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About this property

On the banks of the River Thurso in the village of Halkirk, this hotel is a 10-minute drive from Thurso town centre. It is built from Caithness stone, and has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Once a blacksmith’s workshop, the bar at Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso offers a range of drinks and has a 42-inch plasma TV. A full cooked breakfast is provided each morning, and lunch and evening meals are served in Anglers Nook. All rooms are provided with free local toiletries and locally baked biscuits, as well as tea & coffee making facilities, flat-screen satellite tv & desk space. A handful of our Deluxe Double Rooms have a lovely view over looking the River Thurso, these can be requested if preferred. The nearby town of Thurso is the most northerly on Scotland’s mainland. Thurso Golf Club is 5 miles from Ulbster Arms, and Thurso Rail Station is 6 miles away. Please note, pictures shown are not a representation of all rooms, if you are looking for a room in particular please make a request on booking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was really nice and comfortable. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly.
  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was comfortable, well appointed, beautifully furnished, quiet, immaculately clean and the bathroom in particular was spacious.
  • Mick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast cooked to order so it was fresh & hot. Cereals available. Toast also made to order, with good table service. Plenty of tea, coffee, biscuits & fresh water provided in the room.
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful Hotel, we were attending a wedding locally and only a 5 minute drive away from the venue
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Second stay at Ulbster Arms and this time in a large lodge room with a separate lounge. The food is great as are the staff. We will be back.
  • Jon
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Seemed like a great place for fishing- will need to come back and see.
  • Angus
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pleasant staff, attractive public areas, good bedroom with large bathroom, good range on dinner menu, excellent real ales
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Incredibly welcoming and comfortable hotel with tasteful comfortable decor. Really lovely comfy bed and one of the best showers I’ve seen. High quality and restful.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    En route on our cycle journey so well located. Clean. Good food
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Relaxed, well presented country hotel. Excellent food and service, and nothing was too much trouble. Comfortable, spacious and a definite return needed.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

House rules

Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
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 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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