Located 5.9 mi from Thurso, near Dunnet Beach, Bank House features free WiFi. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower. A fridge and kettle are also provided. A cooked breakfast is available daily at Bank House. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 14 mi from the accommodations.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Thurso
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Clw75
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful house. Hosts were informative and helpful with ideas of places to eat and things to see. Mark is hilarious and will keep you in stitches.
  • Catherine
    United States of America United States of America
    we liked everything about Bank House very much, except maybe how difficult it was to regulate the water temperature in the shower. but that small thing aside, Mark and Trish are delightful hosts, great fun to chat with, and breakfast was wonderful!
  • Ann
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was large and delicious. We had vegetarian bacon, sausage, ham, along with scrambled eggs to our liking (we like dry eggs). But above all, Trish and Mark are very fine hosts. Mark gave us...

Host Info

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Bank House provides a spacious ground floor room with a king size bed, sofa and walk in wet room, also ideal for anyone requiring disabled facilities.....we also have an upstairs suite consisting of one room with a double bed, an adjacent lounge and an en suite shower room, and a smaller budget room with en suite. Dogs may stay by prior arrangement for a small fee. Guide Dogs stay for free (not therapy dogs). All bedding and towels are provided at no additional cost, however you will need to bring dog bedding and towels with you.
Mark and Trish offer a warm and friendly welcome to all who come to stay in Bank House. WE hope you enjoy your stay with us and look forward to your company.
Bank House is situated in the beautiful costal village of Castletown, some 7 miles from Thurso and 16 miles from Wick. The popular tourist attraction of John O'Groats is nearby at approx. 25 miles away. The local beach at Castletown is a ten minute walk from the house.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Bank House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free Wifi 58 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Electric blankets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Bank House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:30 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.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 10:30 PM and 7:30 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Debit card Bank House 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 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Pets are only allowed by prior arrangement for an additional fee of 10 GBP per pet per night.

Late check in after 21:00 may be possible on some evenings. Please contact the property with a late arrival request.

We DO NOT have electric car charging facilities and DO NOT charge electric cars for guests. These are available at the Tesco stores in Thurso or Wick.

Please inform Bank House 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 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

License number: E, HI-0015-F

FAQs about Bank House

  • Guests staying at Bank House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Bank House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • The nearest beach is 2,800 feet from Bank House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bank House is 4.3 miles from the center of Thurso. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Room options at Bank House include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • Check-in at Bank House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.