The Hawthorns B & B

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Hawthorns B & B in Thurso offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and free WiFi. Each room includes a washing machine, work desk, and TV. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the lounge, enjoy the garden, and take advantage of free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a coffee machine, refrigerator, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 23 km from Sinclair's Bay and 2 km from Thurso Railway Station, the property is a 5-minute walk from The Castle Gardens of Mey. Wick John O'Groats Airport is 23 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Maggie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hosts were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast had choices and was yummy. Guest lounge, and they’ll do your washing for you.Large comfy bedroom. Plenty of parking. Hotel nearby for dinner. Best B&B on our trip. Close to major attractions.”
Carmel
Australia Australia
“Hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Rooms were very clean and comfortable.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Convenient place on the NC500 and close to John O Groats and Dunnet Head Nice added extras like the coffee pod machine and the torch and the binoculars”
Lynda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host was fantastic, ensuring he explained everything and looking after my every need. the breakfast was perfect and very much appreciated. Very comfortable with use of a separate lounge. Wifi was good.”
Fisher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable, clean, great hosts .lovely breakfast.”
Vivien
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for Gill’s Bay ferry to the Orkneys but also beautiful overlooking the sea.”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lots of nice thoughtful details, very clean and comfortable, welcoming owners and a fantastic breakfast. Ideally located for NC500, as a stop en route to Orkney Islands or simply as a lovely place to stopover.”
Cherry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really excellent location for the ferry. Hosts were very welcoming and friendly. Room was very comfortable with everything you could need. Breakfasts were brilliant”
Marjolein
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very nice b&b. The owner gave us a tour and the rooms were great. Location is great. Breakfast was great. We had a great time”
Liz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a lovely, warm, inviting place. The host Graham was so nice and kind. They had thought of everything, there wasn’t any thing missing that you’d need. The bed was also super cosy and I had a great nights sleep. If I’m ever passing through...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Hawthorns B & B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: D, HI-00531-F