Common description

The hotel, located in the fishing village of Castletown, is 6 km from Thurso on the A836. It enjoys a central setting in Caithness and thus allows the visitor to explore and enjoy the most northerly mainland county: the wildlife, the coastal walks, trips over on the ferry to Orkney for a day's sightseeing, surfing in one of the best bays in the UK, or the more traditional attractions of the Castle Of Mey. And the beautiful sandy beach of Dunnet Bay is a stone's throw away from the hotel.||The charming hotel itself is housed in a former post office building from the 1800s and offers traditional hospitality with a warm welcome and great homemade food. This family friendly establishment comprises a total of 24 rooms and the facilities on offer to guests include a garden, a lobby area, a cloakroom, a café, a newspaper stand, a mini supermarket, a hairdresser, a bar and a pub. There is also a restaurant, conference facilities, WLAN/Internet access (complimentary) and guests may take advantage of the laundry service and the car park.||All rooms have been recently upgraded and come with an en suite bathroom with bathtub or shower, free view TV, a hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Furthermore, a radio, Internet access, a king-size or double bed and individually adjustable heating are provided in all accommodation as standard.||There are cards, chess, cribbage, dominoes, a pool table and darts available for guests' use. Thurso golf club is only 6 km away.||The hotel offers a breakfast buffet and lunch and dinner may be chosen from a set menu. Locally-sourced produce and good traditional home cooking are the hallmarks of the food guests may enjoy here.||From Thurso, guests should take the A836 towards John O'Groats. Castletown is 6 km away and the hotel is located in the village's central square. From Wick take the A99 towards John O'Groats as far as Reiss and follow signs to Thurso on the A836.