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Old School House (Airbnb)

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup58.385°N, 3.129°W
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The smell of old stone and polished wood greets you before you've even shouldered your pack — this converted Victorian schoolhouse still carries the warmth of its former life.

The site offers both traditional guest house rooms and camping pods, so you can choose your comfort level while keeping the gang together. Perfect for families who need proper beds for some and an adventure for others, or couples wanting a cosy base without pitching canvas in February rain. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, and there's wifi throughout — useful when the weather closes in and you need to replot your coast path stages or find that pub everyone's been talking about.

It's a year-round operation, which tells you something about the building's bones. Check about campfires when you arrive — policies can shift with the season and ground conditions. The vibe here is more comfortable than wild, more breakfast-table chat than lonely moor, but sometimes that's exactly what a walking holiday needs. A proper roof, a warm shower, and the freedom to still call it camping if your mate's in the pod outside.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
10°C
Overcast
6 mph
69%
7-Day Outlook
Today
10° / 7°
4%
Tue
12° / 9°
9%
Wed
17° / 10°
97%
Thu
17° / 11°
67%
Fri
17° / 12°
74%
Sat
17° / 10°
83%
Sun
16° / 11°
57%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

3 routes found via OpenStreetMap

John O'Groats Trail (Whaligoe to Wick)

Follows clifftop paths and quiet lanes along Caithness's dramatic coastline, with steep sections descending into Whaligoe's 365-step harbour — tough on knees but spectacular. Not suitable for buggies or young children due to uneven terrain and sheer drops. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock and cliff edges. Rewards you with seabird colonies, rugged geology, and sweeping North Sea views across this wild, windswept corner of Scotland.

Hiking routeLocal network
1.26 km from campsite

John O'Groats Trail (Lybster to Whaligoe)

Follows Caithness's dramatic coastline with moderate inclines as you descend into Whaligoe's stunning natural harbour via 365 historic steps carved into the cliffs. Not suitable for buggies or very young children due to steep stone steps and exposed cliff edges. Dogs welcome but keep them leashed near drops. The breathtaking coastal views and remarkable engineering of the old herring station steps make this a memorable 7-mile stretch of Scotland's northernmost long-distance trail.

Hiking routeLocal network
8.93 km from campsite

John O'Groats Trail (Wick to Keiss)

Follows the dramatic Caithness coastline northward, mixing clifftop paths with quiet single-track roads through working crofting country. Terrain undulates gently with some steeper coastal sections and potentially exposed stretches in strong winds. Suitable for older children and active families, though buggy-impossible due to uneven ground and stiles. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock and cliff edges. Delivers magnificent sea views, ruined castles, seabird colonies, and a genuine ta

Hiking routeLocal network
11.54 km from campsite

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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • The Old Smiddy Inn
    Pub 0.7 km~10 min walk
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  • Puldagon Farm Shop and Restaurant
    Restaurant 4.9 km~60 min walk
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Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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