Burnside Cottage

Eco-certified bed & breakfast with free breakfast and restaurant

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October 2025

November 2025

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (The Grey Suite)

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (The Grey Suite) | Living area

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking (Raven Room)

Burnside Cottage overlooks Gills Bay Ferry Port, offering a peaceful retreat. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, stroll through the garden, and savor regional dishes at the restaurant. This eco-certified B&B offers practical comforts like in-room WiFi and express check-out.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Room service
Bar
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

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Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (The Grey Suite)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking (Raven Room)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Free bottled water

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

About the area

Gills, Wick, Scotland, KW1 4YB

What's nearby

Gills Bay Ferry Port - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
Castle of Mey - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Caithness Broch Centre - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
John O' Groats Signpost - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
John O' Groats Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

Thurso Station - 23 min drive
Wick (WIC) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪John O'Groats Brewery Shop - ‬8 min drive
‪Taste Café - ‬8 min drive
‪Stacks Coffee & Bistro - ‬8 min drive
‪The Storehouse - ‬8 min drive
‪Northern Sands - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Burnside Cottage

Eco-certified bed & breakfast near Gills Bay Ferry Port

Located close to Castle of Mey, Burnside Cottage provides free full breakfast, a garden and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Room Service, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Free self-parking
Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property

Room features

All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include amenities, such as free WiFi, free bottled water and room service.

Extra amenities include:

Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
0-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

Room Service

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)
Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

Garden
Picnic area

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

0-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Room service

Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 4 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This property's policy is that dogs must be kept on a lead at all times due to livestock nearby. Dogs not permitted on furniture and dog beds available on request.

Property Registration Number FS-case-548796660 licence pending

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Burnside Cottage B&B Wick

Burnside Cottage B&B

Burnside Cottage Wick

Burnside Cottage Bed & breakfast

Burnside Cottage Bed & breakfast Wick

Frequently asked questions

Is Burnside Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, Burnside Cottage allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Burnside Cottage?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Burnside Cottage?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Burnside Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Burnside Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this eco-certified bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Gills Bay Ferry Port and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Castle of Mey. John O' Groats Signpost and Duncansby Stacks are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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