Aurora Bed & Breakfast provides accommodations in Castletown. 14 miles from Sinclair's Bay and 10 miles from The Castle Gardens of Mey, the property features a garden and a shared lounge. There's a picnic area and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with a desk. There's a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer in each unit, along with free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fruit are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 17 miles from Aurora Bed & Breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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 king bed
and
2 sofa beds
or
2 twin beds
and
2 sofa beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
and
2 sofa beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Castletown
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  • Felicity
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was homely, comfortable, warm, clean and very private. Hosts were exceptionally friendly and accommodating
  • Mccabe
    United States of America United States of America
    Jane and Richard are terrific! Couldn't ask for better hosts. Stellar taste in music. Great advice on what to see and do and where to eat. The B&B is in a great location from which to explore northern Scotland. Breakfasts were great. Loved the...
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An amazing location on the NC500 and Jane and Richard are absolute SUPER hosts!!

Managed by Aurora Bed and Breakfast

Company review score: 10Based on 184 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Aurora Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Good free Wifi 34 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Aurora Bed & Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Aurora Bed & Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Aurora Bed & Breakfast

  • Guests staying at Aurora Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Aurora Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Quad
    • Twin/Double

  • Aurora Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room

  • The prices at Aurora Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Aurora Bed & Breakfast is 2 miles from the center of Castletown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Aurora Bed & Breakfast is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.