About this property

Historic Setting: The Old Manse B&B in Thurso offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, and garden views. Additional amenities include work desks, flat-screen TVs, and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests can also enjoy warm dishes, juice, and fruits, catering to diverse dietary needs. Local Attractions: Dunnet Beach is a 15-minute walk away, while The Castle Gardens of Mey are 8.1 mi distant. Sinclair's Bay lies 12 mi from the property, and Wick John O'Groats Airport is 14 mi away. Highly rated for its friendly host, excellent breakfast, and comfortable rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Heidi
United States United States
Fantastic location to visit spectacular scenery, historical sights and landmarks along the Northern coast of Scotland. Superb accommodation, comfy beds, exceptional breakfast and lovely hosts who assisted us with dining arrangements and provided...
Elliot
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very spacious room, felt like a studio flat. Beautiful comfortable space with lovely hosts that had great local recommendations and were very kind to arrange a dinner booking for us.
Phil36
Spain Spain
Property beautifully renovated, room and facilities were 10/10 and if anything it was under priced compared to other places we stayed. Would definitely recommend to friends visiting the area as the first place to get booked and we would return if...
Suzy
United States United States
Our stay was amazing. Martin was a perfect host. Our room was huge and very clean. Breakfast was made to order and delicious. Also, the Public Bar just a walk down the street was very welcoming.
Lucy
United States United States
Nice big room, nice size on-suite with ample hot water. Friendly hosts that recommended the hotel down the street for supper. One of the best we'd had while in Scotland. Clean b & b with great breakfast, room and hosts
Keith
Australia Australia
Breakfast was really good. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Andrew
Canada Canada
Warm comfortable and welcoming. Lovely Breakfast.
Rosemary
United States United States
Beautiful home, our hosts Nicola & Martin, were very welcoming and friendly. We arrived early evening and they helped us make reservations for dinner at a nearby restaurant. A comfortable and quiet location with on-site parking. Breakfast was...
Dennis
United States United States
A little hard to find but Nicola provided good directions. The B&B was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Nicola is a very pleasant host.
Farlow
United States United States
It was a bit of a challenge to find but once we got there, the hositality, food and facilities were awesome

Hosted by Nicola and martin

9.8
Host Review Score
Nicola and martin
The Old manse B&B is a new B&B situated along Main Street on the left in Castletown as you approach from Thurso. We have a large white conservatory/porch on the front of the house which is set back from the road. The beach is a 2 minute walk from the house and there are plenty of places that are well worth a visit for example the new stannergill whisky distillery which is only 0.5 mile away and Castletown heritage centre which is 0.4 mile away . Thurso is 6 miles from us and Wick 16 miles which are the two main towns. We have lovely large gardens, an area to sit outside, courtyard seating, the bedrooms are large and spacious with their own private bathrooms ( one with a shower and one with a bath with shower attachment) and a dressing area with the Stag room. Each room is located in its own wing and is entered from the landing/stairs via a lockable door making each room/suite completely private. Breakfast is served in the green room( dining room), menus are provided in the rooms, there is tea/coffee facilities in each room. Parking is free and private and is covered by CCTV. We give each guest a new pair of slippers upon arrival and we do ask guests to use them whilst in the house as this aids us in the maintenance of hygiene and cleanliness for all our guests so we can all enjoy the lovely setting this old manse provides hope you don’t mind, we hope you enjoy your stay with us and if there is anything you need please feel free to ask. We look forward to seeing you in the future.
We relocated to Scotland from Cambridgeshire this year, our intention was twofold, to leave the hustle and bustle and change our careers for a more relaxed family friendly lifestyle. We chose to open a b&b because we enjoy meeting people and chose Scotland because we love it, we love the beach (2 minutes away) we love walking and exploring, there’s so much on offer up here. We have a small dog who also loves the beach, she loves people, is very friendly and spoilt. Hope to see you soon, the door is always open.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Manse B&B

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

The Old Manse B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:30 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

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 not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Old Manse B&B 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

License number: E, HI-00436-F

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