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The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Fireplace
Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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The Hawthorns, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8XH
  • Castle of Mey
    4 min drive
  • Gills Bay Ferry Port
    6 min drive
  • Dunnet Bay Distillery
    6 min drive
  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    99 min drive

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

3-star Thurso B&B with free breakfast
Along with a garden, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has free breakfast and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Thurso bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

HAWTHORNS BED & BREAKFAST Thurso
HAWTHORNS Thurso
The Hawthorns & Thurso
THE HAWTHORNS BED & BREAKFAST Thurso
THE HAWTHORNS BED & BREAKFAST Bed & breakfast
THE HAWTHORNS BED & BREAKFAST Bed & breakfast Thurso

The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sylvester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay in a unique part of the world!
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hawthornes is a lovely rural B and B near the very northern tip of mainland Scotland. The garden is very attractive. The hosts are very sweet and accommodating. Our room was simple but very functional and quiet. Breakfast was ample, tasty, and made-to-order. The only minus about the inn is that the internet speed in that region is extremely slow, as our host explained to us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a warm and friendly welcome, we were shown our room and given all info required. Cleanliness and comfort ticked boxes. Everything you need provided. Breakfast lovely. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good B&B, friendly owners
Good B&B. Very friendly owners, very eco-friendly. They rang a local restaurant for us to make a dinner reservation. Lots of little extras in the room, like a Nespresso machine and fridge. Good choice for breakfast, including smoked salmon. Gave us advice as to where to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glennis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation within driving distance of ferries to Orkney restaurants and towns. Outstanding hosts who think of everything and provide a wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Spring

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The BnB was perfect, our host and hostess very welcoming and helpful. They found and reserved a place for dinner for us that night. Parking was easy. Everything worked and breakfast was great!! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacation
Wonderful people, delicious breakfast, beautiful house recommended places to see and eat. Beautiful countryside for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice place to stay! We needed a place close to John O'Groats and this place was perfect. The hosts were so hospitable, my husband and I loved talking with them. The room was clean and comfy, and we had no issues with the room. The hosts even were willing to do a load of laundry for us which saved us hours from having to find a laundromat! We were so, so pleased with this place. Can't recommend it enough.

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Hilton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and accommodating hosts! Pleasant conversation and great suggestions for our trip! Extremely willing to make us as comfortable as possible. Room was well laid out with everything you need. House is very close to the Castle of Mey, Gill’s Bay Ferry and John O’Groats for some cheesy souvenirs. The Castle Arms was a great option for dinner, walking distance from the house. Our hosts even booked us a reservation prior to our arrival. One less thing for us to worry about! Comfortable place to lay your head and excellent hospitable hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NC500 traveller
Just a stop over whilst travelling NC500, very friendly hosts and very humerous, welcomed us on arrival and booked a restaurant for us up the road, room very cosy and breakfast was lovely, will definitely stay here again when in the area and recommend to any other traveller to stop over whilst passing by
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and comfortable Excellent breakfast .Handy for ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Luca

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hosts, eager to please. Excellent breakfast. Accommodation as described. A few amusing little notes around the place too. Definitely looking to be eco conscious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly proprietors
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts, beautiful breakfast. Really comfortable bedroom. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Couldnt be more welcoming, place was very clean and tidy, catered for gluten free very well and nice little touches around the place. Easy to find close to John O'Groats and good off road parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arvind

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the natural surroundings, real farm feeling. The lady also does lovely knitting hats/ gloves and crochet animals. The breakfast was lovely and the room was big. The hosts were very warm and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts Graeme & Eilean are so friendly & welcoming, their B&B is in immaculate condition with excellent facilities making this a great home away from home. This is a truly pet friendly B&B with such thoughtful touches as a dog tag with the B&B’s details (in case your pup foes wandering) a dog bed and towel all left in the room for us arriving. I cannot recommend their B&B highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stopover
Comfortable stop before catching the ferry to Orkney Islands
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021