Convenient location with good parking on the outskirts of a lovely friendly village. Food was nice.

Stayed in October 2025

There didn't seem to be many other guests, yet we were put on the 2nd floor at the back with no view and the wifi was terrible. Also, off season meant that finding staff was challenging.

The hotel is charming and an excellent location for visiting Campster Cairns, Stirling Castle, the Whaligoe Steps, and John O' Groats. It was off season so there was a skeletal staff who were just lovely.

Stayed in October 2025

Charming old Inn. People were kind. We were only there one night.

Stayed in October 2025

Pet fee of £20 per night was excessive.

Comfortable room

Stayed in October 2025

Very comfortable and lovely furniture etc the staff where great

Stayed in September 2025

The service in the restaurant was poor. Well meaning, but untrained.

Well located on the NC500 with availability as we were passing through. The receptionist's welcome was warm and friendly, and the evening meal was very tasty.

Stayed in August 2025

It’s just a really old building and is just all bits

Good location

Stayed in August 2025

The hotel was as expected and just what we needed after a couple of days walking the John O Groats Trail.

The host, Sam! She really makes everyone feel welcome, doing all she can for us. The food was absolutely lovely! Even though we arrived later, we were still accommodate with what we wanted.

Stayed in August 2025

Comfy beds Staff very friendly. Owner was great. Sociable bar area

Stayed in August 2025

Not much selection in the bar but in quite a remote area.

Very old fashioned but welcoming feel about this place. Although it looks and smells old you could see care had been taken to ensure it was clean. Really nice biscuits and water in the room and the towels were lovely.

Stayed in August 2025

We would have loved a better view from our window.

The food was great, the downstairs area was comfortable and spacious and the staff were really helpful. It was in a perfect location for us and exceeded our expectations.

Stayed in August 2025

Breakfast was a little stingy

Stayed in July 2025

Good

Stayed in May 2025

Couldn't find anything we didn't like

Excellent value for money. Very friendly and helpful staff, making you fee welcome and not just a number which was very nice. Food is very good, great menu for dinner and lovely breakfasts all cooked to order so piping hot ! The fresh made pankcakes with fruit and Canadian Maple Syrup were delicious !! Room was comfy, good size with clean bathroom with shower. Toiletries supplied too...a nice touch. Very nice hotel to relax in with a homely feel.

Stayed in June 2025

No lift so difficult with disability

Staff very welcome and accommodating and best fish and chips ever

Stayed in June 2025

Two very small things, one the towels in the room could do with being bigger as you couldn't wrap them around you and keep your decency. The second is the hotel charged £25 supplement for my dog. This was quite excessive, and the most I've had to pay across a 16 night stay. Most places either didn't charge or charged between £10-£15.

The welcome we got at the hotel was lovely, the staff were fantastic and welcomed my dog with open arms......and sausages!!! Hotel was in a great location and the room was a fantastic size.

Stayed in May 2025

Shower not too good.

Very friendly staff.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

Good value for money, really friendly host in Ian, gear bacon rolls for breakfast

Stayed in April 2025

Cold in the room

Proximity

Stayed in April 2025

Was a little run down in places but had areas being updated so I’m guessing it’s all in hand.

Friendly staff. Nice big open spaces and good size room.

Stayed in March 2025

Admin was a bit unclear.

I liked the private/ family run atmosphere. Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast and evening meals were good.

Stayed in September 2024

Bar shut early but staff were short and only so much one woman can do! We were able to take our wine and sit in the lounge

The owner. Very warm welcome and excellent service . Quirky hotel with some lovely historical elements. Check out the doors to the function room originally made for nearby castle but sized incorrectly and snapped up by the Earl of Lympster for his home, now the Portland hotel.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing.

Beautiful room - light and airy; looked out over the main road through the town but not noisy, interesting watching the world go by from a top floor! Breakfast was very good and the host was very friendly and welcoming. we would certainly return.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

The owner was amazing!

Stayed in September 2024