A CASTLE VIEW, Keiss

A Castle View is situated 4 miles from John O' Groats on the NC500 route, a 15-minute walk from Keiss village with a shop, butcher, and pub. The hotel offers free parking and views of Keiss Castle, Sinclair Bay, and Sinclair and Girnigoe castles. Wick Airport is 10 minutes away, and Wick train station is a 15-minute drive.

Rooms are spacious and include an en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. Each room offers tea/coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. The contemporary-style rooms have views of Keiss Castle and the sea.

The hotel serves a freshly cooked breakfast with a buffet of juices, cereals, and yoghurt. The hotel accommodates dietary requirements, including gluten-free and vegan options. Breakfast is served with a view of Keiss Castle.

The golden beaches of Keiss and Reiss are 2 miles away and stretch for 3 miles. Trout fishing is available in the 136 lochs of Caithness and salmon fishing in the rivers Thurso, Halladale, Wick, and Helmsdale. The NC500 route passes the hotel, and ferries to the Orkney Islands depart from John O' Groats or Gills Bay.

The hotel maintains a pet-friendly atmosphere and has a resident dog, Teddy the Chihuahua. Family rooms are available, and the property offers free parking. Guests can walk to the local village pub for evening meals, 15 minutes away.

Location: On the NC500 route, 4 miles from John O' Groats

Rooms: Spacious en suite rooms with flat-screen TV and castle views

Dining: Freshly cooked breakfast with gluten-free options

Activities: Trout fishing, salmon fishing, and 3-mile golden beaches

Pet-Friendly: Resident dog Teddy, pet-friendly atmosphere

Transport: 10 minutes from Wick Airport, 15 minutes from train station