10/10 Excellent
rhona d.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
rhona d.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Pet friendly
Explore the area
Helmsdale, sutherland
- Timespan Heritage Centre4 min walk
- Emigrants Monument7 min walk
- Dunrobin Castle32 min drive
- Wick (WIC)63 min drive
Room options
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.
What's nearby
- Timespan Heritage Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Emigrants Monument - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Clynelish Distillery - 22 min drive - 14.7 miles
- Brora Beach - 23 min drive - 13.1 miles
- Dunrobin Castle - 32 min drive - 21.2 miles
Getting around
- Helmsdale Station - 13 min walk
- Wick (WIC) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
- La Mirage - 9 min walk
- Bannockburn Inn - 6 min walk
- Thyme and Plaice - 9 min walk
- 'Simply The Best' Chip Shop, Helmsdale - 8 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 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
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 this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
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, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
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 this vacation home?
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 accommodations with balconies at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale.
Reviews
The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale Reviews
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