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The Croft Caravan and Motorhome Certificated Site

Thrumster, Wick, Highlands, Scotland

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Please note that this site doesn't provide toilets or showers and so guests must bring their own facilities.

The Croft Caravan and Motorhome Certificated Site is nestled on the East Coast of the Highlands with gorgeous views over the North Sea and Moray Firth with regular sightings of seals, dolphins and nesting birds! This small and peaceful site has just five hardstanding pitches on offer all with optional electric. Just a short walk to a beach and ten minutes to Wick with miles of coastal walks around, great for dog walkers.

Why you'll love it at The Croft Caravan and Motorhome Certificated Site


Peaceful site on the East Coast of The Highlands with spacious pitches and sea views

Dog friendly with countryside walks nearby, the John o' Groats trail runs right past the site!

With onsite alpacas and a pub and a beach nearby, just ten minutes from Wick

About the site


A peaceful spot on the edge of the Highlands with sea views and onsite alpacas, enjoy a quiet getaway to this quiet corner of Scotland site all year round. You'll be just ten minutes from Wick for days out, or simply relax back at the site or take one of the many coastal walks and see what wildlife you can spot! This small site has just five hardstanding pitches on offer, all boasting glorious sea views. Each pitch is spacious and has an adjacent grass area for awnings. Please note that units must be self contained as there are no shower or toilet facilities onsite. Ideal for a peaceful break, you can simply just sit at your pitch, meet the onsite alpacas or admire the panoramic sea views over the North Sea and Moray Firth, there have even been sightings of dolphins, seals and orcas! Or, the John o'Groats trail runs right past the site's doorstep great for walkers and dog owners. You'll also be right by Sarclet Harbour, a small, pretty cove with a beach. Here you can walk along the cliffs or head down to the beach and launch your kayak or paddle board and explore the sea caves! Dogs are welcome to join you on your stay and there are great countryside and coastal walks around the site, just please ensure that they are kept on a lead at all times whilst onsite due to the surrounding livestock. There is a log burner in the communal area for guests to use. This site is a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club which means you will need to be a member to stay.

Open all year


Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilets

WiFi

Electric hookups

Near beach

Open year round

Peaceful

W.C. disposal

Please note that there are no showers or toilets onsite. There is fresh water, grey water and WC disposal in the utility area as well as recycling and rubbish bins.

The nearest pub to the site is just a 20 minute walk away in Thrumster, The Old Smiddly Inn. For picking up any essentials, there are lots of shops in Wick just a ten minute drive away.


A note from the site themselves...

Welcome to our site! We hope you enjoy your stay and take the opportunity to explore the incredible sites and scenic walks in our area.

As retired entertainers, we share a love for the outdoors, gardening, and animals. We have Pip, our friendly Border Terrier, and Milly, our charming cat.

We all hope you have a fantastic stay with us, we hope to welcome you soon

David and Wendy


Map and address

Park address

The Croft Caravan and Motorhome Certificated Site,

18, Sarclet Village, Thrumster, Wick, Highlands, Scotland, KW1 5TU

Coordinates

58.3740, -3.1138 | ND 34 43

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The Croft Caravan and Motorhome Certificated Site is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet


There are 5 accommodation options on-site

Electric hardstanding pitches with sea views

5 x Optional Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Hardstanding pitches measuring 10m x 6m with an adjacent 5m grass area for awnings. Metered electric hook up is available.



Interested in staying at The Croft Caravan and Motorhome Certificated Site?

Unfortunately The Croft Caravan and Motorhome Certificated Site 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.


*Check in is available from 1pm until 8pm unless by prior arrangement.

*Quiet time is between 10pm and 7am.


Things to do on site and in the Wick area

Surrounded by wildlife and countryside trails, this site is a great spot to unwind and get back to nature, listening the birds sing and the waves crash on the shore. Spot nesting birds, dolphins, seals and sometimes even orcas!

Sarclet Harbour is just outside the site which boasts a picturesque cove with a small beach. Here is a great spot to launch your paddle board or kayak!

The John o' Groats trail runs right past the sites doorstep, this is a 147 mile coastal route that starts at Inverness and ends at John o' Groats. The terrain ranges from remote and pathless terrain to popular walks where you'll meet others along the way. Or, John o'Groats is only a 35 minute drive from the site if you would prefer!

The town of Wick is only a ten minute drive away, and a must visit while you are in the area, you can hop on a boat trip to see the many castles, sea stacks or lighthouses dotted along the coast. Alternatively, stick to land visiting the remains of the Castle of Old Wick, explore the harbour or the variety of pubs and restaurants on offer.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Whaligoe Steps (10 minutes)
  • Old Pulteney Distillery (10 minutes)
  • Loch Watten (20 minutes)
  • Castle Sinclair (20 minutes)
  • Castle of Mey (40 minutes)

Interested in staying at The Croft Caravan and Motorhome Certificated Site?

Unfortunately The Croft Caravan and Motorhome Certificated Site 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.

The listing for The Croft Caravan and Motorhome Certificated Site was last updated on May 6th, 2025 at 1:51 PM

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