Experience a highly organized breakfast service where your meal is pre-ordered the night before, ensuring hot goods are hot and cold foods are cold upon serving.
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Discover local spirits with the Dunnet Bay Distillery just a one-minute walk away, perfect for gin and whisky enthusiasts.
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Wake up to breathtaking views of the spectacular Dunnet Sands, offering a serene and picturesque backdrop to your stay.
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Enjoy a stay in a hotel that has been recently renovated to a high standard, featuring modern and fresh decor throughout.
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Dine with your furry companions in the purpose-built, heated 'Dawg Shack,' a comfortable and fully enclosed space with dedicated service.
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Benefit from a prime location directly on the North Coast 500 route, ideal for travelers exploring Scotland's scenic northern Highlands.
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Stay in uniquely named rooms, each bearing the name of a Scottish clan, adding a distinctive local touch to your accommodation.
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Northern Sands is a beautifully refurbished hotel in the idyllic village of Dunnet, situated 4 miles from the mainland’s most northerly point Dunnet Head. Blessed with an enchanted forest, nostalgic Dwarwick pier and a sweeping white sandy beach stretching for over 2 miles. The bay offers great opportunities to sunbathe, paddle, swim, surf and indulge in other beach sports. Dunnet offers an extensive range of outdoor pursuits for active families, such as surfing, wind surfing, horse riding, kite bugging and sand castle making for the less active why not sit back and relax in Logan’s Bar or our Pentland’s Lounge and watch a variety of sport on our Sky TV. We are on the brand new NC500, which the media have called Scotland’s own Route 66. Situated next door to the mainland’s most northerly Gin Distillery, Dunnet Bay Distillers which is a family business producing the award winning Rock Rose Gin & Holy Grass Vodka. A variety of menus are available throughout the day, all year round, using an extensive list of local produce. Well-appointed rooms with extra-long plush beds for a peaceful night’s sleep, free wifi & parking are available.




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This hotel is a versatile retreat, ideal for couples, families, and sightseers seeking a comfortable and engaging stay. Its prime location offers convenient access to the North Coast 500 route and attractions like Dunnet Head and John O'Groats. The property's unique "Dawg Shack" provides a dedicated, heated space for guests traveling with pets. Guests consistently praise the exceptional warmth and attentiveness of the staff and the delicious, hearty breakfast with efficient pre-ordering. For a truly relaxing experience, consider booking a room with a powerful, hot shower and ample USB charging points.
Distance from Northern Sands Hotel
Thurso:6.8 miles
Inverness Airport:78.9 miles
Thurso:7 miles
Castle of Mey:4.6 miles
Thurso Castle:6.1 miles
Wolfburn Distillery:7.7 miles
Old St. Peter's Kirk:6.4 miles
Braal Castle:8.6 miles
Dounreay Castle:14.9 miles
Brims Castle:11 miles
Scrabster Castle (site of):7.2 miles
Abbey Church:8.9 miles
No, Northern Sands Hotel doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, Northern Sands Hotel doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, Northern Sands Hotel provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
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Northern Sands Hotel is located at Dunnet, KW14 8XD, Thurso, United Kingdom.
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