Sleeps4-FamilyFriendly-FreeParking- Nc500

Step into a piece of Caithness history. This beautifully restored two-bedroom apartment sits within the Old School House at Killimster — a converted Victorian schoolhouse on a large private plot, just 4 miles from Wick. The perfect base for exploring the NC500, the far north coast and the Orkney Islands.
Inside you'll find light-filled rooms, a modern kitchen fully equipped for home cooking, and two comfortable bedrooms sleeping up to four. Self-contained and quiet, with the schoolhouse's walled garden and ample private parking to enjoy — room for cars, bikes and motorbikes.
The location is unbeatable:

5 mins to Wick town centre — Tesco, restaurants, Pulteney Distillery
20 mins to John O'Groats
45 mins to the Orkney ferry at Gills Bay
Dunnet Head, Duncansby Head and the NC500 on your doorstep
Northern Lights visible on clear winter nights

Working in the area? A comfortable, well-connected base for contractors and project crews, within easy reach of the major Caithness work sites (approx. drive times):

Beatrice Offshore Wind O&M base, Wick harbour — 10 mins
SSEN Transmission grid works, Sinclair's Bay — 10 mins
Dounreay decommissioning site — 40 mins
Strathy Wood wind farm — 1 hr 15

Ample parking for work vehicles, fast turnaround on linen, and space to relax after a long shift.
What guests love: A warm, clean and welcoming space — linen, towels, toiletries and all the comforts of home in one of Caithness's most characterful buildings.
Ideal for: Couples, small families and friends touring the NC500 — and equally suited to contractors or project teams needing a comfortable, well-connected base for a longer stay.