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Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge, hotel in Orkney

Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge offers accommodations in Orkney, 5.4 miles from Maeshowe and 6.4 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

From the moment we arrived, it was clear that great care and attention had been put into creating a cosy and inviting retreat. The lodge was spotless, beautifully furnished, and thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed for a truly comfortable stay. The little details throughout the space made it feel like a true home away from home. The private hot tub was a standout feature—perfect for unwinding and relaxing during our holiday. The well-appointed kitchen made it easy to prepare meals, and the private entrance added an extra touch of privacy to the experience. One unforgettable highlight of our trip was the owner's thoughtfulness. On the third evening, they kindly knocked on our door to inform us of the Northern Lights' appearance. Without their heads-up, we might have missed this magical sight. Seeing the stunning Northern Lights from our window was a delightful experience.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
125 reviews
Rymmon Retreat, hotel in Orkney

Offering a garden, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodations in Orkney. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

excellent host,excellent location, just the place to go for some real peace,i will most certainly be going back
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
149 reviews
Central, Stylish - 2 Bed Property, The Stable @ Warrenfield, Free WiFi & Parking, hotel in Orkney

Central, Stylish - 2 Bed Property, The Stable @ Warrenfield, Free WiFi & Parking offers accommodations in Orkney, 1.5 miles from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe.

It was a cosy, well equipped property.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
19 reviews
89 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00066F, hotel in Orkney

89 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00066F offers accommodations in Orkney, 1.6 miles from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe. This vacation home provides free private parking and free Wifi.

Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
19 reviews
Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F, hotel in Orkney

Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F is located in Orkney, just 5.5 miles from Ring of Brogdar and 4.9 miles from Ness of Brogdar.

Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
13 reviews
Burrian - OR00247F, Lyermira - OR00249F, & Kirkquoy - OR00248F, Harray, Orkney, hotel in Orkney

Burrian - OR00247F, Lyermira - OR00249F, & Kirkquoy - OR00248F, Harray, Orkney offers accommodations in Orkney, 5.8 miles from Maeshowe and 7.8 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

Wonderful location, very comfortable house, responsive hosts!
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
10 reviews
Victoria Cottage, Victoria Road, Kirkwall, hotel in Orkney

Victoria Cottage, Victoria Road, Kirkwall offers accommodations in Orkney, 1.6 miles from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe.

Nicely furnished throughout. Lots of handy literature on islands provided. Comfy beds, very clean rooms. Well equipped kitchen Thoughtful welcome gifts Excellent, quick response from the hosts
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
54 reviews
Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub, hotel in Orkney

Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub provides a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 1.2 miles of Scapa Beach and 10 miles of Maeshowe.

We liked everything! Beautiful place, well appointed, featuring local artists. Comfortable and welcoming!
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
33 reviews
St Clair House, hotel in Orkney

St Clair House offers accommodations in Orkney, 27 miles from Ring of Brogdar and 4.5 miles from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray.

We absolutely loved our stay at St. Clair House. It was comfortable, welcoming, and cozy, with plenty of space for sitting and relaxing, a roomy kitchen, and comfortable and spacious bedrooms. St. Margaret's Hope is really charming, and we loved feeling like we were a part of it. The host had left items that made our stay easy — extra towels, blankets, paper towels, etc.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
47 reviews
18 Gold Drive, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00185F, hotel in Orkney

18 Gold Drive, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00185F is located in Orkney, just 10 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness and 11 miles from Ring of Brogdar.

Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
11 reviews
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Great for families or large parties, vacation homes are privately owned accommodations, available for long or short-term rental. These homes are furnished and equipped with kitchen facilities, though breakfast might be offered as an add-on. These properties have their own independent front door, which makes them different than apartments.

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  • Central, Stylish - 2 Bed Property, The Stable @ Warrenfield, Free WiFi & Parking
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 19 reviews

    Central, Stylish - 2 Bed Property, The Stable @ Warrenfield, Free WiFi & Parking offers accommodations in Orkney, 1.5 miles from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe.

    Sehr sauber, modern eingerichtet,gut ausgestattet.

  • 89 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00066F
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 19 reviews

    89 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00066F offers accommodations in Orkney, 1.6 miles from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe. This vacation home provides free private parking and free Wifi.

    The fact that it was well equipped, centrally located.

  • Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 13 reviews

    Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F is located in Orkney, just 5.5 miles from Ring of Brogdar and 4.9 miles from Ness of Brogdar.

    Layout and space for 4 people great - 2 bathrooms- heating excellent

  • Burrian - OR00247F, Lyermira - OR00249F, & Kirkquoy - OR00248F, Harray, Orkney
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Burrian - OR00247F, Lyermira - OR00249F, & Kirkquoy - OR00248F, Harray, Orkney offers accommodations in Orkney, 5.8 miles from Maeshowe and 7.8 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Wonderful location, very comfortable house, responsive hosts!

  • Victoria Cottage, Victoria Road, Kirkwall
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 54 reviews

    Victoria Cottage, Victoria Road, Kirkwall offers accommodations in Orkney, 1.6 miles from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe.

    Very cosy house, with everything we could hope for.

  • Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 33 reviews

    Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub provides a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 1.2 miles of Scapa Beach and 10 miles of Maeshowe.

    Great location Hot Tub Great Comms Luxury accommodation

  • 18 Gold Drive, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00185F
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 11 reviews

    18 Gold Drive, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00185F is located in Orkney, just 10 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness and 11 miles from Ring of Brogdar.

  • St Clair House
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 47 reviews

    St Clair House offers accommodations in Orkney, 27 miles from Ring of Brogdar and 4.5 miles from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray.

    Ruhige Lage. Geräumiges Haus, modern eingerichtet.

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  • Binnaquoy
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    A recently renovated vacation home, Binnaquoy offers accommodations in Orkney. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Guests can use a garden.

  • Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 125 reviews

    Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge offers accommodations in Orkney, 5.4 miles from Maeshowe and 6.4 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Quality, cleanliness, fittings and comprehensive facilities.

  • Rymmon Retreat
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 149 reviews

    Offering a garden, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodations in Orkney. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    fantastic location - we have seen our first aurora from there.

  • Switha - Luxury home in Stromness, Orkney with outstanding views

    Switha - Luxury home in Stromness, Orkney with outstanding views is a recently renovated vacation home in Orkney where guests can make the most of the garden and terrace.

  • Brecks Barn
    Central location

    Brecks Barn offers accommodations in Orkney, 24 miles from Maeshowe and 25 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

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  • Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 36 reviews
    The pod itself was incredible, very clean and welcoming filled with a feel of home from home. Fantastic views and a great base for travelling Orkney. The host was absolutely wonderful and very friendly. Loved our stay and will 100% return in future.
    Sarah
    Group
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 21 reviews
    Very clean, quiet and comfortable property in a conveniently central Kirkwall location
    Jean
    Group
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 137 reviews
    Friendly service,excellent breakfast,nice rooms and very clean . Highly recommanded!!
    Michaela
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 54 reviews
    Very Clean and in centre of kirkwall
    James
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $93.56
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 44 reviews
    Property was in an ideal location and was a very clean/ comfortable wee flat weather it’s for a night or a week. 2 mins from the boat to which was ideal. From start to finish couldn’t fault anything about the property or staff. Highly recommend
    Graham
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 87 reviews
    Very clean place in a quiet location. The host was most welcoming.
    Håkon
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 19 reviews
    Well equipped, comfortable and very clean little house - two good sized double bedrooms upstairs (beds very comfortable) and compact open plan lounge/kitchen/diner and large shower room downstairs. On the outskirts of Kirkwall on the road to the airport. Our host Lukas was very friendly, helpful and responsive. Off road parking.
    V
    Veronica
    Group
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 87 reviews
    Very clean rooms. The kitchen / common room was very spacious and had all the appliances you would ever want to use. The host was very friendly and helpful. Close to supermarkets so it is quite convenient to buy breakfast or cook yourself.
    Kenneth Wu
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $168.41
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 149 reviews
    Loved my stay at Rymmon Retreats The place had everything you ask for and the place was very clean and tidy.
    Keith
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 24 reviews
    Very clean, comfortable and well stocked with towels, pillows and everything needed in the kitchen.
    Steve
    Family with young children