Rousay Travel Guide

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A rural road with a stone house and a view of the sea.
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A coastal landscape with rolling hills, a body of water, and a small settlement with houses.
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A coastal landscape with a grassy field, a stone wall, and a body of water.
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A rocky path between hills with a body of water in the distance.
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A coastal landscape with a stone wall and a building with a rounded roof near the sea.
Lower Cottage

Lower Cottage

2 out of 5
Lower Hammerfield Rousay Rousay Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Rousay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Prehistoric Sites and Midhowe Broch are located nearby.
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Lower Cottage
Rousay cottage

Rousay cottage

2 out of 5
Hamarfiold Rousay Rousay Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Rousay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Prehistoric Sites and Midhowe Broch are located nearby.
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Rousay cottage
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is £165 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
£165
4 Jul - 5 Jul
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! (254 reviews)
"The building looks a little tired on the outside so I was surprised to find it clean, bright and well decorated on the inside. The staff were all very friendly and helpful although they did seem a bit rushed off their feet at a couple of the busy times so perhaps not enough staff on duty. I dined ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

The Ayre Hotel
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Lower Cottage

Lower Cottage

2 out of 5
Lower Hammerfield Rousay Rousay Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Rousay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Prehistoric Sites and Midhowe Broch are located nearby.
Lower Cottage
Rousay cottage

Rousay cottage

2 out of 5
Hamarfiold Rousay Rousay Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Rousay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Prehistoric Sites and Midhowe Broch are located nearby.
Rousay cottage
Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

Stromness
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Standing Stones of Stenness and Maes Howe are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Withi-Gill was a beautiful cottage in a remarkable landscape -- views of Hoy and Graemsay were beautiful (when the weather cooperated, which was most days), and with a short walk, views of much of the western part of Mainland Orkney, including Stromness. The facilities were great, and the cottage ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views
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Stay near popular Rousay attractions

Trumland House

You can find out about the history of Rousay with a stop at Trumland House. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's hot springs.
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