The Windy Roost
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- Luxury cabin with North Sea and mountain views on the North Coast 500
- John O’Groats and Dunnet Head 40 minutes’ drive; Wick 15 minutes
- Shower room, well-equipped kitchen and private garden; shared barbecue
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
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Fantastic cabin in secluded but very accessible location. Great hosts
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Liked: Well appointed cabin with everything we needed to relax after a couple of days on the road with a camper. It was great sleeping in a comfortable bed for a well earned rest. Check in was easy, communication with Mandy and Pete was wonderful. Stunning remote place where we caught a glimpse of the Northern Lights early in the morning. A visit to the Whaligoe steps was also pretty special.
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From the manager: So pleased you saw the lights - and whaligoe is very special
Drive safely and thankyou :)
Lovely place. Welcoming and friendly owners.
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Liked: Views
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From the manager: Thankyou for your review. Take care
An Absolute Gem Of A Place
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Liked: What can I say other than we obviously left the best to last. This was our last stop off on the NC500 and it was tremendous. The physical location, the accommodation itself, the standard of the accommodation both internally and externally was top notch as were our hosts. I'd go as far as to say the place was perfect and if I have any regrets it is that we didn't book a couple of nights here instead of just the one.
Disliked: There was genuinely nothing I disliked about this accommodation.
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From the manager: Thankyou so much for this amazing review. It was a pleasure hosting you guys :)
Loved everything about it. The Windy Roost had everything we needed and…
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Liked: Loved everything about it. The Windy Roost had everything we needed and more! Even salt and pepper, air con and a little fenced garden. So well planned and laid out for the space. Perfectly clean. Very modern. Would have been happy to stay for longer!
Disliked: Nothing.
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From the manager: Thankyou so much for a lovely review. Glad we added a little bit to your adventure along the way. Stay safe
Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly owners and their pets
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Liked: Don't think I can do justice with my review. This is one of places where you need to stop to see it for your self.
The view is amazing and being so close to busy NC500 route it's amazing how relaxed and tranquil you feel at end of your travels.
We stayed for 3 nights and I can't fault anything. We are very picky about beds, and it's hard for us to get good nights sleep somewhere else besides our own bed. Well this time it wasn't the case. We slept like babies and woke up refreshed and ready for next adventures.
The owners have done amazing job with the cabins, they are so comfortable and fully stacked with everything what you need. We are cook from scratch kind of people and all the kitchen equipment suited our needs. The cabins are wonderfully decorated and wind proofed so don't need to be concerned about highland wind getting to you. Peter and Mandy are very knowledgeable about local area, if anyone are stuck and don't know what else to visit. Helped us with our travel, suggested to take a look at something what I couldn't find on the map. Kids loved it.
Checking in and out easy and no fuss. Front of cabin nicely fenced around so your furry friend can have some freedom. Lovely communal fire pit area to enjoy evening. Shops not far as well in Wick.
I could go on and on about The Windy Roost, but like I said before, to actually do the justice need to spend a night or 2 to actually see it and feel it for yourself.
Peter and Mandy should be very proud of what they have created 👏 ❤️ little peace of heaven ❤️ little gem of NC500. We are sad to leave today 😢 but can't stay here for ever.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thankyou so much for this wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you all.
Your children are a credit to you and very polite.
We hope you achieve your dreams going forward in life- was the best decision for us to step back from the pace of life and breath....
Take care and wish you all the best for your future adventures
Mandy and Pete, Kenza and Polly xx
Very good accommodation would return and recommend to others
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Liked: Very good facilities, just about everything you could want was provided. Some nice personal touches and felt well thought out, nice size cabin. private garden area was a nice bonus.
Welcoming and helpful owners. would definitely return and recommend to others.
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Sea views, farm animals roaming around, hosts were very nice.…
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Liked: Sea views, farm animals roaming around, hosts were very nice.
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A hidden jewel (-:
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Liked: Where to start...the accommodation was fantastic, Tranquil with an amazing view. Excellent location, Wick 20 minutes drive for supermarkets. 'John O'Grotes' approx. 45 minutes up the road with other touristy activities' not too far away Small garden to the front, with access to a fire pit front and to the rear of the cabin. Was blessed with the weather which just added to the whole experience being able to get the fire pit going. Pet friendly. Cabin was beautifully furnished, with an added personal touch. Pete and his wife were excellent hosts. Would thoroughly recommended to all, and will definitely be back (-:
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A great find, well located for exploring the area and a short…
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Liked: A great find, well located for exploring the area and a short drive to supermarket and town.
Mandy and Pete were lovely and the accommodation was comfortable with excellent facilities.
Would use again if visiting the area.
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J'ai aimé l'accueil, le cadre et les hôtes sont adorables et plein…
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Liked: J'ai aimé l'accueil, le cadre et les hôtes sont adorables et plein d'attentions
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Location
The Windy Roost
The Windy Roost
Occumster
Lybster
Caithness
Scotland
KW3 6AX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
58.30397°N
-3.25504°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Dunnet | 21.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Thurso | 22.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Castle & Gardens of Mey 23 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Dunbeath Strath 7.5 mi
BLAR NAM FAOILEAG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/02/1999) 11 mi
Staxigoe to Noss Head 12.8 mi
Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 13.9 mi
FORSINARD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/11/2006) 22.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Windy Roost have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Windy Roost dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Windy Roost? For sightseeing with a bit of Caithness history thrown in, head for the brooding Neolithic tombs at the Grey Cairns of Camster (10 minutes’ drive), or hit the circular Yarrows Archaeological Trail … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Windy Roost?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Windy Roost? From £125 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.