Set in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Castleyards Apartment 12 offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray and 18 km from Ness of Brogdar. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. The 1-bedroom apartment comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kirkwall, like fishing and hiking. Skara Brae is 28 km from Castleyards Apartment 12. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment is within easy walking distance of everything you need in Kirkwall, from the supermarkets to the Earl's Palace to the restaurants and the ferry to the northern isles. The kitchen is very well equipped and it's a good hob, and tea,...
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent. Everything you need for self-catering was available
  • Annie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable accommodation with everything you need. Appreciated the communication with David. Great location.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by David

Company review score: 9.6Based on 139 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

Hey I'm David and really look forward to helping you have the best possible stay in Orkney. I was born and bred in Orkney and am very proud of its reputation as the best place to live in the UK. Orkney is a unique and magical group of islands…. a place where you can look forward to being spellbound by its history, invigorated by its landscapes, relaxed by its atmosphere and warmly welcomed by its people ....and I'll do whatever I can to help you enjoy the best of what Orkney has to offer.

Property information

Castleyards Apartment 12 is a modern studio apartment situated in the heart of Kirkwall's town centre, and with free private parking it is ideally located for your stay in Orkney. The St Magnus Cathedral is just around the corner, with the Tourist Information and Travel Centre just across the road. From here you can easily explore the best of what Orkney has to offer. On street level Castleyards Apartment 12 is a bright and modern apartment, tastefully decorated throughout. The entrance hall leads to a fully equipped kitchen, and to an open plan dining and sitting room with sleeping area beyond. A bespoke fold-up (or Murphy Bed) can easily be folded against the wall to leave a larger, more open living area. The large screen TV is WiFi enabled with Netflix, YouTube etc. With all bed linen, towels, toiletries, teas, coffee's etc provided, along with WiFi throughout the apartment, you have everything you'll need for your stay in Orkney.

Neighbourhood information

Orkney will immerse you in its rich tapestry of dramatic landscapes, amazing sunsets, stunning flora and fauna all mixed in with a rich culture 5,000 years in the making. Add this to one of the richest archaeological landscapes anywhere in the world, the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, then you know you have arrived in a place like no other. From the spectacular and iconic Ring of Brodgar, to Maeshowe – the finest Neolithic tomb in Northern Europe, or the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae – one of the best preserved groups of prehistoric houses in Western Europe, Orkney Apartments puts on the doorstep of Neolithic Orkney. You can even visit the live dig at The Ness of Brodgar – recently featured nationally on the BBC as well as the front cover of National Geographic magazine, this 3 hectare site filled with massive stone structures containing unique and spectacular finds is without parallel in Europe. Kirkwall itself boasts numerous shops and cafes, theatre, sports centre, 3D cinema, as well as 3 large supermarkets, and not forgetting Britain’s most northerly cathedral of St Magnus. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful islands.....

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Castleyards Apartment 12
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • City view
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB American Express Cash is not accepted Castleyards Apartment 12 accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Castleyards Apartment 12

  • Castleyards Apartment 12 has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Castleyards Apartment 12 is 200 yards from the centre of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Castleyards Apartment 12 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • The prices at Castleyards Apartment 12 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Castleyards Apartment 12 can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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