / night
Total guests, Nights

Kate's Croft – Home 8562748 House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 7 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 18 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

The house is a traditional croft house which has had it's barn converted to give additional living space. There is a large kitchen diner in the downstairs of the barn, with the master bedroom and en-suite above. The original house has two reception rooms and a bathroom on the ground floor, and three bedrooms above. There is central heating which is supplemented by wood burning stoves in each of the main downstairs rooms.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 4: Twin bed
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

The most convenient way to get around is by car. The train runs between Inverness and Wick, and can be a lovely trip in itself to see the scenery, but times are limited, so check the timetable to make sure there is a train back later in the day.

Interaction with guest

I live about an hour away from the croft, so the keys will be available to be collected when you arrive and you will be able to explore the house without a guided tour. There is an information booklet that gives details of how things work, I have tried to include everything I can think of without making it too much of a chore to read though, but if there are any questions I am available by phone anytime.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Kate M.
Average reply time:
3 hours 4 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
26 Apr 2024
Years listed:
7
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Very Good
25 reviews

Excellent
20
Very Good
2
Average
1
Poor
1
Terrible
1

“Quiet property with stunning views”

Reviewed 17 Oct 2023

The road up to the cottage from the A9 is quite steep and narrow but is very quiet. Once at the property the A9 and railway are completely hidden by the slope below so feels quiet. It is the second la… More

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“Great Cottage”

Reviewed 11 Jun 2023

This cottage is lovely, it’s a steep drive up but the amazing see view is worth it. It has everything you need and a great enclosed garden to the front of the house. Loved our visit, centrally located for amazing beaches and castles to visit. We will be back!

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“Must go place”

Reviewed 23 Aug 2022

Amazing accommodation to stay with a lovely view from your window not just one but all bedrooms had a lovely view of sea and mountains. Highly recommend this place to stay everything was really nice… More

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“Comfortable cottage in a great location”

Reviewed 17 Jul 2021

My wife and I have just returned from a week long stay at this property and we thoroughly recommend it. We found the cottage to be very comfortable and it had everything that we needed. We very quick… More

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“Home from home”

Reviewed 5 Jul 2021

We stayed for a week at Kate's Croft and had a beautiful week exploring locally and further afield in Caithness and Sutherland. The loved the quirky layout which provided lots a space for 4 adult… More

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“Great location and accommodation let down by poor cleaning and maintenance”

Reviewed 21 Jun 2021

Kate's Croft is set high on a hillside with fabulous views to the North Sea. Bedding and towels had been changed between rentals, but little else was clean. Gobs of dog drool on lower windows, to… More

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Response from the owner I'm really sorry that the standard of cleaning was not as I would expect it to be, and that you had to spend time in your holiday cleaning. It really isn't the standard that I expect my cleaners to work to, thank you for bringing it to my attention.

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“Very spacious house”

Reviewed 26 Sep 2020

Lovely place to stay, feels very far away from everyday life. Great views out to sea. Very big and with especially large and well equipped kitchen. Loved the reclining settees. The little lights on the stairs were helpful at night and a thoughtful installation. Beds warm and comfy. Owner very helpful when we couldn’t get the telly to work. It uses an Amazon Firestick, make sure you know your Amazon login details. Had a fabulous week, some amazing hills to climb nearby.

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“Amazing/ fabulous holiday”

Reviewed 1 Sep 2020

Beautiful place, all the necessities provided including the toys and stuff to entertain kids. We had a fantastic time during our stay. The cottage is located in a very peaceful area and surrounded with amazing scenery. I would recommend the place to all friends and family, it’s something you would like to visit time to time again. We were all upset to leave the place and specifically my daughter when she came home she started crying that she wanted to go back to Kate’s Croft

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“Perfect kid-friendly holiday house.”

Reviewed 1 Sep 2020

Located in Helmsdale - you have various links to many hiking trails and scenic drives. The cottage is a few minutes away on a car to Brora Beach, travel a little further, and you can get to Dornoch wh… More

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“Mrs”

Reviewed 29 Jul 2020

Stayed here for a week mid July & can highly recommend to anyone wanting fabulous views, peace & quiet yet accessibility to the far North of Scotland. We were blessed with near perfect weather… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Kate (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Kate (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Kate (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Kate the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Kate (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Kate (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Kate (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kate (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Kate (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Kate (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kate (the owner) a message.

If Kate (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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