Title: Grainbank Mews Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=1883&destination=Kirkwall%2C+Scotland%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=101207461&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Grainbank Mews Travelers find peaceful getaways at this smoke-free property where free parking makes exploration easy and the serene setting encourages true relaxation ## Photo gallery for Grainbank Mews ![Exterior - Grainbank Mews (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/0e2927f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - Grainbank Mews (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/63c88dda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Grainbank Mews (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/0d72e2a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity - Grainbank Mews (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/7ae40bb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room (3) | Soundproofing - Grainbank Mews (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/42a286ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Grainbank Mews welcomes guests with delicious breakfasts that fuel days of adventure. The property offers garden views that change with the seasons, while practical amenities like dry cleaning services and WiFi in public areas help visitors stay connected while unwinding. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room £87 includes taxes & fees 19 Mar - 20 Mar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=101207461&PinnedHotelID=101207461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=101207461&PinnedHotelID=101207461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=101207461&PinnedHotelID=101207461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=101207461&PinnedHotelID=101207461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=101207461&PinnedHotelID=101207461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=101207461&PinnedHotelID=101207461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=101207461&PinnedHotelID=101207461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=101207461&PinnedHotelID=101207461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room (1) ![Double Room (1) | Soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/323f864d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room (1) - 193 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room (2) ![Soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/f685688a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room (2) - 139 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Double Room (3) ![Double Room (3) | Soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/5079f96a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room (3) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room (4) ![Twin Room (4) | Soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/269b9c04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room (4) - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Kirkwall travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirkwall.dx1883) [View more Guest houses in Kirkwall](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirkwall-Guest-Houses.d1883-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.98687%2C-2.97848&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=U-0DpnJ4w59gxcmICUmWPY_Pyhg=) Grainbank House, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RD ### What's nearby - ![St. Magnus Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a cemetery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089049/bc8289a1-a8a6-47cd-b722-a5639172ad73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Magnus Cathedral 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Earl\'s Palace showing a ruin, château or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089055/7d2cc554-853b-418a-82ee-7dd064fef261.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Earl's Palace 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Bishop\'s Palace featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and a ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089051/446bdfda-71e8-46ff-9f1e-ec643860939c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bishop's Palace 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Orkney Wireless Museum 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Orkney Museum 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Kirkwall (KOI) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Harbour Fry 16 min walk - Auld Motor Hoose 15 min walk - Helgi's 14 min walk - The Storehouse 17 min walk - The Bothy Bar 15 min walk ## About this property ### Grainbank Mews Property highlights Consider a stay at Grainbank Mews and take advantage of free breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Grainbank Mews have amenities, such as sound-insulated walls. 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties ### Property is also known as Grainbank Mews Kirkwall Grainbank Mews Guesthouse Grainbank Mews Guesthouse Kirkwall ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Grainbank Mews pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Grainbank Mews? ### How much is parking at Grainbank Mews? ### What time is check-in at Grainbank Mews? ### What time is check-out at Grainbank Mews? ### Where is Grainbank Mews located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Grainbank Mews Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Magnus 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Beautiful property located a short walk from the city centre, great rooms, friendly staff. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1c83b5a8-7dca-4904-b5f4-82154164f0da-1749280665303.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Magnus Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denis 14 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Room was quality, shower excellent, room warm and very clean, beds very comfortable. Staff welcoming and friendly. ##### Denis Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Orkney trip We had a very friendly welcome. The room and ensuite were very comfortable and spotlessly clean. ##### Diane Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan 20 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Highly recommended. Excellent stay with great hosts in a lovely building set a convenient location. Highly recommended ##### Alan Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meera 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely family run business. The room was amazing! Very clean, large and modern. Easy walk to town and parking is also availabile. ##### Meera Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAVID 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### House hunting Everything new and clean , excellent service ##### DAVID Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen 13 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was spotless, very friendly staff,close to town centre. ##### Stephen Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great nights sleep! ##### Brian Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda 24 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Rhonda Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Red Squirrel, Stevenston by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stevenston-Hotels-Red-Squirrel.h31884764.Hotel-Information) > - [Tigh Mor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stirling-Hotels-Tigh-Mor.h23064993.Hotel-Information) > - [UHI Inverness – Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverness-Hotels-Cityheart-Inverness-Campus-Accommodation.h18692953.Hotel-Information) > - [Bentley Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motherwell-Hotels-Bentley-Hotel.h32118669.Hotel-Information) > - [Strathburn Hotel Inverurie by Compass Hospitality](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverurie-Hotels-Strathburn-Hotel-Inverurie-By-Compass-Hospitality.h12578746.Hotel-Information) > - [Rusacks St Andrews](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Andrews-Hotels-Rusacks-St-Andrews.h21486.Hotel-Information) > - [Crieff Hydro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Crieff-Hotels-Crieff-Hydro.h574583.Hotel-Information) > - [Wyndham Duchally Country Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Auchterarder-Hotels-CLC-Duchally-Country-Estate-Hotel-Resort.h79023.Hotel-Information) > - [Muthu Oban Regent Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oban-Hotels-Muthu-Oban-Regent-Hotel-Refurbished.h1419323.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Hotel Inverness](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverness-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Inverness.h20408.Hotel-Information) > - [Myrtle Bank Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gairloch-Hotels-Myrtle-Bank-Hotel.h20233396.Hotel-Information) > - [Lochgreen House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Troon-Hotels-Lochgreen-House-Hotel.h12755818.Hotel-Information) > - [The Park Hotel Peebles](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Peebles-Hotels-The-Park-Hotel-Peebles.h13177753.Hotel-Information) > - [Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perth-Hotels-The-Station-Hotel.h4564713.Hotel-Information) > - [The Victoria Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirkcaldy-Hotels-The-Victoria-Hotel.h4482159.Hotel-Information) > - [Loch Lomond Waterfront Luxury Lodges](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Loch-Lomond-Waterfront-Luxury-Lodges.h27365911.Hotel-Information) > - [Allan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stirling-Hotels-Allan-Park.h27925210.Hotel-Information) > - [Raven’s Cliff, Motherwell by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motherwell-Hotels-Ravens-Cliff.h23151361.Hotel-Information) > - [Pine Bank Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Pine-Bank-Chalets.h29344496.Hotel-Information) > - [Buccleuch Arms Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moffat-Hotels-Buccleuch-Arms-Hotel-Restaurant.h5436640.Hotel-Information) > - [The Millcroft Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gairloch-Hotels-Millcroft-Hotel.h35254076.Hotel-Information) > - [Highgrove House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kilmarnock-Hotels-Highgrove-House-Hotel.h29841477.Hotel-Information) > - [Macdonald Strathspey Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Macdonald-Strathspey-Hotel.h2429678.Hotel-Information) > - [Macdonald Aviemore Woodland Lodges](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Macdonald-Aviemore-Luxury-Woodland-Lodges.h34755276.Hotel-Information) > - [Metro Inns Falkirk](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falkirk-Hotels-OYO-Metro-Inns-Falkirk.h22202528.Hotel-Information) > - [The Fox And Willow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ayr-Hotels-The-Fox-And-Willow.h4563123.Hotel-Information) > - [The Esplanade Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunoon-Hotels-OYO-The-Esplanade-Hotel.h6467698.Hotel-Information) > - [New Lanark Self-Catering Waterhouses](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lanark-Hotels-New-Lanark-Self-Catering-Waterhouses.h36326401.Hotel-Information) ---