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 free toiletries. Additional amenities include flat-screen TVs, work desks, and dressing rooms, 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 fresh fruits, catering to diverse dietary needs. Convenient Location: Located 14 mi from Wick John O’Groats Airport, the property is a short walk from Dunnet Beach and close to attractions such as The Castle Gardens of Mey (8.1 mi) and Sinclair’s Bay (12 mi). Free on-site private parking is available.

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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

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
Kristina
United States United States
Our hosts Nicola & Martin were very gracious. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty, with many offerings. Our “Highland Cow” room was nicely appointed, very clean, and spacious. The gardens are lovely. The property is located near the Scrabster Ferry...
Tracy
United States United States
House was very comfortable and Martin was really nice. Breakfast was ok.
Davies
United States United States
Nicola and Martin were great hosts. The location was great being close to the ferry terminal. The breakfast was excellent.
Richard
United States United States
Beautiful home, our hosts were especially welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was hot, filling and very tasty. Parking convenient on site. They helped us make reservations for dinner as well.
Brian
United States United States
Loved this place! Our room was spacious, cozy and comfortable. Our hosts were warm and welcoming. Great breakfast. Highly recommend the Old Manse to anyone venturing to far north!

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. 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

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