Offering a garden and sea view, Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut is located in Wick, 9 km from Sinclair's Bay and 16 km from The Castle Gardens of Mey. This campground provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. The campground has private entrance. All units are equipped with a patio, a seating area, a TV, DVD player, a well-appointed kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the campground, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 16 km from the campground.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
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  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing cosy accommodation had everything we needed!
  • J
    Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. The hut was really clean, very nicely presented and filled with lovely little touches like dvds to watch, snacks and even porridge and cereal for breakfast! There was a pint of milk provided along with a microwave, kettle and air...
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the large separate shower toilet facilities and the roomy pod

Hosted by Deborah Prouse

9.7
9.7
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Deborah Prouse
PLEASE NOTE: ONE DOG IS ALLOWED ON REQUEST IN THE PODS (CHALETS) BUT DOGS ARE NOT IN THE SHEPHERD'S HUT (DELUXE CHALET). Morven and Stroma Pods are situated next to each other in the rural village of Auckengill. 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 have a double bed, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, tv/DVD player and heating. We supply bottled water, 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. The Shepherd's Nook. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ALLOW DOGS IN THE SHEPHERD'S HUT (DELUXE 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!
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 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.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • DVD player
  • TV
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Private check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 00:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Please inform Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

License number: HI-00047F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut

  • Check-in at Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hillside Camping Pods and Shepherd's Hut is 8.7 miles from the centre of Wick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.