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Bed and Breakfast RetreatOnThe500

RetreatOnThe500

Brambridge, Kirkstyle Canisbay, West Canisbay, KW1 4YB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 116 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.4
Awesome
116 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Total

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

The clean room,comfortable bed.the breakfast was delicious.enjoyed the gluten free brown bread .

Debbie United States of America

Fantastic communication, great hospitality from Lilias, excellent breakfast.

Ian United Kingdom

we had a lovely one night stop excellent location for NC500 tour lovely host and a comfortable stay thank you Shirley and Paul

Paul United Kingdom

The hosts were fantastic! Loved the location along the north coast. Very quiet and peaceful.

Gerald United Kingdom

Warm and frendly welcome from the host. Beautiful, comfortable, clean accommodation. Excellent location. Wonderful breakfast

Karen United Kingdom

Very friendly owner, comfortable bed, nice room. Very dog friendly.

Paula United Kingdom

Fantastic shower. Bed was excellent. So comfortable. Hosts were very nice. Very clean. Would recommend.

Yvonne United Kingdom

Very nicely located, just outside John O' Groats. The hosts are exceptionally accomodating, giving some great recommendations that were up to date with the latest closures (important in the current climate!).

Pirateninjas United Kingdom

Lovely dog. Breakfast was great and made to order, vegan options available. Comfortable room

Sarah United Kingdom

Very friendly welcome, clean and tidy. Lovely breakfast cooked to order. Very comfortable and clean.

Fraser United Kingdom

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9.4
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116 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The clean room,comfortable bed.the breakfast was delicious.enjoyed the gluten free brown bread .”
    Debbie Debbie United States of America United States of America
  • “Fantastic communication, great hospitality from Lilias, excellent breakfast.”
    Ian Ian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “we had a lovely one night stop excellent location for NC500 tour lovely host and a comfortable stay thank you Shirley and Paul”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hosts were fantastic! Loved the location along the north coast. Very quiet and peaceful.”
    Gerald Gerald United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Warm and frendly welcome from the host. Beautiful, comfortable, clean accommodation. Excellent location. Wonderful breakfast”
    Karen Karen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very friendly owner, comfortable bed, nice room. Very dog friendly.”
    Paula Paula United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic shower. Bed was excellent. So comfortable. Hosts were very nice. Very clean. Would recommend.”
    Yvonne Yvonne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very nicely located, just outside John O' Groats. The hosts are exceptionally accomodating, giving some great recommendations that were up to date with the latest closures (important in the...”
    Pirateninjas Pirateninjas United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely dog. Breakfast was great and made to order, vegan options available. Comfortable room”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very friendly welcome, clean and tidy. Lovely breakfast cooked to order. Very comfortable and clean.”
    Fraser Fraser United Kingdom United Kingdom

Set in West Canisbay, RetreatOnThe500 offers accommodations with free WiFi and a garden.

A cooked or continental breakfast is available daily at the property, and is included in the rate.

Thurso is 17 mi from the bed and breakfast, while John O Groats is 3.1 mi from the property. Wick John O’Groats Airport is 19 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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Continental, Full English/Irish

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9.4
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  • Debbie United States of America

    “The clean room,comfortable bed.the breakfast was delicious.enjoyed the gluten free brown bread .”

  • Ian United Kingdom

    “Fantastic communication, great hospitality from Lilias, excellent breakfast.”

  • Paul United Kingdom

    “we had a lovely one night stop excellent location for NC500 tour lovely host and a comfortable stay thank you Shirley and Paul ”

  • Gerald United Kingdom

    “The hosts were fantastic! Loved the location along the north coast. Very quiet and peaceful.”

  • Karen United Kingdom

    “Warm and frendly welcome from the host. Beautiful, comfortable, clean accommodation. Excellent location. Wonderful breakfast”

  • Paula United Kingdom

    “Very friendly owner, comfortable bed, nice room. Very dog friendly. ”

  • Yvonne United Kingdom

    “Fantastic shower. Bed was excellent. So comfortable. Hosts were very nice. Very clean. Would recommend.”

  • Pirateninjas United Kingdom

    “Very nicely located, just outside John O' Groats. The hosts are exceptionally accomodating, giving some great recommendations that were up to date with the latest closures (important in the current climate!). ”

  • Sarah United Kingdom

    “Lovely dog. Breakfast was great and made to order, vegan options available. Comfortable room”

  • Fraser United Kingdom

    “Very friendly welcome, clean and tidy. Lovely breakfast cooked to order. Very comfortable and clean.”

Host Info

Host Review Score 9.6

RetreatOnThe500 is situated in a rural location, 5 minutes drive from John o'Groats and Gills ferry. It overlooks farm fields, with wide open rural and sea views with Orkney beyond. The room is spacious with a super king size plus a single bed. Continental or cooked breakfast is served.

Tommy and Lilias are lovely hosts with considerable experience in running a friendly, and welcoming bed and breakfast. Tommy enjoys looking after sheep and Lilias, loves interior design and crafts which you will see through out their home.

On the North Coast 500’s A836, Gills ferry terminal (for Orkney) is 1 mile away, with John o'Groats ferry terminal is 3 miles away for summer day trips to Orkney. There are regular bus services to the above ferries as well as Wick and Thurso, with train stations in both and an airport in Wick.

Languages spoken: English

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Seaview Hotel
    2.5 miles
  • Restaurant Stacks Coffee House and Bistro
    3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Wick John O’Groats Airport
    12.5 miles
  • Kirkwall Airport
    23.7 miles
  • Westray Airport
    49.7 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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Amenities of RetreatOnThe500 Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

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4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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The entrance to the property is closed between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM

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Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

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Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

Please inform RetreatOnThe500 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.

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  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.7
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi9.2

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