Alpha Cottages

Stemster School House Apartment, Halkirk

Stemster School House Apartment is a first floor apartment, three miles from the village of Halkirk and seven miles from Thurso in Northern Scotland. The apartment sleeps up to four people in one king-size double bedroom, which can be a twin on request, with a double sofa bed in the sitting room. There is also a kitchen, a dining area and a shower room. With fabulous views of the surrounding countryside, this cottage is ideal for walkers or fishing enthusiasts. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and a shared, side lawned garden. Stemster School House Apartment is a fantastic base in a rural location.

Gallery

Availability & Booking

To book Stemster School House Apartment in Halkirk, Highlands securely online today, and to check the latest availability at Stemster School House Apartment, please use the button below.

View Availability

Accommodation Details

All first floor. One super king-size double bedroom . Shower room with shower, basin and WC. kitchen, and dining area.

Halkirk 3 miles. This cosy and well-presented first floor apartment is situated next to the owner's own home, but is totally private with its own entrance hall and stairs. You will immediately appreciate the bright and airy accommodation and the fabulous open views from the many windows. Ideal for a couple or small group of friends, the apartment has a generous bedroom with a zip/link super king-size double bed, which can be turned into a twin room if required. There is a neat and well-equipped kitchen, a cosy shower room and a spacious open plan sitting/dining room where meals can be enjoyed together around the table and you can relax at the end of an active day. This area of unspoilt natural beauty has beautiful, far-reaching views over farmland and a gentle pace of life. This is a paradise for fishermen with different venues available locally and you can make use of the garage for storing rods and tackle, drying room and freezer space at the apartment. The owner's are keen golfers and can give you details of four local courses. The rugged Caithness coastline is just a short drive away and is ideal for walkers, birdwatchers and wildlife lovers, with dolphins in the sea and eagles overhead! Nearby, Halkirk has good local facilities and enhanced services are available in the town of Thurso, just seven miles away. This is a great base for touring the remote Northern Highlands of Scotland, with its quiet roads and friendly locals, and Orkney is just a short boat trip away. With lots to see and do, returning to this lovely apartment at the end of a busy day will be simply bliss!

Halkirk is a peaceful little village in Caithness, said to be the "first planned village in Scotland", surrounded by moorland and spectacular views and with excellent access both up North Sea and down to the Moray Coast. Halkirk offers a handful of amenities including small village pub, shop selling local produce and a hotel with restaurant. Halkirk is ideally placed for touring this remote and beautiful area of the Northern Highlands. It is also situated perfectly for a visit to John O'Groats, which is just 25 miles away and Durness, where Smoo Cave, Cape Wrath and the Durness Golf Course are well worth a visit.

Amenities & Facilities

Electric storage heaters. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer on request in garage, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage. Shared lawned side garden with furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 3 miles. Note: Property above a garage, which is used for storage. Note: The owner can wash laundry, by arrangement and at extra cost. Note: Mobile reception can be limited and WiFi. Note: Open tread stairs in property; may not be suitable for young children. Note: Sloping ceilings throughout. Note: Small stream to side of property, children to be supervised.

Location Details

Halkirk is a peaceful little village in Caithness, said to be the "first planned village in Scotland", surrounded by moorland and spectacular views and with excellent access both up North Sea and down to the Moray Coast. Halkirk offers a handful of amenities including small village pub, shop selling local produce and a hotel with restaurant. Halkirk is ideally placed for touring this remote and beautiful area of the Northern Highlands. It is also situated perfectly for a visit to John O'Groats, which is just 25 miles away and Durness, where Smoo Cave, Cape Wrath and the Durness Golf Course are well worth a visit.

Features

7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Halkirk is detailed below.

Sat 23rd Light rain 7°C -2°C 33mph 4.2mm 993mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 10°C 7°C 24mph 1.9mm 974mb
Mon 25th Moderate rain 8°C 6°C 27mph 5.7mm 967mb
Tue 26th Moderate rain 7°C 6°C 20mph 7.0mm 1,004mb
Wed 27th Light rain 6°C 4°C 14mph 2.3mm 1,019mb
Thu 28th Scattered clouds 5°C 3°C 16mph 0.0mm 1,026mb
Fri 29th Light rain 7°C 4°C 25mph 1.8mm 1,014mb

Browse Other Cottages

All prices are inclusive of the booking fee. Winter Short Breaks (WSB) are available at many properties in the "Winter" period - subject to availability. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. Off Season Breaks (OSB) are available at many properties in parts of the "Low" and "Mid" periods - subject to availability. The price for a 3 night break is either 75% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. OSBs can be booked within a calendar month of the start date of the holiday. "Last Minute Breaks" (LMB) are available at most properties throughout the "LOW", "MID", "HIGH", "PEAK", "XMAS" and "NEW YEAR" periods. The price for a 3 night break is either 65% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. LMBs can be booked within one week of the start date of the holiday.