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Add your business details- Luxury glass-fronted lodges with views towards Orkney
- A 15-minute walk from the John O'Groats sign, café and ferry
- Woodburning stove, well-equipped kitchen and TV with games console
John O’Groats… a name forever synonymous with epic journeys across the entire length of the country from Land’s End, some 900 miles away. Certainly the promise of a stay in one of Together Travel’s swish lodges would be an excellent incentive to keep plodding or pedalling towards your final destination, but there’s an equally warm welcome for those who’ve taken the easier route and driven to this luxury Caithness glamping site.
However you’ve chosen to venture to this very northernmost part of Great Britain, arrival at your gorgeous glass-fronted temporary home is bound to be a most cheering experience. And with good reason – those huge sliding windows bring in oodles of natural light, and comfy sofas have been positioned to make the most of the view towards Orkney.
Haul yourself away from that prime gawping spot (just briefly) and you’ll note that these smart lodges have been packed full of thoughtful touches, including a fully-fitted kitchen, a woodburning stove and a docking station to sort out suitably wave-themed songs as you stare out to sea. For a break from scenery viewing (or when you have to give in and admit it’s dark outside), turn attentions to the TV, which has been set up with movie streaming service and a games console.
Walks and wildlife-spotting are popular pastimes around here, so it’s likely that you’ll want to make use of the specially designed boot room for sandy shoes/mucky wellies that arise from such outings. If you’ve come back in need of coffee and snacks, stroll over to the local café, a few minutes away, for eats and drinks (and more sea views, of course…).
Site type
19Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesLocation
John O'Groats
Wick
John O Groats
Caithness
Scotland
KW1 4YR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
58.64058°N
-3.07643°W
Nearest transport
Rail
22.2 km Wick Rail Station
26 km Georgemas Junction Rail Station
26.8 km Thurso Rail Station
Ferry
0.5 km John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
5 km Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
12.5 km Burwick Sth Ronaldsay Orkney Ferry Terminal
Airport
20.9 km Wick Airport
36.3 km Kirkwall (Orkney) 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
Clearly, if you’re only going to do one thing, it should be having your pic snapped with the famed John O’Groats signpost, 15 minutes’ walk from the lodges. Beyond that, it’s up to you…
Active types will want to be out on the coastal path, taking the 45-minute walk to see the sea stacks at Duncansby Head, or tackling the trickier task of navigating around the cliffs of Dunnet Head (25 minutes’ drive). Pack binoculars if you’re heading that way, as the RSPB reserve at Dunnet Head is an excellent place to spot puffins, guillemots and other sea birds.
Two castles, two completely different experiences – the Queen Mum’s old pad Castle of Mey (10 minutes) has stunning gardens and lots of personal bits on display inside, while medieval Castle Sinclair Girnigoe (half an hour) is now a clifftop ruin where it’s often possible to spot seals between the rocks below.
If gazing at Orkney isn’t enough, take a 40-minute ferry ride from John O’Groats for a day checking out its main sights.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnet | 16.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Thurso | 26.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Castle & Gardens of Mey 8.7 km
Skara Brae 47.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Stacks of Duncansby 2.7 km
Brough Harbour – Marry Geo - Remains of Castle – Kerry Geo 15.6 km
Sinigeo Loop - Dunnet Head 15.7 km
Dwarwick to Castletown 16.8 km
Dwarwick Pier - Peedie Sands - Dwarwick Pier 16.9 km
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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- Does John O'Groats have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is John O'Groats dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near John O'Groats? Clearly, if you’re only going to do one thing, it should be having your pic snapped with the famed John O’Groats signpost, 15 minutes’ walk from the lodges. Beyond that, it’s up … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of John O'Groats?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m.