The Brown Trout Hotel, Watten
About the Hotel
Watten's Brown Trout Hotel
The Brown Trout Hotel, located in the historical village of Watten near Loch Watten, is 7 miles from Wick and 14 miles from Thurso. The hotel is located on the A882 between Wick and Thurso. Guests can follow the A9 to Latheron, or the A96 through Inverness to the Raigmore Interchange, taking the 3rd exit onto the A9 toward Thurso. The hotel also provides car parking. Pets are welcome by prior arrangement.
Rooms and Amenities
The Brown Trout Hotel has family, twin, double, and single rooms, each with TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Iron and Hairdryers are available from reception. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and one bed. The twin room provides a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower, a TV and two beds. This single room features a shared bathroom and a tea and coffee maker.
Food and Drink
The hotel provides home-cooked food. Guests can enjoy a drink in the bar, which features an extensive malt whisky collection, including Old Pulteney, distilled in Wick. Guests can taste fresh scallops, mussels, lobsters, and crab.
Area Activities
The Brown Trout Hotel is near Loch Watten and provides access to outdoor activities. Guests can visit the harbor, explore beaches, and view coastal birds. Fishing is available in the River Thurso, the River Wick, Loch Hellian, Stemster and Toftingall. Horse riding is available at Achalone Activities. Guests can take a 40-minute ferry from John O'Groats or a 1.5-hour ferry from North Link Ferry to visit the Orkney Islands, where they can visit the Italian Chapel and the Ring of Brodgar.
Transportation Options
Guests can travel to Watten by car or bus, connecting in Wick or Thurso via Stagecoach. Air services operate from Wick Airport. The hotel is 20 km from Wick John O'Groats. Guests can Visit Orkney. A short crossing of 40 minutes.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Sports & Fitness
- Fishing
Services
- Laundry
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
