The Crofter's Snug

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Lovely spot, angry hosts.

Had a tel call a few days before we were due to arrive, to say they had double booked but could put us on a pitch at end. This turned out to be a car park space. I expressed disapointment when i saw it, but the owners then got angry and very abusive, despite my repeated requests for them to calm down, at one point we were told to go! Stayed just the night, and not the 3 booked, appreciate the owners may be stressed due to the virus, but abusing the guests is totally unacceptable, especially as the lady went off and told the people in the next van that we had been difficult and were causing her big problems.

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P Davis

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Reviewed on 23/09/2020 15:15

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Perfect CL

We stayed here in our caravan in July 2020, just after lockdown restrictions were lifted. This CL is immaculately kept and is a perfect CL for anyone who appreciates great views and peace and quiet. Good hard standing pitches, each with its own EHU, tap and drain, all with amazing views across the Pentland Firth to Orkney. The site is on a very quiet rural road with only the occasional car or tractor. If you have a caravan a motor mover is really useful to get the nose into the pitch. The pitches are a bit slopy but not so much that we couldn’t get level. Secluded beaches and coves all within 10 minutes walk. We’d return in a flash. 🙂

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gcp

Reviewed on 09/08/2020 10:17

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Hidden gem

Arrived on site and within minutes Steve came to welcome us, and provided an immense amount of information about wildlife etc in the area. Site immaculately kept, grass worthy of Wimbledon, each pitch has access to water, drainage and electric hook up. Our only two issues were not being able to get our motorhome level, even with ramps, and the wind/rain (nothing anyone could do about that!). Other than that, it's a beauty of a site and would recommend to anyone. You need transport, as it's off the beaten track so no buses. Glamping pods and shepherds hut looked amazing too. Lovely site, lovely owners.

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Explorer60

Reviewed on 14/07/2020 11:42

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Wonderful cl

Returned home after a three weeks' tour of Scotland. This site was the pinnacle of our trip. The best ever views from any site that we have stayed at... And we've been caravanning since 1982! We saw dolphins swimming past us thanks to the owner Steve pointing them out. Steve and Kirsty were very welcoming and made sure we were okay. Clean and very tidy pitches too. One bit of constructive criticism would be that the chemical point could be nearer as it's a fair way up the drive, although a helpful cart trolley is provided. We took a day trip to Orkney which was amazing. Fantastic walking country with spectacular views. What a place. Thanks Steve and Kirsty.

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LuckyDog1

Caravanner

Reviewed on 10/11/2019 15:24

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Perfect!

Stayed here 5 nights at the end of August 2019. We were met on arrival by Steve who was very friendly and helpful. He showed us to our pitch. All pitches are hardstanding with waste, water and electric to each pitch. The pitches are quite level and the views over to the Orkneys are fabulous. The grass areas are immaculate. Access to the site is easy and the site directions excellent. It's well off the main road so you only get local traffic passing the site so it's quiet and peaceful. Most noise came from the sheep in the field opposite the site. There's plenty to see and do around the site. A trip to Orkney is a must and well worth the money. These go from John O'Groats which is about 6 miles away. The Castle of Mey is within walking distance and again is worth a visit. There are supermarkets in Thurso (12-13 miles away) . Plenty of wildlife was on show close by the site, birds, seals on the beach nearby. Steve & Kirsty work very hard to keep the site well presented and deserve every success.

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Felix321

Reviewed on 05/09/2019 16:37

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Sublime Site

Stayed here at the end of July. What a fantastic site, fabulous views, owners very welcoming. Did not want to leave. 10 out of 10 from us. We will return.

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Sano

Reviewed on 21/08/2019 22:27

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Amazing Views

Had a warm friendly welcome from the owner Steve and was given our pitch number as the site was full when we stayed. All pitches are hard standing with EHU, waste & water.This site is perfect if you are planning a trip to Orkney like us we took the ferry from Gills Bay which is only 7 mins away. The Castle of Mey is literally next door which is well worth the visit. We would definetly recommend this site for peace and quiet & the amazing views across the Pentland Firth.

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Clicker

Reviewed on 11/08/2019 13:50

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Fantastic site with superb views

We stayed here late April for a few days. The site was everything you could wish for with views of the Orkneys and beautiful sunsets seen from your window. Lovely walks and sea birds with spectacular cliff scenery.

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MRBENNSPLASH

Caravanner

Reviewed on 09/07/2019 12:16

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A Little Piece of Heaven.

We stayed here for four days at the end of March 2019 and enjoyed every form of weather whilst looking out at great surrounding views and being welcomed and looked after by two of the most delightful hosts you could wish to meet. This is definitely the sort of site that we'd like to return to again and again and we intend to do so despite the distance involved to get there from our Worcestershire home. Just a joy to be there and we can't thank Kirsty and Stephen enough for there assistance throughout our visit. Can't wait to get back there.

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Mervyn Hulbert

Caravanner

Reviewed on 01/04/2019 12:08

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Great Location & Views

We stayed here for a week in September and found it a very well located CL for access to the north east of Caithness. The views over the Pentland Firth and sunsets over Dunnet Head were spectacular.

Thurso and Wick were within easy reach and John o' Groats and the Castle of Mey were close by. There was some good walking to be had on Dunnet Head and Duncansby Head.

The ferry terminal at Gills Bay was only a couple of miles away and so rather more convenient than Scrabster for our moving on to Orkney. Caravans need to be reversed onto the ferry, but they will do this for you if needed. I believe that a larger ferry being planned may be roll-on / roll-off.

The site facilities were excellent with water and drainage to each pitch. As mentioned previously, there's a bit of a walk to the toilet waste disposal, but this wasn't a problem for us and a trolley is available if needed.

Steve and Kirsty were very friendly and helpful and were it not for the 1,000+ mile round trip, we'd be regulars at The Crofters Snug!

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Alan191

Caravanner

Reviewed on 30/09/2018 21:25

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