Orkney Guest Houses, B&Bs & Self Catering Cottages

Some of our suggested accommodation in Orkney


Avalon House, Kirkwall, Orkney

Avalon House is a purpose built guest house. Home cooking, a warm welcome and home comforts await you. There are 5 en-suite bedrooms. The house is in a quiet location with views from the dining room over Kirkwall Bay, and is only twenty minutes walk from the town centre. Private parking.



Ardconnel B&B, Kirkwall

Rating: 4 out of 4.

Scottish Tourist Board rated 4 star B&B

Ardconnel is a modern spacious family run Bed and Breakfast situated 1 mile to the east of Kirkwall surrounded by open countryside with superb views over the Kirkwall harbour and over Kirkwall Bay. Only a 20 minute walk or a couple of minutes drive along a coastal road from the harbour. 


Karrawa Guest House, Kirkwall

Karrawa Guest House is a family run establishment offering comfortable and well-appointed accommodation in Kirkwall, the main town of the Orkney Islands. The Guest House is an easy 15-20 minutes walk straight down the road to the town’s shops and restaurants with the spectacular St Magnus Cathedral only 1 km away.


Royal Oak Guest House, Kirkwall

The Royal Oak Guest House offer eight fully serviced en-suite rooms, delivering a comfortable and relaxing stay, with a real home from home experience. Located approximately 1km from the heart of Kirkwall, start your day with a fulfilling breakfast of your choice, whilst overlooking views of Scapa Flow.



Self Catering Accommodation

Atlantis Lodges, Finstown, Orkney

Atlantis Lodges border the shores of the Bay of Firth in Finstown, midway between Kirkwall and Stromness on the A965. In a central location, they are ideal for touring, historic sites, nature reserves or visiting Orkney’s smaller islands. There are two types of self contained waterside apartments available; 5 family/four person lodges and 9 two person lodges at the water’s edge, all with panoramic views over the Bay of Firth. They are available all year round for one night or longer, beginning any day of the week.

Buxa Farm Chalets, Orphir, Orkney

Three Norwegian style semi-detached wooden chalets situated between Houton and Stromness in Orphir. Waterfront property on 20 acres of unspoilt land with stunning panoramic views of Scapa Flow and the Island of Hoy. They are very comfortable and furnished to a high standard. Each lodge has two bedrooms, each with zip-link beds, and a double bed settee in the lounge.


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