Thrumster House
Thrumster House descritpion
Thrumster House is set in 20 acres of gardens and woodland within 10 minutes’ drive of Wick and less than 2 miles from the sea. This Victorian property is a former laird’s house with an Iron Age Broch structure in the grounds.
This beautiful house has elegant bedrooms, drawing rooms and an impressive staircase. Each room has traditional design and offers views over the gardens. There is a desk and a private bathroom.
You can enjoy walks around the grounds and the surrounding woodland, and there are several lakes and hills close by. There is easy access to the stunning Caithness Highlands and coastline, which are ideal for hiking.
Thurso and the north coast are a 35-minute drive from the property. From here you can catch a ferry to the Orkney Islands. The famous Yarrows Archaeological trail is located 2 miles away.
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Facilities of Thrumster House
Outdoors ：Grounds
Pets ：Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities ：Fishing | Cycling
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Laundry | Ironing Service | Daily Housekeeping
General ：All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Languages Spoken ：French | English
Reviews for Thrumster House
Review 1：Property was energy inefficient, and needed a lot of restorative and redecorative work. No central heating, and once outside bedroom it was cold. On the expensive side for a B&B in Caithness. Very poor and intermittent television reception.
Review 2：Spacious, warm and clean room with comfortable bed. Good Wi-Fi connection. Very good quality breakfast. Friendly welcome and good service. Interesting older property.
Review 3：This is a B and B with Character in bucketfuls. You'll never find such a place in the whole of the UK. The building dates back to the 1790's, and mum and daughter run this business. The house, or Mansion House, as it could be called, has passed through the 'family hands'. If you yearn after 5 star décor then search further afield. Lovely people, a hearty breakfast served up in a dining room you'd find in Downton Abbey, with the silver utensils and china crockery. It was lovely. Step out the door and have a walk around the grounds, and woods. Fantastic. An experience i'll never forget. Fantastic value for money.
Review 4：Place was a little run down, needs some repairs
Review 5：We were greeted with tea and biscuits. Breakfast was excellent...fresh fruit and yogurt and lots to choose from. Hostess was super friendly and made us feel very welcome.Excellent location and very quiet!
Review 6：Only because I had been on the bike for the week the bed was a bit soft for my knackered back
Review 7：Very warm and friendly family made me very welcome after doing the rab. Very rustic and roaring log fire created a very good atmosphere.
Review 8：Nothing really although some may find the facilities need refreshing but for us that was part of the charm.
Review 9：Very different and welcoming. You are staying in someone's private house with a lot of character.
Review 10：Staying at Thrumster House is like being the private guests in a (slightly faded) country house. The room was furnished like somebody's private bedroom, just lent to guests for the night - with private books and mementoes. This makes the charm of the place, but if you are looking for a clean-cut modern B&B experience, this is not for you. The two owners are wonderful, and the conversations we had could not have been more fascinating. You can learn a lot about a particular perspective on life in Scotland, and the tour of the Broch in the garden is something special.
Review 11：I loved the way we were treated by the owners, they are extremely welcoming family and they make you feel "at home" right away. They do special diet requests as well. The house and the garden it's like stepping back in time! Simply fabulous!! I will definitely be back! Thank you so much
Review 12：There was nothing to dislike in our opinion. Some people who want a more formal atmosphere might find this relaxed style in which guests get together at meal times not to their liking but we met some lovely folk who helped to make it a special stay. The house is quirky and old and don't expect 5 star up to date fittings but thats what you get in old country houses and adds o the character of the place.
Review 13：Gorgeous old manor house in lovely grounds which included a neolithic 'broch'. The mother and daughter who run the place were so welcoming, great fun, and could not have done more for us. Having two friendly dogs themselves they were extremely dog friendly. We had a great time.
Review 14：We felt that the whole of this tired mansion needed to be taken care of to enable guests to feel comfortable.Outdoors it was in a potentially beautiful setting,large grounds and scenic but rather neglected. We would return as we liked the hosts,it would be lovely to see this Mansion in its former glory.
Review 15：The hosts were welcoming and tried their best to run this old mansion,though the bedding was clean the bedroom could have done with some tlc,we enjoyed our breakfast and the old mansion had a tired luxury feel about it.dusty chandeliers and mirrors reflecting beautiful works of art.
Review 16：Traditional Scottish estate house, with many interesting architectural features, including a grand staircase. Owners and their very friendly dogs created a relaxed atmosphere right from when we arrived. Phone ahead and ask for an evening meal and be prepared for some local produce beautifully cooked and presented. Take time to examine the broch in the grounds.
Review 17：Very comfortable stay and very welcoming hosts. The house is quite splendid and I enjoyed hearing its history. We also had a tour of the broch which was fascinating. The breakfast was the best I had all holiday.
Review 18：Nothing but an excellent experience
Review 19：Extremely welcoming and friendly reception. Very comfortable large bedroom Excellent breakfast Visit to family owned broch
Review 20：Nothing to dislike.
Review 21：The old Victorian manor house and its location on the Thrumster Estate is in itself outstanding. Fantastic breakfasts, large bedroom and a very interesting, infromative and helpful family.
Review 22：The host family are an absolute delight! There was coffee and cake ready for me when I arrived, which was taken by the fire. The friendly dogs were lovely to have around and the family couldn't have been more helpful. My room was lovely and oh so comfortable! The WiFi connection was great and really useful in what is otherwise a signal blindspot! Breakfast?! Where do I begin?! Lovely, fresh and home made.....I won't need to eat for weeks! Cannot believe the value for money!
Review 23：Describing the house and furnishings as 'tired' is kind. Once no doubt a magnificent home has slipped into disrepair and is in need of serious T L C.
Review 24：The setting for Thrumster House is tranquil and the location convenient when travelling the east coast. The home and family have an interesting history and connections to the community. The hostesses were most interesting and accommodating. I'd encourage those with an interest in history and willing to overlook housekeeping issues to visit; others might best look elsewhere.
Review 25：The welcome was warm and genuine, the bedroom large and comfortable, shower was roomy enough and did the job. Although we were offered an evening meal we chose to eat at the Old Smiddy nearby. Our hosts Katherine and Islay were wonderful company.
Review 26：it was quite adequate
Review 27：very friendly ladies who are more then available for a welcoming reception. a very special house, full of victorian history. excellent breakfast.... a very special and nice place to stay
Review 28：Nothing
Review 29：Welcoming hosts & relaxed atmosphere. Here is a lived-in & loved family home, rich with history, character & charm. A delightful mix of decor and furnishings - fine antique, worn antique and new where appropriate! I felt like a welcome house-guest. Looking forward to staying again
Review 30：Very welcoming. Good traditional Scottish breakfast with porridge and raspberries, eggs bacon mushroom tomato etc.Comfortable beds. Facilities quite antiquated but charming. Lovely grounds to walk in.
Review 31：Wonderful place, staff were so nice and it's very dog friendly!
Review 32：Beautiful house with a very warm welcome (including from the dogs!) and an excellent breakfast.
Review 33：The two ladies who run the hotel were lovely - they couldn't do enough for me. They were very knowledgeable of the history of the area.
Review 34：Felt homely. Excellent breakfast. Great value.
Review 35：A house steeped in history with a Broch in the grounds. Our hosts made us very welcome.
Review 36：Absolutely fantastic we enjoyed our stay and we were made to feel so very welcome
Review 37：Everything was excellent, friendly and helpful owners, delicious breakfast. An experience we won't forget.
Review 38：We loved our stay at Thrumster House & felt very welcome here. Lovely family who looked after us and an amazing breakfast. Highly recommend.
Review 39：Felt like home. Would defo stay again.
Review 40：The BEST of Highland Hospitality
Review 41：A delightful stay. We were made very welcome. Our hosts were most generous with their hospitality.
Review 42：An unusual B&B but quite endearing. A great find and would highly recommend it for people travelling in the north of Scotland.
Review 43：Nothing whatsoever
Review 44：What can I say, I was really delighted to find this place. Very relaxed and the family that run it are charming
Review 45：The Welcome, friendliness and the dogs. Islay took the time to show me the Broch and was so knowledgable.
Review 46：Food, area, grounds, the welcome.
Review 47：Old house going back in time, very friendly, excellent breakfast
Review 48：Excellent location, ambiance and well away from the "rat race". Breakfast choice was very good.
Review 49：Everything! Fabulous dinner and outstanding breakfast.
Review 50：Whiskey, conversation, grounds and good breakfast
Review 51：Soft beds. Half- hearted shower.
Review 52：Quaintness. Location. Shabby chicness. Archeological sites. Owners. Cuisine.Eccentricity.
The Fine Print
This property is pet friendly. There are 2 resident dogs, and guests are welcome to bring well-trained pets with them.