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Accommodation on a working railway station

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Living area
Private kitchen
Dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Explore the area

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Helmsdale, Scotland
  • Emigrants Monument
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Timespan Heritage Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Dunrobin Castle
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Wick (WIC)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Accommodation on a working railway station

Helmsdale Station is on the Far North Line 100 railway miles, 70 road miles, north of Inverness. During 2013 the listed station building was completely restored and refitted after 20 years out of use. This renovation has been undertaken as a non profit making community project to promote tourism in East Sutherland. All proceed go to station improvements, promoting the Far North Line and assisting community projects around Helmsdale.

Helmsdale Station House comfortably accommodates six people (eight maximum) with four bedrooms (bedroom 4 accessed through bedroom3), a large lounge, (former ticket office), kitchen and downstairs wetroom to assist those with some disability

Scottish Short Term Let Licence: HI-00253-F

Property manager

Michael Willmot

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
3 nights minimum stay

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Helmsdale

Helmsdale is home to this holiday home. Emigrants Monument and Carn Liath are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brora Beach and Loch Brora.
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Helmsdale, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Emigrants Monument - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Timespan Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Brora Beach - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Dunrobin Castle - 24 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 40 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • Helmsdale Station - 1 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Mirage Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Thyme & Plaice - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bannockburn Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Helmsdale Catering Limited - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wayfarer Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Accommodation on a working railway station pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Accommodation on a working railway station?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Accommodation on a working railway station?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Accommodation on a working railway station located?

Situated in Helmsdale, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Emigrants Monument and Timespan Heritage Centre. Badbea Historical Village Car Park and Brora Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km). Helmsdale Station is only a 1-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Helmsdale

Great location and property, Helmsdale is a pretty village
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Excellent

Very clean..............superb location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael Willmot

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