Orca Watch 2022 – Official Accommodation Partners

We have just launched our Official Accommodation Scheme for Orca Watch 2022 (May 28th – June 5th). The following businesses are once again generously supporting  Orca Watch, joining our Sponsorship Scheme by making a donation. If you are thinking of staying in the Orca Watch area during 2022, they will welcome you with open arms. We will publish the details of more businesses as they sign up to the scheme.

Together Travel

Together Travel (our base on the mainland for 2022) are offering Orca Watchers a 10% discount on their accommodation, if staying for at least three consecutive nights during Orca Watch 2022.

To take advantage of this offer, please phone 01625 416 430 and quote Orca 2022. (This offer is not available if you try to book online.)

Together Travel Logo. Orca Watch 2020 Accommodation Provider. Copyright: Together Travel.

Together Travel Logo. Copyright: Together Travel.

The Crofter’s Snug

Two miles west of Gill’s Bay and only a 25 minute walk to St John’s Point (a good spot to watch for cetaceans), the Crofter’s Snug  is once again kindly offering would-be Orca Watchers a 10% discount for bookings of three nights or more for their three self-catering glamping units. To take advantage of this offer please book direct via email info@thecrofterssnug.co.uk

The Crofter's Snug Logo and Image. Copyright: The Crofter's Snug

The Crofter’s Snug Logo and Image. Copyright: The Crofter’s Snug.

Northern Sands Hotel

A 12 bedroom hotel just next to Dunnet Bay, the Northern Sands Hotel is the closest hotel to Dunnet Head (both land watch sites).

Remember, you’re likely to get the best price by booking direct, either online or by phoning 01847851300.

Northern Sands Logo. Copyright: Northern Sands Hotel.

Northern Sands Logo. Copyright: Northern Sands Hotel.

Pentland Lodge House

Pentland Lodge House, Thurso, is once again offering Orca Watchers a discount of 5% based on two people sharing a room, and staying for three nights or more, at any time in 2022, not. just during Orca Watch.  Thurso is a 30 minute drive along the coast from John O’ Groats, passing many land watch sites.

Remember to book direct via the website or by calling 01847 895103

Pentland Lodge House. Copryright: Pentland Lodge House.

Pentland Lodge House logo. Copyright: Pentland Lodge House.

Seaview Hotel

The Seaview Hotel is very close to John O’Groats, where the Orca Watch base will be. Find out more by visiting its website (seaviewjohnogroats.co.uk) or  click on the link above.  Remember: to get the best rate, book direct via their website or call 01955611220.

Seaview Hotel. Copyright: Seaview Hotel.

The Seaview Hotel Logo. Copyright: Seaview Hotel.

 

Windhaven Cafe, B&B and camping

Windhaven Cafe, B&B and camping, the home of our regional coordinator for the area, is offering Orca Watchers a 10% discount, if staying for more than one night during Orca Watch. This offer is only available by booking direct with Windhaven through their website. The discount also applies for Orca Watchers during our other Citizen Science Event, National Whale and Dolphin Watch.

Windhaven overlooks Brough Bay, a land watch site, and is around a 20 minute drive from John O’ Groats, passing other land watch sites along the way.

Windhaven Cafe, B&B and camping. Copyright: Windhaven Cafe, B&B and camping.
Windhaven Cafe, B&B and camping. Copyright: Windhaven Cafe, B&B and camping.