Situated in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Castleyards Apartment 2 features accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 1985, this apartment is 19 km from Ring of Brogdar and 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Ness of Brogdar is 18 km from the apartment, while Skara Brae is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 4 km from Castleyards Apartment 2.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 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

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Annica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location for easy walking access into the centre of Kirkwall. The apartment was clean, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. There was a dedicated parking spot and easy access to the department on arrival with friendly contact from the owner.
  • Fari
    Spain Spain
    This apartment is right next to the bus station and so ideally located for exploring Orkney. The owner was very helpful with information before we arrived. The flat had everything we needed for a short stay and was ideal for our family. A...
  • Jamie
    Canada Canada
    We found Castleyards Apartments 2 was a very welcome place to come into. We had the privacy that we needed after staying at Hotels for part of our journey. It was like having a home away from home. We also enjoyed to use it as a base to go...

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 Harrold

Company review score: 9.5Based on 138 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 2, Kirkwall - A Two Bed Apartment in Kirkwall Town Centre Castleyards Apartment 2 is a modern two bed apartment situated in the heart of Kirkwall’s town centre, with free private parking outside it is ideally located for your stay in Orkney. 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. Take the steps up to Castleyards Apartment 2 and you will find a bright and spacious modern apartment all on one level. With a large open sitting and dining room (with views towards the Cathedral), leading to a well equipped kitchen, then back through the apartment you’ll find two double bedrooms, along with a toilet and shower room. Castleyards Apartment 2 has a large screen Smart TV, WiFi, and everything else you’d expect for a wonderful holiday.

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 2
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Dressing room
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Activities
    • Squash
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • City view
    • Landmark view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    Castleyards Apartment 2 takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 10:00
    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 older than 8 years 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.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted
    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 2

    • Check-in at Castleyards Apartment 2 is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Castleyards Apartment 2 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Squash
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Castleyards Apartment 2 is 200 yards from the centre of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Castleyards Apartment 2 has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Castleyards Apartment 2 can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • The prices at Castleyards Apartment 2 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.