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Why we'd rather you booked with us
When you book through a booking site, they take a cut. When you book with us direct, that money stays between us. So we give it back to you as a lower price and better perks. That's the whole idea.
More than a discount.
Every perk below comes with your free membership.
15% off every direct stay
Your code works on every booking at bidehotels.com. Every time.
Best Rate Guaranteed
Find it cheaper anywhere else, we'll match it. No quibbles.
£35 off your first direct booking
First time booking direct with us? Here's £35 off stays over £300. Welcome.
No platform fees
No Airbnb service charge. No Booking.com markup. What you see is what you pay.
Spend rewards
Spend £1,000 in one stay, earn a free night up to £150. Reach £5,000 in total, earn a second up to £250.
Early check-in
Room free before 3pm? Walk straight in. No waiting in a car park.
Late checkout
No rush. No awkward knocking. When the room's free, it's yours to linger in.
Flexible checkout window
Pick your own checkout time within the window. Your stay, your schedule.
Room upgrade
A better room going spare on the day? It's yours. No charge, no asking.
Early access
First pick of new rooms and dates, before anyone else gets a look in.
Pets stay free
In pet-friendly rooms, minimum 2 nights. Bring the dog. Or the cat. Or both.
Free parking
At The View and The Villa. Book direct and it's on us.
Welcome hamper
Cold drinks, local snacks and a welcome card. On stays of 6 nights or more.
Digital Concierge on WhatsApp
Local picks, walks, where to eat, help during your stay. We reply within a few hours.
Real person, 24/7
Someone on the end of the phone whenever you need us, day or night.
VAT invoice on checkout
Automatic. No chasing, no asking. Handy for business and contractor stays.
The Properties
The View, Thurso
Sea views over Thurso Bay on the NC500.
The Villa, Montrose
Beside the golf links and beach at Montrose.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Built by people, not a platform.
We're David and Samantha. We built Bide to be the kind of place we'd want to stay ourselves. Booking sites helped us get started, and we still use them. But the guests we really want are the ones who come back. Bide Club is how we look after them.
David & Samantha
Three steps. That's it.
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Name, email, two quick questions. Under a minute. Member number straight away.
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Book direct
Use it at bidehotels.com. Save 15%. Ask for your perks when you arrive.
What our guests say
Stopped on the NC500 and genuinely didn't want to leave. Waking up to that view over Thurso Bay is something else. Check-in was a PIN code, walk straight in, no faff. Room spotless, bed brilliant. Booked direct this time and the member rate made it sweeter. Already planning the next one.
Sarah & Tom · Edinburgh, stayed at The View
I stay at The Villa whenever I'm on a project near Montrose. Good size room, fast Wi-Fi, easy parking, and the kitchenette means I'm not eating out every night. VAT invoice landed in my inbox the moment I checked out. No chasing. Exactly what a long stay needs.
Craig · Aberdeen, stayed at The Villa
Questions, answered
Is it actually free?+
Yes. No fee, no card, no catch. Free forever.
Do I need to have stayed with you before?+
No. Anyone can join. Already booked through a site? Join now, book direct next time.
How do I use my code?+
Enter it at checkout when you book on bidehotels.com. That's it.
Does it work every time?+
Yes. Every direct stay at The View and The Villa.
What does "when available" mean?+
If the room's free, the perk is yours. On busy days we can't always promise it.
I'm booking for work. Can I still join?+
Yes. And if you're booking several rooms, our company rates may save you more.
It's free. It takes a minute.
Join now and get early access, member rates and perks the platforms will never match.