Valleyview House Murkle Thurso Caithness, Thurso, KW14 8YT, United Kingdom
#3 of 11 B&Bs and Inns in Thurso
Guests' ChoiceBased on 329 B&B reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 July 2024
Hensley
United StatesClean, good location and great host.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomVisited previously and owners veery friendly. Views were spectacular over to Dunner and Orkney
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Monica
ThailandNicely decorated room. Comfy big bed.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Sara
United KingdomThe room was lovely, very clean and comfortable. Had a good sized ensuite shower room. Tea and coffee making facilities and fresh milk available. We had a great sleep. Breakfast was very tasty and plenty of options. The hosts were friendly and kind, myself and my son felt very welcomed. We have a new love for Highland Cows.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Janet
United KingdomLocation great with lovely view of Orkney. Accommodation surpassed our expectations. Host very welcoming and gave us a list of ‘must sees in the local area’. We were not disappointed with recommendations. Bedroom and facilities excellent. Bonus was meeting hosts very friendly dogs and being taken to meet the beautiful highland cows and their babies. An outstanding and memorable night spent at there.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Nicholas
United KingdomDisappointed we had booked double but got a twin but the view was great (we should have queried at time but there had been some confusion over bookings). Breakfast more than stated in information on booking.com I.e. £12.50 not £10 ( but prices increase and food was very tasty)
Great views from bedroom. Breakfast was tasty but felt a bit rushed. Beds were comfy and room was quite spacious and well equipped.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Claire
United KingdomNothing, all wonderful
The view was stunning, room was fabulous, the host was exceptional and the added bonus was Apple the Highland cow right next door
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Maurice
United KingdomWe had initially thought breakfast was included, however there is a separate charge for this with choice of cooked or continental.
Our room was super spacious with a partitioned off sleeping area, the huge window at each end of the room let light flood in, with electric blinds it was great to wake in the morning and enjoy the views from our bed. The room had everything we needed and was very comfortable, the bed is enormous and again very comfortable. Breakfast was also very good.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Linda
United KingdomNothing we didn't like.Breakfast served with all guests seated together round large table .we loved that and enjoyed chatting to other guests .If you don't like to socialise on the morning might be a minor issue but for us a very enjoyable stay on our trip around North coast.
Wonderful house full of interesting artefacts all part of a design scheme which was very Scottish and very welcoming.A tasty breakfast and warm hospitable host.Extra bonus we were able to see new born Highland calf and feed the adult cows
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Michael
AustraliaComfortable room and lovely thoughtful host.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Gillian
United KingdomLovely welcome, lovely setting, comfortable room with everything we needed.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Stephen
United KingdomVery warm when radiators come on at night. Last breakfast 8.15 might be little early for some, but on farm time !
Location, welcome, pet highland coos.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Nicola
United KingdomNothing lacking - it was a great stay.
We were running late but the host was good about it even though she was going out. She was very hospitable and had great stories to tell. Breakfast was very good - cost extra, and needed to pay in cash, but very good value when added to the room cost. We had everything we needed in the room, including wine glasses, and it was very comfortable and nicely decorated. Overall, the place feels like home - a very nice home. It put to shame some other places on our stop, which charged outrageous prices and had no idea how to deliver quality, service or value. This was a lovely stop and my friend (from the USA) and I both thought this was the best of all the places we stayed, even though it was the least expensive.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Sarah
United KingdomWould’ve been nice to have a few more self catering items in the kitchen area i.e toaster / microwave. The fridge and coffee machine were appreciated though.
Beautiful views from the bedroom, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Rebecca
AustraliaNo shampoo
Highland Cows at the property, the views and the great cooked breakfast
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Luís
BrazilCheckout at 10pm....
The location and the neatness of the room! Impeccable!! The best Guest House room we've ever stayed in! PERFECT!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Tracy
United KingdomI would like breakfast to be included in the price.
The hosts went out of their way to offer a lift into the local town of thurso so we could get an evening meal.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Hazel
GermanyA guest lounge might be nice if the hosts have some spare space.
Lovely comfortable bed with friendly hosts and a great breakfast. Nice cosy house, well furnished and spotlessly clean. Interesting to visit the (pet) highland cows and sheep and learn a little about them.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Kim
United KingdomThe host was very welcoming, the house was great, clean and had good facilities and decor. Breakfast was very good plenty of choice. Comfortable surroundings. Good parking facilities.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Stuart
United KingdomWarm reception on arrival, clean and spacious room. Every need catered for. And a very tasty breakfast!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Stephen
United StatesEverything was great
Quiet and comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
David
United KingdomLiked everything
Lovely comfortable room with lots of lovely touches. Breakfast was excellent with good quality ingredients. Very comfortable bed. Host helpful on suggestions for restaurants.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Ken
United KingdomVery comfortable and quiet location. Perfect for Dunnet Head and John O’Groats.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Peter
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful room and very comfy bed. Very clean and a great location. Great breakfast which cost £10pp extra.
Stayed in May 2024
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