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The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale

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A coastal view from a balcony with a metal railing, overlooking the sea and a grassy area.
A kitchen with a large window overlooking a body of water and a cityscape.
A kitchen with large windows, a view of the sea, and a kettle on the counter.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view of the sea.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city skyline. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

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

In Helmsdale .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Timespan Heritage Centre and Emigrants Monument. Badbea Historical Village Car Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Brora Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).
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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
  • Skibo Castle - 61 min drive - 38.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Mirage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thyme and Plaice - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪'Simply The Best' Chip Shop, Helmsdale - ‬8 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.

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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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.2 mi (54-min drive) away from the Wick (WIC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale to the beach?

This vacation home is 10.4 mi (16-min drive) from Brora Beach.

Does The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Old Coastguard Station, Helmsdale to downtown Helmsdale?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from 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