Melvich

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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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Melvich Bay. Mouth of the river Halladale and cliffs on the east side of 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 Mar 28 to Mar 29
$109 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (383 reviews)
Advertised as dog friendly but actually, dogs not allowed in restaurant OR bar. Had to have breakfast in reception area. Room was quite tired.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Pentland
Park Hotel

Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Oldfield Thurso Scotland
$87 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$105 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Park Hotel
Forss House Hotel

Forss House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forss Thurso Scotland
$89 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$107 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
Dry comfortable room

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Forss House Hotel
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Amazing NC500 Croft House. Perfect for couples and families

Amazing NC500 Croft House. Perfect for couples and families

Thurso Highland Council
Stay at this cottage in Thurso. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Strathy Bay and Sgeir an Eilean are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Amazing location
Fabulous property, beautiful location and plenty of fresh air and wellbeing walks. Scenery stunning. Cottage incredibly cosy, and lovely to return to every evening. Everything we needed was provided.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024

Amazing NC500 Croft House. Perfect for couples and families
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! (2 reviews)
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
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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal and ...
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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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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
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

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

Mary-Ann's Cottage

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mary-Ann's Cottage during your trip to Thurso. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Mary-Ann's Cottage

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)

$67
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
2 hour private surf lesson!

2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)

$200
per traveler
2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)
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Cities near Melvich

Thurso

Thurso

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