Show prices in

Choose a currency for your trip.

More currencies

More crypto

Find your next stay

Bannockburn Inn

Thurso · United Kingdom

Stafford StreetView location

8.8/10Excellent62 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
See all ratings
Check availability Pay with crypto or card

Room prices, availability, meal plans and cancellation terms are confirmed for your selected dates.

About Bannockburn Inn

The Bannockburn Inn in Helmsdale offers comfortable lodging with individually decorated guestrooms featuring refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy on-site dining at the restaurant and drinks at one of two bars/lounges.

Amenities include a golf course, a garden, free self-parking, luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a common microwave. The inn is a short walk from the Timespan Heritage Centre and Emigrants Monument, and a short drive from attractions like Badbea Historical Village Car Park and Brora Beach.

Read more about this hotelShow less

With a stay at Bannockburn Inn in Helmsdale, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Timespan Heritage Centre and Emigrants Monument. This golf inn is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Badbea Historical Village Car Park and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Brora Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:30 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators No front desk LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the inn prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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; cash is not accepted
    • Long-term renters welcome
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
    • Equipment fee: GBP 6 per stay

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Timespan Heritage Centre 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Emigrants Monument 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Badbea Historical Village Car Park 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Brora Beach 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
Clynelish Distillery 18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Clan Gunn Heritage Centre & Museum 19.2 km / 11.9 mi
Laidhay Croft Museum 19.2 km / 11.9 mi
Loch Brora 21.8 km / 13.5 mi
Dunbeath Heritage Centre 23.2 km / 14.4 mi
Carn Liath 23.4 km / 14.5 mi
Dunrobin Castle 25.5 km / 15.8 mi
Big Burn Walk 27.3 km / 17 mi
Orcadian Stone Company 27.6 km / 17.1 mi
Golspie Golf Club 28.7 km / 17.8 mi
North of Scotland Kart Club 30.3 km / 18.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 4
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
Show 9 more facilities & services
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Billiards
  • Golf
  • Golf practice facility
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDROOMSAPT.B2

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Bannockburn Inn

    APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.B2

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Bannockburn Inn

    Room TWO BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT TWO BEDSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDSAPT.2B

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Bannockburn Inn

    APARTMENT TWO BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Bannockburn Inn

    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Bannockburn Inn

    TWIN STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Bannockburn Inn

    FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.3B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Bannockburn Inn

8.8
Excellent
62 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
20 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2026
Tracey
Great for a 1 night stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2026
Tina
Staff was friendly and helpful. Gave us a room upgrade. The room was spacious and light. Plenty of blankets towels and tea/coffee supplies. Dinner downstairs was excellent and our waitress Emily was bubbly and very sweet. The room was a bit dated but that added to the charm. There was a well equipped kitchen with refrig and stove. No breakfast at this inn. But there are options close by. The bar had a lot of options and the prices very very reasonable. Would absolutely stay here again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Oct 2025
Miranda
Well stocked kitchen. Bathroom not in room but still private. Good stay
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
Cathy
Loved Bannockburn. The restaurant and pub were wonderful with fantastic food and drinks. East to walk to the harbour and take pictures at the bridge.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2025
Amy
Upon arrival, the rooms had reserved parking in the lot, so parking was easy but it was unclear where to check in as the lower level of the building is a pub and there were no specific instructions given. The apartment was clean and spacious with comfortable beds and a nice bathroom. Apartment is accessed by an external metal staircase from the pub garden.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2024
kim
Very small kitchen n 2 rooms to share a bathroom..but we had 3 rooms sharing that day
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2024
william
Great friendly hotel with good food in a great location
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2024
KARON
Very comfortable stay, good food and lovely hosts. An enjoyable stay for us all.
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2024
Rebecca
The b&b is on a main road (A9) which is the road most traffic including large trucks use to go north/south of Scotland.

The rooms are just above the bar so there is music on until about 10:30pm. The room itself was very nice, clean and spacious for the price we paid. Tea and coffee making facilities provided. There was also toiletries to use in the shared bathroom as well.

Staff we spoke to were really friendly and asked if we needed anything for the room or would like our room cleaned.

It’s in a good central location in the centre of Helmsdale, with a few options for eateries/groceries and riverside walks.
A perfect stop if you’re doing NC500!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2024
Jayne
Totally self contained with lovely comfy beds, fully equipped kitchen,lovely bathroom,very clean, complimentary breakfast … the place was faultless! Thank you
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2023
Verified traveler
Food was excellent
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2023
Nicole
I couldn’t recommend this property enough. What a lovely place and lovely people. We were running late and the lady stayed up for us. We also experienced a punctured tyre on the way up and they let us stay in the property until it was sorted. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. It was clean, warm and comfortable. It’s an absolute must to stop off and stay here.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2023
briana
The Inn owners and staff were extremely friendly. Our beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were spotless.
Highly recommend.
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2023
William
Great facilities, very friendly owners
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2022
Verified traveler

Nice welcome and fine for my purposes

Warm welcome and comfortable room, with clean, pleasant shared bathroom and access to a kitchen where I microwaved my porridge for breakfast. The meals in the restaurant are particularly recommended (have had several times without staying in last few years), and there's a real ale beer, always a bonus!
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2022
Margaret
Great pizza and friendly staff. Loved being able to do laundry. No hot water though.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2022
Katherine

Must stay here!

Such wonder owners. Gerry and Alison were so welcoming. The property is lovely, there is a beautiful shared bathroom and kitchen to go with the lovely room. Comfortable, warm, perfect for what you need.
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2021
mr russell

football visit

my stay was very comfortable and owner was weloming the room very tidy and very comfy bed and good shower
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2021
Rosemary

Stay at Bannockburn Inn

Pleasant stay in accommodation as described. COVID secure.
Lovely meal in the restaurant.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2021
Stanisla

Amazing hotel

Is amazing hotel. Amazing food and brilliant beer ideal location for North Coast 500. Brilliant staff. We come definitely back.
Friends_and_family Friends

Location & surroundings

Bannockburn Inn
Stafford Street, Helmsdale, United Kingdom

Hotels Nearby

Compare other stays close to this hotel. Choose travel dates to check availability.

Explore the map
Show 2 more nearby hotels

Bannockburn Inn

43 hotel photos