Must-see hotels in Caithness

  • Mey House

    Caithness

    Beautifully situated among green fields running down to water and with majestic views of Orkney, Dunnet Head and the nearby Castle of Mey, this modern top…

  • Pennyland House

    Caithness

    A super conversion of a historic house, this is a standout B&B choice. It offers phenomenal value for this level of accommodation, with huge oak-furnished…

  • Acarsaid

    Caithness

    This ultra-spacious modern house overlooking clifftop farmland offers a big-hearted welcome and unusual amenities. Rooms are comfortable, with balconies,…

  • Teuchters

    Caithness

    Right by the Gills Bay ferry, 3 miles west of John O'Groats, this purpose-built B&B offers three excellent rooms with modern en suites. Expect plenty of…

  • Forss House Hotel

    Caithness

    Tucked into trees 5 miles west of Thurso is this Georgian mansion offering elegant accommodation with both character and style. Sumptuous upstairs rooms…

  • Mackays Hotel

    Caithness

    Hospitable Mackays is Wick’s best hotel by a long stretch. Attractive, mostly refurbished rooms vary in layout and size, so ask to see a few; prices are…

  • Camfield House

    Caithness

    A Narnia-style portal leads from central Thurso through a gate and you're suddenly in what feels like an opulent rural estate. The garden is sumptuous and…

  • Seaview

    Caithness

    On the water at the river mouth, homelike, well-kept Seaview has genuine, bend-over-backwards hospitality from cheerful June, who will look after your…

  • Marine

    Caithness

    Tucked away in Thurso's most appealing corner you'll find a top spot right by the pretty town beach, offering spectacular vistas over it and across to…

  • Natural Retreats

    Caithness

    Nearly all of John O'Groats is now taken up by this company, which has erected a series of modern wooden holiday chalets offering spectacular views and…

  • Murray House

    Caithness

    A solid, handsome 19th-century town house on a central corner, Murray House gives a good first impression with a genuine welcome and ample dimensions. It…

  • Bank Guesthouse

    Caithness

    In the very centre of Wick, this striking Victorian building contains a warmly welcoming B&B run by a local family. Rooms have plenty of space and feature…

  • Seaview

    Caithness

    At the road junction, this place is a tad overpriced but has good room capacity so is a useful standby when things are busy. Rooms in the main building…

  • Waterside House

    Caithness

    Easy to find, and easy to park outside, this welcoming budget guesthouse offers rooms of varying sizes with good en suites – try for one of the renovated…

  • Hawthorns

    Caithness

    On the main road near the Castle of Mey, the Hawthorns has five very spruce, super-spacious ground-floor rooms with mini-fridges. There are two triple…

  • Sandra’s Backpackers

    Caithness

    In the heart of town, this budget backpacker option has en suite dorms, mostly four-berthers with aged mattresses, a spacious kitchen and traveller…