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Rymmon Retreat
Orkney
Boasting lake views, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 24 km from Maeshowe. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
Mike
United Kingdom
It was the second time we have stayed here and we will be back for a third if we decide to come this way again. The location is amazing.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
118 reviews
Price from€ 152.40per night
Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F
Orkney
Situated in Orkney, 15 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F offers a garden and air conditioning.
Karen
United Kingdom
Verry clean, great facilities and and very good communication with the owner.
10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
8 reviews
Price from€ 152.69per night
1 Taits Flat
Orkney
Situated 41 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 43 km from Ring of Brogdar and 7.4 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, 1 Taits Flat features accommodation set in Orkney.
Peter
United Kingdom
We like St Margarets Hope & so it is our preferred location when staying on mainland Orkney. Apartment had everthing we required including being able to cook a bit & get our clothes washed. Comfy bed & a good shower.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
19 reviews
Price from€ 83.69per night
Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub
Orkney
Boasting a hot tub, Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub is situated in Orkney. This holiday home features free private parking and private check-in and check-out.
Susan
United Kingdom
Beautiful house, clean, comfortable, well appointed and warm. Great location.
The hot tub was fantastic.
Sarah was a great host.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
19 reviews
Price from€ 307.73per night
VitaVer, B&B, STL-OR00012F
Orkney
Situated just 34 km from Maeshowe, VitaVer, B&B, STL-OR00012F features accommodation in Orkney with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.
Emily
New Zealand
This is by far, the best place we have stayed in.
Location was great. Malcolm and Teresa are fantastic hosts. Breakfast was fantastic, just needed to let Teresa know what you wanted from her menu.
Beautiful accom so close to the water, big rooms and comfy beds. Highly recommend.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
17 reviews
Price from€ 352.36per night
Royal Oak Guesthouse
Orkney
Royal Oak Guesthouse, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Orkney, 2.2 km from Scapa Beach, 17 km from Maeshowe, as well as 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.
Laurenson
United Kingdom
Walking distance from town centre.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
50 reviews
Price from€ 164.44per night
Smithfield Hotel
Kirkwall (Near Orkney)
Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with free parking, a bar, and a restaurant. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.
Rolf
Netherlands
Friendly service and hospitality
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
278 reviews
Price from€ 187.93per night
Merkister Hotel
Orkney (Near Orkney)
Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.
Lamdin
United Kingdom
Must be the best hotel on Orkney. Wonderful position on Loch Harray. Central for all the key sights. A bonus if you fish is it’s on a loch and John the gillie is a star. Food good. This is a traditional hotel … absolutely not a boutique hotel (long may it last).
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
161 reviews
Price from€ 252.53per night
Waterfront House
Orkney (Near Orkney)
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.
William
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. The location is on the waterfront (hence the name) and the views from the room are amazing with all sorts of seabirds to be viewed. The room we stayed in had the usual appliances along with a double jacuzzi bath in the en suite bathroom. The room had a little mini bar fridge that was stocked with bottles of water, soft drinks and a few chocolates. Just outside the door to the room that has a nice little kitchenette with the facilities to make yourself a nice little breakfast to start the day. When we go back to Orkney we will definitely be looking to stay here again.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
80 reviews
Price from€ 205.55per night
West End Guest House
Kirkwall (Near Orkney)
West End Guest House is set in Kirkwall, 1.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Free private parking is available onsite. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience.
Lorna
United Kingdom
Very convenient
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
426 reviews
Price from€ 151.52per night
What guests said about Orkney:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
I felt that there wasn't enough pubs, coffee shops, shops...
I felt that there wasn't enough pubs, coffee shops, shops open on a Sunday. I felt Stromness was quiet and there was a severe lack of shops. The Blues Festival was on when we were there and if this was not on Stromness would have been very quiet indeed. A lot of empty shops on Kirkwall and Stromness high streets which is really sad to see.
DianaUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
There is so much to see and do in Orkney it warrants several...
There is so much to see and do in Orkney it warrants several visits to explore the sights and other islands. Local food is excellent. Try the seafood restaurants. Local people we met were helpful. A great place for a holiday and share with friends.
ElizabethUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
These islands have a fascinating history and culture with...
These islands have a fascinating history and culture with internationally notable archaeological sites such as Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, and Maeshowe. For Maeshowe its is important to book ahead as access is limited. You can do this at the very helpful Visit Scotland Travel Centre in Kirkwall by the bus station. It is now thought that Neolithic Orkney may have been the wellspring of the culture that built Stonehenge in England and Newgrange in Ireland. The museums in Kirkwall and Stromness are well worth a visit. The former is free and the latter very cheap. The bus service on the main island, unsurprisingly called Mainland, is excellent. Day tickets are available and good value on the buses. I spent a day looking at the Churchill Barriers around Scapa Flow and the quaint and interesting second town of the islands, Stromness, using the buses. There is a frequent bus service, no. 4, between Kirkwall Airport and the Travel Centre in the heart of the town. There is plenty of natural interest as well as archaeology. I saw a hen harrier, skua, a pair of eider ducks, and common and grey seals. Food and drink is good. I recommend St Ola's, a friendly locals' pub on the harbour side, with good ale from both the excellent island breweries and food. Helgi's next door is worth trying but tends to get very full. Next time I will visit some of the other islands of the archipelago. Beware that visiting cruise liners can double the population of the islands and according to the locals everywhere is then utterly packed out. I visited in the last week of April and first one of May, just before they started to arrive. Worth checking on cruise ship visits to Kirkwall before booking your trip.StephenUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Easy to find your way around with plenty of clear signposts...
Easy to find your way around with plenty of clear signposts and good roads. Picturesque towns, fantastic scenery and historic sites. Friendly people, good quality food, not overly priced in my experience. Spectacular sunsets. Be prepared for variable weather.
WilliamUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
We had the most fabulous trip, fitted in most of the sites...
We had the most fabulous trip, fitted in most of the sites we wanted to see, despite some..umm...changeable weather. The Orcadians were very friendly and helpful, and also knowledgeable about their historic sites, which was what we had gone for. The only drawbacks were some hailstones at the Stones of Stenness, and the fact that both Kirkwall and Stromness seemed to close down completely at 4pm. Not a problem for us as we'd done everything by then, but we did find ourselves taking a trip to Stromness, arriving at 4.10 to all the shops shut and a whistle-stop tour around the museum (which closes at 5). The roads were a dream to drive, straight and hardly any traffic, but also hardly any garages, so fill up with fuel when you find one!Jane - 10Scored 10
Landscapes, ancient sites.
Landscapes, ancient sites. Skara Brae astounding as were other Brochs and Stone Circles etc. St Magnus Cathedral also worth a visit as is the Italian Chapel. Excellent restaurants, even at the end of October. (e.g. Helgis, The Storehouse, The Kirkwall Hotel) Excellent range of 'independent' shops. Free Toilets just about everywhere and clean and open!!! Decent roads, we had our car. Would like to (may well) return in a different season particularly to see the birdlife and visit other islands.
AlasdairUnited Kingdom
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- 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 157 reviewsThe perfect place to stay on Orkney! Warm and welcoming hospitality; bright, modern and beautifully appointed; comfy room; delish breakfast - local cheeses, fresh fruit and amazing fresh baked cheese scones. The"kitchen /dining" area is great to relax after a full day of exploring Orkney or after dinner. Our hosts, Laura and Brian, could not have been more pleasant and helpful. Perfect location! p.s. our room was wonderful but our travel mates had the room with the water view.... wow!DonnaUnited States
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 118 reviewsRymmon Retreat was a memorable stop on our three week trip through Scotland. The location was perfect (we went hoping to glimpse the Northern Lights but rain won that battle). It was starkly isolated as you would hope a property in Orkney would be but spacious, comfortable and well appointed. The sunset from the deck was spectacular (pre-rain) and we left regretting that we only had the one night. It definitely felt like "home on the road". Couldn't recommend it more highly.DanielUnited States
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 43 reviewsThe house was within Kirkwall which allowed us to see the town but also with parking close by it allowed us to easily explore Mainland Orkney. The beds were comfortable, the house well equipped and very clean. The hosts live very close by and were available to help if we needed but apart from check in and a few messages (sent by us to them) they gave us space. They were very helpful when needed. Thank you for a great place for a holiday.DavidUnited Kingdom
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 15 reviewsVery clean and comfortable with everything you could possibly need for an Orkney stay. Fantastic location within easy reach of local facilities and tourist destinations within the Mainland. Lovely extra touches such as fresh flowers and a bottle of wine on arrival. Plenty of towels and comfy beds. Large enough for a family of 6 (two king size beds and two single beds) The open fire and provided kindling and coal was lovely.LesleyUnited Kingdom
- 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 55 reviewsThis has been our favorite stay so far on our Scotland trip. The Old School is wonderful!! Great location for all things on Orkney, immaculately clean and wonderfully appointed- excellent linens, comfortable bed and couch. Lovely to have so much room to spread out in a beautiful setting. Janice herself is a lovely person, wonderful host, and excellent cook!! I highly recommend!
CarrieUnited States - 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 10 reviewsLovely clean, spacious home with all amenities needed for a comfortable stay, and a great base to explore all the Orkney Islands have to offer. Recently renovated with modern bathroom, kitchen and decor and exceptional heating, was lovely to come back after a day out exploring to a nice warm inviting home. Would definitely recommend and hopefully we will be able to return one day.
KimAustralia - 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 17 reviewsThe Host could not do enough for us both with Hospitality, packed breakfast for the early boat and accommodating us in any way fantastic Couple pleasure to have met them. View from the Bedroom was stunning peaceful and quite. Superb location for the Ferry, and exploring the Island of OrkneySimpsonUnited Kingdom
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 57 reviewsA spacious and comfortably furnished house right next to the Murray Arms Hotel and Restaurant, where they serve delicious seafood, and close to the little shop and post office for all the necessities - a great base to explore Mainland Orkney! The owner was easy to reach and very helpful.KathrinUnited Kingdom
- 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 55 reviewsPerfect place, exceeded expectations. The host was so kind when our early morning ferry was cancelled… offered us coffee and toast if we would like… Recommended a lovely place for lunch.. Thank you for the kindness you showed us. Would stay here again if ever I return to Orkney
JenniferUnited Kingdom - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 57 reviewsShona has done an exceptional job in her first self catering effort. The house is warm and welcoming and the updates she has made made the stay even more enjoyable. The house has plenty of room for a couple or a family. A great value in a super location. Will visit again.
MichaelUnited States - 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 8 reviewsThe hosts, Lorraine and John, made me feel very welcome. Lorraine is warm hearted and very friendly. It was my first time as a solo traveller and I had never been to Orkney. It made a huge difference to be welcomed. Now I have a new friend!! Thank you, Lorraine and John.Jayashree KumarIndia
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 118 reviewsOur stay at the Rymmon Retreat was very welcoming with a bottle of wine waiting for us to the well stocked kitchen. Everything was just as pictured. You were defiantly off the beaten path for some relaxing and beautiful sunsets off the west coast of Orkney.
HeidiUnited States - 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 157 reviewsThis property is a great location to explore the island of Orkney and also close to ferries for visiting other islands. We had a nice view of Kirkwall staying in Room # 1, ample space for relaxing after a day of exploring.
ReneeUnited States - 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 19 reviewsWe like St Margarets Hope & so it is our preferred location when staying on mainland Orkney. Apartment had everthing we required including being able to cook a bit & get our clothes washed. Comfy bed & a good shower.PeterUnited Kingdom
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 43 reviewsLovely little house close to the centre of Kirkwall. Easy parking nearby, two minutes from the Cathedral. Very close to local shops and restaurants. Very quiet neighbourhood. Great kitchen. Highly recommended.MichaelUnited Kingdom
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 11 reviewsA comfortable space to relax in after long days exploring Orkney. Owner was very helpful and allowed us to leave our packs at the property on check-out day until it was time to get the evening ferry.AnnUnited Kingdom
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 60 reviewsThe owner was very kind and accommodating when I had issues with the ferry. The property itself was excellent. Had everything I needed for a weeks stay. Perfect location in the middle of Kirkwall.AlisonUnited Kingdom
- 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 157 reviewsAn execellent accomodation in every way. Very comfortable rooms with a nice view over Kirkwall Bay and a very friendly host, who provides you with anything you need or want to know about Orkney.
M.J.P. AdmiraalNetherlands - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 13 reviewsComfortable and very well equipped. Short walk to Kirkwall and handy for all our exploring around Orkney. Short drive to beautiful Inganess beach for some wild swimming.RuthUnited Kingdom
- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 52 reviewsExtremely clean and very spacious. Very good location close to restaurants and shops, grocery stores and to set off to see the sights of Orkney.BBridgetUnited Kingdom
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