Title: Dunnet Travel Guide: Best of Dunnet, Thurso Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Dunnet](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunnet-Hotels.d553248635149848789.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Dunnet](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunnet-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635149848789.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Dunnet Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dunnet.d553248635149848789.Car-Hire-Guide)[Dunnet Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunnet.d553248635149848789.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Dunnet Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cf8a02c238bbce80d3da6fe5851fb11d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cf8a02c238bbce80d3da6fe5851fb11d.jpg) ![Photo "Dunnet" by Bill Henderson (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/1f5acc35cd9209b5dddfb46d2c8461bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/1f5acc35cd9209b5dddfb46d2c8461bf.jpg) by [Bill Henderson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/7164) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "Dunnet" by Picea Abies (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/68a38d70f7fd3de1255e25fc53614736.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/68a38d70f7fd3de1255e25fc53614736.jpg) by [Picea Abies](https://www.panoramio.com/user/5795495?with_photo_id=120656816) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Photo "Dunnet" by angela squires (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/0f4cd16677d9ec92a5085e120a44dec4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/0f4cd16677d9ec92a5085e120a44dec4.jpg) by [angela squires](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/11564) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Dunnet Things to do - Top hotels in Dunnet - Top Holiday Rentals in Dunnet ![Northern Sands Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/d6388633_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Northern Sands Hotel Dunnet Thurso Scotland £93 29 Jan - 30 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (218 reviews) Overnight stop that fitted our needs to be near ferries Welcoming staff, well presented accommodation, reasonably priced A good find for us which we will probably use again in the future Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026&selected=5118528&PinnedHotelID=5118528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149848789) ![House of the Northern Gate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101620000/101617900/101617833/63ead519_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House of the Northern Gate Thurso Scotland Stay at this beach villa in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Bay Beach ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Words can’t describe what a wonderful place this is. So beautiful and peaceful. Our family had such a great time and made once in a lifetime memories during our stay. If I ever come back to Scotland I will definitely stay again. Don’t miss this if you are making this trip. Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=101617833&PinnedHotelID=101617833&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149848789) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=101617833&PinnedHotelID=101617833&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149848789) ![Mackays Hotel Wick](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18460000/18459800/18459707/c0096799_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mackays Hotel Wick Union Street Wick Scotland £105 3 Feb - 4 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Old Wick ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (224 reviews) Enjoyable stay Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=18459707&PinnedHotelID=18459707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149848789) [See all 177 properties in Dunnet](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635149848789) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![House of the Northern Gate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101620000/101617900/101617833/63ead519_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House of the Northern Gate Thurso Scotland Stay at this beach villa in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Bay Beach ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Words can’t describe what a wonderful place this is. So beautiful and peaceful. Our family had such a great time and made once in a lifetime memories during our stay. If I ever come back to Scotland I will definitely stay again. Don’t miss this if you are making this trip. Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thurso-Hotels-Luxury-Scottish-Baronial-House-With-Coastal-Views.h101617833.Hotel-Information) ![Wick Bay Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103130000/103124300/103124239/591f7076_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wick Bay Apartments Wellington Avenue Wick Scotland Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Pulteney Distillery and Wick Heritage ... 7/10 Good! (13 reviews) Lovely and clean. Very comfortable bed. Had everything we needed to cook and spacious. We will definitely be back. Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wick-Hotels-Wick-Bay-Apartments.h103124239.Hotel-Information) ![Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31870000/31862200/31862150/1ea9ef9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious Apartment ideal for Families. Keiss Scotland Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Castle Sinclair Girnigoe and Old Wick Castle are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) Beautiful cosy, clean apartment.Location was great as handy for John O Groats and the gorgeous north coast.Host was extremely helpful and very prompt responding to messages.Thank you very much. Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wick-Hotels-Spacious-Apartment-Ideal-For-Families.h31862150.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Dunnet](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635149848789&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Dunnet hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19)[18 Jan - 19 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20)[19 Jan - 20 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Castle of Mey showing heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138270-Thurso.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Castle of Mey Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Of-Mey-Thurso.d6088901.Attraction) ![Dunnet Head Lighthouse which includes cuddly or friendly animals and bird life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/139000/139023-Dunnet-Head-Lighthouse.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunnet Head Lighthouse Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunnet-Head-Lighthouse-Thurso.d6088899.Attraction) ![Farr Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f6ce99200d3ffaa197aff9c2fdcba27b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Farr Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Farr Beach during your travels in Thurso? You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Farr-Beach-Thurso.d6088891.Attraction) #### Scrabster Ferry Terminal Explore the waterfront in Scrabster with a trip to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Scrabster-Ferry-Terminal-Thurso.d553248635930541805.Attraction) #### Dunnet Bay Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Dunnet Bay Beach during your travels in Thurso? You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunnet-Bay-Beach-Thurso.d6088897.Attraction) #### Mary-Ann's Cottage You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mary-Ann's Cottage during your trip to Thurso. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. 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