GINGERBREAD HOUSE, romantic, country holiday cottage in Thurso

Gingerbread House in Thurso, Highland sleeps two people in one bedroom. Thoughtfully designed as a true escape, this is a place to slow down. With no TV signal to distract you, the cottage invites you to unwind.

Please note: Check-in days are limited to Fridays or Mondays only. Gingerbread House consists of a kitchen with woodburning stove, microwave, fridge and freezer, ceramic hob, electric oven, washing machine, washing line outside, electric drier pod in the summerhouse, kettle, and toaster, a sitting room, and a conservatory with dining seating for four. The bedroom is a king-size. There is a bathroom with freestanding bath, shower over, and basin and WC. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for fire, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with gravelled area, decking, lawn, and furniture, and private driveway parking. Sorry no pets and no smoking. Guests can find a shop within 0.3 miles, a pub within 0.1 mile and a beach in 0.2 miles. A stay at Gingerbread House promises to be one to remember. Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of 150 GBP. Please note; there is a laundrette in Thurso where there are drying facilities. Please note: The fireplace in the living room is for decorate purposes and only the woodburning stove adjacent to the kitchen can be used. Please note: Due to the rural location and poor signal there is no TV or radio at the property, phone and Wi-Fi signal may be intermittent. Please note: Check-in days are limited to Fridays or Mondays only.

Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven, fridge and freezer, ceramic hob, microwave, washing machine, washing line outside, electric drier pod in the summerhouse, kettle, toaster, hairdryer. WiFi. Fuel and power and starter pack of logs inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Private driveway parking. Enclosed rear garden with gravelled area, decking, lawn and furniture. Sorry no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile, beach 0.2 miles. Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £150. Please note; there is a laundrette in Thurso where there are drying facilities. Please note: The fireplace in the living room is for decorate purposes and only the woodburning stove adjacent to the kitchen can be used. Please note: Due to the rural location and poor signal there is no TV or radio at the property, phone and Wi-Fi signal may be intermittent. Please note: Check-in days are limited to Fridays or Mondays only.

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Thurso is the most northerly town in mainland Scotland and also boasts the country's most northerly railway station! Guests can take a ferry across to Orkney. John O'Groats Ferries offer the popular day trip package of ferry and tour. Orkney is a great place to visit and the ferry crosses regularly throughout the year from Scrabster and Gills Bay. If you take your car then remember to book first! Another great place to visit is the Queen Elizabeth Castle of Mey, why not walk around the stunning gardens or take the children to the animal farm! Thurso benefits from a pretty seafront location and from here you can see the remains of Thurso Castle. The newer part of the town benefits from wide streets with Sir John's Square at the centre. The town offers a good selection of shops, restaurants and hotels and everything that visitors to the area could possibly need. The Dunnet beach is a fantastic beach to visit! It is also situated perfectly for a visit to John O'Groats, which is just 14 miles away and Durness, where Smoo Cave, Cape Wrath and the Durness Golf Course are well worth a visit.