Reay
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Pentland
Comfortable room and very helpful staff. Restaurant meals very good and reasonably priced. Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 15 October 2025
Forss House Hotel
Clean, cosy lounge and comfortable bed in the little cottage. Shower fabulous. Excellent overall. Definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 October 2025
Castletown Hotel
Friendly staff, helped with our vegan requirements. Pet friendly and easy parking. Not far from Gills Bay Orkney ferry.
Reviewed on 26 October 2025
Cozy Cabin Retreat in Halkirk
Andrea was an excellent host, the pod was clean and well stocked with everything you could need to make your own meals. The bed was comfortable and the hot tub was an added bonus to relax after a long drive. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 21 May 2025
House of the Northern Gate
Words can’t describe what a wonderful place this is. So beautiful and peaceful. Our family had such a great time and made once in a lifetime memories during our stay. If I ever come back to Scotland I will definitely stay again. Don’t miss this if you are making this trip.
Reviewed on 14 September 2025
Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.
I had a most delightful stay. Getting to the ferry in the AM was a breeze. Lovely views of the harbor. Everything was clean and inviting. Would most definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 1 October 2025
Popular places to visit
Dunnet Head Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Thurso when you stop by Dunnet Head Lighthouse. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Castle of Mey
After visiting Castle of Mey, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Thurso. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
![Petra: ‘Hey! Why are you back so soon?’
Marcel: ‘I’ve come to tell you that I won’t make it to lunch with you, guys. …I’m going surfin’!...’
[I’ve gone to the beach later on to watch him with my friend Alison. The light, the waves, the sand… they were all incredible. I’ll always remember that afternoon. I secretly wished to be in the water and ride those waves, too. History came first at that time. But there’ll always be a ‘next time’.]
#waterlust #BeachBound](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f6ce99200d3ffaa197aff9c2fdcba27b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Farr Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Farr Beach during your travels in Thurso? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Scrabster Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Scrabster with a trip to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Dunnet Bay Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Dunnet Bay Beach during your travels in Thurso? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Mary-Ann's Cottage
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mary-Ann's Cottage during your trip to Thurso. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
