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1. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

2. Cottage Sleeps 9 with Sea Views and Parking

Orkney

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

Wick

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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

Wick

Maryanne D.

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9 Aug - 10 Aug

5. The Steading

South Walls

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4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

Wick

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

7. Lodge 15 - 3 Bed - a john o'groat that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Wick

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very accommodating. The large tub with jets was relaxing. The central location was excellent. Hot breakfast and selection was very good. We plan to come back. Highly recommend."

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect stay! Conveniently located a 15min walk from Kirkwall centre, and plenty of free parking at the property. The room was spacious, well furnished, clean, and a comfortable bed. Fyona was an excellent host; warm and friendly full of knowledge. Breakfast was delicious, setting up perfectly for whatever the day brought."

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely, clean and inviting B&B - made exceptional by the couple who run it. My room and the whole place felt spacious, the views are lovely (across fields down to the harbour), and also the location is great even if you don't have your own transport. I'm vegan, and not only was there plenty to choose from, but they'd have got in more had my message got through the system soon enough! I had fresh fruit and toast every morning, and having breakfast cooked to order was so nice, too :) The main X1 bus stops a couple of minutes from the B&B, though I ended up walking to and from the harbour and town - partly because on Sunday the buses don't start early enough to get you to the ferry to Hoy(!), and then because I realised how quick the walk is (20 mins there, maybe 25 mins back uphill). But it's an excellent location to see everything from, with or without a car. So many nice touches go up to make this a great place - from things like having proper big cups in the room to make tea, to incredibly comfy beds and a blackout blind. And the hosts are just so lovely: friendly but professional, and obviously happy to share their enthusiasm for the islands they're from. I'd recommend this B&B unreservedly."

The Stromness Hotel

8/10 Good

"Charming older hotel, great location a short walk from the ferry terminal.A bit on the worn out side, but clean and comfortable. No elevator that I saw and there is a 1 story walk up to reception, I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone with mobility issues. The parking at the back is limited and a little intimidating at first. The staff are helpful and friendly."

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Lowest Price	£222
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1. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

2. Cottage Sleeps 9 with Sea Views and Parking

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

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

5. The Steading

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

7. Lodge 15 - 3 Bed - a john o'groat that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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The Orkney Hotel

Karrawa Guest House

Stromness Apartments

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

The Ayre Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

Grainbank Mews

The Stromness Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

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Our top choices for Mainland cottages

1. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

2. Cottage Sleeps 9 with Sea Views and Parking

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

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

5. The Steading

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

7. Lodge 15 - 3 Bed - a john o'groat that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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