• Address: The Sheiling Guest House - Melvich by Thurso - Sutherland KW14 7YJ
• Telephone: 01641 531256
• Category: B&B
• Nearest Beach: Melvich
• Web details: http://www.b-and-b-scotland.co.uk/sheiling.htm

In an unrivalled position overlooking Melvich Bay, 16 miles west of Thurso, the charm and elegance of this quiet house is enhanced by the warm friendliness of its Sutherland born owners, Joan and Hugh Campbell. The Sheiling achieved the coveted Golden Egg AA Award for Breakfasts in 2003 and Joan was also a runner up in the AA 2003 Landlady of the Year Award. In addition to being a member of Scotland’s Best B&Bs with a Scottish Tourist Board grading of 5 Stars, The Sheiling is also an award winner with the ‘Which? Good Bed & Breakfast Guide’ and enjoys 5 Diamond AA status. It is also recommended by acclaimed guide books such as Off the Beaten Track, Stilwell’s, The Rough Guide and ‘Le Guide du Routard’.

The Sheiling is a non-smoking establishment with 2 double rooms and 1 twin room all with ensuite shower rooms. All rooms offer extremely comfortable beds with freshly ironed linen and are decorated to a very high standard. One looks out over the patio garden and the other two rooms give breathtaking views over Melvich Bay.

Generous hospitality trays and complimentary toiletries welcome the weary traveller to where you can be guaranteed a good night in this quiet and peaceful crofting village. Your day begins with a leisurely breakfast in the beautiful regency dining room where you can enjoy a range of fresh local produce in a convivial atmosphere where your host ensures your every need is met. The Sheiling is fully centrally heated throughout and the comfortable lounge is open all day.
The TV lounge with its commanding views over Melvich Bay has a plethora of tourism information and books to suit most tastes.

In the right conditions, this area can provide the surf trip of a lifetime and is truly world-class. Click here for a guide to NE Scotland’s best breaks.