Aurora Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Aurora Bed & Breakfast in Castletown offers family rooms with private bathrooms, hypoallergenic bedding, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, soundproofing, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. The property provides free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and a games room. Additional amenities include a lounge, private check-in and check-out services, and a housekeeping service. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, Ã la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, warm dishes, juice, and fruits are served daily. Prime Location: Located 27 km from Wick John O’Groats Airport and 23 km from Sinclair’s Bay, the property is near The Castle Gardens of Mey (16 km) and Sinclair’s Bay (23 km). Highly rated for its host, breakfast, and room comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Langley
Canada Canada
“Hosts Richard and Jane were very welcoming and friendly and offered us a hot drink and cookies upon arrival. Our unit was roomy and cozy, bed was very comfortable. The breakfast room was lovely and food was very good. The entire bed and breakfast...”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Small & friendly b&b In a quiet location. Perfect overnight stop before heading over to Orkney. Hosts were great, providing tea & homemade cakes on arrival. Great choice for breakfast, the baked eggs were delicious.”
Julia
Australia Australia
“Welcoming hosts, loved our stay, it was peaceful and comfortable. Fantastic hospitality and breakfast was a 10”
John
Australia Australia
“Lovely homestay with exceptionally pleasant hosts. Great for a chat. Easy to find; parking easy on site; a few special touches which we appreciated greatly. Room sizeable and very easy to move around. Bed super comfortable. Breakfast hearty and...”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff. Ample private parking. Comfortable bed. Large bedroom and bathroom. Very good breakfast.”
Anita
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was clean and tidy and very spacious. There is no TV in the room which we loved! The bathroom was huge with everything that we needed. The hosts were lovely, full of knowledge about the surrounding area and very happy to chat. Breakfast was...”
Marianna
Greece Greece
“We only stayed for one night but we had the best sleep during our trip! Nice host, delicious breakfast and very nice spacious room!”
Lesley
Australia Australia
“Excellent and very friendly hosts. Went out of their way to make us comfortable. Big room, lovely huge sunny bathroom. The welcome afternoon tea with cake and shortbread very nice. The breakfast was delicious.”
Leonie
Germany Germany
“We really enjoyed our short stay in Thurso. The breakfast was excellent, and our host took the time to share helpful tips for our journey. The spacious bathroom and powerful shower made it extra comfortable. But what made it truly special for me...”
Ruth
Australia Australia
“Location Great hospitality and friendliness Facilities Including great cooking Area views great and lots of history nearby”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Aurora Bed and Breakfast

Company review score: 10Based on 202 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Jane and Richard would like to welcome you to Aurora Bed & Breakfast. We are a small, family and dog friendly business located near Thurso in Caithness. We aim to provide you with a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Our accommodation is modern and comfortable with good transport links and close to a number of local attractions and activities. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Neighbourhood information

Aurora Bed & Breakfast is located in the village of Murkle, approximately 4 miles east of Thurso in Caithness with views over the Pentland Firth to Dunnet Head and Orkney. The property is conveniently located near transport links : North Coast 500 Route (A836) Thurso Rail Station (5 miles) Wick Airport (20 miles) Orkney & Shetland Ferries (6 miles) ​

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Aurora Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
7 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Aurora B&B in advance of your bed configuration requirements King or Twin, additional single beds (Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom only) or travel cot. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please inform Aurora Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

License number: D, HI-00564-F