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The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 51 reviews

5.0/523 Jun 2026

Mihail • Family Trip

10 out of 10. Everything was amazing , you have everything for an amazing stay.

5.0/523 Jun 2026

Robert • Couple Trip

Graeme was extremely helpful and made great suggestions for travel to the Orkney Islands. Hawthorns is a great option for “The North.” The land is a bit remote - yet Graeme and Eilean create a home away from home.

5.0/57 Jun 2026

Richard • Couple Trip

The host and hostess were very welcoming and friendly. The room was spacious and clean. Parking was in the property forecourt. The breakfast was well prepared and plentiful. The only issue was finding somewhere to dine. The local hotel could not accommodate us on the two occasions that we tried. The nearest was either Northern Sands or Castletown hotel both of which were a number of miles away.

5.0/520 May 2026

Tina • Couple Trip

Absolutely lovely and cosy B&B. Very friendly host and breakfast was delicious with a varity of fresh fruit and berries. Highly recommended!

5.0/512 May 2026

Stefan • Couple Trip

We had a great stay last night, friendly staff and great room. Would definitely stay here again!

5.0/59 May 2026

Robert • Couple Trip

The hosts were lovely, attentive and very amenable. We had a lovely room with ensuite facilities overlooking farmland, a comfy bed and all the facilities you could wish for. We were amazed by how quiet the location was which only led to a restful night's sleep. Would recommend.

5.0/514 Oct 2025

Philippe • Couple Trip

The two owner were so nice, the room was perfect as was the bathroom. The breakfast was the best Scottish breakfast we had during our trip. Best B&B, would recommend it to anyone going north of Scotland

5.0/55 Oct 2025

Annette • Couple Trip

Hosts very friendly and helpful. We had everything we needed and more besides. Lovely spot on the north coast of Scotland and very handy for the Gills Bay ferry to Orkney

5.0/531 Jul 2025

Christian • Family Trip

Great hosts and great hotel, perfect for people with dogs

5.0/59 Jun 2025

Graeme • Couple Trip

This was just an overnight after driving up from Dornoch and getting on the ferry to Orkney at Gills Bay the next morning. However Eilean and Graeme greeted us in the parking area and helped us move into our room. Provided us with lots of info on their property and where to eat. Our room was very comfortable and breakfast in the morning had lots of variety and our choices were delicious.

5.0/528 May 2025

Sheena • Solo Trip

The warm welcome from Graeme and Eileen plus a very comfortable room and excellent breakfast with fresh berries made my stay at the Hawthornes!

5.0/56 May 2025

Richard • Couple Trip

Nous avons passé un excellent moment à The Hawtorns. Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques. Pleins de bons conseils et très serviables. La chambre est grande, très confortable et très bien équipée. Mention spéciale pour le petit déjeuner qui a été excellent. Nous reviendrons très certainement.

5.0/525 Sep 2024

Edward • Couple Trip

Lovely place with charming and hospitable hosts. The breakfast was excellent.

5.0/525 Sep 2024

Brian • Solo Trip

Everything here is well thought out, it is obvious this couple have been doing this for a while. Amazing breakfast, very roomy and comfortable space. Excellent spot to stay and explore the area.

5.0/58 Sep 2024

Anne

Proximity to ferry was perfect. Hosts were just lovely and checkin was very easy. Would definitely stay here again.

5.0/55 Sep 2024

Fran • Couple Trip

Easy to find ,excellent parking facilities ,lovely hosts, large clean comfy room.

5.0/531 Aug 2024

Mary

The hosts were absolutely wonderful. We had to leave early in the morning and wouldn’t be able to have breakfast and they brought some nice items for us the night before that we could quickly eat. Location was good for our stay and is very close to Castle Mey which we visited.

5.0/531 Aug 2024

steve • Family Trip

The B&B was located very near the ferry to Orkney and the Mey Castle. Great accommodation. Friendly owner. Perfect stay!

5.0/521 Aug 2024

sylvester

The hosts were excellent and breakfast was fresh and plentiful. Parking is plentiful. Do get supplies before arriving as there are no shops nearby. Great location, close to John o Groat and access to NC500.

5.0/517 Aug 2024

Paul • Couple Trip

Lovely host, charming and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and the property was well laid out with lots of thoughtful touches. Breakfast was great too.

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The Hawthorns, Thurso, Scotland, GB

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in4:00 PM-9:00 PM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast Location
Located in Thurso, The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Castle of Mey and 6 minutes from Gills Bay Ferry Port. This bed & breakfast is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Dunnet Bay Distillery and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Dunnet Bay Beach.

The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children