Dounby Travel Guide

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A rural road with a stone wall and wooden fence, leading to a field with houses in the background.
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A rural road with a stone wall on one side and a fence on the other, leading to houses in the distance.
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A vast, open grassy field with a distant horizon.
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A rural road with a sheep, a wooden fence, and a small house in the distance.
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A rural road flanked by fields and distant hills under a cloudy sky.
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Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse

3 out of 5
Dounby Dounby Scotland
The price is £165 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£165
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay in the quiet and laid back village of Dounby as it is close to a lot of archeological sites which are about 10 to 20 minutes away in every direction. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great food as well. Spacious parking in the back. There is a gas station and a market across ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Smithfield guesthouse
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is £100 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£100
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (263 reviews)
"There was a pub/restaurant on-site, very convenient. It's small though, so don't forget to book ahead for dinner! Food was good. It's right across the street from the ferry, so no problem with transport. I liked it."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

The Ayre Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
The price is £126 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£126
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Piers Art Centre ...
7/10 Good! (96 reviews)
"I booked several months ago for a week, 29/8 to 6/9. The hotel has changed hands, and there are some shocking reviews. On arrival, there is an empty reception desk on the ground floor. A small sign indicates that reception is on the first floor. Why? I am 77 years old, but I was given room 38 on ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

The Stromness Hotel
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2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

Stromness
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ring of Brogdar and Stromness Ferry Terminal are located ...
2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness
Rockworks Chalets No.2 - UK7041

Rockworks Chalets No.2 - UK7041

Holm, near Kirkwall
Stay at this cottage in Holm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Churchill Barriers and Italian Chapel are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Very nice place
"Windy but not a problem"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2024

Rockworks Chalets No.2 - UK7041
Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Scotland
Stay at this cottage in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Lovely property right beside the sea front. The host was very helpful and messaged quickly with answers to questions. Margaret St Hope is a delightful centre to base your holiday.. good shop and post office with two excellent restaurants."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
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Cities near Dounby

A coastal town with stone buildings, a harbor with boats, and a hill in the background.

Stromness

A green landscape with rolling hills, a stone wall, and a large building on a hill.

Harray

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