Welcome to Kjarstad - Kjarstad offers exceptional self-catering accommodation
close to Kirkwall’s historic town centre, yet is also located in
a quiet residential area. Set within it’s own large private landscaped
garden and with plenty of on-site parking, this spacious former family
home is an ideal base for exploring the Orkney mainland and it’s
surrounding islands. Rugged scenery, quiet sandy beaches, an abundance
of natural history and archaeological sites are just some of the many
reasons to visit these beautiful northerly islands. The pictureseque harbourfront
and marina or the town centre, dominated by the magnificent 12th century
St Magnus Cathedral are a pleasant 10-15 minute walk from Kjarstad. Whether
visiting Orkney for business or on holiday, our aim is for you to enjoy
self-catering accommodation which is of a very high standard and enhances
your visit to Orkney.
Email Kjarstad enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
Other places to stay on Orkney
We invite
you to enjoy the many comforts of our family home in the beautiful Orkney
Islands.
This superb, well-equipped accommodation is located in Orkney's main town of Kirkwall, in a quiet residential area, yet only 10 minutes walk from the town centre and it's many amenities. Kjarstad is ideally located for exploring all areas of mainland Orkney as well as island-hopping by ferry or air. Ferry services to the north isles and Kirkwall Airport are just minutes away by car, while the south isles are easily accessed from Houton terminal which is about 20 minutes from Kirkwall.
All on one level, the accommodation is centrally heated throughout and has a lounge with stone fireplace and real flame gas fire, leading through to the conservatory. Tasteful decor and furnishings, satellite TV, DVD player, video player and CD music system combine to create an ambience that is both comfortable and relaxing.
The open-plan kitchen/dining room is fully equipped with breakfast bar, dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven and microwave, while the washing machine and tumble dryer are located in the adjoining utility room. In the spacious hall, you will find desk space and an internet access point. A library of books, music, DVD's and games are available for guests.
There are two double bedrooms and one bedroom with bunk beds, all of which have ample wardrobe and drawer space. Seperate bathroom and shower rooms are provided too. Cot, highchair and fireguard are available.
Landscaped gardens surround the property and off-road parking for 2 cars is available in the private driveway.
Accommodation
With everything you will need to enjoy a relaxing island holiday in Orkney, this property in Kirkwall, is bright and spacious and offers you a higher degree of comfort than the average self-catering accommodation.
Some of it’s features of this are:
* Large lounge leading to conservatory, furnished with 32” flatscreen
TV with Sky satellite package, DVD/CD facilities, Living Flame gas fire
– a great place to relax and put your feet up after a busy day’s
sightseeing.
* 3 bedrooms (2 doubles and a third with bunk beds) sleeps up to 6 people
comfortably - all bedrooms have plenty of storage
* Open plan kitchen and dining room fully equipped with fridge freezer,
5 burner gas hob, electric oven and microwave and dishwasher, radio/CD
player
* Desk area with wi-fi connection allows you to stay in touch while enjoying
your holiday
* Large bathroom with 4 piece suite and separate shower room with walk-in
electric shower, basin and toilet
* Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer & outdoor drying
facilities
* Centrally heated throughout with additional open fire
* A selection of board games, books and CD/DVD’s provided for your
enjoyment
* All inclusive price includes towels, bed linen, gas, electricity, wi-fi
connection and cleaning, use of travel cot (minus bedding) and highchair
* Located within 2 minutes of children’s playpark and 5 minutes
of swimming pool, it’s ideal for families
Getting to Kjarstad
From Kirkwall T.I.C. go out on to Junction Road turn lef on to Castle
Street then tun right and follow the road past 
the
Cathedral towards the left onto Palace Road. Continue onto Dundas Crescent
and then onto Bignold Park Road. Continue past the signpost for St. Mary’s
(on your right), then turn left. Drive past Kirkwall Grammar School (on
your left) and take the first right into Reid Crescent. Drive towards
house with high-peaked roof and Kjarstad is the 3rd house on the right.
From Stromness:
From Ferry terminal: approx 15.8 miles
Turn right when leaving ferry terminal and take A965 towards Stenness.
Drive through Stenness (watch for the Maeshowe tomb on your left at Tormiston
Mill). Continue on A965 through Finstown and onto Kirkwall. At roundabout
take the third exit onto Pickaquoy Road. This takes you past the leisure
centre and supermarkets. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Junction
Road and then the first left onto Clay Loan. At the top of Clay Loan,
turn right onto Bignold Park Road (A960). Continue past the signpost for
St. Mary’s (on your right), then turn left. Drive past Kirkwall
Grammar School (on your left) and take the first right into Reid Crescent.
Drive towards house with high-peaked roof and Kjarstad is the 3rd house
on the right.
Getting there by Aeroplane
From Kirkwall Airport: approximately 2.1 miles
Turn right when leaving Kirkwall Airport, travel on the A960 towards Kirkwall.
Continue past 40 mile and 30 mile road signs. Turn right into The Meadows.
Drive past Kirkwall Grammar School (on your left) and take the first right
into Reid Crescent. Drive towards house with high-peaked roof and Kjarstad
is the 3rd house on the right.
Getting There by Ferry
From Kirkwall Ferry Terminal: approx 2.1 mls: Follow A965 towards Kirkwall.
At roundabout at Filling Station take exit onto Pickaquoy Road. Drive
past leisure centre & supermarkets. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto
Junction Road and then first left onto Clay Loan. At top of Clay Loan,
turn right onto Bignold Park Road. Continue past signpost for St. Mary’s
(on right), then turn left. Drive past Kirkwall Grammar School (on left)
and take first right into Reid Crescent. Drive towards house with high-peaked
roof and Kjarstad is 3rd house on right.
Transportation
* Free Parking On-Site
* Private Parking
