House of the Northern Gate

The house looking south to Dunnet Bay
From Peedie Sands beach on the estate looking up to the house on the hill
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Main staircase with painting of the view from Peedie Sands - our beach on the estate
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Bedroom 2: Morven - the super king bed
Bedroom 2: Morven - the view out to sea
Bedroom 3: Dwarwick - with views to Dunnet Bay and a super-king bed
Bedroom 3: Dwarwick - reflecting the room
Bedroom 1: Bushta - bathroom with large bath and shower in the turret
Bedroom 3: Dwarwick - ensuite bath
Bedroom 2: Morven - ensuite shower room
Bedroom 1: Bushta - bathroom with large bath and shower in the turret
The house faces west across Dunnet Bay to Thurso and out to the Atlantic
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Sunsets from the front door. We have beautiful sunsets at House of the Northern Gate
Bedroom 2: Morven - ensuite shower room
Bedroom 7: Olrig
Bedroom 7: Olrig - ensuite shower room
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Bedroom 2: Morven - day bed
Bedroom 7: Olrig - ensuite shower room
Bedroom 7: Olrig - has lots of cupboard space
Bedroom 2: Morven - ensuite shower room
Bedroom 7: Olrig - the view
Bedroom 2: Morven - the super king bed
Bedroom 7: Olrig
Bedroom 7: Olrig
Bedroom 2: Morven - the super king bed
Bedroom 2: Morven - ensuite shower room
Bedroom 4: Holborn - king size bed
Bedroom 4: Holborn - ensuite shower room
Bedroom 4: Holborn - king size bed
Bedroom 1: Bushta - the shower in the turret has great views
Bedroom 4: Holborn - pictures
Bedroom 1: Bustha - turret shower
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Bedroom 6: Hoy - king size bed (can be made into twins)
Bedroom 6: Hoy - ensuite shower room
Bedroom 6: Hoy - ensuite shower room
Bedroom 6: Hoy - king size bed (can be made into twins)
Bedroom 5: Mey - super king bed (can be made into twin beds)
Bedroom 5: Mey - ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 5: Mey - super king bed (can be made into twin beds)
Bedroom 5: Mey - ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 8: Stroma - twin beds (can be made into a king size bed)
Bathroom 8 shared between bedrooms 8 and 9 (Stroma and St John's)
Bathroom 8 shared between bedrooms 8 and 9 (Stroma and St John's)
Bathroom 8 shared between bedrooms 8 and 9 (Stroma and St John's)
Bedroom 3: Dwarwick - ensuite bath
Bedroom 3: Dwarwick - with views to Dunnet Bay and a super-king bed
Bedroom 3: Dwarwick - with views to Dunnet Bay and a super-king bed
Bedroom 3: Dwarwick - with views to Dunnet Bay and a super-king bed
All bedrooms come with hairdryers
Bedroom 9: St John's - twin beds
The piano in the main hall is available for guests to entertain each other
Please sign the visitors book when you come to stay!
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The TV/Cinema room is decorated with film posters featuring famous Scottish actors
Eclectic cushions in the lounge
The lounge has a fascinating mix of British and French furniture styles that complement each other
The lounge looks out across the estate and Dunnet Bay
Throughout the house, objects of family history add interest.
The library has a wide selection of books for guests to borrow during their stay
A painting of a scene over Dunnet Bay - from the dining room
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French copper pots in the kitchen (plus more modern tea and coffee pots)
Throughout the house renovation, we took great care to preserve original features
The catering kitchen is helpful for external caterers to prepare dinner if you use them
Maps of Caithness and Dunnet Head in the boot room to help you plan your walks from the house.
The boot room also doubles as a table tennis room
The downstairs loo
The downstairs accessible bathroom
The picture corridor with family and historical paintings
The main gates are electric to make coming and going easier
The house is built in the Scottish baronial style with turrets and crow-stepped gables
Wild flowers growing in the gardens
Heather in the gardens
The front of the house from the gardens
The back of the house from the gardens
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The house looking east
Peedies Sands - a beautiful, small, secluded white sand beach on the estate.
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The house looking East to St John's Loch, the Castle of Mey and John O'Groats
The house from across Dunnet Bay
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The kitchen has a Nespresso machine and milk frother for morning flat whites.
The house at night - in the summer, there is still light in the sky past midnight
Sunset on the front lawn
The estate and Peedie Sands beach
Loch Bushta on the estate
The house from the estate in winter
Bedroom 2: Morven - ensuite shower room
Bedroom 3: Dwarwick - ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 6: Hoy - ensuite shower room
Bedroom 5: Mey - ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 7: Olrig - ensuite shower room
Bedroom 1: Bushta - bathroom with large bath and shower in the turret
Bathroom 8 shared between bedrooms 8 and 9 (Stroma and St John's)
Bedroom 4: Holborn - ensuite shower room
Bedroom 1: Bushta - ensuite bath and shower room

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House of the Northern Gate

18 Guests
9 Bedrooms
10 Bathrooms
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Hosted by George D.

Member since January 2026

About this property

The House of the Northern Gate is a beautifully restored 9 bedroom and 8 bathroom baronial-style house in the far north of Scotland with space to sleep 18... The house has incredible views in every direction from its spectacular setting on Dunnet Head, the most northerly point of mainland Britain. As well as the estate's own beach, the house sits above Dunnet Bay, one of the UK's most stunning beaches and has 1800 acres of moorland for hiking on the estate. Featured in The Crown on Netflix.

A downstairs room can be made up for a disabled guest and has an accessible bathroom. Four bedrooms can be made into twin rooms if preferred.

Guests can access all of the house except service areas

We will always be available at the end of a phone, but we do not live full-time in Dunnet. However, we have a lovely local host for the House of the Northern Gate who will ensure your stay is just how you want it.

The House of the Northern Gate sits in the Dunnet Estate: 1800 acres of coastal moorland looking out to Orkney and the Atlantic on Dunnet Head which is the most northerly point of mainland Britain. To the south of the house is Dunnet village with the world-famous Rock Rose gin distillery and the Northern Sands pub

A car is recommended to explore the area. It's not impossible by bus (15min walk to bus stop) and bike but a car will give you more flexibility

  • Common

    • Bed linens
    • Dryer
    • Heating
    • Indoor fireplace
    • Washer
  • Kitchen

    • Coffee maker
    • Dishes and silverware
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Stove
    • Toaster
  • Home Safety

    • First aid kit
  • Bathroom

    • Hair dryer

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Hosted by George Dunnett

Member since January 11, 2026

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Services offered

  • airport-transfer
  • grocery-stocking
  • catering
  • boat-rental
  • fishing-guide
  • firewood-delivery
  • massage-services
  • wine-delivery
  • photography
  • housekeeping
  • babysitting
  • adventure-planning
  • cooking-class
  • decorations

Important house rules & info

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Check in after 4:00 PM

Check Out

Check out before 10:00 AM

Damage & incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Cancellation Policy

Moderate

Guests can cancel up to 5 days before check-in and receive a full refund.

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Pets: Not Allowed

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