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Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

This trip involves alot of moving each day to a new place. When we arrived here, alone with the view, the sheep, the loch and the windmills, we wished we had just spent a week at the Rymmon. Adorable trailerhome with every last detail, clean, roomy enough and relaxing. (You don't notice the house behind the hill:)

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9.3
Wonderful
124 reviews
Price from
£104.50
per night

The holiday home with a patio and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

Very comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved having the nespresso machine.

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10
Exceptional
11 reviews

This holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Ness of Brogdar is 10 km from the holiday home, while Skara Brae is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 19 km from Redland Cottage.

The cottage is large, roomy and proved to be very sturdy during gale force winds. Despite 6 inches of snow we were able to get out of the driveway. The host thought of everything.

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9.5
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
£265
per night

Ness of Brogdar is 19 km from the holiday home, while Skara Brae is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 3 km from Central, Stylish - 2 Bed Property, The Stable @ Warrenfield, Free WiFi & Parking.

It was a cosy, well equipped property.

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9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£150
per night

The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home.

great location. very comfortable and amendable. very quiet and dark, very important in summer.

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9.1
Wonderful
13 reviews

With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom holiday home offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home.

Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray is 40 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 28 km from Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F.

The house is perfect- very well appointed. Great kitchen, beds and bathrooms. Lovely views even when it was raining. Very well located for Stromness, Kirkwall and the world heritage sites we wanted to see. Would certainly stay there again and tell all our friends!

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9.7
Exceptional
9 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Victoria Cottage, 8 Victoria Road is located in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.7 km from Scapa Beach.

Lovely 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.

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9.5
Exceptional
44 reviews
Price from
£160
per night

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. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home has a hot tub.

Sarah was an absolute life saver! She helped us find a rental car when none were available at the airport. On top of that, the place is fantastic. Great location, lovely home, hot tub is a delight.

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9.8
Exceptional
19 reviews

The holiday home with a terrace and garden views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Beautifully appointed wee cabin. They really made the most of the space and everything was finished to a high standard with cute little touches. We were able to cook and eat around the table as a family of four. It's a small space but the bunk beds were adorable for the kids and jacuzzi great for an evening under the stars after bedtime. The play structure was also great and there was a nice fenced in flat space to kick a ball in front with a lovely view. Would definitely return.

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9.4
Wonderful
98 reviews
Price from
£185
per night

This holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a bath. The unit is soundproofed and is comprised of a parquet floors as well as a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Location was excellent, the property is amazing. Added bonus was the secure garden was very suitable for our dog.

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8.5
Very Good
57 reviews

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Great for families or large parties, vacation homes are privately owned accommodations, available for long or short-term rental. These homes are furnished and equipped with kitchen facilities, though breakfast might be offered as an add-on. These properties have their own independent front door, which makes them different than apartments.
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  • Rymmon Retreat
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 124 reviews

    Offering a garden, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodations in Orkney. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

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

  • Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F provides accommodations in Orkney. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio.

    Verry clean, great facilities and and very good communication with the owner.

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

    Providing a garden, Redland Cottage features accommodations in Orkney. With free private parking, the property is 5.1 miles from Maeshowe and 6.1 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

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

  • Central, Stylish - 2 Bed Property, The Stable @ Warrenfield, Free WiFi & Parking
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Central, Stylish - 2 Bed Property, The Stable @ Warrenfield, Free WiFi & Parking offers accommodations in Orkney, 1.5 miles from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe.

    Clean and modern, perfect for my stay. Good location to be based out off and ample parking which was needed for my stay as i was away for work with a colleague and we had two cars.

  • 89 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00066F
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 13 reviews

    89 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00066F offers accommodations in Orkney, 1.6 miles from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe. This vacation home provides free private parking and free Wifi.

    great location. very comfortable and amendable. very quiet and dark, very important in summer.

  • Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F is located in Orkney, just 5.5 miles from Ring of Brogdar and 4.9 miles from Ness of Brogdar.

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

  • Victoria Cottage, 8 Victoria Road
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 44 reviews

    Victoria Cottage, 8 Victoria Road offers accommodations in Orkney, 1.6 miles from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe.

    Very cosy house, with everything we could hope for.

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

    Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub provides a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 1.2 miles of Scapa Beach and 10 miles of Maeshowe.

    The quality of the facilities, very hi spec and impressive

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  • Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 98 reviews

    Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge offers accommodations in Orkney, 5.4 miles from Maeshowe and 6.4 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    The location and personal touches in the properties decor

  • 18 Gold Drive, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00185F
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

    18 Gold Drive, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00185F is located in Orkney, just 10 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness and 11 miles from Ring of Brogdar.

  • St Clair House
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 57 reviews

    St Clair House offers accommodations in Orkney, 27 miles from Ring of Brogdar and 4.5 miles from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray.

    Excellent property, very large and spotlessly clean.

  • Brecks Barn
    Budget options available

    Brecks Barn offers accommodations in Orkney, 24 miles from Maeshowe and 25 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

  • Wesdale, Stromness - 3 Bedroom Holiday Cottage
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Wesdale, Stromness - 3 Bedroom Holiday Cottage is located in Orkney, just 5.1 miles from Ness of Brogdar and 7 miles from Skara Brae.

  • Burrian - OR00247F, Lyermira - OR00249F, & Kirkquoy - OR00248F, Harray, Orkney
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Burrian - OR00247F, Lyermira - OR00249F, & Kirkquoy - OR00248F, Harray, Orkney offers accommodations in Orkney, 5.8 miles from Maeshowe and 7.8 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

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Vacation Homes That Guests Love in Orkney

  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 16 reviews
    Very clean rooms. The kitchen / common room was very spacious and had all the appliances you would ever want to use. The host was very friendly and helpful. Close to supermarkets so it is quite convenient to buy breakfast or cook yourself.
    Kenneth Wu
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 124 reviews
    Loved my stay at Rymmon Retreats The place had everything you ask for and the place was very clean and tidy.
    Keith
    Solo traveler
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    Very clean, comfortable and well stocked with towels, pillows and everything needed in the kitchen.
    Steve
    Family with young children
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews
    Great location to explore Kirkwall and the rest of the Island. Very clean and well equipped. Will stay again next time we are in Orkney.
    Ruth
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 11 reviews
    The house was situated on its own thus it was quiet and had fantastic views. It was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and they provided plenty of cutlery, crockery and glassware. All the bedrooms were spacious comfy and spotless.
    Andrew
    Family with young children
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 167 reviews
    Very friendly hosts, very clean and modern house with basic cooking amenities (oven, kettle and microwave). Proximity to Kirkwall as a base for my work but good for island access. Very nice breakfast with plenty of choice. I was very appreciative of having non-dairy milk provided upon request. Lovely views over kirkwall and the sea at the front and a field at the back. Very peaceful. Room and ensuite was very clean and warm. The bed had an electric blanket which was appreciated but not necessary during my stay. Good parking
    Lewis
    Solo traveler
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 98 reviews
    Lovely pods really well laid out and very clean and well equipped. Hot tub really clean and a great size . Lovely views and very quite
    Norma
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 44 reviews
    Very clean cottage, everything you need was available. the location is right in the center of the city. A high chair and a cot are available upon request.
    Ally Petliarska
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 124 reviews
    It was an amazing stay. Unfortunately just for one night, but I can definitely imagine longer stay in such a cozy and beautiful place! It was very clean and well equipped and the surroundings were awesome. ☺️
    Kateřina
    Group
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 167 reviews
    It’s location and views . Very clean accommodation, Laura was a great host.
    Diana
    Family with young children
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