Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Waterfront House is a guest house set in a historic building in Finstown, 5.7 km from Maeshowe. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house has a fitness room and luggage storage space. All units at the guest house come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath, bathrobes and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Standing Stones of Stenness is 7.3 km from the guest house, while Ring of Brogdar is 8.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 14 km from Waterfront House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
2 double beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Finstown
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  • P_a_u_l
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast options were available; cereal, bread, croissants, eggs. Tea & coffee in the room along with a mini fridge containing complementary water, juice, milk and chocolate. View from the room was incredible, and the location was peaceful...
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable high quality room in a brilliant location. Kim was a fabulous host, providing everything we needed for a perfect holiday.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My wife and me booked at this delightful location on our trip to Orkney. The location is about 15 minutes by car from Kirkwall Airport and about 10 minutes from Kirkwall itself. This is the ideal location to stay as its in the centre of Orkney....
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 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.

Hosted by Kim

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Kim
Located on the bay of Firth’s water edge, you can watch the ebb and flow of the tide which comes right up to our sea wall. We are centrally located on the bus route between the two major towns Kirkwall and Stromness. A cafe that serves breakfast is located next to the propert about 100m away.
Neighbourhood is idyllic but still central with easy access to UNESCO world heritage sites. There is ample parking space, free of charge.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Waterfront House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa bath
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 228 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Waterfront House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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

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.

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.

License number: D, OR00129F

Legal information

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

FAQs about Waterfront House

  • Waterfront House is 1.6 miles from the centre of Finstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Fitness

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

  • Check-in at Waterfront House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Waterfront House include:

    • Double
    • Holiday Home