Name: Lower Thura House
Address: Lower Thura Farm Bower, Wick, KW1 4TP, United Kingdom, Lower Thura Farm Bower, Highlands, KW1 4TP, UK
Rating: 9.2

Lower Thura House

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About this property

Historic Setting: Lower Thura House in Wick is housed in a historic building, offering a spacious environment with garden views. The property features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, ensuring comfort for all guests. Spacious Accommodations: The country house includes a living room with a fireplace, dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Family rooms provide ample space for relaxation, while free on-site private parking is available. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a private garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic space. The property also features an outdoor furniture set, perfect for alfresco dining. Local Attractions: Located 9.3 mi from Wick John O’Groats Airport and 8.1 mi from Sinclair’s Bay, Lower Thura House is close to The Castle Gardens of Mey, 12 mi away. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type	Number of guests
Three-Bedroom House 1 king bed 1 king bed 1 king bed

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Maxwell

United States

“The sun room.became my haven while writing. The home is spacious with comfortable seating and beds. Hostess, Jenny, was very kind and helpful.”

Henry

United Kingdom

“The house was spacious and centrally located. Facilities provided were excellent with fridge, freezer, cooker microwave washing machine and tumble dryer. There was a good size garden and a comfortable conservatory which was a great place for my...”

Patricia

United Kingdom

“Comfortable lounge and a good size kitchen. The beds were firm. The garden was lovely”

Marta

United Kingdom

“Lovely farm house, we have stayed for 5 nights. The owner is very helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There were four bedrooms, conservatory, big kitchen with all utensils. Upstairs and downstairs bathroom, the entire house so big but very...”

Valerie

United Kingdom

“Large house so plenty of room. Kitchen very well equipped. Sun room a lovely bonus.”

Neil

United Kingdom

“Perfect location between two main towns and within easy striking distance of many areas of interest. Friendly and welcoming host. Facilities mat all our requirements.”

Jayne

United Kingdom

“Everything was fabulous in the house and loved the history if it. So much space for me and my children. The 3 double bedrooms are huge, the kitchen is spacious with all commodities. The sun room was exceptional and very warm as you would expect...”

Douglas

United Kingdom

“This is a lovely, comfy and cosy cottage. Well furnished, clean and warm. The hostess, Jenny, was welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. It is a good base for touring the top of the country within easy reach of John O Groats, Thurso, Wick...”

Mark

United Kingdom

“The hosts were lovely, beautiful area,house is huge with everything you need,had a fantastic stay.”

Lieneke

Netherlands

“It is a very great and cosy house. We loved to sit and eat in the eat-in kitchen and the serre (however it was sometimes too hot in there). Very easy to feel at home in this house.”

Hosted by Jenny Polson

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Jenny Polson

Lower Thura House Full Fibre Optic Cable direct to the House - WIFI Free The House is warm and cosy, with plenty space to relax. The spacious kitchen has original beams which gives a wow factor! when you walk in, full of character with modern kitchen appliances, brings this house right up to date. There is a conservatory adjoining the kitchen where you can relax and socialise and enjoy the mature garden with shrubs and roses. The Living room has a feature Caithness stone wall, with a wood burner. The bedrooms are all spacious with king size beds. There are two bathrooms, both with showers, one has a bath, which is historical, as it is the original first bath in Bower. Utility room has a washing machine, tumbler drier, airing racks. washing line outside with pegs. Freezer. Private parking for two cars at entrance of house. Oil central heating and wood burner.

My name is Jenny my husband is James, We farm a mixed arable farm. I trained in hospitality and enjoy meeting people, I have good local knowledge of the area, which I can share with the guests. I enjoy travel, socialising, cooking and gardening.

Lyth Art Centre is 1 mile, Castletown Heritage Centre is 5 miles. Wick Heritage is 10 miles Castle of Mey -The Late Queen Mum’s home and gardens is 7 miles John O’ Groats Dunnet Beach, Sinclair and Girnigoe, Whaligoe Steps Old Pulteney Distillery, Wick Gills Bay Ferries to Orkney Depart daily is 9 miles- Pentalina Eating out: Castletown Hotel, Northern Sands Hotel, Dunnet. Stanergill Mill, Castletown lovely newly renovated mill, Distillery. Red Pepper, Thurso, Bordeleau, Wick. Mackays Hotel No 1 Bistro Wick.

Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Lower Thura House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Lower Thura House 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.

License number: HI-00530-F