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Waterfront House

Waterfront House Kirkwall, Finstown, KW15 1TU, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>115</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
two chairs and a glass table in a room with mirrors at Waterfront House in Finstown
a house with a deck with a sunset in the background at Waterfront House in Finstown
a bedroom with a large bed with towels on it at Waterfront House in Finstown
a bathroom with a shower and a toilet and a sink at Waterfront House in Finstown
a living room with a tv and a table with chairs at Waterfront House in Finstown
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Waterfront House

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
114 reviews

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Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Waterfront House is a guest house set in a historic building in Finstown, 5.7 km from Maeshowe. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house has a fitness room and luggage storage space. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a microwave, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. Additional in-room amenities include fruits and chocolates or cookies. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Standing Stones of Stenness is 7.3 km from the guest house, while Ring of Brogdar is 8.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 14 km from Waterfront House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
2 double beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Finstown
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alanlw
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Waterfront was a delightful and very convenient place to stay. The view over the foreshore and bay is stunning,  but. Unfortunately we didn't see any otters during our stay, which we'd hoped to.  The location was great for us as we used it as...”
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The view from the room was excellent, you could sit taking it in for hours. There was a microwave available so you could heat up food in the evening if you didn't want to go out. The host also let us keep some items in their external freezer.”
  • Rosemary
    Ireland Ireland
    “Excellent location, right by the sae with wonderful views, but not far from Stromness and Kirkwall.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kim

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Kim
Located on the bay of Firth’s water edge, you can watch the ebb and flow of the tide which comes right up to our sea wall. We are centrally located on the bus route between the two major towns Kirkwall and Stromness. A cafe that serves breakfast is located next to the propert about 100m away.
Neighbourhood is idyllic but still central with easy access to UNESCO world heritage sites. There is ample parking space, free of charge.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Waterfront House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa bath
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 228 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Waterfront House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: D, OR00129F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Waterfront House

  • Waterfront House is 1.6 miles from the centre of Finstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Waterfront House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Waterfront House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Fitness

  • The prices at Waterfront House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Waterfront House include:

    • Double
    • Holiday Home