Situated within 23 km of Sinclair's Bay and 16 km of The Castle Gardens of Mey in Castletown, Aurora Bed & Breakfast provides accommodation with seating area. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and a housekeeping service. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also feature free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 27 km from Aurora Bed & Breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 sofa beds
or
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Castletown
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly proprietors and very helpful. Comfortable beds and fantastic shower. Really lovely breakfast. Catered for all our needs and couldn’t be more helpful.
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome, clean, comfortable and excellent choice at breakfast time. Arrival tea, cake and shortbread in the sunroom was delicious.
  • Andrew
    Malta Malta
    Very well organised and make yourself at home. Nice hosts and service.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Aurora Bed and Breakfast

Company review score: 10Based on 191 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Jane and Richard would like to welcome you to Aurora Bed & Breakfast. We are a small, family and dog friendly business located near Thurso in Caithness. We aim to provide you with a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Our accommodation is modern and comfortable with good transport links and close to a number of local attractions and activities. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Neighbourhood information

Aurora Bed & Breakfast is located in the village of Murkle, approximately 4 miles east of Thurso in Caithness with views over the Pentland Firth to Dunnet Head and Orkney. The property is conveniently located near transport links : North Coast 500 Route (A836) Thurso Rail Station (5 miles) Wick Airport (20 miles) Orkney & Shetland Ferries (6 miles) ​

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Aurora Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
Good free WiFi 34 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Aurora Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 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 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Aurora Bed & Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Aurora B&B in advance of your bed configuration requirements King or Twin, additional single beds (Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom only) or travel cot. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please inform Aurora Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Aurora Bed & Breakfast

  • The prices at Aurora Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Aurora Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Quadruple
    • Twin/Double

  • Aurora Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room

  • Aurora Bed & Breakfast is 2 miles from the centre of Castletown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Aurora Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Aurora Bed & Breakfast is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.