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About this property
On the banks of the River Thurso in the village of Halkirk, this hotel is a 10-minute drive from Thurso town centre. It is built from Caithness stone, and has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Once a blacksmith’s workshop, the bar at Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso offers a range of drinks and has a 42-inch plasma TV. A full cooked breakfast is provided each morning, and lunch and evening meals are served in Anglers Nook. All rooms are provided with free local toiletries and locally baked biscuits, as well as tea & coffee making facilities, flat-screen satellite tv & desk space. A handful of our Deluxe Double Rooms have a lovely view over looking the River Thurso, these can be requested if preferred. The nearby town of Thurso is the most northerly on Scotland’s mainland. Thurso Golf Club is 5 miles from Ulbster Arms, and Thurso Rail Station is 6 miles away. Please note, pictures shown are not a representation of all rooms, if you are looking for a room in particular please make a request on booking.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Richard
United Kingdom
“The lounge is lovely to work in and relax with a drink and bar meals are fantastic. Keep up the good work.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Lodge was amazing. Spacious room with large excellent en-suite facilties. The large communal room was an added bonus so we could sit at a table if we wanted and watch television in comfort on the large sofas provided Food at the hotel was lovely” - Kenneth
United Kingdom
“Rooms are great for location. Nice bonus to have the living room which we used as only our family were resident over the 2 days. Staff is amazing especially the manager on the first night whose name began with T( so sorry I can’t remember). The...” - Cassandra
United Kingdom
“Great breakfast, unfortunately we couldn't linger as we had to dash to the ferry” - John
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff. Lovely country hotel with excellent restaurant” - Holt
United Kingdom
“The comfortable furnishings and friendly staff. Food and drink were really nice. Room a good size and dog friendly.” - Sheila
United Kingdom
“Friendly and welcoming. Evening meal was delicious and cost was reasonable. Log fire and a lovely library room.” - David
United Kingdom
“Room was very clean and comfortable. We had parking at hotel. The reception and evening meal staff were excellent. Evening meal was excellent and had good gluten free options.” - Sally
United Kingdom
“Fantastic room. Beautifully decorated. Great food in the restaurant. Friendly staff.” - Anna
United Kingdom
“Great location, just beside the river - good for dog owners, amazing for fishing. The room was a good size with a very spacious bathroom and even a small hall. Breakfasts were amazing. Very friendly staff. Large car park. We will probably be back...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal
- AmbianceRomantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.