Cottage vacation rentals in Wick

Every year we pick a new location in Scotland to celebrate my brother's birthday, and this one was one of our favorites so far. The host left many nice touches around the house, including a bottle of Prosecco, as well as some treats for our dog. The location was perfect for us (30 minutes from the Orkney ferry, walking distance from town center, and near some beautiful locations for short walks). Would definitely book this place again.

I'm finding it difficult to put into words what being a guest at Cantick Head was like. Magical, inspiring, cozy, peaceful, safe. The cottage is beyond charming. It was tastefully decorated with little bits of history scattered about. It was absolutely spotless clean with comfortable beds and linens that smelled heavenly especially after a day of hiking the nearby trails. A nature and animal lovers paradise. Alan and his family go above and beyond to ensure you are happy. I found the experience to be quite moving and was saddened to leave. Alan is an example of what an outstanding Airbnb operator is and Cantick Head is a top notch accommodation. The price was very reasonable for the experience of being at Cantick Head. Overall, 11 out 10!

Kevin’s place has been wonderful. The location is great, and you can reach different destinations by car. There is a nice equestrian facility nearby if you like horses. The place is also perfect for fishermen. River Thurso is a gem for fly fishing. Kevin’s house is perfect for a family. I particularly enjoyed the kitchen. It had everything i needed for cooking a variety of meals. The terrace is also beautiful. The beds and the bathroom are warm and comfortable.

A lovely, cosy cottage, perfect for what I needed whilst working on the island. Thanks so much for having me stay, I’ll definitely be back!

Thank you Peter and Joanna. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your cottage surrounded by the stunning views coloured in the yellow, red and orange colours of autumn. Wonderful walks and bike trails direct from the cottage. The cottage was so well equipped. Cosy and warm. Lots of wonderful places to visit nearby. Big Burn waterfall walk, Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie, Ben Bhraggie and Brora. Dornoch, Falls of Shin and Balblair MTB were other lovely places we visited also. We had a very happy time a Big Barns.

What an absolute dream of a place to stay. Recently fully renovated and it is simply stunning. Minutes from the center of Wick and just off the NC 500, Drumdry was an ideal base for exploring the far northeastern corner of Scotland. The cottage was situated among beautiful farm fields and our son loved saying hi every morning to the sheep outside. And I can’t say enough how wonderful the owner is. She not only was so friendly and welcoming when we arrived, she also thoughtfully brought us a bunch of toys for our son to play with and feel more at home. I literally don’t think you could ask for a better host. Indeed our whole experience at Drumdry was so lovely it has reset the bar for what a 5 star stay is. I couldn’t recommend a stay here highly enough!

Great place to stay for work or a getaway. Would happily book this again

Great location, cottage was clean and well presented. It's looks exactly as pictures. Great Host all around, definitely would return again

Amazing stay, cottage was in a beautiful location and was well furnished and clean. Lovely kitchen with enough pots pans and utensils to cook anything you need. Made great use of the fire which made the cottage very cosy. On a clear night, you get stunning views of the stars. Kathleen was also very friendly and approachable - wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else next time I come to Hoy!

Had a great stay in such a beautiful spot. What views from the kitchen window. House and garden grounds were great for the two dogs and the grassed enclosure was perfect. Everything we needed including an outside den. Beach minutes walk away. Loved our stay.

My husband and I had a lovely stay at Sunnyside Cottage, with no complaints whatsoever. Comfortable bed, fully equipped kitchen, super hot shower and homely cottage - with a welcome treat pack to boot! We highly recommend this lovely home with direct access to Embo beach with amazing sea/beach views and the perfect base to explore the beautiful Sutherland coastline villages and walks. Thank you for an amazing relaxing break away in your cosy cottage.

The cottage was just as nice as in the video. It was well equipped, with warm comfy beds, nice towels, and plenty of fuel for the wood burners, which warmed the place up in no time. The kitchen had every thing we needed. All in all a very nice place, and I would recommend to all my friends, and would certainly stay again. Thanks Gina Kindest regards Pat Rawnsley

This is the second stay at Elizabeth’s place and will always come back, clean, character, beautiful area and comfy beds (extremely important!!!). There should be more stars 🤩

Great place to stay cosy and central for visiting other places

I really enjoyed my recent stay at the Seaview Cottage. If you are looking for a supremely peaceful location with the most stunning views, this is definitely the place. I also found the owner Carol going above and beyond, for example arranging transport for me to pick up my hire car the next day. She even waited outside in the cold with a torch to guide my taxi driver on the first evening, as we arrived in the dark. Highly recommend. PS. I read somebody complaining in one of the other reviews about the (supposed) lack of cleanliness in the cottage and cold shower water, but this is really not true. On the contrary, I found the cottage to be spotlessly clean (and the shower nice and hot, you just have to switch the hot water button on ...).

Beautiful place to stay inside and out. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Loved how close we were to the beach. Perfect surroundings.

What a lovely couple of days we had at The Paddock. The place was as described and absolutely spotless. It was quite cold in the cottage when we arrived and took a while to warm up but by morning it was fine. Comfy beds and lovely quiet location. All in all a fabulous stay and we would return. It would have been helpful to have some kitchen staples such as salt, pepper and cooking oil. Thank you!

Very enjoyable stay at Owl Cottage. Great views over the N Sea and the Moray Firth. Very quiet and peaceful location about four and half miles N of Brora and the same distance to Helmsdale. Excellent (and empty) beaches at Brora and Golspie (10 miles) and well situated for exploring the interior of Sutherland and the contrasting scenery of coastal Caithness. Stocking up with supplies, however, meant a trip to Tain (27 milea) for decent supermarkets - a minor inconvenience, however, in the context of living in such sublime countryside. Owl Cottage itself is an old dwelling that has been tastefully updated. Very comfortable, and well laid out. Particularly enjoyed the kitchen/dining/sitting area with its very efficient wood stove for collowe nights. All in all excellent.