The Bridge Guest House

Situated on the N500 and No1. on TripAdvisor for Helmsdale , basically because there is little else here. Good points are large clean rooms. Downside is the lack of overhead shower. The dining room looked great in the evening when set for morning but by the time we arrived nothing had been cleared from the tables and we had difficulty finding a clean table. There was a choice of hot or cold food , however it was not appealing. The owner wore a filthy apron and therefore my perceptions were not good. P.S. The fish restaurant next door is fantastic .

Sat in the heart of Helmsdale, this is a beautiful hotel. The reception area has beautiful dark wood panneling and very comfy seating area with a range of literature for walkers and tourists. The rooms were spacious, the beds lovely. As I left my room each morning, I was enticed to the dining area by the lovely smell of breakfast. I was not disappointed. The breakfast set me up well. The harbour is a short 10 minute walk away, and if you're lucky you might see the seals and orca pod that patrols the coast on a nevening stroll. The village also has its own museum, which is well worth a visit, with a great tearoom.

Arrived to a dismissive welcome. Couldn’t even be bothered to tell us where our rooms were. We explained we were leaving early and asked if there was an option for continental breakfast to go (coffee and pastry) He ignored us. Room was clean and comfortable. There was a bath with a mixer tap but no shower curtain or rail. A little noisy, I could hear other guests banging doors, talking and snoring. In the morning, I tried to shower (sitting in the bath) but the water ran out half way in. The towel was dirty and had some strange orange/brown stains on it. My friend mentioned later that his shower was cold and he had to wash in the sink. Also met some people at a local bar who had stayed there previously and mentioned the lack of shower curtain and cold water. Seems like a common issue.

Visited the hotel for a 2 night stay to attend a local wedding. Found the hotel to be clean, tidy and homely. Owner was friendly and informative about the local area which was extremely helpful. A buffet breakfast each morning with a good selection of hot food which set us up for the day. No issues during the stay and would recommend this local hotel if in the Helmsdale area.

Great overnight stay here, comfortable, warm room with a nice bed and clean bathroom, welcomed by the owner who loved to chat and inform us of the local area. Lovely to enjoy the open fire as we walked into the place. Great breakfast next morning. Many thanks

We had a room booked for the night as part of a wee birthday trip and we really enjoyed it. The hotel/guest house is really quirky with a wonderful array of taxidermied animals in the guest lobby part (which I explored whilst the fire blazed in the hearth making it a perfect October evening). The owner was really lovely and made us feel very welcome, letting us know where all the main amenities in Helmsdale were located (and their opening times). Our room was very comfortable and we loved the retention of the sash windows. The bathroom consisted of a bath with shower head attached - the shower was deliciously hot and we really liked the charm of the bathroom. It didn't include a shower unit but we liked it more because of that. Our breakfast the next day was a hot buffet that we really enjoyed - it was the first time I'd seen lorne sausage on a buffet breakfast and we do love lorne sausage sandwiches in the morning! Would definitely return.