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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. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also includes free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

The place is nice and clean. Hospitality was fantastic. Nicky was very helpful. The place is in a good location within walking distance of town.

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9.4
Superb
241 reviews
Price from
£127.50
per night

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 property features garden and city views, and is 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. Guests can make use of outdoor furniture if they wish to dine or sit outside.

Super breakfast! Theresa was so friendly and caring that we were happy!

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9.5
Exceptional
337 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

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. The property is located 16 km from Maeshowe, 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 19 km from Ring of Brogdar. Skara Brae is 28 km from the apartment.

Very clean, spacious apartment in great central location.

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9.5
Exceptional
120 reviews

Situated in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Orkneyinga offers air conditioning. The property has quiet street views and is 19 km from Ring of Brogdar and 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray. The apartment also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The property is in an excellent location. We were very impressed with the unit, it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. There was a very nice restaurant right across the road. We were a bit surprised at how far the ferry terminal was from the room. From google maps it looked like a 7 minute walk, but would have been at least 20-25 min, so be sure to take the bus from the terminal. Being a bit technically challenged had a bit of trouble figuring out the washer/dryer, but once we got that figured out it was so nice to get some clothes cleaned.

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9.5
Exceptional
138 reviews

Heatherlea is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe, 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, and 19 km from Ring of Brogdar. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests.

Everything was excellent. Debbie was a great host and the B&B has everything you could ever want.

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9.8
Exceptional
202 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

Set in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe, Castaway Guesthouse offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 2015, this guest house is 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 18 km from Ring of Brogdar. Guests can access the guest house via private entrance.

the hosts were wonderful - very friendly and helpful.

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9.1
Superb
277 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

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. This family-run property offers pleasant rooms with free Wi-Fi.

breakfast was excellent could not find a fault with anything our room was excellent high standard for the price they charge best b&b we have been in

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9.3
Superb
133 reviews

Grainbank Mews, a property with a garden, is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 18 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Ness of Brogdar. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The property offers soundproof units and is situated 14 km from Maeshowe.

From the moment we arrived, Albert made us feel incredibly welcome and at home. The accommodations were cozy and impeccably clean, with thoughtful touches that added to the overall comfort of our stay.

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9.7
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
£150
per night

Stay Kirkwall Apartments - Ayre Road, a property with a garden, is situated in Kirkwall, 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 18 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from Maeshowe.

Lovely spacious apartment - large rooms and nice living room area!

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9.2
Superb
25 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. The property is around 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, 16 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray and 18 km from Ness of Brogdar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Scapa Beach is 2.5 km away.

Central location. There was everything provided for our stay. Comfortable beds and an exceptional house. Lovely friendly hosts.

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9.3
Superb
13 reviews

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As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.
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  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 35 reviews
    It‘s huge and perfect for families (not for us being a couple with a dog though). The location is rather quiet and a good start for touring the Orkneys by car. Beds are comfortable.
    Maria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £118
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 451 reviews
    The location was as described a little out of town centre but an easy walk. Breakfast was lovely. Preordered the evening before it was brought through after about 10 minutes allowing plenty time for cearal/fruit etc. Sian was very helpful recommending places to eat and visit. Facilities in room were all anyone would need. House very comfortable and welcoming. Would recommend to friends. Great value for money.
    Irene
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 35 reviews
    Comfortable beds, lovely garden and great walk to a lovely beach. Well equipped. Good value, especially for a family
    Su
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 203 reviews
    Outstanding B&B felt like I was visiting family it was so friendly. The attention to detail was remarkable, I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.
    Steve
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 38 reviews
    The space was excellent for our family. The little snug living area on the first floor was great in the evenings. Kitchen was well equipped as were the bathrooms.
    Debbie
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 90 reviews
    Warm, cosy and well suited for our family of three adults. This is a property that is typical of Kirkwell and is easy walking distance to both the supermarkets and shopping precinct.
    Phil
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £112
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 387 reviews
    Clean and tidy. It had everything you need in a hostel. Family room good when you have children.
    Maria daes
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 137 reviews
    Everything you could need was within walking distance, ideal! We could leave the car parked and walk to visit family, bonus! Sadly we were in Orkney for a funeral and staying in orkneyinga made life so much easier, we could come and go as we pleased.
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 133 reviews
    Albert was excelent food was great and plenty of it nice quiet surroundings staff couldn't fault them.nice to see the kids playing as we have grandchildren and great grandchildren of our own .enjoyed our stay and would recommend to friends and family
    Mark Rogers
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 133 reviews
    breakfast excellent. Owners and staff are exceptional--- knowledgeable, friendly and fun. property is such a dream to stay in and you feel part of the family. We have been here before and will always look to stay here in the future.
    alastair
    Family with young children
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