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Burnside Cottage

Gills Canisbay, Wick, KW1 4YB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>152</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
152 reviews

Kacey could not be a more accommodating host. She also prepared great meals for dinner and breakfast and was able to accommodate all special dietary request for our group. To top it off her entire facility is extremely eco conscious. I would highly recommend the Burnside Cottage.

Philip United States of America
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Burnside Cottage

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Featuring a garden, Burnside Cottage features accommodations in Wick. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service, and private check-in and check-out, along with free Wifi throughout the property. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and walk-in shower. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Sinclair's Bay is 12 miles from Burnside Cottage, while The Castle Gardens of Mey is 2.2 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 16 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Wick
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  • Philip
    United States of America United States of America
    “Kacey could not be a more accommodating host. She also prepared great meals for dinner and breakfast and was able to accommodate all special dietary request for our group. To top it off her entire facility is extremely eco conscious. I would...”
  • Rebecca
    United States of America United States of America
    “Absolutely everything. This is an outstanding place to stay. Kacey is an incredible cook and you should definitely order dinner. The rooms are exceptionally clean. There is nothing left to chance here. This is a wow experience.”
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    “Great design, friendly service and wonderful meals.”

Managed by Burnside Cottage

Company review score: 10Based on 151 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Kacey & Stephen George took over the property in Oct 2018. They are a husband & wife team who decided to turn their passions into a lifestyle. Feeling claustrophobic with city life, and after years of highland holidays, they found Burnside Cottage. Kacey's love of cooking and interior design, together with Stephen's wood carving & photography has come together in Burnside Cottage. Phase 1 saw the initial redecoration of the property. Phase 2 (current) a new guest entrance has been added, suites updated and redecorated, dining and seating facilities have been enhanced. We have now moved to serving all meals via room service. Solar panels have also been added. Phase 3 (future plans) further eco features to be added e.g. EV charging points

Property info

Burnside Cottage B&B is a stylish eco-friendly B&B (awarded Gold by Green Tourism in 2022). It is located on the north coast of Scotland. Just 800m off the NC500 and less than 1/2 mile from the Pentland (Orkney) ferry. We have just added a separate guest entrance and we have recently redecorated and enhanced the rooms to add seating and dining areas. We offer a vegan menu, along side our regular menu, and serve an optional evening menu. All meals are now served via room service. We are trying to minimise our carbon foot print and source all food locally where possible. We have secure storage for motorcycles/bicycles and ample parking. We also accept dogs.

Neighborhood info

Burnside Cottage is situated just 800m off the NC500 and 1/2 a mile from the Gills Bay / Pentland (Orkney) ferry. We are half way between the main northern highland towns of Wick & Thurso (30 & 25 minute drives respectively). John O'groats, Duncansby Stacks, The Castle and Gardens of Mey & Dunnet Head are around a 10 minute drive from the property.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Room Service
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Burnside Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free Wifi 146 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
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Private check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Burnside Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:00 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 over 4 are welcome.

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

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

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 4 and up are allowed)

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

Please inform Burnside Cottage 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

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

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: our application is pending - no. FS-case-548796660

FAQs about Burnside Cottage

  • Check-in at Burnside Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Burnside Cottage has 1 restaurant:

    • Room Service

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

  • Room options at Burnside Cottage include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Burnside Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries

  • Burnside Cottage is 13.7 miles from the center of Wick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.