Portland Hotel
8.8
Excellent(199 reviews)
Quatre Bras, Wick, Lybster KW3 6BS, United Kingdom
+44 1593 721348
Hotel Description
The Portland Hotel, located in Quatre Bras, Wick, offers guests a peaceful and inviting retreat in the heart of Scotland’s Highlands. Situated at Quatre Bras, Wick, Lybster KW3 6BS, United Kingdom, this charming hotel is surrounded by natural beauty and steeped in history. It is just a short 4-minute drive from Forse Castle, making it an ideal location for those who wish to explore the area’s rich heritage. The hotel also offers easy access to several local points of interest, including the ancient Camster Cairns (9 minutes away), the Whaligoe Steps (9 minutes away), and the Old Pulteney Distillery (19 minutes away), ensuring there’s plenty to see and do nearby.
The Portland Hotel boasts well-appointed rooms with a comfortable ambiance, perfect for a relaxing stay. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast to start their day, with options available in the hotel’s on-site restaurant. The hotel also features a cozy bar, one of the few establishments in the area offering such a service, where guests can unwind after a day of sightseeing. With free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, staying connected is easy, even in this remote corner of Scotland.
The hotel is smoke-free, offering a fresh and clean environment for all guests. Parking is available for those with vehicles, and the Portland Hotel is kid-friendly, making it a great choice for families. However, there are no fitness centers, spas, pools, or hot tubs on the premises, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the serene surroundings without distractions.
Convenient transportation options are readily available, with Wick John O'Groats Airport just a 29-minute taxi ride away, and Inverness Airport accessible in about 2 hours by taxi. Additionally, local attractions such as the Dunbeath Castle (13 minutes by car) and the Castle of Old Wick (19 minutes by car) are easily reachable by taxi or a short drive.
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, the Portland Hotel offers a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere with easy access to local attractions, making it a fantastic base for exploring the Highlands of Scotland.
The Portland Hotel boasts well-appointed rooms with a comfortable ambiance, perfect for a relaxing stay. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast to start their day, with options available in the hotel’s on-site restaurant. The hotel also features a cozy bar, one of the few establishments in the area offering such a service, where guests can unwind after a day of sightseeing. With free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, staying connected is easy, even in this remote corner of Scotland.
The hotel is smoke-free, offering a fresh and clean environment for all guests. Parking is available for those with vehicles, and the Portland Hotel is kid-friendly, making it a great choice for families. However, there are no fitness centers, spas, pools, or hot tubs on the premises, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the serene surroundings without distractions.
Convenient transportation options are readily available, with Wick John O'Groats Airport just a 29-minute taxi ride away, and Inverness Airport accessible in about 2 hours by taxi. Additionally, local attractions such as the Dunbeath Castle (13 minutes by car) and the Castle of Old Wick (19 minutes by car) are easily reachable by taxi or a short drive.
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, the Portland Hotel offers a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere with easy access to local attractions, making it a fantastic base for exploring the Highlands of Scotland.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Located in Quatre Bras, Wick, offering a peaceful Highland retreat
2. Only 4 minutes from Forse Castle, a historical site
3. On-site restaurant and bar, unique for the area
4. Kid-friendly with parking and smoke-free environment
5. Close to key local attractions such as Camster Cairns and Dunbeath Castle
6. Free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel
7. Easily accessible by taxi from Wick John O'Groats Airport
8. No fitness center, spa, pools, or hot tubs for a tranquil stay
9. Ideal for families and history enthusiasts
10. Great base for exploring the Scottish Highlands
5.8 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Camster Cairns
9 min
Whaligoe Steps9 min
Old Pulteney Distillery19 min
Castle Of Old Wick19 min
Dunbeath Castle13 min
Nearest locations
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12 min
Puldagon Farm Shop & Restaurant17 min
The Printers Rest18 min
No.1 Bistro19 min
Bord De L'Eau20 min
Riverhouse20 min
Wickers World20 min
La Mirage Restaurant30 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 5.8 |
| Nearest airport | Wick John O'Groats Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 29 min |
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Location
Quatre Bras, Wick, Lybster KW3 6BS, United Kingdom
Airports:
Wick John O'Groats Airport
Taxi: 29 min
Transit: 42 min
Kirkwall Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 36 min
Inverness Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 7 min
Transit: 3 hr 11 min
Transit:
Post Office
Walking: 10 min
Primary School
Walking: 4 min
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Amenities and Facilities
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Parking
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Reviews
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Angela B
5/5
Stayed here as part of our NC500 road trip. Outside looks quite 70,s but step inside to old world Scottish charm. Greeted by the hard working joyous Sam who could not have done more to make us feel welcome. …
Matthew Bell
5/5
25 years ago we used to take coach loads of Americans into the bar here for a drink and it was lovely to go back last week. The room was fine but most importantly, clean. My meal in the bar was excellent, the nicest steak I had had in a long time. The owner and staff couldn't have been more polite and professional, basically it was a happy stay and I'll go back 👍
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FarAway50422441130
4/5
As the title says we had a lovely stay on the way back from Orkney. The room could have done with a bit of decorating but it was fine. Every member of staff we talked to was friendly and the place is clean. …
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Erica C
3/5
Nice hotel along the NC500. Friendly staff at reception and in the bar. Situated in a very quiet town with a quaint harbour. Staff in the restaurant were helpful about my partner’s dietary needs being a coeliac. …
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Lynda S
4/5
We had a lovely time here and both of us and our dog were made to feel very welcome. The staff were so lovely and accommodating. The breakfast was lovely. Evening meals were available with supper large portions although the menu didn’t appear to change very much.
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Vicki W
1/5
The hotel had no chef so were left with three choices 1. Soup as our main meal, 2. Chicken casserole that had been made at least 1 day before or 3. Drive 10 mins to the next restraunt which we did. …
Richard Outram
4/5
Staying locally for 2 weeks in a cottage we decided to eat out one evening. Having read the Google reviews for the Portland I booked a table for my family.A very small menu to choose from tends to make one imagine that what is offered is of the highest standard. Hmmm.My wife had the lamb hotpot which she enjoyed despite the huge number of garden peas in the hotpot.My daughter had the chicken strips in an enchilada type affair, with a filling which was so spicy hot it wasn't possible to enjoy.I had the rump steak strips with vegetables and rice. It was very very salty. I ate it because I didn't want to make a scene but it was terrible.Clearly everything was freshly cooked but perhaps the chef should taste test before ringing the bell for service.The house merlot was very nice, and the locally sourced gin was also very good.Overall disappointed. Good reviews elsewhere so perhaps it was just a bad day, but an expensive one at that.
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Derek H
5/5
Wonderful staff, great rooms top quality food. All in a beautiful part of the country. Perfect place for our base to explore Caithness and Sutherland. Not our first visit and certainly not our last. Highly recommend to anyone travelling to the North or doing the NC500.
Martin Dale
5/5
We visited for a meal with our dog. The staff were really friendly, but still professional. Apparently they are big dog lovers themselves and made quite a fuss over our 2 year old staffy. The restaurant was tastefully decorated in a traditional style and very clean and tidy. Menu was quite small, perhaps 5 or 6 options per starter/main, but the dishes all looked tasty and given the relative remoteness of Lybster it seemed sensible to do a small number of dishes well rather than over complicating the menu. The food was excellent. I had chicken strips for starter, which I usually find a little underwhelming, but the were lovely and clearly freshly made. My wife had the Cullen skink, which she really enjoyed. The burger main and the steak panini (both from the specials) were also really good and very filling. A very good meal, we hope to return.
Lina Lashin
5/5
Absolutely perfect! This is a hidden gem along the Scottish highlands. Value for price is unbelievable! Everything from my room, the bar and restaurant, the location (pull in right off the main road), and the surrounding landscape was perfect. The staff and service is excellent and helped me with everything I needed. Short drive to various viewpoints on the North Sea, castles and beaches, lovely lunch spots and boutique stores in neighbouring towns, and just under a 2hr drive from Inverness. Hope to be back soon! Thank you Sam, Jeff, and the rest of the staff!!!