Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso
Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso
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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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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dr
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“Hotel by the river in the heart of the town. Well appointed room, good restaurant, bar and lounge.” - Biddy
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“Great hotel. Great food. Friendly staff . Ideal base for our tour of HC500” - Laurence
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“A bath in a room sounds good but it’s sometimes good to have a curtain as an option while using it.” - Morley
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“The views from room were wonderful and restaurant food tasty. EV charging was a bonus to discover on arrival” - Paul
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“Always very welcoming. The rooms are clean and well laid out.” - Joyce
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“Breakfast was really good, plenty choice! Staff all very friendly 😊” - John
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“Couldn't be faulted. Comfortable accommodation. Friendly staff and excellent cuisine. Will definitely stay again if I return to the area” - Webb
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“nice clean well appointed room good food friendly helpful staff.” - Jane
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“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
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“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
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal
- AmbianceRomantic
Facilities of Ulbster Arms Hotel near ThursoGreat 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 facilitiesAdditional charge
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Horse ridingOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- FishingAdditional 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
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree 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
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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
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.




The fine printNeed-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.