Ulbster Arms Hotel Near Thurso, Halkirk
About the Hotel
Rooms with Breakfast
The Ulbster Arms Hotel and Lodges has rooms available on a bed-and-breakfast basis. The main hotel building houses traditional-style Standard Double rooms with ensuite bath or shower rooms. Dale Lodge, a short walk from the main hotel, offers contemporary Dale Rooms, including Small Dale Doubles and Dale Family rooms, also with ensuite bathrooms. Premium Rooms are located in the main hotel, including Premium Doubles and a Premium Family room. Executive Rooms in Milton Lodge and Ulbster Lodge have ensuite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, high-speed free Wi-Fi, complimentary toiletries, and tea/coffee-making facilities with locally baked biscuits. Dale Family Rooms and Premium Family Rooms each contain a double bed and a single bed; cots are available upon request. All rooms include antibacterial bottled spray for surface cleaning.
Scottish Food
Beat 4 restaurant offers daily menus opposite Beat 4 on the River Thurso, known for salmon fishing. The restaurant features high ceilings, antler chandeliers, plush carpets, and a color scheme reflecting the natural environment. A full Scottish breakfast with fresh fruit, juice, yoghurt, and cereal is served between 06:30-09:30 Monday to Saturday, and 06:30 - 10:00 on Sundays. The lounge bar includes a fireplace from a Dutch galleon ship. The team uses seasonal and local produce, including lamb and pork reared on pastures between sea and moorland. The hotel has themed tasting menu experiences. The beer garden provides sheltered alfresco dining.
Leisure and Stargazing
The hotel includes a communal lounge with Sky Television and a wood-burning stove. The library offers comfortable seating areas and a collection of books and magazines. Caithness' open skies and low light pollution create an ideal location for stargazing. A large, relaxed zone with its own small bar and wooden tables that seat up to eight people.
Location Near Thurso
Located in Halkirk on the River Thurso, the Ulbster Arms Hotel is near Braal Castle (1 km). Wick John O'Groats Airport is 30 km away. The North Coast 500 route passes nearby, offering access to coastal scenery, beaches, and fishing villages.
Services On Offer
The Ulbster Arms Hotel provides free Wi-Fi, and a private car park is located to the rear of the hotel, free for all guests. The hotel features a Ghillie's Room as a meeting point for ghillies and guests for those looking to take full advantage of the fly salmon fishing available. A Rods Room allows for safe storage, and a Drying Room is available for drying wet clothing overnight, post-adventure. Corporate packages are available, with options for packed lunches and evening meals.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
