Caithness Self-Catering Holiday Cottages at Borlum House Farm
If you’re searching for Caithness self-catering holiday cottages, look no further than Borlum House Farm’s four luxury accommodation options. Our self-catering cottages are perfect for Caithness holidays, weekend breaks, and longer work trips in the Caithness and Thurso area.
Enjoy the space, privacy, and flexibility of a home-from-home, with the comfort and quality you’d associate with luxury self-catering holiday cottages in the Scottish Highlands.
Four Luxury Self-Catering Cottages at Borlum House Farm
Borlum House Farm is made up of four self-catering cottages.
The accommodation includes The Annex and The Lodge, alongside The Bothy Barn and the main farmhouse, Borlum House—all designed to offer the convenience of self-catering with the comfort you’d expect from luxury holiday cottages in Caithness.
Perfect Location for Caithness Holidays or Work Trips
Borlum House Farm is located in the village of Reay, on the north coast of Scotland. It’s just five minutes from the nearby villages of Melvich, Portskerra, and Strathy. There’s plenty to do locally too, with standout spots including Sandside Bay Beach, Melvich Beach, Strathy Beach, and Dunnet Beach.
Perfectly Placed for Thurso, Dunnet Head, and Wick
Borlum House Farm is just a 15-minute drive to Thurso. You can also reach Dunnet Head, the most northerly point of the UK mainland, in about 20 minutes.
The location is strategically placed for anyone holidaying or working across northern Caithness, while Wick on the eastern coast is around a 40-minute drive away for day trips, amenities, and connections.
Borlum House
Gather everyone in our lovingly restored farmhouse
Borlum House is the main 1700’s farmhouse at Borlum House Farm in the peaceful village of Reay – beautifully restored for a warm, cosy family retreat. Unwind in front of one of the log burners, spread out across two lounges, and enjoy long, lazy meals in the dining room or sun room. Outside, you’ll have your own private garden with a purpose-built BBQ and fire pit – perfect after a day exploring Caithness. Then sink into a super-king or double bed with a Hypnos mattress, with beautiful linens, snuggly bathrobes and luxury toiletries waiting for you.
- Sleeps 10
- 5 Bedrooms (3 Super-king, 2 Double)
- 3 Bathrooms
- Private garden + BBQ & fire pit
The Annex
Relax in our boutique countryside cottage
The Annex is part of a beautifully restored 1700’s Scottish farmhouse. Warm yourself in front of the log burner and enjoy the open-plan living room with a farmhouse-style kitchen. Pamper yourself with luxurious toiletries from The Highland Soap Company, beautiful linens and gorgeous snuggly bathrobes. And enjoy a restful night’s sleep in the king-size bed with a Hypnos mattress.
- 2 Adults
- 1 King size bed
- 45 sq.m
The Lodge
Relax in a highland retreat
The Lodge is a beautiful barn conversion at Borlum House Farm . This includes an open-plan living room, and a farmhouse-style kitchen. Enjoy the comforts of lovely toiletries from Highland Soap Company, gorgeous linens and cosy bathrobes. And you’ll have a peaceful night’s sleep in the super king bed with a Hypnos mattress.
- 2 Adults
- 1 Super King size bed
- 60 sq.m
The Bothy Barn
OUR NEW LUXURY 1 BED
The Bothy is our latest beautiful barn conversion at Borlum House Farm . This includes an open-plan living room and a farmhouse-style kitchen. Enjoy the comforts of lovely toiletries, gorgeous linens and cosy bathrobes and you’ll have a peaceful night’s sleep in the super king bed with a Hypnos mattress!
- 2 Adults
- 1 King size bed
North Coast 500
Discover Scotland’s North Coast
Create your own adventure with a North Coast 500 (NC500) road trip. The NC500 highway is one of the best ways to see the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. At over 500 miles long, you’ll experience the rugged scenery that defines the north of Scotland.
All along the route, there are a wealth of opportunities to discover more. Travel across mountains, lochs and glens. Visit the towns and villages and taste the best of our distilleries!
Borlum House Farm Location
Borlum House Farm is located in the village of Reay, in the Caithness. It's a perfect location to explore the northern Scottish Highlands, Thurso and Dunnett Head.
