Located in Thurso, within 1.3 km of Dunnet Beach and 20 km of Sinclair's Bay, The Old Manse B&B provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. It is situated 13 km from The Castle Gardens of Mey and offers bicycle parking. The bed and breakfast features inner courtyard views and a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. All units are equipped with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a patio and some have garden views. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available daily at the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 23 km from The Old Manse B&B.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Thurso
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, comfortable and - most of all - charming. Very nice hosts, excellent breakfast. Thanks so much for the recommendation to go to the nearby pub, we had a brilliant night out with the locals! Highly recommended.
  • Wright
    Australia Australia
    The property is beautiful. Very comfortable and spacious
  • Sandhya
    India India
    The directions sent by the host were quite helpful because the property doesn't show up on Google Maps. The host was very friendly, and the room was clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, we had to leave at 6 a.m., so we couldn't enjoy the full...
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An excellent find on the North coast of Scotland. A lovely house, decorated and equipped to a very high standard. The hosts, Martin & Nicola, could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Our room was comfortable and inviting. Breakfast was...
  • Kay
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable, cosy and clean ! Beautifully decorated Bed was so comfy!
  • A
    Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect loved the room , nice having a little seeting area and a tv ,most comfy bed .immaculately clean and breakfast was great . Lovely friendly hosts would definitely return
  • Phil
    Australia Australia
    Charming character home , very welcoming hosts , excellent facilities , great breakfast
  • Krzysztof
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Old style house but very well preserved and maintained. Clean and cozy rooms. Nice and very helpful owners. Parking by the house on the garden side. Breakfast was very tasty. Very good place to rest when you drive NC 500.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room Very clean and well set out Informative staff good advise on places of interest to visit Helpful finding us places to eat Lovely choice at breakfast and well cooked Will definitely stay here again Lovely welcome made by Nicola...
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room very comfortable with lovely decor. Breakfast delicious and hosts very friendly

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Nicola and martin

9.9
9.9
Host review score
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

Facilities of The Old Manse B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Trouser press
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pants press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

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
VisaMastercardCash
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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Old Manse B&B

  • The nearest beach is just 1,050 yards from The Old Manse B&B. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Old Manse B&B include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at The Old Manse B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at The Old Manse B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old Manse B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • Guests staying at The Old Manse B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • The Old Manse B&B is 4.3 miles from the centre of Thurso. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.