A Castle View
Plowmans Cottage, Keiss, KW1 4XF, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Situated 4 miles from John O Groats, in the Highlands, A Castle View Bed and Breakfast is 15 minutes' walk from the village of Keiss which offers a small local shop, a Butcher shop and a pub. It offers free parking and stunning views over Keiss castle across Sinclair Bay to Sinclair and Girnigoe castles. Wick Airport and Wick train station are both about 15 minutes' drive away. Guests can easily explore the surrounding picturesque countryside and the stunning golden beaches of Keiss and Reiss which stretch for around 3 miles and are only about 2 miles away. There is excellent trout fishing in many of the 136 Lochs of Caithness and salmon fishing in the rivers of Thurso, Halladale, Wick and Helmsdale, all within easy reach. Also a good stop over point to pick up the ferry over to the Orkney Islands from John O Groats or Gills Bay. The spacious rooms feature an en suite bathroom, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV and all offer tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryers. All rooms have been completed to a very high standard in a contemporary style. Breakfast consists of a selection from the freshly cooked dishes and includes a buffet of juices, cereals and yoghurt. Special dietary requirements can also be catered for.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
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Sharon
Australia“The hostess was lovely and was super helpful when we had leave early for the ferry to Orkney. Breakfast was delicious. Our room was comfortable and clean. A nice, quiet location.”
Annmarie
United Kingdom“It was a lovely B & B . It’s so peaceful & quiet . Beautiful location”
Raymond United Kingdom“Warm welcome from the owners beautiful views and lovely place to stay would go back lovely breakfast”
Managed by A Castle View Ltd
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Facilities of A Castle ViewGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Linen
- View
- Beachfront
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- Beach
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Flat-screen TV
- Breakfast in the room
- Accessible parking
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Private check-in/check-out
- Wake-up service
- Packed lunches
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
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 room.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 07:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Bankcard
A Castle View accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Breakfast is available from 07:30 - 08:30, Monday to Friday, and 08:30 - 09:30, Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast on Sunday is a self-service buffet.
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 A Castle View 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 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
License number: HI-00148-F
FAQs about A Castle View
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Guests staying at A Castle View can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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A Castle View offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Beachfront
- Beach
- Temporary art galleries
- Horse riding
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Check-in at A Castle View is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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A Castle View is 1.1 miles from the centre of Keiss. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, A Castle View is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at A Castle View may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at A Castle View include:
- Twin
- Double
- Family
