Scotsell: Scottish Islands Holidays - Accommodation for Orkney

Choose from the wide selection of Scotsell's recommended holidays - or we'll help you design the Scottish holiday that suits you best.

You may wish to stay longer or shorter on an island, make use of our unique hotel, guest house and B&B 'mix and match' facility, add an island or miss one out! Memorable, tailor made holidays are our speciality with a planning service that's personal to you. Simply telephone us for a quote on your chosen holiday itinerary. Whether escaping to one island or visiting several in one trip, we help make it a wonderful experience. There really is no one who offers you more choice - Scotsell are the Scottish Islands holiday specialists.

Click on any of the names below for accommodation in that area or scroll down for a complete list for this holiday.

Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall, Orkney

The only 4 star hotel on mainland Orkney. The Ayre Hotel overlooks the harbour only 5 minutes walk from the historic town centre, St. Magnus Cathedral and other attractions. Management and staff offer a warm welcome and guarantee their guests a comfortable, peaceful stay. Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, the Ayre Hotel offers an excellent base. 33 en-suite bedrooms, including 3 on ground floor. Supplement for harbour view room: £10 per room, per night.

Hotel

Bronze

Merkister Hotel

Loch Harray, Orkney

Midway between Kirkwall and Stromness on the shores of Loch Harray with good fishing and fantastic views, this friendly hotel run by the MacDonald family is your perfect base. 13 en-suite bedrooms with all the usual extras and the residents' lounge hosts a courtesy bar. The restaurant "Skerries", featured in Michelin and Egon Ronay, serves table d'hote and a'la carte menus and has an extensive wine list.

Hotel

Bronze

Cleaton House Hotel

Island of Westray, Orkney

Family run hotel with six en-suite bedrooms finished to the highest standard. The cuisine emphasises fresh local produce especially seafood, beef and unique seaweed-fed lamb complemented by home-grown vegetables, leaves and herbs. The Stout family opened the hotel in 1990 and pride themselves on a blend of quality and informality that has led to 4 stars from VisitScotland.

Small Hotel

Gold

Foveran Hotel

St. Ola, Orkney

A warm, inviting family run hotel & restaurant set in Orkney's unspoilt countryside with beautiful views over the anchorage of Scapa Flow. Situated only 3 miles from Kirkwall (by A964), Foveran makes an ideal central location from which to explore the splendour of Orkney.
With eight recently refurbished en-suite bedrooms (all ground floor with just 1-5 steps) and excellent restaurant facilities guests can be assured of a comfortable stay.

Small Hotel

Gold

Lav'rockha Guest House

Kirkwall, Orkney

Award winning guest house (including Taste of Orkney & Taste of Scotland), close to the Highland Park Distillery & Visitor Centre. 5 en-suite bedrooms (2 on ground floor). Dinner served. Licensed.

Guest House

Gold

Miller's House & Harbourside Guest House

Stromness, Orkney

Enjoy breakfast in Miller's House, oldest house in Stromness (1716), renovated by the Dennison family to a high standard. Just around the corner are 6 en-suite bedrooms (3 ground floor) in Harbourside House (also 2 bedrooms in Miller's House). Centrally situated and very convenient for ferry. Town parking.

Guest House

B&B only

Silver

Rickla Guest House

Rickla Guest House

Harray, Orkney

Friendly, 5 star comfort. Panoramic views, lounge, conservatory and 2 lovely suites with sun lounges. A treat.

B&B

B&B ONLY

Gold

Westrow Lodge

Westrow Lodge

Orphir, Orkney

Wonderful Norwegian style timber house with Scapa Flow views and 2 spacious bedrooms. Ideal for day trips to Hoy. Also has self catering Buxa Farm Chalets sleeping up to 6 each.

B&B

B&B ONLY

Silver

Polrudden Guest House

Polrudden Guest House

Kirkwall, Orkney

Friendly, family run house with 7 bedrooms and a large private car park. In a peaceful location 10 minutes walk from the town centre.

GUEST HOUSE

B&B ONLY

Brekkness Guest House

Brekkness Guest House

Kirkwall, Orkney

In a quiet area 10 minutes walk to main town centre with 11 bedrooms.

GUEST HOUSE

B&B ONLY