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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.
Chin Biu
Hong Kong
Quiet and Peaceful. Clean and Comfortable.
Fantastic View at Sunset Time.
Soft and Relax Living Room.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
123 reviews
Price from£129.75per 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.
Sandra
United Kingdom
Lovely and clean and well equipped
10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
10 reviews
Price from£130per 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£71.25per 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£262per 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.
Hubert
Austria
The list of possible breakfast was long and tasted well! Teresa and Malcolm were very helpful with tips what to see and what to do!
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
21 reviews
Price from£200per 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.
Martyn
United Kingdom
Great breakfast, lovely room and very accommodating owner.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
64 reviews
Price from£140per 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.
Theresa
Canada
Very comfortable, excellent breakfast. Staff very courteous and helpful.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
288 reviews
Price from£160per 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.
Karyn
Canada
Clean and comfy room and great location. The food was delicious and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. Thank you!
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
166 reviews
Price from£190per 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.
Jemma
United Kingdom
Kim was a very welcoming host.
Breakfast selection every morning was great.
Lovely views
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
84 reviews
Price from£175per 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.
Nick
United Kingdom
The staff were very friendly and helpful. I was grateful for the slightly later check out time which meant that I could get to parkrun and then shower afterwards. I liked the style and decor of the rooms and around the hotel - clean and simple.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
430 reviews
Price from£129per 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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- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 123 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
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 59 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 - 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 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
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 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· 13 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· 123 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
- 9.1Scored 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· 44 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
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 44 reviewsThe house was comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay on Orkney. It was lovely and clean. Hazel was very helpful in answering my questions about the heating (a different system than at home).CorrieAustralia
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 59 reviewsFabulous place to stay. It is a nice location, a beautiful garden, many birds and it's very quiet. Owner is very kind and helpful. Breakfast is excellent. We recommend this place for your stay at Orkney!
RobertNetherlands - 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 165 reviewsAultnager is a lovely spot convenient for all your travels in Orkney. Laura is kind and cooks a delicious breakfast... especially the bacon cheese scones :). The place is very clean and easy to get to.AmandaUnited States
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 61 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
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 61 reviewsThe property is the perfect little hideaway for a trip to Orkney, great central location, so cosy and it had absolutely everything I needed. So nice to find somewhere that accommodates dogs too.ElizabethUnited Kingdom
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 16 reviewsLocation was great. Orkney gifts were appreciated. Good to have washing machine etc. lovely airy bright rooms. Good shower. Property is all on 1 level.
KirstyUnited Kingdom - 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 15 reviews5 mins walk from the ferry terminal, close to shops, bars and restaurants. Ideal for exploring Orkney’s Neolithic past. House was warm and well appointed.erwinUnited Kingdom
- 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 165 reviewsThe hosts Laura and Brian were really nice and friendly and superhelpful and made a great visit to orkney even better. Would definitely stay again.IanUnited 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
- 10Scored 10ExceptionalRated exceptional· 10 reviewsGreat location to explore Kirkwall and the rest of the Island. Very clean and well equipped. Will stay again next time we are in Orkney.RuthUnited Kingdom
- 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 165 reviewsBreakfast was simple but all we needed. Fresh fruit, coffee, tea and bread were all great. The Orkney Cheddar was great.
LisaUnited States - 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 27 reviewsIts a nice central location would be great for a holiday exploring orkney and the islands.ChristopherUnited Kingdom
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