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The Portland Hotel

Quatre Bras Lybster
Rated 8.4 in 482 reviews

The Portland Hotel in Lybster, United Kingdom, offers a charming stay in the heart of Scotland's picturesque countryside. Nestled in the quaint village of Lybster, this hotel combines the rustic appeal of its surroundings with a welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the scenic northern Scottish Highlands.

As a boutique hotel, The Portland Hotel provides a distinct, personalized touch that sets it apart from larger chain accommodations. Its traditional architecture and carefully curated interiors reflect the rich heritage of the region while still offering modern conveniences to ensure a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy cozy, well-appointed rooms that prioritize comfort and relaxation, all set amidst the tranquil backdrop of Lybster.

The Portland Hotel takes pride in its warm hospitality and attentive service, ensuring that every guest feels at home from the moment they arrive. Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate the hotel’s dining options, where local ingredients and traditional flavors meld to create memorable meals. The hotel’s intimate bar area offers a relaxing space to unwind after a day of exploration, with a selection of drinks that highlight Scottish craftsmanship.

Surrounded by rolling hills and dramatic coastlines, The Portland Hotel serves as a great base for discovering the natural beauty and cultural treasures of the area. Whether it's taking a scenic drive along the North Coast 500 or exploring nearby historic sites, visitors will find plenty to see and do. The Portland Hotel in Lybster promises a tranquil retreat where the charm of the Highlands meets the comforts of a welcoming boutique establishment.

Climate and Weather

January
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October
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November
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Achavar,broch NNW of Occumster Railway Station
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Rhianrivach, broch 185m NNW of Achow
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
1.7km / 1mi
Broch 320m SSW of Bridge of Occumster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Rumster, broch 200m WSW of, Forse
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Appnag Tulloch, broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Hill o' Many Stanes
Hill o' Many Stanes
Hillside in Mid Clyth, Caithness, in the Highland area of Scotland
5.3km / 3.3mi
Broch 60m NE of Greenhill
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Green Hill,broch,Roster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
The Tulloch (Usshilly), broch and field system WNW of Forse House
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Golsary, broch on W bank of Burn of Golsary, Rumster Forest
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Latheron Old Church & The Aisle
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
5.4km / 3.3mi
Latheron War Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
5.4km / 3.3mi
Grey Cairns of Camster
Grey Cairns of Camster
Chambered cairns in Scotland
7.9km / 4.9mi
Bruan, broch 85m SW of Tulloch Lea
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Warehouse, broch and outworks 100m N of, Ulbster
Broch remains in Highland, Scotland, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Toftgun,broch 365m SSE of,Loch of Camster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
7km / 4.3mi
Broch 450m S of Latheronwheel Bridge
Broch in Highland, Scotland, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Broch 230m E of Upper Latheron
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
7.8km / 4.9mi
Smerral, broch to E of Bunellich
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
Smerral Wood
Archaeological site in Scotland
7.3km / 4.5mi
Achavanich
Achavanich
Settlement in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.1km / 5mi
Ulbster School, broch 125m S of Schoolhouse
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
9.3km / 5.8mi
Watenan,broch 140m N of,Ulbster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Watenan,fort 100m SSW of,Ulbster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
Broch of Yarrows
Broch of Yarrows
Tower in Highland, Scotland, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
Broch 340m E of Lower Camster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
9.4km / 5.8mi
Camster, broch 500m S of Lower Camster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Ballachly,broch 360m S of,Stemster
Broch remains in Highland, Scotland, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
Greysteil Castle, broch, Loch Rangag
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Knockinnon,broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Broch 500m W of Latheronwheel House
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
8km / 5mi
Greentulloch,broch 180m NE of
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
9.3km / 5.8mi
Broch 90m SSE of Minera
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
9.3km / 5.8mi
Tiantulloch,broch,prehistoric and post-medieval settlements
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
Dunbeath Castle
Dunbeath Castle
Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
12km / 7.4mi
Dunbeath Heritage Museum
Museum in Dunbeath, Scotland, United Kingdom
11.1km / 6.9mi
Broch 260m S of Borrowston
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
10.9km / 6.8mi
Brounaban
Archaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK
10.5km / 6.5mi
Dun Beath,broch,Dunbeath
Broch in Dunbeath, Highland, Scotland, UK
10.9km / 6.7mi
Broch 180m SW of Bridge of Rhemullen
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
10.8km / 6.7mi
Broch 450m NW of Bridge of Rhemullen
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
10.8km / 6.7mi
Broch 135m WNW of Balantrath
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Thrumster Little,broch,Thrumster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
13.2km / 8.2mi
Broch 210m S of Thrumster House
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.2km / 7.6mi
Broch 275m N of Tannach Mains
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
13.6km / 8.4mi

What to do in Lybster and near The Portland Hotel

Achavar,broch NNW of Occumster Railway Station
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Rhianrivach, broch 185m NNW of Achow
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
1.7km / 1mi
Broch 320m SSW of Bridge of Occumster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Rumster, broch 200m WSW of, Forse
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Appnag Tulloch, broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Hill o' Many Stanes
Hill o' Many Stanes
Hillside in Mid Clyth, Caithness, in the Highland area of Scotland
5.3km / 3.3mi
Broch 60m NE of Greenhill
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Green Hill,broch,Roster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
The Tulloch (Usshilly), broch and field system WNW of Forse House
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Golsary, broch on W bank of Burn of Golsary, Rumster Forest
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Latheron Old Church & The Aisle
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
5.4km / 3.3mi
Latheron War Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
5.4km / 3.3mi
Grey Cairns of Camster
Grey Cairns of Camster
Chambered cairns in Scotland
7.9km / 4.9mi
Bruan, broch 85m SW of Tulloch Lea
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Warehouse, broch and outworks 100m N of, Ulbster
Broch remains in Highland, Scotland, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Toftgun,broch 365m SSE of,Loch of Camster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
7km / 4.3mi
Broch 450m S of Latheronwheel Bridge
Broch in Highland, Scotland, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Broch 230m E of Upper Latheron
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
7.8km / 4.9mi
Smerral, broch to E of Bunellich
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
Smerral Wood
Archaeological site in Scotland
7.3km / 4.5mi
Achavanich
Achavanich
Settlement in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.1km / 5mi
Ulbster School, broch 125m S of Schoolhouse
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
9.3km / 5.8mi
Watenan,broch 140m N of,Ulbster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Watenan,fort 100m SSW of,Ulbster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
Broch of Yarrows
Broch of Yarrows
Tower in Highland, Scotland, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
Broch 340m E of Lower Camster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
9.4km / 5.8mi
Camster, broch 500m S of Lower Camster
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Ballachly,broch 360m S of,Stemster
Broch remains in Highland, Scotland, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
Greysteil Castle, broch, Loch Rangag
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Knockinnon,broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi

About Lybster

Lybster, a quaint village in the Scottish Highlands, offers a variety of activities and sights that reflect its rich history and natural beauty. One of the key attractions in Lybster is its historic harbor, which showcases the village's maritime heritage. Strolling along the harbor allows visitors to appreciate the scenic views of the coastline and the surrounding landscape.

For those interested in outdoor activities, the surrounding area provides ample opportunities for walking and hiking. The coastal paths nearby lead to stunning views and encounters with local wildlife, making it a pleasant experience for nature enthusiasts. The nearby Lybster Golf Club offers a chance for golf lovers to enjoy a round while taking in the fresh air and beautiful scenery.

Exploring the local heritage is also worthwhile. The village has remnants of its past, including old fishing cottages and historical landmarks that tell the story of its development over the years. Engaging with local history can provide a deeper understanding of Lybster's significance in the region.

If you're interested in local culture, visiting nearby towns such as Wick or Helmsdale can enhance your experience. These towns offer additional dining options, shops, and cultural experiences that complement a visit to Lybster.

When it comes to dining, there are a few local establishments where you can enjoy traditional Scottish cuisine. Sampling local dishes can give you a taste of the region's culinary offerings.

Overall, Lybster presents a serene environment with a blend of history, nature, and local culture, making it a pleasant stop for those exploring the Scottish Highlands.




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