Offering a garden, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodations in Orkney. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.
taha
United Kingdom
We liked everything about this place. The location is so beautiful and the lodge was so beautiful and clean. Would love to stay here again. Rich and Sarah were amazing and sorted out all our needs.
Royal Oak Guesthouse enjoys a location in Orkney, 1.4 miles from Scapa Beach and 11 miles from Maeshowe. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.
Offering a garden, Aultnagar Accommodation provides accommodations in Orkney. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, bicycle parking, and free Wifi.
Carrie
Canada
Location was perfect with spectacular view. Very clean and comfortable room. Laura went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay. Delicious food including gluten free scones and other options. Felt like a home away from home!
8 Jib Park, Finstown offers accommodations in Finstown, 3.3 miles from Maeshowe and 4.3 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.
Mary
United States of America
Great location, and the space had absolutely everything we needed. The living room was comfortable and it had a full kitchen we could use. There
Were two bedrooms with comfy beds and nice size bathroom. And we received a welcoming treat of scones, cookies, butter and jam which was tremendously thoughtful!
Featuring views of Scapa Flow, Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast is a detached house in a rural location near Stromness. Free WiFi and free private parking is available on site.
Diane
United States of America
Breakfast was wonderful, loved the fresh fruit
Our host was very helpful and accomdating
Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.2 mi from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.
Gabriel
United States of America
Very clean room and bathroom! Simple and understated, very close to the ferry and conveniently close to restaurants.
Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 5.3 miles, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
Avril
United States of America
This was a great hotel that provided an excellent starting off point for our all day adventures on Orkney. It is right by the Ferry for easy access. The room was clean, there was an extra alcove for a second bed for our daughter, and the breakfast was great. The room was over a bar which was a little noisy on Saturday night but not excessive and honestly we were so tired it wasn’t a problem.
From the NorthLink ferry ride along the Orkney coast (...
From the NorthLink ferry ride along the Orkney coast (beautiful!), our enjoyable stay in the historic city of Kirkwall, to visits to the prehistoric sites of Skara Brae, the Standing Stones of Stenness, Meashowe, etc., the Orkney Islands have so much to offer.
We would love to return to this beautiful island some day!
Michael
United States of America
Scored 10
10
We've been to Orkney several times. Lovely island.
We've been to Orkney several times. Lovely island. Can be cold and wet and windy, so take several layers of clothing. Very attractive island. Maeshowe and Skara Brae are amazing, as are the other historical monuments. Museums excellent. St Magnus Cathedral lovely. Good restaurants and cafes. Travel easy by car but some roads are narrow so drive with care. Haven't tried the buses but understand there is a good bus service.
Our grandaughter's car broke down one evening and AA (of which she was a member) didn't come. Eventually the police took her home at 4 am. Not impressed by AA. Police very helpful.
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Anonymous
Scored 10
10
I have been coming to Orkney for about 40 years, to see...
I have been coming to Orkney for about 40 years, to see family and to visit the amazing sites etc. The only down side, for me, that since I last came, 2023, visitor numbers have increased hugely but I guess that's the price you pay for progress. But that does not deter me from future visits.
Wheatley
Scored 8.0
8.0
I felt that there wasn't enough pubs, coffee shops, shops...
I felt that there wasn't enough pubs, coffee shops, shops open on a Sunday. I felt Stromness was quiet and there was a severe lack of shops. The Blues Festival was on when we were there and if this was not on Stromness would have been very quiet indeed. A lot of empty shops on Kirkwall and Stromness high streets which is really sad to see.
Diana
United Kingdom
Scored 10
10
There is so much to see and do in Orkney it warrants several...
There is so much to see and do in Orkney it warrants several visits to explore the sights and other islands.
Local food is excellent. Try the seafood restaurants.
Local people we met were helpful.
A great place for a holiday and share with friends.
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
Scored 10
10
These islands have a fascinating history and culture with...
These islands have a fascinating history and culture with internationally notable archaeological sites such as Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, and Maeshowe. For Maeshowe its is important to book ahead as access is limited. You can do this at the very helpful Visit Scotland Travel Centre in Kirkwall by the bus station. It is now thought that Neolithic Orkney may have been the wellspring of the culture that built Stonehenge in England and Newgrange in Ireland.
The museums in Kirkwall and Stromness are well worth a visit. The former is free and the latter very cheap.
The bus service on the main island, unsurprisingly called Mainland, is excellent. Day tickets are available and good value on the buses. I spent a day looking at the Churchill Barriers around Scapa Flow and the quaint and interesting second town of the islands, Stromness, using the buses. There is a frequent bus service, no. 4, between Kirkwall Airport and the Travel Centre in the heart of the town.
There is plenty of natural interest as well as archaeology. I saw a hen harrier, skua, a pair of eider ducks, and common and grey seals.
Food and drink is good. I recommend St Ola's, a friendly locals' pub on the harbour side, with good ale from both the excellent island breweries and food. Helgi's next door is worth trying but tends to get very full.
Next time I will visit some of the other islands of the archipelago.
Beware that visiting cruise liners can double the population of the islands and according to the locals everywhere is then utterly packed out. I visited in the last week of April and first one of May, just before they started to arrive. Worth checking on cruise ship visits to Kirkwall before booking your trip.
Perfect location for exploring Orkney and super wee cottage with everything supplied. It was a bit difficult to find -our satnav had difficulties to start off with. Only problem we found was finding an evening meal after 8pm after the ferry arriving at 8pm - I'd recommend taking food to heat up in the cottage for the 1st night if arriving on 8pm ferry.
It's SPOTLESS and very comfortable, close to town and with a lovely view of the harbour from the upstairs window. Free Wi-fi, big TV + Netflix etc, laundry facilities and good firm mattresses. 2 good-sized bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Parking outside the front door. Great position for exploring Orkney.
Fantastic B+B. Really great friendly late evening welcome after a rough crossing to Stromness. Kay was a superb host and nothing was too much with dietary requirements. Excellent spacious room. Good advice on how best to see Orkney. We would definitely stay again when we visit Orkney in the future.
Excellent modern apartment, finished to the highest standards. Ideal location in the centre of Kirkwall. I would thoroughly recommend The Loom - when we come back to wonderful Orkney it will be top of our list.
Fabulous place to stay. It is a nice location, a beautiful garden, many birds and it's very quiet. Owner is very kind and helpful. Breakfast is excellent. We recommend this place for your stay at Orkney!
Robert
Netherlands
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