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1. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

2. Cottage Sleeps 9 with Sea Views and Parking

Orkney

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

3. The Steading

South Walls

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

4. A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Wick

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A row of colorful houses with pitched roofs and windows.

5. A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Wick

Maryanne D.

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6 Sept - 7 Sept

A row of colorful houses on a rocky shoreline with a stone wall in the foreground.

6. A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Wick

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A white building with a tower and a lighthouse, located near a rocky coastline.

7. A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Wick

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A castle-like building with a prominent tower, situated by a coastal road with a view of the sea.

8. A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Wick

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Top Kirkwall Hotel Reviews

The Shore

8/10 Good

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

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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Our top choices for Kirkwall cottages

1. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

2. Cottage Sleeps 9 with Sea Views and Parking

3. The Steading

4. A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

5. A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

6. A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

7. A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

8. A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

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10. A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

11. A john o'groat that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

12. A john o'groat that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

13. A john o'groat that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

14. A john o'groat that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

15. A john o'groat that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

16. Lodge 3 - 3 Bed - a john o'groat that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

17. Lodge 7 - 3 Bed - a john o'groat that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

18. A john o'groat that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

19. Lodge 6 - 3 Bed - a john o'groat that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

20. Lodge 22 - 3 Bed Sea-View - a john o'groat that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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