This vacation home places you 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Forsinard Flows Visitor Centre and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Strathy Bay. The vacation home includes conveniences like a kitchen.
Forsinard Flows Visitor Centre - 21 min drive - 10.8 miles
Strathy Bay - 34 min drive - 15.9 miles
Farr Beach - 54 min drive - 28.3 miles
Thurso Beach - 58 min drive - 31.1 miles
North Coast Visitor Centre - 59 min drive - 31.5 miles
Getting around
Forsinard Station - 10 min drive
Wick (WIC) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Forsinard Lodge Tea Room - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Auld Kirk, Melvich
Summary:
This superb, detached cottage near Melvich sleeps five people in three bedrooms.
The Space:
The Auld Kirk is a wonderful, detached cottage set four miles from Melvich in the Scottish Highlands. Originally a church, this superb holiday property has two bedrooms, each with an en-suite, including a ground floor king-size double and a first floor family room. There's also a family bathroom, a mezzanine sitting area on the first floor and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside is a patio garden with furniture along with ample off road parking. The Auld Kirk is a superb, unique holiday home in a remote and beautiful part of Scotland.
The Neighborhood:
The village of Melvich is located on the north coast of Scotland near the mouth of the River Halladale and is set in the rolling and open space of Sutherland known as 'Mackay Country'. Melvich has a village shop and post office as well as a village inn with a restaurant. The village attracts many visitors, especially during the summer months, as it is an ideal base for touring the north coast of Scotland.
The vacation home features a kitchen. The vacation home also includes a washing machine.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to see around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Forsinard, close to Loch Preas an Lochan, Lochan nan Clach Geala, and Loch an Fheoir. You'll also find Lochan na Ceardaich nearby.
Is parking available on site at The Auld Kirk, Melvich?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What do couples enjoy most about The Auld Kirk, Melvich?
At this riverfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as a garden.
Does The Auld Kirk, Melvich have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does The Auld Kirk, Melvich have connecting rooms available?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wick (WIC), which is about 28.9 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Auld Kirk, Melvich?
No, there aren't any house with balconies at The Auld Kirk, Melvich.
The Auld Kirk, Melvich Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jonas Benedikt D.
Sep 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful house, what a beautiful landscape, we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay. The directions on how to get there could be a tad more precise. But that's less than a minor nitpick, and once you arrive you wouldn't want to be anywhere else anyway. If you plan on staying here do consider that it takes time to get from here to literally _anywhere_. It wasn't a problem for us, on the contrary, because we relished the relaxing drives through glorious landscapes. But if you have impatient kids in the backseats or don't like driving, The Auld Kirk might not be the best fitting option for you.
Jonas Benedikt D.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel H.
Jul 28, 2018
Perfektes Domizil zum absoluten Abschalten!!!!
Absolute Ruhe inmitten von Schafweiden in einem perfekt ausgestatteten Haus .....von uns gibt es 5 Sterne 💪🏴 👍