Please note that this site doesn't provide toilets or showers and so guests must bring their own facilities.
The Crofters Snug is a small, dog friendly campsite offering five touring pitches for caravans and motorhomes, two en-suite glamping pods, a shepherd's hut and a cottage. Located at the top of mainland Scotland, between Thurso and John O'Groats, it is the perfect North Coast 500 pitstop. Enjoy dramatic sea views and big skies, overlooking Dunnet Head, Orkney and Stroma islands.
Why choose The Crofters Snug
Small, friendly site with stunning sea views, close to the NC500 route
Easy coastal walks direct from the site with the chance to spot some wildlife. including dolphins!
Dog friendly touring and glamping, with pods and a shepherd's hut, and an enclosed exercise field
About the site
If you're looking for unobstructed sea views, comfort and a bit of peace and quiet during your North Coast 500 road trip, look no further. The site is conveniently located six miles west of John O'Groats, and only a mile off the popular NC500 tourist route. A perfect location for exploring the Caithness coastline, including visits to the Castle of Mey, Dunnet Head, Duncansby Head and Stacks, John o'Groats, various distilleries and more - all within a 15 minute drive. The site offers just five touring pitches, two glamping pods, a shepherd's hut and a cottage, all are dog-friendly, except for the shepherd's hut. The spacious pitches come with optional electric hook up and have stunning sea views, suitable for caravans, motorhomes and campervans. Tourers must be self sufficient as there are no shared toilet or shower facilities. Each pitch has a tap and grey waste drain, there is no drive-over waste point for motorhomes, but a caravan-style waste hog is available to borrow. There's also an elsan point at the far end of the site. The glamping pods can sleep up to four with a kitchenette and an ensuite bathroom. For a romantic getaway, you might want to book the shepherd's hut, kitted out with a log burner stove, king-sized bed, kitchenette and ensuite bathroom. There is also a cosy cottage onsite. Your four-legged friends are more than welcome here, with a secure dog exercise field for them to stretch their legs.
The site closes for various weeks in the low season.
There are 8 accommodation options on-site
Pod One
Max 4 people
A wooden glamping pod with a double bed, double sofa bed, free Wifi, a fire-pit, an ensuite bathroom and kitchenette.
Pod Two
Max 4 people
A wooden glamping pod with a king-sized bed, waterfall shower, double sofa bed, free Wifi, a fire-pit, an ensuite bathroom and kitchenette.
Shepherd's Hut
Max 2 people
A shepherd's hut furnished with a king-sized bed, kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, a log burning cooking stove and a private fire pit.
Interested in staying at The Crofters Snug?
Unfortunately The Crofters Snug doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
*Pitches: Check-in after 1pm and check out by 11am.
*Accommodation: Check-in after 3pm and check out by 10am.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at The Crofters Snug?
Unfortunately The Crofters Snug doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.