A stylish bed and breakfast in mainland Scotland’s most northerly town, Bed and Breakfast at 4 in Thurso enjoys a town centre location just 5 minutes’ drive from the ferry to Orkney. It offers free parking and Wi-Fi, plus a TV lounge and garden.

Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower or bath and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms.

Breakfast is served in the light and spacious conservatory, using locally sourced produce where possible.

There is a gym and swimming pool less than 1 miles away. The county of Caithness has facilities for many outdoor activities including fishing, golf and water-sports.

Less than 10 minutes’ walk from Thurso Train Station, Bed and Breakfast at 4 is within easy reach of the town’s restaurants, pubs and shops. Ferries to the Orkney Islands leave from nearby Scrabster with a crossing time of around 1.5 hours.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Bed and Breakfast at 4 has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 23 Oct 2013.

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

FREE parking!


Availability

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Closest beach
  • Thurso Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    300 yards from property
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi We have two motorbikes. Where would we be able to park these safely? Thank you Anita
    Hi, They would be parked on the street outside the house. We have never had any problems. Kind regards Claire
    Answered on 4 September 2020
  • I have a bike with me - would that present a problem?
    We have a shed in the garden for your bikes.
    Answered on 17 June 2020
  • How can I get to the closest beach from the property?
    It’s a 3 minute walk to the beach
    Answered on 25 November 2019
  • Hi Can breakfast be taken at 6.30am? thanks
    Hi we serve breakfast from 7.00am to 8.30am. If you are leaving earlier than that we can make up a packed lunch or leave out cereals, fruit & yoghurt.
    Answered on 10 June 2022
  • Hi , is there anywhere I can safely store my bicycle
    Yes we have a locked shed at the back of the house
    Answered on 13 July 2022
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Host Information

9.9
Host review score

stylish bed and breakfast in mainland Scotland’s most northerly town, Bed and Breakfast at 4 in Thurso enjoys a town centre location just 5 minutes’ drive from the ferry to Orkney. It offers free parking and Wi-Fi, plus a TV lounge and garden. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower or bath and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms. Breakfast is served in the light and spacious conservatory, using locally sourced produce where possible. Directly across the road there are tennis courts. rackets are available for the use of house guests. There is a gym and swimming pool less than 1 mile away. The county of Caithness has facilities for many outdoor activities including fishing, golf, surfing and other water-sports. Less than 10 minutes’ walk from Thurso Train Station, Bed and Breakfast at 4 is within easy reach of the town’s restaurants, pubs and shops. Ferries to the Orkney Islands leave from nearby Scrabster with a crossing time of around 1.5 hours.
Being a local Thurso person I have some knowledge of the town and surrounding county. I also have some very interesting books and information available for the guests use.
Bed and Breakfast at 4 offers a superb town centre location in Thurso, Caithness, for both tourists and business people alike and there are a fine choice of bars and restaurants on the door step Within 5 minutes walking distance of the B&B there are fabulous views of Dunnet Head (the most northerly point on the Scottish mainland) and The Orkney Isles. During the winter months you may be lucky enough to view the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings *
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Facilities of Bed and Breakfast at 4
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

16:00 - 18:00

Check-out

07:00 - 10:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Please inform Bed and Breakfast at 4 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Bed and Breakfast at 4

  • The prices at Bed and Breakfast at 4 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Bed and Breakfast at 4 is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Bed and Breakfast at 4.

  • Bed and Breakfast at 4 is 150 yards from the centre of Thurso.

  • Bed and Breakfast at 4 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach
    • Tennis equipment

  • Yes, Bed and Breakfast at 4 is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Bed and Breakfast at 4 can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

  • Room options at Bed and Breakfast at 4 include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin