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Our top choices for Orkney Islands cottages

A lighthouse with a white building next to it, both featuring a simple, functional design.

1. The Lighthouse Keepers Cabin

Wick

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A deck with a black bathtub, stone wall, and a view of the sea.

2. Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages

Sanday

A white house with a grey roof, a small porch, and a view of the sea.

3. Duart At The Sea

Wick

A small, light-colored cabin with a porch and a gravel path leading to it, surrounded by trees and greenery.

4. Gingerbread House

Thurso

A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled blue towels on a brown bedspread. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed.

5. Harbour Cottage

Stromness

Mr T

A stone house with a dark roof, a chimney, and a sign reading 'WITHI-GILL'.

6. Withi-gill - Bay of Ireland Views 50m From Beach

Stromness

A large house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a lawn.

7. Northbanks House

Thurso

A modern two-story house with large windows, a balcony, and a stone chimney.

8. The Steading

South Walls

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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Top Orkney Islands Hotel Reviews

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Fyona and Colin are the ultimate hosts, who looked after us fantastically during our short stay. Going above and beyond, they don't just 'own' a guest house, they run a very welcoming 'guest home', with outstanding breakfast and clean, well equipped rooms and a friendly, helpful and informative attitude. Truly enjoyed our time in Karrawa and would certainly return again and highly recommend to others. THANK YOU for going the extra mile for us!"

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were very lucky because both times we parked at the hotel, we got one of the 2 slots in front of the hotel, so we didn't have to try and find the additional parking lot, but the staff did give us a map to find it. Keep in mind that there is no lift, so depending on your floor you need to carry your bags up. The 23kg bag was not much fun to take up and then down 2 flights of stairs. The food for breakfast was very good whether the cereal/yogurt/fruit or the from the menu. The staff in the breakfast area were really good. The front desk is a little wonky because even the person in the office there isn't as helpful as the front desk clerk who isn't there most of the time, but who is very helpful when you can get them. The WiFi isn't extremely fast, but I was able to work, especially in the library where there was power. It would be nice to have higher chairs with tables other than coffee table height. Even in the room there isn't a desk to work at. We were overall very happy with the stay and the Italian restaurant across the street was perfect for eating early."

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect 'utilitarian' accommodation for a fan of hostels ... ... The building is not particularly attractive and the rooms are basic and afford no good views ... However, the beds are comfortable, the many bathrooms/shower rooms are newly equipped and excellent, the kitchens are great, the dinning room large & practical, and the lounge very comfortable and equipped with board games & books along with comfy settees. The hostel is a few minutes walk into the centre of town and just a mile from a lovely swimming beach at Scapa where I swam every morning, except for a couple of mornings when I drove a little further to Inganess Beach which is beautiful. For me, so much nicer than a posh hotel because you can cook & eat at any time and fellow visitors always seem relaxed, friendly & chatty ... you just seem to get a much better class of person in a Scottish hostel!"

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