Aurora B&B

Property class: 3
Family-friendly B&B in regional park in Thurso

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At Aurora B&B, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dunnet Bay Beach and Dunnet Bay Distillery. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Other highlights include a garden and bike cleaning.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Arcade/game room
The current price is $178
$213 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Sibmister Road, Murkle, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8SP

What's nearby

  • North Coast Visitor Centre - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Thurso Beach - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Old St Peter's Kirk - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • UHI North Highland - Thurso Campus - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Wick (WIC) - 28 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 152 min drive
  • Thurso Station - 9 min drive
  • Georgemas Junction Station - 14 min drive
  • Wick Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Park Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Northern Sands - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Chan Chinese Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Y-Not Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Aurora B&B

  • At Aurora B&B, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dunnet Bay Beach and Dunnet Bay Distillery. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Other highlights include a garden and bike cleaning.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 2 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls and off-leash area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's games
  • Art supplies
  • Outlet covers

What to do

  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Travel crib

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property does not have elevators.

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

AURORA B&B Thurso

AURORA Thurso

AURORA B&B Thurso

AURORA B&B Bed & breakfast

AURORA B&B Bed & breakfast Thurso

Frequently asked questions

Does Aurora B&B offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Aurora B&B does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Aurora B&B?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Aurora B&B?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Aurora B&B?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Aurora B&B and nearby?

Aurora B&B has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

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Reviews

Aurora B&B Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent, with many guests praising the quality, variety, and locally sourced produce. (14 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent and the hosts went out of their way to arrange dinner reservations at a local restaurant. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts, fabulous breakfast. Jane and Richard really out the effort in to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Will def stay here again
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely B&B with super hosts

Lovely accommodation and super hosts in the small B&B, very handy for the NC500 route. Big Scottish breakfast was delightful. Safe parking and easy access to the A386.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!

Richard & Jane run a great place. They are warm & friendly, breakfasts are incredible (especially the coffee!), & the rooms are spacious & comfortable. We liked that they used local items to decorate. That adds a lot of character & charm!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent B&B

Wonderful stay, we felt welcome as soon as we arrived - great hosts! Very dog friendly! Room was spacious and comfortable, so lovely to have a bath after a long day. Breakfast as excellent, our daughter loved picking what she wanted and said it was her favourite place we stayed all holiday!
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a favorite place on our travels throughout Scotland. In a peaceful setting, everything was lovely and immaculately cared for, with many extra nice and small touches. Jane and Richard were excellent hosts, welcoming us warmly, sharing helpful suggestions, and providing a wonderful breakfast with homemade bread. This was a great stay and highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Richard and Jane are very special people who go way beyond the normal service provided by a B&B. It was sad having to leave because we have so much in common.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay here!

Wonderful stay with fabulous hosts! We don't normally stay and B&Bs but after this visit we will do so more in the future. GREAT room with king bed, huge bathroom with tons of natural light, all very clean. Breakfast defies words - so yummy. Best of all - two black labs!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Tour of the Highlands

Richard and Jane are the perfect hosts. From the moment we arrived to the minute we drove away 2 days later. The room was huge, spotless and so comfortable. They were on hand for advice on where to visit, eat out or just there to reassure us that we were welcome in their home. The best way to describe our stay is that as we left it was like leaving friends or family. We felt like we could have stayed on. But we had a schedule to follow. We would Definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay and wonderful breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good hosts and lovely property.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming friendly owners and clean spacious room. Cake and drink offered on arrival. Very quiet area and comfortable bed made this a lovely stay. Plenty of space to park and easy to find. Breakfast was fabulous too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Aurora is a special place whose owners gave us such a warm welcome. On arrival we were given tea and freshly baked shortbread and fruit cake. Our room was tastefully decorated, airy and quiet. Breakfast was a feast of locally sourced produce and freshly baked bread. Our dog loved her visit and was thoroughly spoilt.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything excellent: welcome, room, breakfast, place. A little gem. The owners Jean and Richard are amazing people.
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10/10 Exceptional

All around area and lobby.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all round

What an amazing place to stay. A little outside of Thurso but totally worth booking. The hosts are so welcoming and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. A b & b should have a good bed and a good breakfast, as that's what you're looking for. Aurora excel at both. Such a comfy bed and a great nights sleep and the breakfast is very highly recommended. Try the baked eggs, you won't be disappointed. We're already planning a return visit
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10/10 Exceptional

Jane und Richard waren sehr nett und hilfsbereit!
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10/10 Exceptional

Exzellente Unterkunft nahe Thurso. Es handelt sich um ein kleines Privathaus mit mit liebenswürdigen Gastgebern. Jeder Wunsch wird von den Lippen abgelesen. Sehr saubere Zimmer, modernes Bad. Das morgentliche Frühstück ist unschlagbar. Jederzeit wieder!
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10/10 Exceptional

Aurora B&B was the nices place ive stayed in years. Jane and Richard are wonderful people! Jane saw how exhausted we were and despite our fairly late arrival went above and beyond in the first 5 minutes to help us find dinner. The property was beautiful, clean, quiet, and safe! The beds were comfortable and breakfast was 5 stars. We are so happy we stayed at Aurora B&B! Will do so again at our next opportunity!
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10/10 Exceptional

The hosts were very nice and went to the trouble of getting us a reservation at a local hotel restaurant for dinner. The breakfast in the B&B the next morning was excellent showing the effort that Richard and Jane put into their guest’s experience.
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10/10 Exceptional

Zeer goede B&B! Zeer aangename hosts, zeer behulpzaam en een zeer lekker ontbijt volledig naar wens.
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10/10 Exceptional

Es war perfekt.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay and hospitality

We were very much happy in staying in Aurora. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

Richard & Jane could not be more welcoming. On our arrival, they both greeted us at the front door and show us around their lovely home. It was cosy, clean and tidy. Our room was equally as good, Very spacious, clean and inviting. The bathroom was especially nice and had an array of bath treats for us to enjoy. Once settled in our room we were made coffee with a side of homemade shortbread & banana and walnut cake. (Which were really tasty). We were provided with a folder covering anything we could possibly need from wifi to local amenities. There was a good selection of breakfast options to choose from including vegetarian. The hosts couldn’t do enough for us throughout the duration of our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful welcome. Good ideas of places to visit. Interesting breakfast menu
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Couldn’t fault anything! Jane and Richard let us move a stay a day forward as I got our dates wrong We stayed in the room named ORKNEY and it was lovely, comfy big bed and en-suite. Everything was spotless Breakfast was perfect and they were super accommodating to everything! Would definitely recommend