Puffin Cottage - John o' Groats
58.637517, -3.067656
Overview
Bed and Breakfast with On-Site Petting Farm in John o' Groats
Accommodations & Amenities
Puffin Cottage offers standard twin and double rooms with sea views, each with a bath and garden view. The rooms include an electric kettle, hairdryer, and wardrobe, plus a private entrance. The shared bathroom is accessed by key and stays scrupulously clean, as noted by guests.
On-Site Petting Farm & Breakfast
The property runs a petting farm with rescue animals including donkeys, sheep, and rabbits, free for guests to visit and feed. Breakfast includes fresh homemade bread, eggs from the farm, and local preserves, laid out with charming tableware. Guests highlight the personal tour of the farm by host Cara and the farm shop selling local crafts.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Puffin Cottage John o' Groats sits a 5-minute walk from the harbour with the famous John o' Groats signpost and a microbrewery. Duncansby Head Lighthouse and stacks are reachable in a 5-minute drive. Sinclair's Bay is 17 km away, and the Castle Gardens of Mey are 11 km from the property.
Guest Experience & Services
Free on-site private parking and free WiFi are available to all guests. The host provides helpful recommendations for local restaurants, including a pub within a 2-minute walk. Wick John O'Groats Airport is 24 km from Puffin Croft, with bus service to Thurso every two hours.
Property Highlights
Non-smoking rooms with heating and smoke alarms ensure a safe stay. The property has key access and fire extinguishers. Guests rate the breakfast and the convenient location for nature trips highly.
- Petting Farm: Free access to rescue animals with daily feeding opportunities
- Breakfast: Freshly baked homemade bread, eggs from the farm, and local preserves
- Location: 5 minutes' walk from John o' Groats harbour and the famous signpost
- Rooms: Standard twin and double rooms with sea views and shared bathroom
- Parking: Free on-site private parking with accessible spaces
- Host: Personal farm tour and restaurant recommendations from host Cara
Licence number: HI-00604-F
Facilities
Main facilities
Electric kettle
No smoking on site
Room features
- Heating
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Puffin Cottage
| 💵 Lowest room price | 95 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 100 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 25.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Wick John O'Groats, WIC |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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