Located less than a mile from the Gills Bay Ferry to Orkney, Ferry View Night Stop is the perfect location to explore both the islands and Caithness. A small site, surrounded by trees, Ferry View provides a peaceful break for all, with beautiful views over to the islands. BBQs and campfires welcome.

A small, family run campsite with coastal views, located on the NC500

Enjoy takeaway food at Mr Eddy's Pit Stop and dine in the quirky converted bus

Located next to Gills bay and five minutes from John o'Groats

About Ferry View Night Stop

Open all year round and located on the NC500, Ferry View provides a pit stop for those taking the iconic route, exploring the far north or heading over to explore the Orkney Islands. Halfway between Wick and Thurso, Ferry View offers the perfect base to discover everything Caithness has to offer. Motorhome and campervan pitches are all fenced with hardstanding and a grass area with electric on all pitches. There is also a separate tent only grass area with electric hook up and grass parking. There is an onsite takeaway, doing a selection of meals for breakfast lunch and dinner, along with a selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks, including bottles of Scottish beers, wines and ciders. The site is also home to a quirky bus, a place to sit and relax, play board games, read a selection of books, have a coffee and take a look at the artwork for sale, handcrafted onsite in the Artist's Workshop. For those feeling a bit more active, the site has a games area with Giant Jenga, Swingball and other games to play. The owners are previous tour guides, meaning they have a wealth of local knowledge between them and are more than happy to share their knowledge and provide you with information if you need it. Just ask! Dog friendly.

Open all year

Green Tourism (Bronze)

Facilities and amenities

Fully centrally heated facilities building contains two full bathrooms with a shower, toilet and sink in each, along with a dishwashing area. There are also laundry facilities (a small charge does apply). Disposal points for grey water and toilet waste are available, as well as disposal for general rubbish and recycling. The site also has a midge-eater machine to keep the midges at bay!

There are pathways through the trees that surround the site for walking, as well as a communal play area for games including giant Jenga, giant draughts, swing-ball and tic-tac-toe. There is also a communal fire pit for guests to enjoy.

Mr Eddy's Pit Stop is on site, providing food and drinks throughout the day. Everything is designed to takeaway, although you can choose to take a seat on the converted bus and enjoy the view! On board there are board games for guests to enjoy (including Highlands and Islands Monopoly!).

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Opened in June 2019, Ferry View strives to provide the best service it can to all who come and stay. Ferry View is a family run by Royston and Vikki and any other family members who pitch in! If you are looking for a campsite that offers something a little bit different (some same we are quirky!), then Ferry View is the place for you.

With stunning views of the surrounding area and the night skies, as well as food and drink available on site, come and visit us for a chance to relax and take in the beautiful Scottish Highlands.


Map and address

Park address

Ferry View Night Stop,

Gauze Cottage, Canisbay, Wick, Highlands, Scotland, KW1 4YB

Coordinates

58.6380, -3.1698 | ND 32 72

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Ferry View Night Stop is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 7 accommodation options on-site

2 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Spacious pitches with electric hook up. Located in a separate grass area for tents only. Shared facilities nearby.

5 x Electric Hardstanding and Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Half hardstanding and half grass pitches with electric, allowing a sturdy parking area with space to relax. Suitable for caravans, motorhomes and campervans.



Interested in staying at Ferry View Night Stop?

Call 07591 540400 to book.

Unfortunately Ferry View Night Stop 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 from 1pm.

Check out by 12 noon.

Please leave your pitch and the facilities as you would expect to find them.

Think of others.

Recycle wherever possible.

Clean up after your dog ( and children!).

Most important - enjoy your stay!!


Less than a mile away is the Gills Bay Ferry to Orkney, whilst the iconic John O'Groats (10 minutes) with the famous sign and its own passenger ferry to Orkney (seasonal), as well as places to eat and drink.

The towns of Wick (25 minutes) and Thurso (25 minutes) are both within easy reach providing a multitude of things to do and see including beaches, harbours, museums and, of course, distilleries.

Dunnet Bay (15 minutes) with its beautiful beach. Dunnet itself boasts a small crofting museum, a hotel with a restaurant and bar and a gin distillery!

On site there is a small woodland surrounding the site (but watch out for the fairies!) as well as a communal fire pit and recreation area. There is also Mr Eddy's, the onsite takeaway, serving food and drink with outside seating (and indoor seating on the bus).

Interested in staying at Ferry View Night Stop?

Call 07591 540400 to book.

Unfortunately Ferry View Night Stop 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 Ferry View Night Stop was last updated on January 9th, 2024 at 10:05 AM

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