About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Mill Cottage in John O Groats offers a 3-star holiday home with two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property features a private entrance and a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances. Essential Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a washing machine, and a TV. The cottage includes a shower and kitchenware, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay. Pet Friendly: Mill Cottage welcomes pets, making it ideal for travellers with animals. The property is pet-friendly, accommodating guests with their furry companions. Local Attractions: Sinclair's Bay is 18 km away, while The Castle Gardens of Mey are 10 km from the property. Wick John O’Groats Airport is 25 km distant.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jodee
    France France
    The Gentleman responsible for the property was exceptionally kind, generous and helpful. The area is wildly beautiful - exactly what I was looking for. Everything necessary for my very simple needs were met perfectly. I would love to return.
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Great location, friendly host and a historic building. Made it a great stay.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location with a view of the Pentland Firth, close to (walkable) John O'Groats and the ferry to Orkney. Perfect for the three of us: would suit up to four. Great for touring the area: Wick, Thurso, Dunnet Head, Skara Brae, Brogda etc....
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent host, very helpful Comfortable cottage with easy walk along the pathway to John O Groats.
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Both the cottage and the setting are lovely. Spacious and comfortable with everything you need. Lots to see and do in the area. The coastal path is lovely for an after dinner walk out to John o Groats and Duncansby Ness.
  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent. The house and neighbouring mill are beautiful with incredible view and both kids and dog loved the easy walk around the seaside to John O Groats. Lots to see in the area. Kitchen very well equipped. Loved that by staying at...
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    cottage was beautiful, high ceiling , bright , clean with fantastic views
  • Stefani
    Germany Germany
    Gelegen in einer alten Mühle, deren Nachbargebäude gerade restauriert wird und bald auch der Öffentlichkeit zur Verfügung steht. Unbedingt besichtigen!! Schöner Weg nach John o’ Groats direkt am Meer entlang. Tolle Sonnenuntergänge am Abend …...

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Property information

There is a charge for electricty, of GBP 30 per week or GBP 20 per short break, payable on arrival. There are steps within the property. Mill Cottage is set in the beautiful open countryside, a pleasant stroll along the shoreline path from the centre of John O Groats. Nearby is the old watermill. Guests have complimentary entry to the mill.. Ground Floor: Living room: TV Dining room. Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: (2 Steps), 2 x Single (3ft) Beds First Floor: Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Electric central heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Electricity GBP 30 per week, GBP 20 per short break, payable on arrival. Gravelled area. Private parking for 2 cars. Please note: There is a stream in the grounds.. The Mill Cottage is an attractive, architect-designed conversion of a historic-listed former grain mill, still with waterwheel in place. The Mill Cottage and the nearby Stable Cottage (ref W42411) are situated approximately 200 yards from the sea and are within easy walking distance of the centre of the famous village of John O’Groats. The ideal base to explore this lovely part of the Northern Highlands, John O’ Groats is renowned for magnificent coastal scenery, unspoilt beaches and coastal walks. A breathtaking array of bird life is close at hand. Seals, dolphins, orcas and minke whales are frequently seen. Even otters make an appearance, feeding on the rocky shoreline. After a major refurbishment, the old watermill nearby is now in working order and will be open for visitors this season. Guests in the cottage have a complimentary pass to explore this fabulous time capsule. Soak in the panoramas and the uncrowded space that this corner of Scotland has to offer. Visit Duncansby Head, the Castle of Mey, Thurso and Wick. See the world-class seabird colonies and the awe-inspiring Stacks of Duncansby. And the many unspoilt beaches. For the energetic, Caithness has ...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

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Check-in
From 15:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

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Please note: Up to 1 pet allowed upon request.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.