About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Puffin Cottage in John O'Groats offers a bed and breakfast experience with free WiFi and free on-site private parking. Each room features sea views, a bath, and a garden view. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a shared bathroom, carpeted floors, a private entrance, and amenities such as a hairdryer, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Local Attractions: Sinclair's Bay is 17 km away, The Castle Gardens of Mey 11 km, and Wick John O’Groats Airport 24 km from the property. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and suitability for nature trips.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paul
United Kingdom
“Wonderful location, and excellent farm shop and petting farm on the property.” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Great location close to the John O'Groats attractions. Also on a small petting farm which was an added bonus. Good breakfast in a lovely decorated breakfast room. Very friendly host - free access to the petting farm.” - Sarah
Germany
“First of all, Cara is a darling. She makes everything so much more endearing. The cottage itself is old, and therefore we expected narrow stairs and low ceilings. The room was beautiful and everything was spotless. The breakfast, while manly...” - Damian
Poland
“What a wonderful and cozy place! Just what we needed after a long way. Its nicely located, the owner was kind and helpful and the room very clean and cozy. The farm animals were an additional perk. Good value for money!” - Anthony
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was just what you would expect from a farm; lovely fresh eggs and bread! The petting animals was a bonus.” - Natasha
Australia
“The property was clean and well presented, and Cara was such a lovely host! She set up the most beautiful breakfast for us, it was thoughtful and delicious. The small touches around the property made it feel like a cozy farm stay.” - Stephen
United Kingdom
“Check-in was very easy, and we even had time to walk around the petting farm. Cara was very friendly and polite, and Puffin Cottage was spotlessly clean. Wonderful.” - Christine
New Zealand
“Cara was so welcoming and it’s such an original place to say a lot of thoughtfulness” - Nicola
Jersey
“Loved everything about this unique place. Never stayed in a Croft house before. It has been well modernised and the decor is very stylish.” - Rachel
United Kingdom
“Great location for NC500. Fabulous host and loved the animals. Fresh bread at breakfast was delicious. Lovely products in shop supporting local businesses.”
Hosted by Cara

Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 3 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Puffin Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.