Melvich

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Strathy Beach
Strathy Beach
Wintry view towards Bighouse Lodge The footbridge across the river Halladale, to the left of the buildings of Bighouse Lodge, can be glimpsed in the distance.
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Portskerra Pier
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Portskerra Jetty A view looking southeast over Portskerra jetty into Melvich Bay.
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Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
$91 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$109 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (377 reviews)
Excellent breakfast and Sunday carvery. Staff very helpful in every area of the hotel.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Pentland
Forss House Hotel

Forss House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forss Thurso Scotland
$90 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$108 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Thurso Golf Club and Wolfburn Distillery are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (223 reviews)
Dry comfortable room

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Forss House Hotel
Premier Inn Thurso

Premier Inn Thurso

3 out of 5
Ormlie Road Thurso Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$58 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$70 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Thurso Library and North Coast Visitor ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
Excellent hotel with modern clean rooms, well lit parking and good breakfast. Ross, Fiona end Emily (?) in the bar were very welcoming.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Premier Inn Thurso
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3 bedroom accommodation in Melness, near Tongue

3 bedroom accommodation in Melness, near Tongue

Melness, near Tongue
Stay at this cottage in Talmine. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Skinnet Beach and Cnoc an Fhreiceadain are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
This place was our living dream
Stunning views,Lots of walking around, a shop with friendly people,a helpful neighbor,a cozy cottage,we needed nothing else ,we find the quietness we needed …

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

3 bedroom accommodation in Melness, near Tongue
Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.

Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.

Thurso Scotland
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Thurso. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Wolfburn ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
I had a most delightful stay. Getting to the ferry in the AM was a breeze. Lovely views of the harbor. Everything was clean and inviting. Would most definitely stay again!

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.
Apartment 65B

Apartment 65B

3.5 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Thurso. Enjoy laundry facilities, premium TV channels, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Thurso Library and North Coast ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Clean accommodation, good facilities, comfortable bed, great shower, nice welcome pack. Host Lynn very helpful.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Apartment 65B
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Popular places to visit

Dunnet Head Lighthouse showing cuddly or friendly animals and bird life

Dunnet Head Lighthouse

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Dunnet Head Lighthouse
Castle of Mey showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle

Castle of Mey

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Castle of Mey

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Scrabster with a trip to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

Dunnet Bay Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Dunnet Bay Beach during your travels in Thurso? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Dunnet Bay Beach

Farr Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Farr Beach during your travels in Thurso? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Farr Beach

Dunnet Bay Distillery

You can take time to visit Dunnet Bay Distillery during your travels to Dunnet. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Dunnet Bay Distillery

Things to do

2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

$68
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
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Cities near Melvich

Thurso

Thurso

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