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The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale

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Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Helmsdale, sutherland
  • Place, Timespan Heritage Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Emigrants Monument
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunrobin Castle
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Helmsdale

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Timespan Heritage Centre and Emigrants Monument. This vacation home welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Timespan Heritage Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Emigrants Monument - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dunrobin Castle - 37 min drive - 21.6 miles
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 56 min drive - 36.1 miles
  • Dornoch Beach - 58 min drive - 36.5 miles

Getting around

  • Helmsdale Station - 13 min walk
  • Wick (WIC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Mirage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪'Simply The Best' Chip Shop, Helmsdale - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thyme and Plaice - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪C Food & Eat - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Belgrave Arms - ‬6 min walk

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 Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. The views are simply breathtaking.
The Old Coastguard Station has been fully renovated and refurbished. Downstairs, offers a family bathroom, 3 double bedrooms (one en-suite), all with spectacular sea views.
Walk upstairs to be greeted by open plan living room/ diner that leads onto a modern kitchen & separate utility room. There are panoramic views of the Moray Firth and the northern lights often make an appearance.

There are gardens to the front and rear with an outdoor seating patio area.

The beach is quite literally a stone throw away. There are miles of coastal walks to enjoy.

Helmsdale offers several local restaurants and a spar shop for every day essentials. Nearby Golspie and Brora offer larger supermarkets.
The vacation home is heated and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • 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)

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 welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Helmsdale is within a 10-minute walk of Timespan Heritage Centre and Emigrants Monument. You'll also find Badbea Historical Village Car Park nearby.

Is there parking available at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent 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.

Are there hot tubs at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale.

The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rhona d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We stayed here with our dogs who settled in really well, the view is amazing, so calming, if you are a sea lover. House is a great property and la Mirage the restaurant there is a must for anybody visiting. We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views and good level of furnishings. Only disappointment, en-suite was just loo and sink.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026