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Pub Camper & MotorHome Stopover Site:
📍 Address
Bay Owl Inn & Restaurant
Dunbeath
Caithness
KW6 6EG
🌐 Website Address
https://www.dunbeathretreat.co.uk
📞 Phone Number
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💷 Cost
Reported as Free
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🏷️ Location Type
Camper Motorhome Stopover Site + Pub/Restaurant
Bay Owl Inn & Restaurant – Motorhome Stopover Information
🍺 About the Pub
The Bay Owl Inn & Restaurant, recently renamed Bay Dunbeath, offers panoramic views across Dunbeath Bay and Castle. It is noted for a well-regarded selection of local Highland spirits and beers enjoyed in a cosy interior with a wood burning stove or outside in the beer garden. Although the sit-in restaurant closed permanently in 2024, meals and drinks are still available via room service to guests staying in on-site cabins. This makes it an attractive Motorhome Pub Stopover and Motorhome Stopover site for visitors to the North Coast 500 route.
🕰️ Opening Times
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🍽️ Food
After the closure of the sit-in restaurant, food service continues with pizzas, desserts, and drinks available via room service to guests in the holiday cabins on site. The food is highly praised for quality and variety, including vegan options.
🛠️ Facilities
- 🅿️ Motorhome Parking: Awaiting Info
- 📶 Wi-Fi: Yes (available in cabins, likely accessible to guests and visitors)
- ♿ Accessibility: Awaiting Info
- 🚻 Toilets: Awaiting Info
- 🐾 Dog Friendly: Yes (dogs very welcome)
- 🌿 Beer Garden: Yes (noted for enjoying drinks outside with views)
⭐ Reviews
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☆☆☆☆☆
The Bay Owl Inn & Restaurant receives praise for excellent food, friendly service, and outstanding views. Visitors have especially recommended its pizzas and the welcoming atmosphere. However, as the sit-in restaurant is now closed, onsite dining is by cabin service only.
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🗺️ Interesting Things To Do Nearby (Within 5 Miles)
1. Dunbeath Coastal Retreat
This luxury eco-cabin retreat is right next to The Bay Owl Inn site and offers scenic sea views, restful accommodation with hot tubs in some cabins, and easy access to beach, harbour, and historic sites including Dunbeath Castle and Brochs. Only a few minutes’ walk from the former pub site, it’s an ideal place for a peaceful getaway or to enjoy local natural beauty.
2. Dunbeath Heritage Centre
A local attraction within about 1 mile, the Heritage Centre offers insight into Dunbeath’s history and culture. It provides a quiet place for visitors exploring nearby landscape and coastline to learn more about the area.
3. Dunbeath Beach
Just a short stroll from the pub and cabins, Dunbeath Beach provides lovely coastal scenery, perfect for walks and spotting wildlife along the shoreline of Caithness.
4. Dunbeath Castle
Situated within a few miles, Dunbeath Castle stands as a historic landmark offering picturesque views and a glimpse into local heritage. Visitors to the Motorhome Stopover here can enjoy exploring the castle grounds and nearby walking paths.
5. Strath Walks around Dunbeath
The area around Dunbeath features scenic Strath walks, providing beautiful natural landscapes suitable for walking and hiking enthusiasts, all within easy reach from the Motorhome Pub Stopover site.
Extra Info about this Motorhome Pub Stopover:
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Description:
-The Bay Owl Inn & Restaurant is a charming and cozy establishment located in the picturesque village of Dunbeath, in the Scottish Highlands. The inn features comfortable and well-appointed rooms, each with its own unique character and style. The restaurant serves delicious and hearty meals made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests to enjoy.
Dunbeath is a small village situated on the east coast of Scotland, surrounded by stunning natural beauty and rich history. Visitors can explore the nearby Dunbeath Castle, a 17th-century tower house that has been beautifully restored and is open to the public. The village is also home to the Dunbeath Heritage Centre, which showcases the area’s fascinating history and culture through interactive exhibits and displays.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the surrounding countryside offers a wealth of opportunities for hiking, cycling, fishing, and wildlife watching. The nearby Dunbeath River is a popular spot for salmon fishing, while the rugged coastline is home to a variety of seabirds and marine life.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway or an active adventure, the Bay Owl Inn & Restaurant and the village of Dunbeath offer something for everyone.
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