Aurora B&B

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Located close to Dunnet Bay Beach and Dunnet Bay Distillery, Aurora B&B provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden and an arcade/games room. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

Family Triple Room, Non Smoking

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Thurso, Aurora B&B is in a rural area and in a regional park. Dunnet Head Lighthouse and Castle of Mey are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dunnet Bay Beach and Duncansby Head. Dunnet Bay Distillery and Grey Cairn Camsters are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Thurso travel guide
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Sibmister Road, Murkle, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 8SP

What's nearby

  • The Green
    6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Castlehill Heritage Center
    6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Thurso Leisure Centre
    7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Dunnet Bay Beach
    7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Thurso Beach
    7 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Thurso Station
    9 min drive
  • Wick (WIC)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Park Hotel
    5 min drive
  • The Upper Deck
    8 min drive
  • Y-Not Bar and Grill
    5 min drive
  • Northern Sands
    8 min drive
  • Charlie Chan Chinese Restaurant
    5 min drive

About this property

Aurora B&B

  • Family-friendly bed & breakfast near Dunnet Bay Beach
  • Located close to Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Head Lighthouse, Aurora B&B provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden and an arcade/games room. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike parking, smoke-free property and a vegetable garden
    • An off-lead area, a water dispenser and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Aurora B&B feature thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs and art supplies
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Blackout curtains, guidebooks and local maps
    • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aurora B&B pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Aurora B&B?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aurora B&B?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aurora B&B?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aurora B&B located?

This family-friendly Thurso bed & breakfast is located in a regional park, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Dunnet Bay Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Head Lighthouse. Castle of Mey and Duncansby Head are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aurora B&B Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great hosts, fabulous breakfast. Jane and Richard really out the effort in to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Will def stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely B&B with super hosts

Lovely accommodation and super hosts in the small B&B, very handy for the NC500 route. Big Scottish breakfast was delightful. Safe parking and easy access to the A386.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay!

Richard & Jane run a great place. They are warm & friendly, breakfasts are incredible (especially the coffee!), & the rooms are spacious & comfortable. We liked that they used local items to decorate. That adds a lot of character & charm!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent B&B

Wonderful stay, we felt welcome as soon as we arrived - great hosts! Very dog friendly! Room was spacious and comfortable, so lovely to have a bath after a long day. Breakfast as excellent, our daughter loved picking what she wanted and said it was her favourite place we stayed all holiday!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a favorite place on our travels throughout Scotland. In a peaceful setting, everything was lovely and immaculately cared for, with many extra nice and small touches. Jane and Richard were excellent hosts, welcoming us warmly, sharing helpful suggestions, and providing a wonderful breakfast with homemade bread. This was a great stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Richard and Jane are very special people who go way beyond the normal service provided by a B&B. It was sad having to leave because we have so much in common.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Stay here!

Wonderful stay with fabulous hosts! We don't normally stay and B&Bs but after this visit we will do so more in the future. GREAT room with king bed, huge bathroom with tons of natural light, all very clean. Breakfast defies words - so yummy. Best of all - two black labs!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Tour of the Highlands

Richard and Jane are the perfect hosts. From the moment we arrived to the minute we drove away 2 days later. The room was huge, spotless and so comfortable. They were on hand for advice on where to visit, eat out or just there to reassure us that we were welcome in their home. The best way to describe our stay is that as we left it was like leaving friends or family. We felt like we could have stayed on. But we had a schedule to follow. We would Definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good hosts and lovely property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very welcoming friendly owners and clean spacious room. Cake and drink offered on arrival. Very quiet area and comfortable bed made this a lovely stay. Plenty of space to park and easy to find. Breakfast was fabulous too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Aurora is a special place whose owners gave us such a warm welcome. On arrival we were given tea and freshly baked shortbread and fruit cake. Our room was tastefully decorated, airy and quiet. Breakfast was a feast of locally sourced produce and freshly baked bread. Our dog loved her visit and was thoroughly spoilt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything excellent: welcome, room, breakfast, place. A little gem. The owners Jean and Richard are amazing people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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All around area and lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent all round

What an amazing place to stay. A little outside of Thurso but totally worth booking. The hosts are so welcoming and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. A b & b should have a good bed and a good breakfast, as that's what you're looking for. Aurora excel at both. Such a comfy bed and a great nights sleep and the breakfast is very highly recommended. Try the baked eggs, you won't be disappointed. We're already planning a return visit
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Jane und Richard waren sehr nett und hilfsbereit!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Exzellente Unterkunft nahe Thurso. Es handelt sich um ein kleines Privathaus mit mit liebenswürdigen Gastgebern. Jeder Wunsch wird von den Lippen abgelesen. Sehr saubere Zimmer, modernes Bad. Das morgentliche Frühstück ist unschlagbar. Jederzeit wieder!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Aurora B&B was the nices place ive stayed in years. Jane and Richard are wonderful people! Jane saw how exhausted we were and despite our fairly late arrival went above and beyond in the first 5 minutes to help us find dinner. The property was beautiful, clean, quiet, and safe! The beds were comfortable and breakfast was 5 stars. We are so happy we stayed at Aurora B&B! Will do so again at our next opportunity!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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The hosts were very nice and went to the trouble of getting us a reservation at a local hotel restaurant for dinner. The breakfast in the B&B the next morning was excellent showing the effort that Richard and Jane put into their guest’s experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Zeer goede B&B! Zeer aangename hosts, zeer behulpzaam en een zeer lekker ontbijt volledig naar wens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Es war perfekt.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay and hospitality

We were very much happy in staying in Aurora. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Richard & Jane could not be more welcoming. On our arrival, they both greeted us at the front door and show us around their lovely home. It was cosy, clean and tidy. Our room was equally as good, Very spacious, clean and inviting. The bathroom was especially nice and had an array of bath treats for us to enjoy. Once settled in our room we were made coffee with a side of homemade shortbread & banana and walnut cake. (Which were really tasty). We were provided with a folder covering anything we could possibly need from wifi to local amenities. There was a good selection of breakfast options to choose from including vegetarian. The hosts couldn’t do enough for us throughout the duration of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful welcome. Good ideas of places to visit. Interesting breakfast menu
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay

Couldn’t fault anything! Jane and Richard let us move a stay a day forward as I got our dates wrong We stayed in the room named ORKNEY and it was lovely, comfy big bed and en-suite. Everything was spotless Breakfast was perfect and they were super accommodating to everything! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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One night NC500 stay

Clean comfortable homely stay for one night. I stay away often and wasn’t expecting great things when I booked this, but I was completely wrong. The venue was clean, tidy, quiet and comfortable. Jane could not have been more accommodating and the breakfast was great as well. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021