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 23 km 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 (13 km) and Sinclair’s Bay (20 km). Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples particularly 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 (9.2)

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 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Irene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The guest house was very comfortable, one of the best we stayed in on the NC500. The owners extremely friendly and helpful.
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful house, lovely decor and exceptionally clean great breakfast, extremely friendly hosts
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Old Manse is a beautiful B&B. The hosts are lovely. The room was exceptionally comfortable. A lovely choice for breakfast As near as home from home you could get and it has private parking
  • Artur
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The main point for us was the host! Such great and understanding people! The house and room were clean and simply stunning. Brilliant breakfast. As a whole it felt like away home!
  • Sandra
    Austria Austria
    The hosts were very friendly and made us feel very comfortable. The breakfast was very good and the rooms are extremely beautiful.
  • Catharine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was very homely and clean, and we felt very well looked after. Nicola and Martin were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious.
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, beautiful accommodation,amazing breakfast
  • Colleen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was a great size and very comfortable. The location was great for us as it was only a 15 min drive to the Gills Bay ferry to Orkney. We stayed here on 2 separate occasions and Nicola and Martin were great hosts, recommending things to do...
  • Sue
    Australia Australia
    It was a very clean, comfortable property. Our room was very well appointed.
  • Marlene
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast superb!! Hosts congenial, Nichola above and beyond with information and good sharing about the local culture and town. GPS coordinates made an interesting secluded location easy to find. Thanks.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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

Property surroundings

House rules

The Old Manse B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
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.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:30 and 07:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

License number: E, HI-00436-F