Orkney Guest Houses, B&Bs & Self Catering Cottages

Some of our suggested accommodation in Orkney

Polrudden Guest House, Kirkwall, Orkney

A friendly, family run house with 7 en-suite bedrooms, including ground floor bedrooms, and a large private car park. In a peaceful location 10 minutes walk from the town centre and close to Kirkwall’s sports complex.


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.


Castaway Guest House, Kirkwall

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Ardconnel B&B, Kirkwall

Rating: 4 out of 4.

Scottish Tourist Board rated 4 star B&B

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Karrawa Guest House, Kirkwall

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Royal Oak Guest House, Kirkwall

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Ayre of Cara B&B, Grimness, St Margaret’s Hope, South Ronaldsay (south Orkney)

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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.

Westrow Lodge, Orphir, Orkney

An absolutely wonderful Norwegian style timber house with magnificent Scapa Flow views and two spacious bedrooms. Large open plan dining and lounge area. It is a short drive to Stromness & Kirkwall and ideal for day trips to Hoy. There are also self catering Buxa Farm Chalets sleeping up to 6 each.


We recommend advance table reservations are made for dinner in a hotel or local restaurant.