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Aurora B&B

3.0 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast in Thurso with free breakfast

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BBQ/picnic area
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Reception
Aurora B&B offers a tranquil escape near stunning coastal landmarks. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast, explore the garden, or relax in the game room. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage, all praised in visitor reviews.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Dunnet Bay Distillery - 9 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Castle of Mey - 21 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

  • Thurso Station - 9 min drive
  • Wick (WIC) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Joes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Galley - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Grove Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Peerie Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Aurora B&B

Family-friendly bed & breakfast near Dunnet Bay Beach
Located close to Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Head Lighthouse, Aurora B&B provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Secured bicycle storage, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a vegetable garden, and an off-leash area
Room features
All guestrooms at Aurora B&B include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, art supplies, and travel cribs
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is Aurora B&B pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aurora B&B?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aurora B&B?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aurora B&B?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aurora B&B located?

This family-friendly Thurso bed & breakfast is located in a regional park, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Dunnet Bay Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Head Lighthouse. Castle of Mey and Duncansby Head are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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