FRESWICK CASTLE, pet friendly, with open fire in John O Groats

This impressive castle rests in Freswick near John o' Groats, Scotland and can sleep 12 people in six bedrooms.

Freswick Castle is a historical, outstanding property resting in Freswick near John o' Groats, Scotland. Hosting six bedrooms, including a second-floor double and single with en-suite bathroom, a second-floor double with en-suite bathroom, a second-floor double with en-suite showeroom, a double and a second-floor twin with en-suite showeroom, along with a bathroom, a first-floor cloakroom, a lower-ground floor wet room and a lower-ground floor cloakroom, this property can sleep up to 12 guests. There is also a first-floor open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire, a first-floor sitting room with open fire, a sitting room with 2 x open fires, a further sitting room with an open fire, a lower-ground floor function room and a lower-ground floor chapel. Outside there is off-road parking and an enclosed rear garden with gravelled area and lawn.

Amenities: Electric central heating and 4 x open fires. Double electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, 2 x TV's, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Off-road parking. Enclosed rear garden with gravelled area and lawn. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.8 miles, pub 3.9 miles. Note: Children should be supervised when taking the stone, spiral staircase. Please note: owner cannot accommodate Sunday check-ins

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Famed as the most northeastern tip in Great Britain and enveloped in the remarkable unspoilt scenery of the Scottish Highlands is the pint-sized village of John o' Groats. Home to a Post Office fit with a well-stocked village shop and a host of delicious eateries, including takeaways and ice cream parlours, John o' Groats is an idyllic base for an escape from reality. The village is popular with walkers following the John o' Groats trail from Inverness.