The Sheiling B&B - NC 500

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

About this property

Beachfront Location: The Sheiling B&B in Melvich offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax in the lush garden or enjoy the outdoor fireplace. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, sea or garden views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, à la carte, and full English/Irish. The on-site coffee shop provides a cosy spot to unwind. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy cycling, with bicycle parking available. The Castle Gardens of Mey are 48 km away, and Wick John O’Groats Airport is 59 km from the property. Highly rated for its breakfast and attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Delicious breakfast! Very clean and comfortable with friendly owner. Great location along on our route and nice to be able to walk down to the beach. Parking outside too.”
Timothy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“room was excellent, amazing views. the host was very attentive.”
Fran
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was perfect, room and facilities very clean and well looked after”
Jeffrey
New Zealand New Zealand
“Rolf, our host, was very engaging. We liked the location very much. Rolf made us a great dinner as there are no restaurants close by. Breakfast was first class.”
Trudi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were made very welcome at The Sheiling and had a room with a wonderful view of Melvich Bay, and what a beautiful beach! A short walk to the Halladale Inn for food, too. Breakfast was perfect, and there were plenty of choices, and I would...”
Denny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable, clean, lovely views and good breakfast. Great place to stay.”
Darren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The shower was hot and powerful and the owner was welcoming. The breakfast was a bit small compared with others we had on our trip, but very tasty and well cooked. There is a lounge with a...”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I made this booking on behalf of a group and didn't stay at this location myself but those who did say it was good”
Siew
Singapore Singapore
“The Sheiling was a very comfortable and warm stay for my family. The place was very clean and the rooms were big. The host was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was yummy too. The surroundings was so peaceful and beautiful.”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location to break journey in NC500 and lovely views. Breakfast was excellent, host great, everything was clean.”

Managed by Rolf Bachmann

Company review score: 9.6Based on 330 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Sheiling B&B is situated directly on the North Coast 500 route, with stunning views over the Melvich Bay. Relax after a long Journey in our outdoor Hot Tub/Jacuzzi with beautiful sea views across the bay. Bikers / Cyclists welcome, we provide FREE overnight secure look up storage for your bikes. For Cars free off road car parking is available

Neighbourhood information

Its just a 20 minute drive to the Scrabster Ferry who takes you to the Orkney Islands...

Languages spoken

German,English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Sheiling B&B - NC 500 takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:30
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The jacuzzi can be used between 16:00 and 22:00.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: HI-00060-F