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Fuaran
‘The perfect base for touring The Highlands’
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Fuaran is located to the west of Thurso and offers sea views over the coast. The area is well known for its spectacular beaches which have hosted the O’Neal surfing championships.
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The location is perfect to explore the northern Scottish coast with its spectacular beaches and coves. The nearby town of Thurso has a host of shops, restaurants and cafés where you can enjoy a good meal and perhaps a glass of wine at the end of the day. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
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"If you are here enjoying your stay and use a wheelchair, then hopefully these wheelchair friendly establishmnts and activities will help you to have one of those days of a lifetime"
"Wheelchair Friendly"
"Activities"
Wheelchair Friendly - Puffin Croft 24 miles away . Wheelchair Friendly - Dunnet Forest 12 miles away . Wheelchair Friendly - Fairy Walk 29.4 miles away .
"Places to Eat"
Wheelchair Friendly - Pentland Hotel 4.5 miles away . Wheelchair Friendly - The Blue Door Cafe 4 miles away . Wheelchair Friendly - Ulbster Arms 10.5 miles away . Wheelchair Friendly - Northern Sands 12.8 miles away . Wheelchair Friendly - Annies Bakery 20.2 miles away . Wheelchair Friendly - The Halladale Inn 12.3 miles away . Wheelchair Friendly - The Bay Dunbeath 32.9 miles away . Wheelchair Friendly - Forse of Nature 29.6 miles away .
"Changing Places"
(Adult Changing Facilities)
Wheelchair Friendly - North Highland College 4.8 miles away . Wheelchair Friendly - Annies Bakery 20.2 miles away . Wheelchair Friendly - Tesco Wick 24.5 miles away .
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"Checking In"
You can check in from 5pm.
However, if the house is ready early, I will text you to advise you can check-in early.
Directions
The key box is located at the front door and the code will be sent to you by email in advance of your arrival.
You have to press the clear button (at the bottom) before entering the number and you need to do the same to lock the box.
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"Special Requests"
We are child friendly and have 2 high chairs and 2 cots available.
We have a range of disability equipment, including toilet support/grab bar, ceiling hoist, adult rise & fall cot bed, overbed rise & fall table.
If you require access to the bike store please contact us, I will leave the key out for you.
Please contact us to discuss your requirments.
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"What is provided?"
Bed linen.
Towels.
Welcome hamper.
Free WiFi.
If you have any questions or problems please just give us a call.
Reception at our current house is not the best, so if you struggle to get me, try WhatsApp or Facebook @MacHighland.
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"Why not book a Hot Tub?"
Relax and take in our sea view, or an igloo or tent for a night in the outdoors Variety of themed packages available North Coast Igloos . See Caithness through the eyes of the local veterinary practice. The Highland Vet
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"Here are some of our favourite restaurants, cafes & takeaways to try while you are out and about"
"Restaurants"
Forss House Hotel 1.9 miles away . The Captains Galley 4.4 miles away . Bydand 4.5 miles away . Y-not 4.6 miles away . Capilla 4.3 miles away . The River Bothy 37.6 miles away . The Blue Door Cafe 4 miles away . Pentland Hotel 4.5 miles away . Flavours Ice Cream 24.2 miles away .
"Takeaways"
Spice Tandoori 4.5 miles away . Thurso Best Kebab 4.6 miles away . Reids Fish and Chips 4.7 miles away . Empire Chinese 4.5 miles away . Close
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"If you fancy a day out exploring the local area, then why not try a few of our favourites"
"Sport & Relaxation"
Thurso Beach 4.6 miles away . Scrabster Beach 4.2 miles away . Thurso Golf Club 6.7 miles away . Reay Golf Club 7.2 miles away . North Coast Watersports 11.5 miles away . Kaithness Clays 3.4 miles away .
"Great for the Kids"
Messy Nessy Play 4.6 miles away . The Puffin Croft 24 miles away . Thurso Leisure Centre 4.9 miles away .
"Walks"
Dunnet Forest 12 miles away . Sibster Forest Walks 10.8 miles away . Latheronwheel Fairy Walk 29.4 miles away .
"Horse Riding"
Castle View Stables 26.2 miles away . Achalone Activities 12.7 miles away . Close
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"While you are out exploring this beautiful area of the Highlands then why not have a look at some of our favourite local must see attractions."
"Attractions"
Castle Mey 18.2 miles away . Wick Heritage Centre 25.4 miles away . John o'Groats 24 miles away . North Point Distillery 3.4 miles away . Rock Rose Distillery 12.9 miles away . Dunrobin Castle 61.9 miles away . Timespan 46.3 miles away . Castlehill Heritage Centre 9.9 miles away . Wolfburn Distillery 5.2 miles away .
"Tours"
Above and Beyong Tours 13.4 miles away . JOG Ferry 24.3 miles away . Close
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"Just a few handy tips, news and views while you are out and about exploring this amazing part of the country"
Travel Tips Live Events Photographic Gems Local Wildlife Shopping Golf Courses Gardens Trails Top 100 Blogs
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"Here is our own preferred, trusted local taxi's"
Meiklejohns
01847 892 827
or click below
Taxi 1
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Highland Cabs
(including tours}
01847 555 555
or click below
Taxi 1
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Grove Lane Taxis
(inc. wheelchair accessible}
01847 891 144
or click below
Taxi 1
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"Car Rental"
Car Rental
Thurso 4.7 miles away
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"Trains"
Station 1
Thurso 4.6 miles away
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"Buses"
Bus routes into Thurso and beyond
Bus 1
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"Ferries"
Sail to the Orkney and Shetland Islands
Ferry 1
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Orkney in only 1hr
Ferry 2
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Tour to the Orkney Islands
Ferry 3
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"Please find below important guest information ensuring your stay is as comfortable as possible"
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Lets get the important things sorted first!!!
"Wifi Code"
4GEE-Router-9F3H
Password: 9qnAJmeX3R73
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"EMERGENCY NUMBERS"
"Click on number to call"
For emergency Police, Fire & Rescue or Medical services
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If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, then text 999 to contact the emergency services.
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For non-emergency NHS Medical support
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For non-emergency Police Scotland support
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"IMPORTANT NUMBERS"
Local Doctor
Riverbank Medical Practice
Directions
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Hospitals
Minor Injuries - Dunbar Hospital
Ormlie Road, Thurso, KW14 7KW
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A&E - Caithness General
Bankhead, Wick KW1 5NS
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DS McGregor Veterinary Practice
James Street, Thurso KW14 7EG
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Dental Clinic, Dunbar Hospital
Ormlie Road, Thurso, KW14 7KW
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"Accomodation"
Overview
The property is an impressive, detached, tri-shaped house offering three wings, and all rooms are located on the ground floor. Upon entering the property you have an impressive vaulted ceiling within the dining hall. There is a large living room which has a hoist for disabled guests, a study with two desks and a snug with bean bags and a PlayStation to keeps the kids occupied in the evening.
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There is a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with a four-oven Aga, a good level of other appliances and a utility room. There are four bedrooms, the master is kingsize with an en-suite shower room. There is a further kingsize bedroom and a twin bedroom, both served by a family bathroom with a spa bath and a separate shower. There is a further bedroom with a double bed (an electric rise and fall cot bed is available on request); this bedroom has an en-suite bathroom which is modified for disabled use with a hoist for using the bath and toilet.
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Outside, the property sits in just under an acre of lawned gardens and has an enclosed area which is ideal for children and your four legged friends.
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All on the ground floor
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Living room:
With electric fire, 48" Freeview TV and hoist.
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Snug:
With 43" Freeview TV, PS4, games and bean bags.
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Dining room:
With vaulted ceiling.
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Kitchen/breakfast room:
With four-oven Aga, combi microwave/oven/grill, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
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Utility room:
With washing machine and tumble dryer.
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Bedroom 1:
With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
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Bedroom 2:
With double bed (with option of rise and fall cot bed available on request) and en-suite with bath, toilet, hoist (from bed to bath/toilet), toilet grab support, shower cubicle with seat and grab rails.
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Bedroom 3:
With kingsize bed.
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Bedroom 4:
With twin beds.
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Bathroom:
With spa bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
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Facilities
Oil central heating, oil, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.
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Miscellaneous
Lawned garden with enclosed area and garden furniture.
Bike store.
Private parking for 8 cars.
No smoking.
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Local Area:
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"Local Information"
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"Shopping"
We have the luxury of 3 supermarkets within a few miles (approximately 5mins) drive
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Open 8am to 9pm Mon-Sat (closes 8pm Sun)
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Open 8am to 10pm Mon-Sat (closes 8pm Sun)
Address; Fuaran, East Brims, Forss, Thurso, KW14 7XU
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Open 7am to 10pm every day of the week
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"Bank and Cashpoints"
Bank of Scotland, RBS and Tesco all with cash points. Also numerous cash points at shops such as Tesco and Co-op.
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"Eating Out"
Mouth watering selection of our favourite recommendd local restaurants.
Recommended Restaurants
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