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Wild Orchid Guest House

Durness, Durness IV27 4PN, Scotland
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Wild Orchid Guest House
Ranked #7 of 10 Durness B&B and Inns
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Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Stayed for three days during the marathon and I have never felt more welcome at a guest house. I always think the best places make you feel like you are at home with friends rather than in someone else's house. Kathy, Jackie and Florie will give you the best welcome and the best humour you could ask for. Everything us... More

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Nairn, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

been a group of 6 cyclists and a support driver travelling around scotland we were booked into this lovely B&B not sure what to expect but all fears were gone 10 seconds after arriving and meeting the owners especially kathy lovely welcoming folk . the B&B is perfect great common room for us to sit and chill in with sky... More

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La Bouexiere, France
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Good time in B and B "Wild Orchid" in Durness. Nice people and Owners. We spent two weeks in that place. Quiet, breackfast was perfect. It is a good place to stay in Durness. Just at the entrance of the village, near the "spar". Be aware that you have to pay by cash. No card accepted.

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

We really enjoyed our stay at Wild Orchid. The accommodation is basic but comfortable and certainly adequate for our needs. We stayed for about three nights and wanted to get out and about exploring. The hosts were very welcoming and had several excellent suggestions of what to do in the local area. We shared a meal with them on the... More

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Melksham, United Kingdom
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

Having the need for a 9 hour legal break, our time here was from 3pm to midnight, not your normal Bed and Breakfast then. WELL, this was soon put right by the ever welcoming Kathy, cup of Tea and a slice of home made bread pudding went down well. our breakfast was to be an evening meal, Pie, Chips and... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

We stayed 1 night at the Wild Orchid Guesthouse and were very happy with the standard of the rooms. We had a decent night's sleep and found the room very quiet. Everything was spotlessly clean and there were plenty of soft towels and toiletries provided (the 4 star hotel we stayed in the previous night didn't even provide soap to... More

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Stuttgart, Germany
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

We stayed two nights and rented three bedrooms that had different standards for the same price: Two double with very small beds (1.20 m wide) and a twin. We missed at one double a bed table where to put the cup of tea. All rooms en suite with tiny bathrooms. The landlady was friendly and served an excellent breakfast.

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Haifa, Israel
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

The rooms at this guest house are tiny, and may even give a claustrophobic feeling, so is the en suit bathroom. The beds are much too soft, with worn out mattress springs. I have seen more friendly host in northern Scotland, but they may have had some bad experience with wild guests at the Wild Orchid. If you are looking... More

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Caloundra, Australia
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4 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

Only stayed 1 evening in Durness but we were very pleased with our accommodation. Janet and Kathy were extremely accommodating. We arrived before the room was available and they kindly offered for me to sit in the lounge area to do some work on my computer. The room was very comfortable, with ensuite and all we needed. They also provided... More

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Leuven, Belgium
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

Nothing wrong with this guesthouse, but nothing to get excited about. We came from a fantastic B&B on Skye and so this was a bit of a disappointment. Wild Orchid looks and feels like an upgraded youth hostel. At that price, you can find a B&B with seriously more charm in Scotland.

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Address: Durness, Durness IV27 4PN, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Scottish Highlands > Caithness and Sutherland > Durness
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Free Parking
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Ranked #7 of 10 B&Bs / Inns in Durness

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