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Burnside Cottage

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Burnside Cottage in Wick offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a private entrance, work desk, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a restaurant serving local specialties, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere, while breakfast includes continental, American, full English/Irish, and vegetarian options. Leisure Facilities: The property features a garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, free on-site private parking, and streaming services. Nearby Attractions: Sinclair's Bay is 12 mi away, The Castle Gardens of Mey 2.2 mi, and Wick John O’Groats Airport 16 mi from the cottage. Highly rated for dinner, host, and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Diane
United States United States
“Kacey is an incredible host. The property is immaculate and the breakfast was delicious! I dropped the ball on dinner and did not book with Kacey or make a reservation at a nearby restaurant. That’s on me lol - we had a fantastic stay .. thank you :)”
Michelle
United States United States
“Very clean and spacious room. Great breakfast. Host is attentive, friendly, accommodating and also respects privacy.”
Greenwood
United States United States
“Clean, amazing food and peaceful location close to ferry”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Marvellous place to stay. Kacey was an excellent host. We ate a delicious dinner there on our first night and the breakfasts, delivered to our room, were outstanding We would recommend Burnside without hesitation”
Philip
United States United States
“Kacey could not be a more accommodating host. She also prepared great meals for dinner and breakfast and was able to accommodate all special dietary request for our group. To top it off her entire facility is extremely eco conscious. I would...”
Rebecca
United States United States
“Absolutely everything. This is an outstanding place to stay. Kacey is an incredible cook and you should definitely order dinner. The rooms are exceptionally clean. There is nothing left to chance here. This is a wow experience.”
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Kacey was a fantastic host and the room was comfortable for our night. The breakfast was excellent, filling and plenty of choices”
Christine
New Zealand New Zealand
“Cozy and warm, gorgeous decor, impeccable service.”
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We liked everything about Burnside Cottage! Kacey was a wonderful hostess and fabulous cook! The room was beautiful and the beds comfortable.”
Leslie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Kacey is a very switched on attentive host providing a level of service that you do not normally get. This is probably possible due to a small number of high end rooms. Mega slick operation with a well thought out wine and drinks list. We opted...”

Managed by Burnside Cottage

Company review score: 10Based on 99 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company info

Kacey & Stephen George took over the property in Oct 2018. They are a husband & wife team who decided to turn their passions into a lifestyle. Feeling claustrophobic with city life, and after years of highland holidays, they found Burnside Cottage. Kacey's love of cooking and interior design, together with Stephen's wood carving & photography has come together in Burnside Cottage. Phase 1 saw the initial redecoration of the property. Phase 2 a new guest entrance has been added, suites updated and redecorated, dining and seating facilities have been enhanced. We have now moved to serving all meals via room service. Solar panels have also been added. Phase 3 (future plans) further eco features to be added e.g. EV charging points

Property info

Burnside Cottage B&B is a stylish eco-friendly B&B (awarded Gold by Green Tourism in 2022). It is located on the north coast of Scotland. Just 800m off the NC500 and less than 1/2 mile from the Pentland (Orkney) ferry. We have a separate guest entrance, and we have recently redecorated and enhanced the rooms to add seating and dining areas. We offer an extensive optional evening menu showcasinglocal produce with many plant based options. All meals are served via room service. We are trying to minimise our carbon footprint and source all food locally where possible. We have secure storage for motorcycles/bicycles and ample parking. We also accept dogs.

Neighborhood info

Burnside Cottage is situated just 800m off the NC500 and 1/2 a mile from the Gills Bay / Pentland (Orkney) ferry. We are half way between the main northern highland towns of Wick & Thurso (30 & 25 minute drives respectively). John O'groats, Duncansby Stacks, The Castle and Gardens of Mey & Dunnet Head are around a 10 minute drive from the property.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Room Service
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Burnside Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Burnside Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 4 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Burnside Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: Premises licence HC/CSR/2093

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