Hillside Camping Pods

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Hillside Camping Pods in Wick offers comfortable camping with private check-in and check-out services. Each ground-floor unit features a private bathroom with a shower, ensuring a pleasant stay. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy a fully equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and toaster. Additional amenities include a dining area, TV, and outdoor seating. Outdoor Spaces: The property includes a garden with sea views and a patio, providing relaxing outdoor spaces. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Local Attractions: Sinclair's Bay is 5.6 mi away, The Castle Gardens of Mey 9.3 mi, and Wick John O’Groats Airport 9.9 mi from the camping pods. Highly rated for bathroom comfort, room cleanliness, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Florentin
Romania Romania
“We loved everything, it's my second visit here and I've decided to rebook the same property as the location was great and also amenities.”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful little pod - honestly felt like a bee in a honeycomb. So lovey to have some space after being in multi rooms. I arrived a little early and was allowed in which was very kind.”
Brenda
Canada Canada
“Very cozy and warm and clean, had everything we needed and more”
Robert
Australia Australia
“The host was so kind and accommodating, the facilities are very clean and tidy. The huts are just adorable, perfect for a couple”
Timothy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable pod close to Gill's Bay, very convenient for travel to Orkney. Having a kettle, microwave and cereal in the pod were a bonus.”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Shepherd’s Hut was such a stunning property, small but perfectly formed! Such a clever use of space to make it incredibly cosy, comfortable and welcoming. Debbie as host has clearly put a lot of care and attention into making it feel so...”
Shelley
Canada Canada
“It was cozy and on a beautiful property. The hut had everything we could want. The owner was so gracious and friendly . She told us about the northern lights and how we could watch them”
Melvin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“You had everything you needed and the bed was very comfortable”
Richards
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a lovely stay, the pods are small but have everything you could possibly need! Very peaceful and cosy, had a great night's sleep before heading on to NC500 drive.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great little cute and cosy set up. Incredibly quiet. Flexible check in. Good facilities in the pod and private shower room.”

Hosted by Deborah Prouse

9.8
Host Review Score
Deborah Prouse
PLEASE NOTE: ONE SMALL OR MEDIUM SIZED DOG IS ALLOWED ON REQUEST IN THE PODS (CHALETS) BUT DOGS ARE NOT IN THE SHEPHERD'S HUT (SUPERIOR CHALET). Please let us know if you will be bringing a dog. Morven and Stroma Pods are situated next to each other in the rural village of Auckengill 10 miles (16km) north of Wick.They are cosy and warm and have lovely views of open countryside to one side and across fields to the sea on the other. They are one room with a double bed, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, tv/DVD player and heating. We supply milk, tea, coffee, sugar and breakfast cereals plus treats for you. The shower block is just a few steps away and each pod has its own shower, toilet and sink within the block so the facilities are not shared. We provide all bed linen and towels. We do not have WiFi. There are steps going in to the pods and shower rooms. The Shepherd's Nook. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ALLOW DOGS IN THE SHEPHERD'S HUT (SUPERIOR CHALET). It sits opposite the pods with lovely views over the countryside. It has an ensuite shower room. a double bed, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, air fryer tv/DVD player and heating. We supply milk, tea, coffee, sugar and breakfast cereals plus some treats for you. We provide all bed linen, towels and blankets. It is cosy with a little bit of luxury and a touch of quirkiness! There are steps going in to the Shepherd's Nook.
We would love you to come and stay in our lovely cosy pods or shepherd's hut. We like to give you space but are on hand if you have any questions or need any help.
We are situated 10 miles (16km) north of Wick in the rural village of Auckengill a couple of minutes off the NC500. Auckengill is home to the Broch Centre which has some interesting Viking and Pictish artefacts and also has a small harbour and a sandy cove. We are five miles south of John O'Groats with its shops and eateries and, of course, the famous sign post. Ferries to Orkney are a fifteen minute drive away. The car ferry at Gills runs all year round. The Castle of Mey, the former home of the Queen Mother is about 20 minutes drive away. Nearby there are long sandy beaches which even in summer do not get busy. Wick is ten miles away and has supermarkets, shops and petrol stations as well as a train station. There is a pub serving good food five minutes drive away.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Hillside Camping Pods

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Superior Chalet.

Please inform Hillside Camping Pods of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: HI-00047F

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