Pentland Lodge House

This impressive former Church of Scotland Manse extends to approximately 415m² and features a symmetrical main building complemented by a west wing and an additional rear structure. Entry through the main door leads into an inviting entrance lobby, flowing into a bright hallway with flagstone floor and a feature wooden staircase rising through the upper levels, with mid-stairway access providing a fire escape to external steps at the back. The interior has been thoughtfully styled with a clean, contemporary aesthetic that incorporates subtle Scottish character, including tasteful tartan carpet. The ground floor accommodates an office, kitchen and plant room, a spacious lounge/dining area, and an accessible guest room known as the Cairnmore Room. The accessibility of this room is highly commendable and well recognised, with many tourists specifically choosing to stay here for this attribute. The shower can be accessed directly from the car park without a step, demonstrating thoughtful consideration for wheelchair users. A linen room with a staff WC is also located on this level. On the west wing of the property lies a dedicated owner’s annex. On the first floor, a central landing leads to the upper staircase, with fire doors providing access to the guest rooms. The left-hand fire door opens into a small hallway serving Rooms 2 and 3, both superior doubles, along with a compact linen and complimentary supplies store. The right-hand fire door leads to a second hallway, giving access to Room 4 (single) and Rooms 5 and 6 (doubles). The second floor comprises a further landing with access to Rooms 7 and 8, both spacious super-king doubles, along with a large storeroom offering excellent additional capacity.

The location is exceptional, with a cliff-top walk just 150 metres away, the beach only 160 metres from the door, and the town centre a short 450-metre stroll. The train station lies 650 metres away, and scenic riverside walking routes are also nearby. For onward travel, the Scrabster ferry terminal is conveniently situated 3.2 kilometres from the property. Thurso further benefits from strong transport links, including regular rail services to Inverness, comprehensive regional bus networks, and road access via the A9. The airport in Wick is located approximately 20 miles away. Thurso, positioned on the northern coast of Caithness, is Scotland’s most northerly town and a prominent central stop on the iconic North Coast 500 route. Its dramatic coastal scenery, rich cultural heritage, and proximity to major attractions including Dunnet Head, The Castle of Mey, John O’Groats, and ferry connections to the Orkney Islands— making it a perfect place for exploring the far north. Thurso is well regarded for its excellent range of amenities. The town is home to a campus of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), a secondary school and three primary schools. It also offers a cinema alongside a wide variety of shops, services, leisure facilities, and community amenities, making it a well-served and attractive place to live.