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On the banks of the River Thurso in the village of Halkirk, this hotel is a 10-minute drive from Thurso town centre. It is built from Caithness stone, and has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Once a blacksmith’s workshop, the bar at Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso offers a range of drinks and has a 42-inch plasma TV. A full cooked breakfast is provided each morning, and lunch and evening meals are served in Anglers Nook. All rooms are provided with free local toiletries and locally baked biscuits, as well as tea & coffee making facilities, flat-screen satellite tv & desk space. A handful of our Deluxe Double Rooms have a lovely view over looking the River Thurso, these can be requested if preferred. The nearby town of Thurso is the most northerly on Scotland’s mainland. Thurso Golf Club is 5 miles from Ulbster Arms, and Thurso Rail Station is 6 miles away. Please note, pictures shown are not a representation of all rooms, if you are looking for a room in particular please make a request on booking.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel by the river in the heart of the town. Well appointed room, good restaurant, bar and lounge.
  • Biddy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel. Great food. Friendly staff . Ideal base for our tour of HC500
  • Laurence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A bath in a room sounds good but it’s sometimes good to have a curtain as an option while using it.
  • Morley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The views from room were wonderful and restaurant food tasty. EV charging was a bonus to discover on arrival
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Always very welcoming. The rooms are clean and well laid out.
  • Joyce
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was really good, plenty choice! Staff all very friendly 😊
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Couldn't be faulted. Comfortable accommodation. Friendly staff and excellent cuisine. Will definitely stay again if I return to the area
  • Webb
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    nice clean well appointed room good food friendly helpful staff.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This lovely country hotel is situated in the centre of the village of Halkirk near the river Thurso. I have stayed there before and am always impressed with the welcoming ambiance,friendly staff,excellent food and comfortable rooms.
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant! Our stay here was just excellent in every respect. Friendly, professional staff, a very comfortable bedroom and ensuite (we stayed in one of the lodges), and both our dinner and breakfast were perfectly cooked. We've recently been to...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

Facilities of Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Street parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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