The Smiddy
Huna near John o Groats
Caithness
KW1 4YL
A Restored Waterside Blacksmith’s Cottage Overlooking the Pentland Firth & Orkney
Perched directly at the water’s edge on the far north coast of Caithness, The Smiddy delivers an extraordinary sea view holiday cottage John O Groats Caithness experience. Once a historic 19th-century blacksmith’s forge serving the local communities of John O’Groats, Canisbay, and the Isle of Stroma, this unique property has been sympathetically restored into a luxury, fully insulated self-catering sanctuary while preserving its rich heritage—including original Caithness roof slates.
Front-facing windows frame sweeping vistas across the Pentland Firth, the Isle of Stroma, Hoy, and the Orkney Islands. Watched over by breeding puffin colonies between March and September, it is also a world-class vantage point for capturing dramatic sunrises and the magical Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). The cottage provides an ideal launchpad for exploring Caithness, Sutherland, the North Coast 500, Cape Wrath, or taking the nearby passenger ferry to Orkney.
Historic Heritage Meets Modern Luxury
Designed to accommodate 4 to 5 guests in ultimate comfort, the interior combines original stone character with high-end modern additions.
Two En-Suite Bedrooms: Features two restful double bedrooms, each benefiting from its own private en-suite bathroom for total privacy and convenience.
Luxury Kitchen Extension: A light-filled contemporary kitchen equipped with modern self-catering appliances, spacious countertops, and dining setup.
Warm Living Space: Fully insulated throughout with central heating, offering cozy seating positioned to take full advantage of the dramatic ocean vistas.
Waters Edge Gardens & Coastal Location
Sloping Waterfront Garden: Private gardens slope down directly to the sea’s edge, letting you take in the salt air and coastal wildlife right outside your door.
Unmatched Wildlife & Stargazing: Spot seals, seabirds, and puffins along the shore, or stargaze under dark, unpolluted northern skies.
Private Driveway Parking: Dedicated off-road parking right beside the cottage for easy access along the northern coast.
- Availability and Online Bookings
Original Former Blacksmiths Cottage with Sea Views
Really sorry this Cottage is NOT Pet Friendly.
Owners Direct Website Sea View Cottage John o Groats
- Sleeps 4 people
- Off road parking for up to 2 cars
- 2 en-suite Double Bedrooms
- Free WiFi
- Luxury fitted Kitchen facility, Sink, Fridge / Freezer, Oven / Hob, Microwave
- Additional portable Bed for 5th Person
- Dining Table and 4 chairs
- Bedding and Towels included
- Central Heating throughout
- Sea Views Views
Hire charges include all Heating, Electricity and Bedding. The kitchen has Oven / Hob, Fridge, kettle, Microwave. Other essentials such as glasses, crockery, cutlery and a corkscrew are also provided for your convenience.
- Local Area
- The nearest Restaurant / Inn is 1.5 miles away
- The nearest local town / village with Shops, Restaurants and Services 12 miles miles away.
- The nearest major town with High Street shops, Supermarkets is Wick 14 miles
- The nearest golf course is 14 miles away
- 20 metres away from the Seashore
- Coastal walks from the Cottage
