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Royal Oak Guesthouse, hotel in 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.

Clean and comfy
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
£154
1 night, 2 adults
Aultnagar Accommodation, hotel in Orkney

Set in Orkney and only 14 km from Maeshowe, Aultnagar Accommodation offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

The property is well located and about a 3km walk from the centre of Kirkwall. The property was very clean, well decorated and comfortable. The owners live in the house but there is a separate entrance for guests and it felt very private. There was a range of cereals, fresh fruit and bread available for breakfast and the host also asked whether we would like pancakes; there was also plenty of sauces and toppings.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
211 reviews
Price from
£105
1 night, 2 adults
Rymmon Retreat, hotel in 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.

Lovely setting, very comfy little cottage, self contained a little distance away from the host’s house with a lovely outlook towards the water. Well laid out with two bathrooms which was fabulous. Comfy living room with tv, books and dvds. Had a bath-bonus! Comfy beds and good heating. About 30 minutes from both Stromness and Kirkwall but a great place from which to explore Orkney. Host Sarah was very welcoming and a good communicator and addressed a small issue we had very promptly.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
151 reviews
Price from
£135
1 night, 2 adults
1 Taits Flat, hotel in 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.

Location was ideal for the ferry two mins away, only took 20 minutes to mainland Orkney. Lovely pub Murray Arms serving lots of fresh fish. The flat was cosy, warm and comfortable, had everything we needed for a 3 night stay.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
41 reviews
Price from
£75
1 night, 2 adults
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast, hotel in Orkney

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.

The only slight quibble I have that the address was a little hard to find. A sign just off the main road would be helpful.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
380 reviews
Price from
£114
1 night, 2 adults
8 Jib Park, Finstown, hotel in Orkney

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.

Of all the places we stayed on our 21 day Scotland adventures, this one was at the top of our list. It's such a cute place with a cozy little living room, a kitchen perfect for a small group, and nice sleeping quarters. It was also conveniently located to lots of sites on the island. The host left jam and scones for us. The jam was so good we wanted to buy a few jars. Alas it was homemade rhubarb and not for sale. We'll be trying to figure out how to make it ourselves now. Thank you for the easy booking! If we're ever back, we will visit again.
Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
57 reviews
Price from
£98
1 night, 2 adults
Castaway Guesthouse, hotel in Orkney

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

Lovely location just outside of Kirkwall
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
262 reviews
Price from
£75
1 night, 2 adults
Karrawa Guest House, hotel in Orkney

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
99 reviews
Price from
£80
1 night, 2 adults
Bellavista Guest House, hotel in Orkney

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 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
27 reviews
Price from
£111
1 night, 2 adults
Reka Vik, hotel in Orkney

Set in Stromness and only 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Reka Vik offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

The property is beautiful and in a spectacularly beautiful spot. I never tired of just looking at the view over Scapa Flow from the living room window. The owners went above and beyond, driving us into Stromness to the local Co Op to buy food on our first evening since we had arrived too late to collect our hre car. The cottage was spotless, gorgeously rennovated and very cosy. It was an ideal base for visiting all the wonderful historic sites around the island. We can't recomend highly enough.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
£153
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Royal Oak Guesthouse
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 133 reviews

    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.

    Breakfast was great lots of options freshly cooked Staff so frendly

  • Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 123 reviews

    Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge is situated in Orkney, 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 12 km from Ring of Brogdar, and 11 km from Ness of Brogdar.

    Quality, cleanliness, fittings and comprehensive facilities.

  • Aultnagar Accommodation
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 211 reviews

    Set in Orkney and only 14 km from Maeshowe, Aultnagar Accommodation offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Lovely host and great facilities. Lovely cheese scones too!

  • Cozy Loft In The Heart Of Kirkwall
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 44 reviews

    Offering city views, Cozy Loft In The Heart Of Kirkwall is an accommodation set in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Was cozy, so central and just a lovely place to stay

  • Redland Cottage
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 24 reviews

    Situated in Orkney, 8.3 km from Maeshowe and 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Redland Cottage offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Great location - quiet yet easy access to most of the island

  • Central, Stylish - 2 Bed Property, The Stable @ Warrenfield, Free WiFi & Parking
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 19 reviews

    Set in Orkney and only 2.5 km from Scapa Beach, Central, Stylish - 2 Bed Property, The Stable @ Warrenfield, Free WiFi & Parking offers accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free...

    Sehr sauber, modern eingerichtet,gut ausgestattet.

  • Cottage at waterfront house
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 5 reviews

    Situated in Orkney and only 5.7 km from Maeshowe, Cottage at waterfront house features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Central Spacious 2 Bed 2 Bath, Free WiFi & Parking, Park View
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 26 reviews

    Situated in Orkney and only 2.5 km from Scapa Beach, Central Spacious 2 Bed 2 Bath, Free WiFi & Parking, Park View features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    El apartamento es muy amplio. La cocina tiene de todo.

These holiday rentals in Orkney have options with FREE cancellation

  • Rymmon Retreat
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 151 reviews

    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.

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

  • 1 Taits Flat
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 41 reviews

    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 peace & quiet, friendly village, right by the sea.

  • 89 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00066F
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 19 reviews

    Located in Orkney and only 2.6 km from Scapa Beach, 89 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00066F provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    The fact that it was well equipped, centrally located.

  • Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 13 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F is located in Orkney, 7.8 km from Ness of Brogdar and 8.1 km from Skara Brae.

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

  • Studio in the heart of Kirkwall
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 84 reviews

    Studio in the heart of Kirkwall is situated in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe, 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as 19 km from Ring of Brogdar.

    Everything The apartment Location just everything

  • Burrian - OR00247F, Lyermira - OR00249F, & Kirkquoy - OR00248F, Harray, Orkney
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Offering lake views, Burrian - OR00247F, Lyermira - OR00249F, & Kirkquoy - OR00248F, Harray, Orkney is an accommodation set in Orkney, 14 km from Ring of Brogdar and 11 km from Skara Brae.

    Wonderful location, very comfortable house, responsive hosts!

  • Old School - Exclusive 5 Room private suite
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 75 reviews

    Located in Orkney and only 33 km from Maeshowe, Old School - Exclusive 5 Room private suite provides accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Fabulous. While a little out of town this is an exceptional stay!

  • Victoria Cottage, Victoria Road, Kirkwall
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 53 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Victoria Cottage, Victoria Road, Kirkwall is located in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Very cosy house, with everything we could hope for.

Highly rated holiday rentals in Orkney

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

    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.

    Great location Hot Tub Great Comms Luxury accommodation

  • VitaVer, B&B, STL-OR00012F
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 51 reviews

    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.

    Beautiful surroundings with great facilities and size of our room.

  • Northlight Apartments - The Loom
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 41 reviews

    Situated 16 km from Maeshowe, Northlight Apartments - The Loom features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    This was our second stay and our expectations were fully met

  • 18 Gold Drive, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00185F
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 11 reviews

    Situated in Orkney and only 15 km from Maeshowe, 18 Gold Drive, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00185F features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Stylish Central 2 Bedroom Apartment - Free Parking, Free WiFi
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 55 reviews

    Set 16 km from Maeshowe, 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, Stylish Central 2 Bedroom Apartment - Free Parking, Free WiFi provides accommodation situated in Orkney.

    Perfect location. Everything was of good quality.

  • St Clair House
    8.0+ review score
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 48 reviews

    Situated in Orkney and only 40 km from Maeshowe, St Clair House features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Ruhige Lage. Geräumiges Haus, modern eingerichtet.

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Orkney

  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 51 reviews
    Everything was perfect !! The location was a short drive from Kirkwall which meant we had the opportunity to visit some of the smaller villages enroute. Teresa and Malcolm, our hosts, welcomed us into their home and gave us many insightful tips about Orkney that made our trip run more smoothly. The breakfast was fresh and delicious each day and the room was generous in size with quality inclusions and a most incredible view! We most certainly recommend this accommodation for visitors to Orkney !!
    Jeanette
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 41 reviews
    The peace & quiet, friendly village, right by the sea.
    cathy
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 19 reviews
    This holiday home is perfectly located in the centre of town. It's very comfortable and provided us everything we needed for a most enjoyable stay. There was even a very nice garden to sit in during the long evenings. Though we never met anyone, the service was excellent.
    Marianne
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 151 reviews
    Just like host said: Small house but big welcome! It was big surprise when we're walking into the house, all things are very clean and organized very well, feeling homey! I'd like to own a vacation home like it!
    Mengji
    Group
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 48 reviews
    Nice spacious family house centrally located in the village Easy access to all amenities in the area
    Christine
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 48 reviews
    Lovely 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.
    Jo
    Group
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 151 reviews
    absolutely loved everything about our stay at Rymmon Retreat! perfect remote location with breathtaking scenery and views right over Loch Swannay! only a 5min drive to the local Mistra shop in Evie village too! the lodge couldn’t have been any better, it was immaculate and so cosy and comfortable! Our hosts had literally thought of everything! it really was a home away from home! Free Wi-Fi at the property was superb too and allowed us to run our fire stick with no buffering!
    Krystal
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 48 reviews
    A very clean, spacious well equipped home from home. Huge safe garden for our dog. Fantastic log fire which kept the house warm and welcoming. Great sleep I huge beds. Next door to hotel and small shop where you could buy all the basics. Near the ferry terminal. If you want a quiet village feel to your stay but within an easy drivable distance to the sites this huge house is ideal. Kitchen big enough for 3 to eat in and a separate utility.
    Ann B
    Family with young children
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