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Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast, hotel in Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall and only 18 km from Maeshowe, Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

The location was ideal for our stay, good space to park, easy to find, bedroom was comfortable and very clean and the breakfast was good
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
351 reviews
Price from
£130
per night
Castaway Guesthouse, hotel in Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe, Castaway Guesthouse offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Breakfast was excellent. Staff very friendly and gave excellent advice on where to go.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
266 reviews
Price from
£75
per night
Karrawa Guest House, hotel in Kirkwall

Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town centre and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal.

Absolutely everything, easy to locate, warm and cosy atmosphere, bedroom was warm, comfy bed, well appointed with lovely en suite. breakfasts were fabulous, hosts were so attentive to every detail, they were so personable and genuinely lovely people
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
101 reviews
Price from
£80
per night
Bellavista Guest House, hotel in Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall and only 17 km from Maeshowe, Bellavista Guest House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Friendly, clean, helpful, excellent location, good parking good atmosphere, very comfy mattress
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
31 reviews
Price from
£111
per night
Royal Oak Guesthouse, hotel in Kirkwall

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.

Location, hospitality, modern decor of the room.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
£154
per night
8 Jib Park, Finstown, hotel in Kirkwall

Located in Finstown and only 5.3 km from Maeshowe, 8 Jib Park, Finstown provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Absolutely everything, the house was perfect and the hosts were amazing and they honestly thought of everything and everything we needed, the extras and treats on arrival were above and beyond and help was on hand anytime we needed, I'd give 100 rating if I could it was a great holiday and like a home from home, loved everything and would definitely stay again.
Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
54 reviews
Price from
£98
per night
Self catering. Maydene. Holm. Orkney, Scotland., hotel in Kirkwall

Set in Nether Button, the recently renovated Self catering. Maydene. Holm. Orkney, Scotland. Offers accommodation 26 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 28 km from Ring of Brogdar.

Wonderful location, cosy, had everything we needed. Modern and comfortable. Easy parking.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
93 reviews
Price from
£88.51
per night
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast, hotel in Kirkwall

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.

Very comfortable room. Super clean, very friendly and welcoming host. Easy parking, great views, close to everything.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
377 reviews
Price from
£114
per night
2 The Noust Self Catering, hotel in Kirkwall

2 The Noust Self Catering is set in Saint Margarets Hope, 41 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 43 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 7.2 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray.

Beautiful location and cottage
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
£80
per night
1 Taits Flat, hotel in Kirkwall

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.

The location from the ferry, picturesque village and delicious options for eating out locally. The flat was well equipped and met all our requirements
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
39 reviews
Price from
£75
per night
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  • Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 351 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall and only 18 km from Maeshowe, Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Friendly, efficient service, clean, lovely breakfast.

  • Karrawa Guest House
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 101 reviews

    Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town centre and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal.

    The room was very comfortable and fitted to an excellent standard.

  • Shorelands B&B
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 210 reviews

    Offering a garden and quiet street view, Shorelands B&B is situated in Kirkwall, 2.7 km from Scapa Beach and 17 km from Maeshowe.

    Friendly host, good location, comfortable quiet room.

  • Apt 2, Frasers Close
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 116 reviews

    Situated in Kirkwall and only 2.8 km from Scapa Beach, Apt 2, Frasers Close features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    It's lovely contemporary furnishings, size of rooms

  • Orkneyinga
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 138 reviews

    Situated in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Orkneyinga offers air conditioning.

    Lovely house, with everything you need, all in a great location.

  • Heatherlea
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 183 reviews

    Heatherlea is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe, 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, and 19 km from Ring of Brogdar.

    The property was immaculate and Debbie was a fantastic host.

  • Castaway Guesthouse
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 266 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe, Castaway Guesthouse offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Comfortable beds, Quiet, Clean & Modern. Good Space

  • Kingston House
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 16 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Kingston House is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Just one thing .. parking would of been nice to have the car nearer to hand

These holiday rentals in Kirkwall have options with FREE cancellation

  • City Centre Bridge Street Apartment
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 62 reviews

    City Centre Bridge Street Apartment is set in Kirkwall, 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray.

    Warm and easy to dry clothes after wet weather walks

  • Bright and modern 2 bedroom home in Kirkwall
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 47 reviews

    Located in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Bright and modern 2 bedroom home in Kirkwall offers a garden and air conditioning.

    A little further from town than expected - but OK.

  • Bellavista Guest House
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 31 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall and only 17 km from Maeshowe, Bellavista Guest House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 20 km from...

    Fantastic welcome and very comfortable guest house. Highly recommended

  • Bachylis Self Catering
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 28 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Bachylis Self Catering is situated in Kirkwall, 12 km from Ring of Brogdar and 11 km from Ness of Brogdar.

    Nice, clean and comfortable place, quiet and peaceful, nice views

  • Apt 1, Frasers Close, Kirkwall
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 61 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Apt 1, Frasers Close, Kirkwall features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 2.8 km from Scapa Beach.

    A beautiful place. Clean and excellent facilities

  • 8 Firth Square
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 93 reviews

    Located 1.6 km from Highland Park Distillery in Kirkwall, 8 Firth Square offers accommodation with a kitchen. The accommodation has free WiFi.

    Lovely we'll stocked unit. Convenient location.

  • Castleyards Apartment 12
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 48 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Castleyards Apartment 12 offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very central, easy parking. Clean, owner very friendly.

  • The Old Endie Hoose Kirkwall Orkney
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 49 reviews

    The Old Endie Hoose Kirkwall Orkney offers accommodation in Kirkwall, 1.8 km from Highland Park Distillery. Guests may enjoy free WiFi.

    Amazing welcoming spacious home in heart of Kirkwall

Highly rated holiday rentals in Kirkwall

  • 24 Old Scapa Road
    8.0+ review score
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 49 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, with Scapa Beach nearby, 24 Old Scapa Road offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Had everything thing you need just like home Perfect

  • The Pally - behind 13 Palace Road, Kirkwall, Orkney - STL OR00122F
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 40 reviews

    The Pally - behind 13 Palace Road, Kirkwall, Orkney - STL OR00122F is set in Kirkwall, 2.8 km from Scapa Beach, 16 km from Maeshowe, as well as 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Fantastic accommodation in a great central location.

  • 8 Thoms Street
    8.0+ review score
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 45 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, 8 Thoms Street is located in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Location, size of the property and it had everything you needed

  • Apartment 76
    8.0+ review score
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 71 reviews

    Offering city views, Apartment 76 is an accommodation located in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    large spacious apartment well equiped good location

  • Northlight Apartments - The Lookout
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 17 reviews

    Set 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar and 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, Northlight Apartments - The Lookout provides accommodation situated in...

    The apartment is very central and well equipped to a high standard.

  • Castleyards Apartment 2
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 36 reviews

    Situated in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Castleyards Apartment 2 features accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    clean, comfortable, great location, good amenities.

  • Castleyards Apartment 1
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 30 reviews

    Situated in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Castleyards Apartment 1 features accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very comfortable, great facilities and very helpful host.

  • Fara 2 room, 1 bedroom - B&B private suite
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 54 reviews

    Fara 2 room, 1 bedroom - B&B private suite is situated in the outskirts of Kirkwall and offers accommodation with sea views towards Kirkwall Bay and St Magnus Cathedral.

    Breakfast was pretty good and the location was handy

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Kirkwall

  • Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 28 reviews
    Self catering. We were warmly welcomed and immediately felt at home. Shona had left us a welcome tray and milk and eggs as well as fresh flowers. The cottage was very cosy and well furnished. It contained everything we needed. We have rented holiday cottages often in the past and Bachylis is one that we particularly enjoyed. . .
    Carol
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 30 reviews
    The Castleyards apartments are right in the heart of the village within walking distance to all the sights plus restaurants and grocery stores, etc. The apartment is compact but contains everything you need to enjoy your stay. The shower was a decent size and had excellent water pressure. The owners were responsive to questions.
    Gail
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 50 reviews
    The cottage had everything we could have possibly needed, even a huge back garden, perfect for children to run around in. The owners were really nice and very helpful, even going to the trouble of keeping us up-to-date with the local travel news. The cottage is on the edge of the village, overlooking a loch where, during our stay, there were adult swans with their brood of cygnets. It was incredibly peaceful. We will definitely be back.
    Beryl
    Family with young children
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