A bespoke, luxury pod with a built-in kingsize bed, a shower room, sofa bed, dining table and a fully fitted kitchen including sink, microwave, oven, hob and fridge with freezer compartment.  The pod has a decked area to the front perfect for sitting out, and a dining table outside.  It also has its own personal hot tub and BBQ. 

A bespoke, luxury pod with a built-in kingsize bed, a shower room, sofa bed, dining table and a fully fitted kitchen including sink, microwave, oven, hob and fridge with freezer compartment. The pod has a decked area to the front perfect for sitting out, and a dining table outside. It also has its own personal hot tub and BBQ. 

A bespoke, luxury pod with a built-in kingsize bed, a shower room, sofa bed, dining table and a fully fitted kitchen including sink, microwave, oven, hob and fridge with freezer compartment. The pod has a decked area to the front perfect for sitting out, and a dining table outside. It also has its own personal hot tub and BBQ. 

A bespoke, luxury pod with a built-in kingsize bed, a shower room, sofa bed, dining table and a fully fitted kitchen including sink, microwave, oven, hob and fridge with freezer compartment. The pod has a decked area to the front perfect for sitting out, and a dining table outside. It also has its own personal hot tub and BBQ. 

A bespoke, luxury pod with a built-in kingsize bed, a shower room, sofa bed, dining table and a fully fitted kitchen including sink, microwave, oven, hob and fridge with freezer compartment. The pod has a decked area to the front perfect for sitting out, and a dining table outside. It also has its own personal hot tub and BBQ. 

A bespoke, luxury pod with a built-in kingsize bed, a shower room, sofa bed, dining table and a fully fitted kitchen including sink, microwave, oven, hob and fridge with freezer compartment. The pod has a decked area to the front perfect for sitting out, and a dining table outside. It also has its own personal hot tub and BBQ. 

The Herdsman's House is situated on Geiselittle Farm on the outskirts of Thurso - a working farm with beef cattle and sheep owned by our family who have farmed in this area for 3 generations. Having owned the farm next door since the 1950's, we recently bought Geiselittle Farm and renovated the historic farmhouse to provide luxury holiday accommodation.  

This holiday house is ideal for family get-togethers and your dog is welcome too. We accept up to 3 well-behaved dogs. Please refer to our Pets Policy before booking 

With views of undisturbed farmland looking out towards the town of Thurso and the beautiful banks of the winding river Thurso as it heads towards the coast, the house offers a peaceful rural getaway, whilst only being 2 miles from all the amenities of the town, situated just off the A9, the main road leading to the North. How to find us?

The Herdsman's House is a beautiful spacious 5 bedroomed farm house surrounded by farmland with a private walled garden to the front.  There are 4 king size bedrooms, and a triple room with 3 single beds ideal for children.  There are 4 bathrooms throughout the house, a large new kitchen with dining area which opens on to a sitting area with feature stove.  There is a dining area to seat 12, and a cosy lounge with log burner.  Upstairs there is a games room with pool table, and outside there is an outside dining area and a hot tub within the established private garden.  

Those extra touches to make your stay easier . . . 

• Boot room, ideal for all your outdoor clothes and walking shoes or welly boots
• Laundry room with washing machine and drying racks
• Iron and ironing board are in the laundry room
• Hairdryers are supplied
• Upstairs games room with full size pool table
• A selection of toys for children staying and a swing set in the enclosed garden
• A good variety of books to read in the cosy lounge
• There are 2 large Smart TVs, one in each lounge
• Amazon Alexa to play your favourite music or listen to the radio
• Downstairs shower room and WC
• Ground floor kingsized bedroom which is en-suite with a shower and bath, ideal for those with difficulty using stairs.
• One of the 2 bedrooms on the first floor has a sofa bed which can sleep an extra guest.
• A high chair and travel cot can be supplied if needed

Kitchen Amenities

• 2x fan ovens
• Large fridge-freezer
• Ceramic 5 ring hob
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Pots and pans, a good array of utensils
• Baking dishes and trays
• Kettle, toaster
• Glasses, mugs, cutlery and crockery for 12 guests plus
• Plastic glasses for hot tub use

The Shepherd's Rest is situated on Geiselittle Farm on the outskirts of Thurso - a working farm with beef cattle and sheep owned by our family who have farmed in this area for three generations. Having owned the farm next door since the 1950's, we recently bought Geiselittle Farm which has two beautiful houses for holiday accommodation. The cottage is originally where the farm's shepherd and his family would have lived, and is around 200m from the main farm house. With its own private enclosed garden and hot tub house to the rear, The Shepherd's Rest feels very private and restful whilst only being two miles from all the amenities of the town, situated just off the A9, the main road leading to the North. How to find us link

We are happy to welcome dogs to this property, you can bring up to two well behaved four-legged friends. Please refer to our Pets Policy before booking (link)

The Shepherd's Rest is a historic farm cottage set in beautiful countryside grounds overlooking the River Thurso.  It has a large open plan living area with cosy feature log burner, a spacious fully fitted kitchen with dining area to seat six people and three bedrooms.  The bedrooms consist of one super king bedroom, one twin and one double, all with their own en-suite bathrooms.  There is a laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer, and a fourth bathroom with large walk in shower.  Outside there is a large private lawn area,  an outside dining table and a hot tub

Those extra touches to make your stay easier . . . 

• Large utility room, ideal for all your outdoor clothes and walking shoes or welly boots
• Washing machine, tumble dryer and drying racks
• Iron and ironing board
• Hairdryer supplied
• A good variety of books to read in the cosy lounge
• There is a smart TV in the lounge, and smaller wall mounted TVs in each bedroom
• Every bedroom is en-suite
• Amazon Alexa to play your favourite music or listen to the radio
• All on one level, ideal for those with difficulty using stairs.
• There is a bath in the en-suite of the twin bedroom, ideal for babies and those who prefer a bath to shower.
• A high chair and travel cot can be supplied if needed. 

Kitchen Amenities

• fan oven
• fridge-freezer
• Ceramic 4 ring hob
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Pots and pans, a good array of utensils
• Baking dishes and trays
• Kettle, toaster
• Glasses, mugs, cutlery and crockery for 6 guests
• Plastic glasses for hot tub use