8 Firth Square Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1AT, United Kingdom
#7 of 21 Holiday rentals in Kirkwall
Guests' ChoiceBased on 85 apartment reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 April 2024
Phil
AustraliaStairs to upper bedroom (in loft) may not be suited to older people. Car parking inside the square is tight and driving out of the square is sometimes intimidating.
Warm, cosy and well suited for our family of three adults. This is a property that is typical of Kirkwell and is easy walking distance to both the supermarkets and shopping precinct.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Kara
AustraliaThis self contained apartment was lovely for our three night stay. We travelled to Westray and back on the middle day and it was great to be able to come home to this apartment after a long day. The location was great and we walked to the grocery store and into town and the cathedral without having to move the car. The apartment was well appointed, and our daughter enjoyed her private room up the top.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Peter
United KingdomNothing.
Very nice flat close to the street and shops and places to eat.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
John
AustraliaThe lovely welcoming gift, the location was great.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Peter
United KingdomNothing
Really cosy and comfortable property. Everything needed and felt just like home. Hosts are amazing and very helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Ali
AustraliaIt wasn't an issue for us, but stairs to the top two floors would not suit people with limited mobility.
Very clean.Well equipped kitchen for self catering.Good supermarkets close by.Great location close to the main street and bus station.Excellent communication from the owners.Friendly neighbours.Parking in the square is available but tight, otherwise there is free parking 50m away.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Craig
United KingdomLocation
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Lance
AustraliaFront door lock was tricky but was explained in booklet.
Lovely we'll stocked unit. Convenient location.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Deborah
United KingdomNothing to add, everything was perfect
Location was perfect Hosts were very accommodating The house was extremely clean and the extra touches were amazing and kind
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Agnes
United KingdomLiked everything
The house was so comfortable and homely. It was very clean and well equipped. The location was excellent - minutes on foot to supermarkets, local shops, visitors information and the historical centre. We had a car and were almost always able to park in the square. Only once in the free car park 2 mins away on foot. Better than home!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Mann
United KingdomThe patking in the square was tight, we were fortunate there was no other cars.
The location was good. The property had everything you needed. The beds were lovely and comfy. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Joanne
United KingdomAccommodation was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The bedrooms were large and spacious with lots of storage and comfy beds. Great location and felt like home. Loved it. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Susan
United KingdomThe square was a bit of an eyesore in stark contrast to the interior of the flat; the door was difficult to lock; a rack in the shower would be helpful; no HDMI jack on the tele
Loved the fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, fabulous water pressure, comfortable and quiet, friendly neighbours; spacious shower stall
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Catriona
United StatesThis was a great location and a good home away from home during your travels. Great hosts and the apartment is very well appointed:) Thank you Jimmy:)
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Carole
United KingdomParking a bit tight
We liked everything and everything you needed was in the property never had that before will recommend
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Lorna
United KingdomVery well equipped in a convenient location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Maureen
United KingdomN/A
very central, well equipped and comfortable:)
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Jonathan
United Kingdomnothing to be honest it exceeded expectation
excellent location extremely clean well equipped responsive host great value for money
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 7 April 2023
Alan
United Kingdomvery clean in very order
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 March 2023
Murray
United KingdomNil
Warm, cosy and great location
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2022
Carolyn
United KingdomLovely and clean, cosy and everything needed for a brief stay. Hosts very helpful.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 5 November 2022
Jane
United KingdomOnly criticism I have is the square is very dark and lighting outside no. 8 is poor and apart from that there is no lighting atall.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 28 October 2022
Phil
United KingdomGreat location. free parking nearby. House was very well appointed and had everything we needed, as well as free wifi. Instructions were simple and easy to follow. A fabulous base for exploring the Main Island. Shops, Pubs, Restaurants and Supermarkets were within easy walking distance.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 4 October 2022
Anne
AustraliaHaving to strip the beds and open the windows at the end of our stay. We are older women both with physical limitations. Have never had to do this at any other property we stayed at. some of the windows were high and very stiff
Central location, very clean and well set up.
Stayed in September 2022
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