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The Crofter's Snug

“Wow - what an amazing view you’ve got here!” ……. If you want to join the many previous visitors who said that on arrival then read on! Situated six miles from John O’Groats heading westwards towards Thurso, and only a mile off the NorthCoast500 route with stunning views across to Orkney, The Crofter’s Snug offers an ideal location from which to explore this part of the Caithness coastline…

GLAMPING:

We offer three self-catering glamping units and operate a 2 night minimum stay from April until October:

  • Pod One (sleeps up to 4) has a double bed and sofa bed, kitchenette and en-suite.
  • Pod Two (sleeps up to 4) has a king bed and sofa bed, kitchenette and en-suite.
  • The Shepherd’s Hut (sleeps 2) has a king bed and a wood burning stove for heating/cooking, kitchenette and en-suite.

All three have their own firepit/BBQ area.

CARAVANS/MOTORHOMES:

We have 5x hardstanding pitches all with EHU, fresh water taps and grey waste drain points near your pitch, a black waste point and refuse area. NB. No toilet or shower facilities!

Open most of the year - there is an availability calendar on our website as well as on-line booking.


  • Gills Bay - Orkney ferry terminal 2 miles
  • Castle of Mey - 5 minute drive or 20-25 minute walk along the coast
  • John o’Groats, Dunnet beach, Castletown village - c.15 minutes drive

See our website for loads more info and hope to meet you soon!

Jo and Karina

Short Term Let License: HI-00329-F

Hotel Facilities
WiFiFree
PetsPod One (sleeps up to 4) is pet-friendly with a double bed and sofa bed, kitchenette and en-suite
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The Crofter's Snug
East Mey
Mey
Caithness
KW14 8XL

07796 519372

http://www.thecrofterssnug.co.uk
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