8 Thoms Street

8 Thoms Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1PF, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>45</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a kitchen counter with a microwave on top of it at 8 Thoms Street in Kirkwall
a living room with a fireplace and a mirror at 8 Thoms Street in Kirkwall
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8 Thoms Street

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
45 reviews
  • Entire home
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site

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. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 3 km from Scapa Beach. The 3-bedroom holiday home has a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Ring of Brogdar is 19 km from 8 Thoms Street, while Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Kirkwall
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Evelyn was the most wonderful host. We had supplies to make breakfast provided after our late ferry arrival. And then when my mum took ill and ended up in hospital, followed by my daughter taking ill, Evelyn was the most supportive, helpful host...”
  • Niall
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “House just a short distance away from the main high street and town of Kirkwall. Had never been to Orkney before so wasn't sure what to expect but loved it and having a house with garden, parking and a very well equipped kitchen for cooking in was...”
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hosts were very nice to deal with and responsive. .cental location, good for touring and very handy with the main street. Nothing was an issue. I will want to come back in 2026.”

Property surroundings

Facilities of 8 Thoms Street
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • City view
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    8 Thoms Street takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    License number: C, OR00052F

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about 8 Thoms Street

    • 8 Thoms Street can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at 8 Thoms Street may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, 8 Thoms Street is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • 8 Thoms Street offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Check-in at 8 Thoms Street is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • 8 Thoms Street is 400 yards from the centre of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • 8 Thoms Street has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.