Puffin Croft, John O Groats, KW1 4YS, United Kingdom
#3 of 8 hotels in John O Groats
Guests' ChoiceBased on 180 B&B reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 September 2024
Mandy
United KingdomAbsolute nothing!
Superbly decorated, loved the special little extras - paintings, teapots, room decor
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Claire
United KingdomWe enjoyed it all
Cara is a fabulous host with a gorgeous property. Rooms beautifully decorated and really comfortable.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Christine
United KingdomBathroom a little chilly with high winds
Comfy bed, great pillows, petting farm unusual, host fab.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
David
United KingdomNothing
Everything we wished we had longer there, Cara was a great host
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Fitzpatrick
IrelandNo shower
Beautiful quaint cottage
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Anthony
United Kingdomnothing
Cara was lovely and it was a pretty room.Breakfast was continental and fine.The bread was very good.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Clare
United KingdomShared bathroom didn't suit us, but we were aware of this before we booked.
Lovely location, and the petting zoo is really good. Very comfortable bed! Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Genevieve
United KingdomPuffin cottage was super cute! Absolutely loved being around the animals. We had amazing guides to show us the farm - Dalmatians. Our host was brilliant, very welcoming!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Julie
AustraliaOnly stayed one night unfortunately
Loved the whole experience at Puffin Cottage. Room was lovely and breakfast was great. Farm animals were so cute and Cara was very friendly.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Noel
AustraliaShared bathroom and no shower
Room was nice; farm was good. Host was very friendly.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Wibke
GermanyThe blankets for the beds were to heavy and warm for the time of the year
Very nice location with some animals to visit. Cara was a very friendly host. The rooms were very cosy! Can definitely recommend to stay here!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Vicki
AustraliaThis was a quirky place to stay.. A lovely b&b. Kara was very obliging with information.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Fiona
United KingdomRoom smallish and shared bathroom (but no problem as we knew in advance). Public transport to this remote area is limited so advice to other travellers using public transport is to be very organised. We got bus on departure (one every two hours to Thurso). Bus driver told us official bus stop is at the harbour but fortunately bus stopped for us near Sea View hotel.
It’s great what the owner is doing with the property. Interesting to see the animals in petting farm.Perfect location for John O Groats visit. Proximity to Duncansby Head and Stacks. You can see lighthouse from room. Nice home-made bread. Advice from owner re local restaurants.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Anna
IrelandCara was a wonderful, helpful, and friendly host. The room was super cosy and had a spectacular view - everything we could’ve hoped for and more. Lovely breakfast too!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Chris
United KingdomNot really any dislikes
A great place to stay when we had finished cycling to John O'Groats. Location is great and rooms have everything we needed.. Cara was very helpful and we were glad of recommendations for evening meals etc. We were a bit late to go round the zoo but the animals we did see were very cute and pleased to see us..
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Louisab01
United KingdomLovely and friendly host Comfortable and clean Highly recommend a stay here and added bonus yoy get entry to the farm
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Sharon
United KingdomNothing, it was all lovely.
Lovely welcome on arrival. The room was clean and decorated tastefully. Breakfast was delicious, and the fresh baked bread was a real treat. Great location to visit lots of areas of interest. Petting Farm was really nice, you can see that all the animals are very well cared for. We would definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Melani
United StatesThe area does not offer many restaurants. must drive to Wick/Thurso. Must also share a bath with other guests. But Puffin Cottage was a good choice.
Quirky BnB with animal farm in John O'Groats. Close to ferry terminals, the JOG park and beach. Hostess provided a varied breakfast with her warm, just out of the oven Bread which was yummy. All in all a great stay.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Kimberley
United KingdomNothing I can think of.
Cara was a lovely host. Rooms were clean and so comfortable with cute decor. Beds very comfy. Breakfast was super cute, laid out lovely with freshly baked bread, delicious. The animals were amazing, so nice to be able to go round and feed them all and pet them. A lovely cosy stay with a quirky edge. Would fully recommend. The farm shop sold great produce and locally made crafts which were beautiful. Both pubs within walking distance.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Colin
United KingdomShared bathroom isn't ideal (though of course that was known in advance). That said, everything was scrupulously clean and comfortable. An ideal spot if you need to catch a ferry to Orkney or Shetrland, as we did.
Breakfast was generous and excellent. Our kind hostess went out of her way, amidst a very busy schedule. A warm welcome. Meeting the animals (petting zoo) was a bonus and they made for accommodating neighbours.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 10 July 2024
Hannah
United KingdomIt was in a stunning location and it felt very homely. Everything was very clean and as an animal person, the location was perfect.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Robert
United KingdomVery pleasant owner and a lovely position and a lovely lovely comfy bed 🛌 we recommend it 😀 Rob and Karen
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Sarah
United KingdomOnly down side is the shared bathroom has a hand held shower so difficult to get a good shower if you’re a larger/ taller person.
This is an amazing little find! So welcoming and the animals are all so friendly. Breakfast was lovely with lots of choice and the rooms are comfy.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Amina
United KingdomThis was not an issue for us, but we weren't initially aware that the bathroom was shared so I guess the lesson is 'Read what you're booking carefully!'
We had a lovely stay at Puffin Cottage. The host (Cara) was very welcoming and told us all about the petting farm she runs and how she cares for her animals. The rooms were comfortable and clean and the breakfast was delightful. Cara really is a very kind woman and the work she does is inspiring. Thank you.
Stayed in June 2024
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