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. All units at the guest house are fitted with a dishwasher, an oven, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a Blu-ray player. Each unit includes a private bathroom, while some rooms are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Ness of Brogdar is 14 km from Runa Guest House, while Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 32 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 (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Twatt
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  • Alan
    Australia Australia
    lovely rural location everything very clean and tidy had everything we needed
  • Dimitri
    France France
    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%.
  • Bain
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    For me, the remoteness of the guest house was a plus, that said there was a small store within a 5 minute drive. Facilties were excellent, and the rooms were airy and of a good size. There was a fully equipped kitchenette that met all our needs.

Hosted by Robert Vasey

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Robert Vasey
As we live in the West Mainland and not in town we advise you having a car to stay at Runa We moved into the property 4 years ago and renovated the empty attic space into 1 bedroomed self contained flat and 2 more bedrooms. This Year we converted the 2nd bedroom upstairs into a Studio Apartment, and we can now offer 2 rooms for rent The Flat and Apartment are both upstairs ( NOT wheelchair accessible ) and is 50m2 and 45m2, respectively The house is situated near to the Twatt Kirk in Birsay. Very well situated to do the World Heritage Site and bird life . While we live 17 miles outside of the Kirkwall, and 10 miles out of Stromness, there is a supermarket/petrol/butcher nearby (3 miles) in dounby.
I work in the Tourist Trade and as such am a gold mine of information of what to see and do in Orkney while you are holidaying here. We try to be green as much as we can be, the Entire house is heated via a renewable heating system and powered by our own Wind Turbine. The Wind turbine is situated on our property and as such we do not charge for electricity. We have a cat. With interests in History/photography and books
The property is situated 5 miles from Skara Brae, 8 miles from the Ring of Brodgar and 10 miles from Maeshowe ( Maeshowe is unusual as it has to be prebooked online for the tours ) We are only 1 mile from the Loons Bird reserve and 2.5 miles from Marwick head . Sometimes seeing Hen Harriers hunting the fields nearby.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Runa Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Runa Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 18:00 to 00:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:30

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds 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: D, OR0063F

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Runa Guest House

    • Runa Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

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

    • Runa Guest House is 650 yards from the centre of Twatt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Runa Guest House is from 18:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Room options at Runa Guest House include:

      • Apartment
      • Studio