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  • House
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Ask about children
  • No pets allowed

From the owner

Helmsdale Station is a working railway station on the Far North Line 100 railway miles, 70 road miles, north of Inverness. During 2013 the listed station building was restored and refitted after more than 20 years out of use. The old stationmaster’s accommodation has been refurbished and adapted as self catering accommodation. As a non profit making community project to promote tourism in East Sutherland, all proceeds go to station improvements, promoting the Far North Line and assisting community projects in and around Helmsdale.

The facilities include

Electric cooker/hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster

Tea, sugar & instant coffee

Washing machine and second sink in separate utility area

Radio

Wi-fi

DVD / CD player

Bed linen & towels included

Initial supply of fuel for the wood burning stove

Storage heaters and electric radiators – electricity included

Drying room

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed Twin bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • Bedroom 3: Full bed
  • Bedroom 4: Full bed Twin bed
  • 2 Family bathrooms

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Internet access
Helmsdale Station Self Catering Accomodation – Home 7164258

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    Smoking

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    About the owner

    Michael W.
    Calendar last updated:
    18 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    7

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
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    kirstykerr
    Linlithgow, United Kingdom

    Brilliant Highland Break
    Jul 2020

    Really lovely accommodation in picturesque highland village. Very clean and well equipped station house. 2 mins walk to river walks, coastline, harbour, local museum, shops, restaurants, cafe etc. We … More 

    18 Jul 2020

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    Sharron K
    Darlington, United Kingdom

    Nice cottage
    Aug 2019

    The Station cottage is a unique base to use for a holiday in the Scottish highlands. It is set on the edge of a small village close to the sea. The views from the village out to sea are stunning. Whe… More 

    24 Aug 2019

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    Response from the owner
    Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately the day of your arrival was the day of the Helmsdale & Loth Flower show. Helmsdale is a small village (pop. 810) and out caretaker Kath was one of the key residents who plays a significant organising role. In consequence of her current poor health, she was on Saturday afternoon exhausted by this and asked her daughter in law to service the house. Because of childminding commitments this could not be done punctually and in consequence you suffered the service failure. You describe me as the owner of the property. In fact the property is rented from Network Rail & ScotRail by the Helmsdale Station CIC; I am one of its directors who looks after affairs on behalf of the community as an unpaid voluntary activity. Around 10% of the income from each booking is distributed to local charities and community causes at the end of each year. You didn't mention in your report that on hearing of the upset the lack of timely preparation caused you, we did without hesitation refund this community benefit surplus and more to you as compensation.

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    simone S
    Selby, United Kingdom

    Hidden gem
    Apr 2019

    We found the journey up to Helmsdale relaxing whilst taking in the beautiful views along the way. We were greeted by Kath who was very welcoming making us feel at home. We found the cottage ;clean,w… More 

    24 Apr 2019

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    Jim A
    Plymouth, United Kingdom

    Fantastic sense of history and extremely comfortable and convenient
    Mar 2019

    Spent five wonderful nights here. As a walker interested in railways, Helmsdale station was a perfect place to stay. Well-situated for not only the beautiful Far North railway line to Wick/Thurso and … More 

    1 Apr 2019

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    Simon F

    Beguiling place and fantastic base for exploring the far north.
    Jun 2018

    The characterful house, comprising the former station offices and stationmaster's accommodation is spacious, clean and comfortable. It, and its little garden, sit on the platform of a working rai… More 

    30 Jun 2018

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    Review 1-5 of 5

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