About this property

Historic Setting: The Bridge Helmsdale in Helmsdale is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with baths and showers, garden or river views, work desks, and free toiletries. Family rooms and soundproofing ensure a pleasant stay. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and a child-friendly buffet. Additional facilities include an electric vehicle charging station and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 37 mi from Wick John O’Groats Airport, the property is near attractions such as Dunrobin Castle (16 mi), Carnegie Club Skibo Castle (27 mi), and Royal Dornoch Golf Club (28 mi). Highly rated for its breakfast, room comfort, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bryant
    United States United States
    The warm fire in the reception area was a big hit with our entire group.
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well positioned in the town. Free parking. Pleasant staff. Large room and bathroom. Very clean and comfortable with a great breakfast (plenty of choice) Would definitely recommend The Bridge. Had a lovely stay here.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    A cool old hotel! A super proprietor! Super clean, super comfortable and a quiet and interesting village with a nice local museum. Super welcoming to cyclists—a dedicated storage room with loads of tools to borrow. Would definitely stay again....
  • Greg
    United States United States
    The hot breakfast buffet was wonderful and the inn keeper was very helpful and kind!! Thanks
  • Tim
    Denmark Denmark
    Great hotel at a great location. Fine spacious room. Clean. Near good restaurants. Inexpensive.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    A fantastic bicycle ride on the Melvich road to this gem in the lovely town of Helmsdale. Hans, the thoroughly Scot proprietor with the Teutonic name, welcomed me warmly. Shower me to a dedicated inside bicycle store room full of tools and a...
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I was not expecting a five-star livery hotel when I came to this small area of Scotland but I did get everything I expected the place was wonderfully clean filled with interesting information and books knick-knacks and my room was very spacious...
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Authentic Scottish decor , location on NC500 route
  • Kathy
    Canada Canada
    It was a quant little town that we got to explore. The Bridge has very helpful staff and gave us great travel tips for the area. Bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was superb.
  • Murdo
    Canada Canada
    The Bridge Helmsdale is beautiful, immaculate and the people there could not be more helpful. To send you on your way there is a delicious and varied breakfast, with options to satisfy all tastes. We'll be back!

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration