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Accommodation in Orkney
Orkney accommodation is as varied as the landscapes, and comes in all shapes, sizes, and price ranges. You can stay at boutique hotels in Orkney where everything is carefully handpicked or a family-friendly or traditional historic hotel. There's also a vast range of holiday cottages and B&Bs off the beaten track or even luxurious self-catering beach houses to choose from.
Whether you like to get up close to nature and are thinking of staying at an Orkney campsite or prefer town centre accommodation in Kirkwall - Orkney offers a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and needs making a unique holiday in Orkney easy.
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This set of islands has lots of options from town hotels to campsites.
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Eday Hostel
Eday, Orkney
Welcome to Eday Hostel. Eday Hostel consists of 5 rooms including two family rooms. It has excellent self - catering facilities and is close to the beach.
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Puffin Quoy
Orphir, Orkney
Finalist for Best Self catering in highland and Island Tourism Awards this spacious but cosy cottage with spectacular sea views has everything you need to make a perfect holiday for two.
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Harbour Cottage
Stromness, Orkney
Harbour Cottage, Stromness - A Two Bed Townhouse on Stromness Harbour Front
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The North Ronaldsay Observatory Hostel
North Ronaldsay, Orkney
The 4 star hostel is self-contained with 10 bunk spaces, a well-equipped self catering kitchen and two washrooms. Available rooms include a single 2 bed dormitory and two 4 bed dormitories, one of which is en-suite.
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The Mill Of Eyrland
Stenness, Orkney
Beautifully converted mill with maintained workings which are open to view.
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Rackwick Outdoor Hostel
Hoy, Orkney
Rackwick Outdoor Hostel is situated in the scenic Rackwick Valley and is in close proximity to a large sandy beach, dramatic hills and towering sea cliffs.
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Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall, Orkney
Friendly and welcoming, in a quiet location 15 minutes’ walk from the town centre, Kirkwall Youth Hostel is the perfect base for exploring the historic sights and wonderful wildlife of Orkney.
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Lynnfield Hotel
Kirkwall, Orkney
The Lynnfield is a small country-house hotel, looking northwards over Orkney’s capital, to Kirkwall Bay and the north isles beyond. We offer beautifully furnished accommodation, with each room being unique and carefully decorated. We are also renowned for the exceptional food which is presented from our restaurant, perfect for a romantic meal whilst looking over the Orkney countryside.
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Birsay, Orkney
The Loons Cottage is situated in a peaceful location overlooking one of the best RSPB bird reserves in Britain, "The Loons".
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Inganess Lodge
Kirkwall, Orkney
Welcome to some Orcadian hospitality at Inganess Lodge....
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Grimbister Farm Cottage
Firth, Orkney
Grimbister Farm Cottage is situated on a working farm just outside the village of Finstown with outstanding views across the bay of Firth and outer Isles.
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Holm, Orkney
The INN is situated on the waterfront of the picturesque village of St Mary's, ideally located to visit the whole of Orkney - especially the south part of the mainland and the connected south isles.
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The Anchorage
Orkney, Orkney
Situated in the picturesque village of St Margaret's Hope, the Anchorage is right on the waterfront and only a 10minute walk from the ferry terminal
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East Denwick Mill
Deerness, Orkney
East Denwick Mill sits amidst glorious coastal scenery in a remote, rural spot on the Deerness peninsula of Mainland Orkney just 13 miles from Kirkwall.
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Stromness Holiday Home
Stromness, Orkney
A restful holiday home which sleeps up to four that is situated in a quiet street in charming Stromness, Orkney.
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Brodgar Cottage
Stromness, Orkney
Traditional stone built bothy situated between Ness of Brodgar and Ring of Brodgar in the heart of Heart of Neolithic Orkney. See our website for details. This two bedroomed cottage accommodates four adults.
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Ivydene Holiday Cottage Stromness Orkney
Stromness, Orkney
A comfortable holiday cottage in Stromness Orkney for less than £500 per week.
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Benmora B&B
Kirkwall, Orkney
Benmora provides comfortable Bed & Breakfast Accommodation located close to town, with spectacular views of the Marina and Harbour.
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3 Melvin Place
Stromness, Orkney
Welcome to 3 Melvin Place, situated in the heart of Stromness, Orkney.
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The Hen Hoose
Dounby, Orkney
New for 2024 - Newly refurbished and equipped to a very high standard The Hen Hoose is a detached single-storey property with two bedrooms, both with en-suite situated within the parish of Birsay. Suitable for up to four guests.
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Howe Holiday Homes - Lindum
Stromness, Orkney
Three well appointed self catering accommodation cottages, situated in a fabulous location over-looking the Bay Of Ireland, down Scapa Flow with the Hoy Hills in the background. The picturesque town of Stromness is a short drive away and the cottages are ideally situated for visiting the heart of Neolithic Orkney.
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Kringla Apartments
Dounby, Orkney
Customer reviews 5 star. Quality, modern apartments. Central to major archaeological and historic sites, RSPB reserves and breathtaking coastline. In a small friendly village, 2 min walk to shops, petrol station, butcher, pharmacy, craft shop and play park. Kringla is situated a short distance from the “Heart of Neolithic Orkney”, a UNESCO world heritage site, including Skara Brae, Maes Howe, the Standing Stones of Stenness, Ring o’ Brodgar and the recently uncovered Ness o’ Brodgar. Whether you are interested in archaeology, WW2, photography, walking, fishing, shooting, bird-watching or seeking peace and quiet, Kringla is in the ideal location.
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Stromness, Orkney
Stenigar is located on the edge of the small town of Stromness. The house enjoys panoramic views and is one of the best locations available with the beach on 2 sides, the Hoy hills, the golf course behind the house.
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