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
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.

Campground type

RV sites 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.

Languages spoken

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 38 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful campsite is a welcoming stop on the NC500. Guests rave about friendly owners Mandy and Pete. Facilities, including the toilet and shower, are spotless and high-quality. Enjoy lovely views, farm animals, and a tranquil atmosphere. Some noted limited waste/dishwashing, with manager confirming plans for the latter. Highly recommended for a relaxing stay.

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Richard H.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Really pleasant remote small niche site. Family run small holding with 3 pitches and 2 cabins. No grey waste but all other facilities are fine. Enjoy the animal menagerie too!

Disliked Shower water could be hotter.

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From the manager: Hi Richard, thanks for the review, sorry the showers were not hot enough, it's not been mentioned before so I will look at that. Hope the rest of your journey is fantastic.

Excellent, clean, warm and cosy!

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Anonymous

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Liked Fantastic lodge with lots of space in and out (compared to the camper van we were in on other nights). This lodge was a great break on the NC500, night 3 of our trip. We are a family of 4 and were travelling with a dog too. The Windy Roost was a perfect spot surrounded by goats, donkeys, sheep and ducks. We all loved it and would absolutely recommend it to others on the trip!

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Would definitely stay again!

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Brett M.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely quiet spot on the coast, great views out to sea.
Immaculate facilities and great hosts.
The goats and donkeys were a bonus!
Wi-Fi was a great feature.

Disliked Nothing!

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Excellent owners, site and special quirks of being a working farm.

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jonathan f.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Friendliest owners yet on our trip and probably won’t beat them. Lovely site and loved the quirks of being a working farm. We stayed the night of storm Dave and all was good. Loved the goats in the pen at front of van who entertained me for hours. WiFi was best yet too.

Disliked Nothing

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Clean, comfy and welcoming

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Carmain G.

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Liked The cabin was in a brilliant location, hosts were friendly and welcoming. The animals were a special extra! The beds were comfy, all items needed included and it was spotlessly clean. Wish we could have stayed for longer.

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From the manager: Great to meet you both and hope you are safe later this weekend. Happy Easter xx

Excellent quiet stopover on NC500

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Quiet location with great views. Facilities clean & owners very friendly. Would have liked to stay another night. Close to Whaligoe steps & Cairn o’ get. Good stopover on NC500.

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Book if you get the chance

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Chris W.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Great hosts. Lovely views, the shower cubilcle /toilet was clean and as a site would highlt recomend

Disliked Nothing

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Everything , lovely place, great views…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Everything , lovely place, great views and Mandy and Pete are very welcoming, would stay there again

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Perfect stop over on your travels

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Everything. Lovely hosts. Only have three pitches and two cabins so very peaceful. Stunning views. Lovely, immaculate toilet sink and shower.
We had sheep in front of us, ducks wandering around and gorgeous donkeys right behind our pitch. One was only five weeks old. We couldn’t have wanted anything more. Will definitely call again when traveling to Scotland.

Disliked Absolutely nothing. A beautiful sunset would have been amazing. Perfect position for it but unfortunately too cloudy. Perhaps next time ❤️

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From the manager: Thank you for the wonderful review. So very glad you enjoyed our slice of heaven.

Quite and small site.…

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Chris T.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite

Liked Quite and small site.

Disliked Only one toilet and shower.

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From the manager: We have added an additional Toilet for the 26 Season. Thanks for pointing this out.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Windy Roost

The Windy Roost

Occumster

Lybster

Caithness

Scotland

KW3 6AX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park 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 $33.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.