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Rymmon Retreat
Orkney
Boasting lake views, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 24 km from Maeshowe. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
Yvonne
Australia
Lovely and peaceful- great for spending time in the north of the mainland
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
116 reviews
Price from£129.75per night
Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F
Orkney
Situated in Orkney, 15 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F offers a garden and air conditioning.
Karen
United Kingdom
Verry clean, great facilities and and very good communication with the owner.
10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
8 reviews
Price from£130per night
1 Taits Flat
Orkney
Situated 41 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 43 km from Ring of Brogdar and 7.4 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, 1 Taits Flat features accommodation set in Orkney.
Peter
United Kingdom
We like St Margarets Hope & so it is our preferred location when staying on mainland Orkney. Apartment had everthing we required including being able to cook a bit & get our clothes washed. Comfy bed & a good shower.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
19 reviews
Price from£71.25per night
Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub
Orkney
Boasting a hot tub, Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub is situated in Orkney. This holiday home features free private parking and private check-in and check-out.
Susan
United Kingdom
Beautiful house, clean, comfortable, well appointed and warm. Great location.
The hot tub was fantastic.
Sarah was a great host.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
19 reviews
Price from£262per night
VitaVer, B&B, STL-OR00012F
Orkney
Situated just 34 km from Maeshowe, VitaVer, B&B, STL-OR00012F features accommodation in Orkney with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.
Emily
New Zealand
This is by far, the best place we have stayed in.
Location was great. Malcolm and Teresa are fantastic hosts. Breakfast was fantastic, just needed to let Teresa know what you wanted from her menu.
Beautiful accom so close to the water, big rooms and comfy beds. Highly recommend.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
17 reviews
Price from£300per night
Royal Oak Guesthouse
Orkney
Royal Oak Guesthouse, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Orkney, 2.2 km from Scapa Beach, 17 km from Maeshowe, as well as 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.
Laura
France
Everyone was lovely, the room was great and super clean, and the breakfast was excellent.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
48 reviews
Price from£92per night
Smithfield Hotel
Kirkwall (Near Orkney)
Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with free parking, a bar, and a restaurant. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.
Nigel
United Kingdom
The hotel is brilliant due to personal reasons the hotel does not offer evening meal or bar service which is understandable I would personally like to wish the owner and staff all the best for the future
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
276 reviews
Price from£160per night
Merkister Hotel
Orkney (Near Orkney)
Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.
Lamdin
United Kingdom
Must be the best hotel on Orkney. Wonderful position on Loch Harray. Central for all the key sights. A bonus if you fish is it’s on a loch and John the gillie is a star. Food good. This is a traditional hotel … absolutely not a boutique hotel (long may it last).
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
161 reviews
Price from£215per night
Waterfront House
Orkney (Near Orkney)
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.
Peter
United Kingdom
The view from the room was incredible. It felt like we were on the water. We sat for hours witching the birds on the shore. Just as we were leaving three Curlew flew right past the window - almost a leaving present.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
78 reviews
Price from£175per night
West End Guest House
Kirkwall (Near Orkney)
West End Guest House is set in Kirkwall, 1.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Free private parking is available onsite. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience.
Jamie
United Kingdom
For un "unmanned hotel" I seen the owner more often that most manned hotels. Andrew was lovely, constantly helpful and always trying to assist. The hotel was clean, well maintained and comfotable enough. The location is PERFECT for a night out or in my case doing work on the mainstreet with everything within walking distance. There is parking for a car and plenty of restaurants nearby.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
421 reviews
Price from£130per night
What guests said about Orkney:
- 8.0Scored 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.
DianaUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.
ElizabethUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.StephenUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Easy to find your way around with plenty of clear signposts...
Easy to find your way around with plenty of clear signposts and good roads. Picturesque towns, fantastic scenery and historic sites. Friendly people, good quality food, not overly priced in my experience. Spectacular sunsets. Be prepared for variable weather.
WilliamUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
We had the most fabulous trip, fitted in most of the sites...
We had the most fabulous trip, fitted in most of the sites we wanted to see, despite some..umm...changeable weather. The Orcadians were very friendly and helpful, and also knowledgeable about their historic sites, which was what we had gone for. The only drawbacks were some hailstones at the Stones of Stenness, and the fact that both Kirkwall and Stromness seemed to close down completely at 4pm. Not a problem for us as we'd done everything by then, but we did find ourselves taking a trip to Stromness, arriving at 4.10 to all the shops shut and a whistle-stop tour around the museum (which closes at 5). The roads were a dream to drive, straight and hardly any traffic, but also hardly any garages, so fill up with fuel when you find one!Jane - 10Scored 10
Landscapes, ancient sites.
Landscapes, ancient sites. Skara Brae astounding as were other Brochs and Stone Circles etc. St Magnus Cathedral also worth a visit as is the Italian Chapel. Excellent restaurants, even at the end of October. (e.g. Helgis, The Storehouse, The Kirkwall Hotel) Excellent range of 'independent' shops. Free Toilets just about everywhere and clean and open!!! Decent roads, we had our car. Would like to (may well) return in a different season particularly to see the birdlife and visit other islands.
AlasdairUnited Kingdom
Explore guest reviews of hotels in Orkney
- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 104 reviewsWe stayed here for 2 nights while we were visiting Orkney mainland. Kay was absolutely wonderful and we felt so special staying here. She went the extra mile for us and the breakfast was outstanding. Felt like we were in a luxury hotel! The bed was probably the comfiest bed I’ve ever slept on! Don’t be put off by the lack of the reviews, they’ve only recently opened and you would be missing out if you didn’t choose here for your Orkney visit. It’s also in a great location, right in the centre of Stromness. We will deffo be back!JacobUnited Kingdom
- 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 155 reviewsThe perfect place to stay on Orkney! Warm and welcoming hospitality; bright, modern and beautifully appointed; comfy room; delish breakfast - local cheeses, fresh fruit and amazing fresh baked cheese scones. The"kitchen /dining" area is great to relax after a full day of exploring Orkney or after dinner. Our hosts, Laura and Brian, could not have been more pleasant and helpful. Perfect location! p.s. our room was wonderful but our travel mates had the room with the water view.... wow!DonnaUnited States
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 116 reviewsRymmon Retreat was a memorable stop on our three week trip through Scotland. The location was perfect (we went hoping to glimpse the Northern Lights but rain won that battle). It was starkly isolated as you would hope a property in Orkney would be but spacious, comfortable and well appointed. The sunset from the deck was spectacular (pre-rain) and we left regretting that we only had the one night. It definitely felt like "home on the road". Couldn't recommend it more highly.DanielUnited States
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 60 reviewsThis apartment was so quaint and we felt right at home. So comfortable and quiet. It has a nice little kitchen with everything you need. It even has a washer. The bathroom has a small shower, but it was big enough for us. There is a fireplace in the bedroom and it’s just so lovely and romantic. There is beautiful, artistic and crafty decorations. Even a wick chair that is traditionally made in Orkney. We loved it!! We wish we would have stayed longer.AntoineUnited States
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 25 reviewsVery well appointed, nice furnishings, comfortable bed. Everything was very clean and homely. There was a fresh pot of coffee and pastries waiting for my arrival, and even a quiche in the oven. That’s hospitality done right! Jackie was a wonderful host, and the people on the island, just lovely! It’s my first ever trip to the Orkneys and it was well worth taking the trip over to Sanday. It’s my new favourite. I’ll definitely be booking again.thomsonUnited Kingdom
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 43 reviewsThe house was within Kirkwall which allowed us to see the town but also with parking close by it allowed us to easily explore Mainland Orkney. The beds were comfortable, the house well equipped and very clean. The hosts live very close by and were available to help if we needed but apart from check in and a few messages (sent by us to them) they gave us space. They were very helpful when needed. Thank you for a great place for a holiday.DavidUnited Kingdom
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 17 reviewsThe property is exceptional and it was lovely having the entire top floor of the house with 2 ensuite bedrooms, a kitchenette and a beautiful lounge overlooking the sea. Theresa and Malcolm were wonderful hosts and made you feel very much at home. The breakfast choice (continental) is very good and Theresa's fresh fruit salad was delicious! The nearby Sands Hotel which is only a 5 minute walk provides excellent meals.
MoiraUnited Kingdom - 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 54 reviewsThis has been our favorite stay so far on our Scotland trip. The Old School is wonderful!! Great location for all things on Orkney, immaculately clean and wonderfully appointed- excellent linens, comfortable bed and couch. Lovely to have so much room to spread out in a beautiful setting. Janice herself is a lovely person, wonderful host, and excellent cook!! I highly recommend!
CarrieUnited States - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 57 reviewsLovely clean, comfortably furnished, spacious house in an ideal village location for the ferry and to see the Orkney sights. Particularly appreciated the dog friendly enclosed garden, sheltered outdoor seating area, dedicated parking and the log burner. Local grocery stores and good eating places nearby. Would definitely recommend.JoUnited Kingdom
- 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 14 reviewsSuch a beautiful cottage with a stunning view of the field and the sea. Tasteful decoration throughout. Comfortable beds. Everything is well considered with love and care. We love the touch of Orkney local products provided too. We had such a wonderful time at Redland Cottage.
KanchanaUnited Kingdom - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 57 reviewsShona has done an exceptional job in her first self catering effort. The house is warm and welcoming and the updates she has made made the stay even more enjoyable. The house has plenty of room for a couple or a family. A great value in a super location. Will visit again.
MichaelUnited States - 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 6 reviewsThe hosts, Lorraine and John, made me feel very welcome. Lorraine is warm hearted and very friendly. It was my first time as a solo traveller and I had never been to Orkney. It made a huge difference to be welcomed. Now I have a new friend!! Thank you, Lorraine and John.Jayashree KumarIndia
- 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 54 reviewsJanice was extremely friendly and could not do enough for us. The room was exceptionally clean and very comfortable. Janice prepared a lovely breakfast just how we like it and gave advice on local restaurants, etc. We would definitely use again when visiting Orkney.JackUnited Kingdom
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 43 reviewsLovely little house close to the centre of Kirkwall. Easy parking nearby, two minutes from the Cathedral. Very close to local shops and restaurants. Very quiet neighbourhood. Great kitchen. Highly recommended.MichaelUnited Kingdom
- 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 155 reviewsAultnager is a lovely spot convenient for all your travels in Orkney. Laura is kind and cooks a delicious breakfast... especially the bacon cheese scones :). The place is very clean and easy to get to.AmandaUnited States
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 60 reviewsThe owner was very kind and accommodating when I had issues with the ferry. The property itself was excellent. Had everything I needed for a weeks stay. Perfect location in the middle of Kirkwall.AlisonUnited Kingdom
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 15 reviews5 mins walk from the ferry terminal, close to shops, bars and restaurants. Ideal for exploring Orkney’s Neolithic past. House was warm and well appointed.erwinUnited Kingdom
- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 52 reviewsExtremely clean and very spacious. Very good location close to restaurants and shops, grocery stores and to set off to see the sights of Orkney.BBridgetUnited Kingdom
- 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 93 reviewsThis was our last day on Orkney. We could not of picked a better place to stay! Amazing facilities with breath taking views. Such a cosy spot!JenniWhite_21United Kingdom
- 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 155 reviewsOur stay at Aultnagar made our Orkney trip very comfortable. Our hosts were very helpful. The room and breakfast very good.MichelleAustralia
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