Pets welcome, Allowed at no extra charge, Pet bowls
Views
Garden view, River view
Free WiFi
Internet services
Kitchen facilities
Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Riverside cottage with garden near Halkirk
Comfortable Accommodation: Riverview Cottage in Highland offers two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, including a dishwasher and microwave. The ground-floor unit features a private entrance and garden views.
Outdoor Spaces: The property includes a garden and outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout the holiday home. A washing machine and streaming services enhance the stay.
Convenient Location: Located 28 km from Wick John O’Groats Airport and 29 km from Sinclair’s Bay, Riverview Cottage provides easy access to local attractions. The Castle Gardens of Mey are 32 km away.
Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the kitchen, bed comfort, and room comfort, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
“Budget friendly for families, Lots of space, just like being at home,
Clean and everything you need, we would have loved to have stayed longer but we are on the nc500 trip so lots to see and do. Would definitely recommend to family and friends 🫶🏻”
Kerrie
Australia
“We could not find this property via GPS possibly due to address and contact in Booking.com. The owner actually drove to where we we and guided us to the property and let us in. This kind act speaks for itself”
Paul
Australia
“Charming cottage not too far from Thurso. Very comfortable, with all amenities.”
A
United Kingdom
“convenient location, comfortable, peaceful village, good EV charger very close, pleasant walk along the river, relaxing”
“Stunning property so clean and comfortable. Right by the river . Walking distance to the hotel and local grocer.
We loved our stay !we were able to put a load of washing on and made our breakfast in a very well appointed kitchen . Sadie had left...”
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Louise
United Kingdom
“Great location. Cute and cosy cottage. Lovely hotel/pub very nearby. It was our second stay and we were happy.”
David
New Zealand
“We used this as a base to visit Thurso, Wick and surrounding areas. Very comfortable, lots of room, nice little town, recommended.”
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Louise
United Kingdom
“The location is great for Thurso and the surrounding area, and the ferries to Orkney. Lovely pub with good food within easy walking distance, as well as good walks along the river. Pretty place, with a fabulous welcoming goody basket which was...”
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Ian
United Kingdom
“Well appointed, good sized rooms and very comfortable beds. Nice to have a CD player too! Very easy parking.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Comfortable Highland Cottage on the banks of the River Thurso; comprising of Large Double bedroom, Standard Double bedroom, Spacious living and dining room with smart tv, books and a selection of board games. Well equipped kitchen with cooker, microwave, coffee machine and washing machine. Large secure garden with a view of the River Thurso at the bottom. Garden seating area outside.
Situated in the Tranquil Highland village of Halkirk, approx 5 miles off the North Coast 500 route, with shop, local hotel with restaurant and bar and village pub. Enjoy a the walk by the picturesque River Thurso; famous for its Salmon fishing. Experience the local architecture of the Ross Institute and local church. Step back in time with a visit to Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Museum located just a short walk away.
Local area
6 Miles - Thurso / Thurso Beach / Thurso Golf Club/ Railway Station
16 Miles John O'Groats
11 Miles Loch More
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
Facilities of Riverview Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Free WiFi
House rules
Riverview Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Riverview Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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