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Shorelands B&B

Kirkwall

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. Breakfast excellent. Proprietor very helpful and accomodating.

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9.4
Superb
240 reviews
Price from
£127.50
per night

Runa Guest House

Twatt

Situated in Twatt and only 13 km from Ring of Brogdar, Runa Guest House features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 15 km from Maeshowe, 15 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 10 km from Skara Brae. The guest house has family rooms. We loved this flat. We it is very confortable and has everything you need in a great place with a view. Our host warmly welcomed us. Recommended 100%.

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9.6
Exceptional
113 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Castaway Guesthouse

Kirkwall

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 breakfast was very good and she was able to adjust for my GF needs. The location was an excellent starting point for exploring Orkney.

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9.1
Superb
278 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Karrawa Guest House 3 stars

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. This family-run property offers pleasant rooms with free Wi-Fi. Super clean and spacious. Owners were extremely friendly and considerate Very quiet neighborhood and very close to the center of town Breakfast outstanding with a very large selection of hot and cold items

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9.3
Superb
132 reviews

Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. 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
10 reviews
Price from
£150
per 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. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. The location was good. The food was excellent. The rooms were comfortable. There was a lounge with games, sofas, and a large TV, but we were too busy to take advantage of it. Eric, the host, was very friendly and accommodating. He got us everything we asked for. The water was very soft, so only a small amount of soap or shampoo was needed. It didn't feel like we were intruding in someone's home. It felt more like a mini hotel with a fair amount of privacy for coming and going. Also, we had a ground floor room where we didn't have to drag suitcases up, which is hard being older adults. The stay was very enjoyable.

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9.2
Superb
70 reviews
Price from
£137.50
per night

Bellavista Guest House

Kirkwall

At the guest house, units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house features some units with quiet street views, and every unit is fitted with a kettle. I liked so much about my stay here. The location is walkable from the transit station and the town center, but if you have bags, it's a reasonable taxi ride. The room was extremely comfortable, and came complete with kettle, tea, coffee and assortment of biscuits; the bath had a local soaps (which were delightful). The breakfast was a great way to start out the day, delicious and filling, and with a lot of options. I recommend the salmon omelet.

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9.5
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Waterfront House

Finstown

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. location is great and central with a vehicle

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9.5
Exceptional
88 reviews
Price from
£225
per night

Sanderlay Guest House

Kirkwall

Sanderlay Guest House, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Kirkwall, 17 km from Maeshowe, 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as 20 km from Ring of Brogdar. This guest house offers free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. A fantastic guest house with comfortable and clean rooms. Sian is a wonderful host and her Scottish cooked breakfasts are delicious! Sanderlay Guest House is a great base to explore Orkney, I highly recommend it.

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8.5
Very good
452 reviews
Price from
£82.60
per night

Ferry Inn 3 stars

Stromness

The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, which is recognised in the Good Beer Guide and winner of the CAMRA Nothern Isles Pub of the Year. the perfect location for catching the ferry breakfast provided

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8.4
Very good
463 reviews
Price from
£148.50
per night

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