Orkney is one of Britain’s most distinctive holiday destinations - a scattering of green islands where the past seems ever present. As well as the thought-provoking monuments to vanished peoples, Orkney is also great for wildlife, seafood, angling and gentle touring. The wealth of prehistoric sites heads a long list of Orkney options - including two historic towns, a magnificent cathedral, many museums and Scotland’s most northerly distillery.Nowhere else in Britain has such a concentration of historic sites - simply bring your imagination to this inspiring place. Easy-going walking, golf until late in the evening in summer, great angling, superb dive sites, cruising, relaxed cycling - Orkney is certainly an active destination.
Places to stay on the Orkney Islands of Scotland
|
 |
|
|
||
|
Self
Catering on Orkney There are plenty places on Orkney that
offer you a great self catering place to stay, the advantage of
self catering is that you can eat whenever you like without going
out, the island is well equipped with supermarkets and shops.
Camping
Sites on Orkney For those who prefer a
little more closer to nature outdoors style accommodation camping
is a fantastic way to enjoy the natural beauty of Orkney.
Hotels
Bed and Breakfasts & Guesthouses on Orkney
A good mixture of Hotels Guesthouses and Bed and Breakfasts
cover the Islands offering a large choice of places to stay.Hotels Bed & Breakfasts and Guesthouses on the Orkney Islands
Highbury
Villa
|
Laurel
House
|
Crearhowe
Selfcatering
|
Lenahowe
Lodges
|
Sands
Hotel
|
Stromness
Hotel
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
The recently refurbished, first floor house has three bedrooms (one
en-suite) able to sleep six people, with all the luxuries and a
wifi connection. Parking and local amenities close by
Crearhowe with its stunning panoramic views over Scapa Flow and
towards the hills of Hoy provides high quality holiday accommodation
for up to six people. a very special place
It’s all about location, and Lenahowe Lodges are located in
a safe, quiet and peaceful spot with spectacular views over the
Harray Loch and the West mainland..
The Sands Hotel is an upgraded building situated along the shore
of Scapa Flow in the Burray Village, the hotel has six double rooms
and two newly refurbished, modern suites.
Historical 3 Star hotel, centrally situated overlooking the harbour
and Scapa Flow. Four well appointed bars, excellent bar meals, full
A La Carte restaurant. Lift to all floors.
Rickla
Self Catering
|
Upper
Quoys
|
Sanderlay
Guesthouse
|
Ferry
Bank |
Orkney
Bedsits
|
Crearhowe
Selfcatering
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
A Warm welcome awaits you,at Sanderlay Guest House, a modern property
built in a residential area on the outskirts of Kirkwall. The Guest
House is family run and has a friendly and homely atmosphere
Enjoy a comfortable relaxing stay in the historic town centre. Tastefully
decorated self catering at affordable prices. Convenient to all
local amenities. Ideal for one to two people. Open all year round.
Merkister
Hotel |
Sebay
Mill apartments |
Norton
Cottage |
Loons
Self catering |
Braehead
Farm |
Kjarstad
- Orkney |
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
Berstane
House |
Bellavista
Guest House |
Banks
of Orkney |
Sunrise
Apartment |
30
Hillside Road |
Braehead
Farm |
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
45
John Street |
52
Dundas Street |
Bonnyview
Cottage Stromness |
Hamnavoe
Hostel Stromness |
Ferry
Inn Stromness |
Lindisfarne |
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quildon
|
Brown's
Hostel - Orkney Stromness |
Pier
House |
Portsmouth
Point |
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
A Warm welcome awaits you,at Sanderlay Guest House, a modern property
built in a residential area on the outskirts of Kirkwall. The 3-star
Guest House is family run and has a friendly and homely atmosphereNew
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
New
Hotel
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
Orkney is also the amateur archaeologist's ideal destination. Part of mainland Orkney has been declared a World Heritage Site because of the richness of its prehistoric sites. For example, at Maeshowe, visitors wonder at the skills of stone masons who built this large tomb some 5000 years ago. Nearby stand the eerie stone circles at Stenness and Brodgar while further west you can marvel at the sunken Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, overlooking the Bay of Skaill. In fact, almost every one of the islands can boast some prehistoric relic or find.
By contrast, modern day Orkney is a hive of creative industry, with several internationally renowned jewellery manufacturers and many professional craftspeople at work in the islands. Studios and workshops are often open to the public, and there are Craft and Artists' Trails to follow.
