The Windy Roost

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Picnic table and seating
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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
Thinking of doing the NC500? You can overnight at The Windy Roost in Occumster village, or base yourself there for several days – either way it will be very hard to leave. If you’re wondering why, well, for starters, accommodation is in a south-facing cabin set on an 11-acre croft, with spectacular views stretching to the sea, coastal cliffs and stunning, often snow-capped mountains Add vivid sunrises and sunsets to the mix – when weather conditions are right, of course – and then, thanks to the low levels of light pollution, you can watch galaxies shimmering in the sky from your private terrace – should you catch a cloudless night. By the way, that terrace is sheltered and fenced (so any dogs accompanying you stay safe), with outdoor seating, a picnic table and lighting. If you’re keen to spark up a barbecue, there’s a communal firepit behind the cabin. Things are pretty smart inside the cabin too; it’s nice and insulated to keep the Scottish winter cold at bay, and air-conditioned in summer. Sleeping up to five guests comfortably, the cabin has a fully equipped kitchen (with air fryer, grill, oven, microwave and all cutlery and crockery). And if you fancy a lazy day, there’s wifi to keep in touch with back home, and a Smart TV for catching up on all your favourite programmes from the comfort of the sofa.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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

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Accommodation

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0 children

Reviews

9.9

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This site offers a truly exceptional experience, consistently praised for its welcoming atmosphere, immaculate facilities, and stunning views. Guests highlight the friendly and accommodating hosts, the comfort and modern amenities of the cabins (including well-equipped kitchens and hot showers), and the peaceful, tranquil setting. The presence of farm animals adds to the charm. Many describe it as a highlight of their travels, with numerous visitors expressing a strong desire to return. A few noted the top bunk's suitability for younger children.

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El d.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked What a lovely little find on NC500 route. The owners mandy and Pete where very kind and friendly. Campsite is emaculate. Little small hole with two donkeys, ducks and sheep. Lovely views. Thank you for having us.

Disliked Abut remote for a family.

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Nic W.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Nice small, secluded & well situated site on the Eastern leg of the NC500 with friendly and amenable hosts. We arrived just as storm Floris hit, and Peter & Mandy did everything they could to make sure we were safe and comfortable. Cannot rate them highly enough.

Disliked Nothing

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Really friendly owner. Beautiful view Lovely shower room! Donkeys,…

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Lisa M.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Really friendly owner.
Beautiful view
Lovely shower room!
Donkeys, sheep, ducks and a friendly dog.

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Very welcoming place and was exactly…

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Damian F.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Very welcoming place and was exactly as advertised.
Excellent pitches . Toilets and shower were clean and tidy. Really hard to leave the place. Travelling around the whole country it really was the highlight of our whole trip, so thank you.

Disliked Nothing.

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Really excellent site

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Mathew M.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked What a lovely place the animals location and the view was wonderful the shower was really really good and very clean the owners couldn't do enough for us thanks for everything

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Excellent stopover, will defo try book again if ever up that way again

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Jason C.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Outstanding pitch for motor home to stop over. Owners extremely welcoming and helpful. My kids loved the ducks and donkeys also. Facilities were immaculate. WiFi also for the kids was a superb bonus

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Beautiful small site

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darren O.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Good level pitches, beautiful views and very peaceful. Lovely owners and the kids loved the ducks and donkeys. Lovely hot shower and clean facilities.

Disliked Not a dislike at all, we only stopped for one night but there isn’t much for kids to do which in no way affects the beauty and peaceful site this is.

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Jackie J.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked What a great peaceful site . Stayed night in our VW Camper . Great peaceful night sleep waking up to spectacular views .The amenities are clean and the hot shower this morning was like showering at home ( so different to many sites ) Friendly helpful owners . Highly recommend a stop off here !

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: So glad you enjoyed your stay. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

Peaceful warm and cosy

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Jayne B.

Cabin

Liked Friendly welcome
Cosy warm hut
Lovely bathroom
Well equipped kitchen & living space
Peaceful
On the NC500 route

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic cabin in secluded but very accessible location. Great hosts

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Cedric J.

Cabin

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 :)

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

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

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Nearest transport

Rail
11.1 mi Wick Rail Station
16.2 mi Georgemas Junction Rail Station
16.4 mi Scotscalder Rail Station
Ferry
23.4 mi Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
23.7 mi Scrabster Ferry Terminal
24.5 mi John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
Airport
11.9 mi Wick Airport

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.

Local attractions

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 at Ulbster (10 minutes) to see standing stones and Bronze Age hut circles. A snoop around Badbea Historic Clearance Village (25 minutes) reveals remnants of a settlement emptied during the 19th-century Highland Clearances. Keen hikers can hook up with the coastal John O’Groats Trail at Lybster (five minutes), passing spectacular Occumster Waterfall and the remains of 18th-century Clyth Harbour on the way to Whaligoe (around a two-hour walk). Once there, you might like to scramble down 365 stone steps (but don’t forget you’ll have to scramble back up again) to Whaligoe Haven, once a buzzing mackerel-fishing harbour. Heading north, aim for Dunnet Head – the most northerly point of mainland Britain – to stand on soaring cliffs home to thousands of seabirds. It’s almost law when you’re this far north to visit John O’Groats (both 40 minutes’ drive) for the chance to spot seals and dolphins in surrounding waters, or you can tour fairy-tale Dunrobin Castle (50 minutes), its museum and formal gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dunnet 21.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Thurso 22.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Windy Roost? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.