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County - Orkneys
Tel code: 01856 | code search
Postcode: KW15 | code search
Population: 6300
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Kirkwall is Orkney’s capital, that status emphasized by its magnificent St Magnus Cathedral which dominates this fine old town of narrow streets lined with tall gabled houses, its attractions including the ruins of two ancient palaces, and a little more heart-warmingly its two distilleries... Read More.

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Mackays Holiday Cottages & Lodges

Mackays Holiday Cottages & Lodges
The largest selection of holiday homes in Scotland, from simple croft cottages to magnificent country houses. Also flats available in historic Edinburgh. Full colour brochure available featuring self-catering properties throughout Scotland and the Islands to ... More
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Broad Street Gardens Apartments & Townhouse

Broad Street Gardens Apartments & Townhouse
Broad Street Gardens Apartments & Townhouse offer new purpose built self catering accommodation situated in the centre of historic Kirkwall. Built in a former townhouse garden between the beautiful Tankerness House Gardens and Kirkwall Town ... More | visit website
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Mackays Holiday Cottages & Lodges

Mackays Holiday Cottages & Lodges
The largest selection of holiday homes in Scotland, from simple croft cottages to magnificent country houses. Also flats available in historic Edinburgh. Full colour brochure available featuring self-catering properties throughout Scotland and the Islands to ... More

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Lav rockha Guest House (0.07 miles)

Lav rockha Guest House

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At Lav'rockha we offer luxurious accommodation with all facilities for your comfort at competitive rates, and are the only Guest House in Orkney to have been awarded four stars and ... More

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Houton Bay Lodge (8.68 miles)

Houton Bay Lodge

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8 luxurious & spacious en-suite rooms at attractive rates. Fantastic rural setting with great views of Scapa Flow & South IslesOnly 15-mins drive from Stromness & KirkwallDelicious meals using only ... More

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Sands Hotel (9.56 miles)

Sands Hotel

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Four star recently upgraded character building situated along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. All rooms are en suite overlooking the beach and pier where local fishermen work.

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Merkister Hotel (10.59 miles)

Merkister Hotel

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Situated on the shores of Harray Loch, the Merkister hotel stands in its own grounds in the most wonderful location, commanding impressive views of this famous loch and its surroundings. ... More

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West End Guest House (10.70 miles)

West End Guest House

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Situated on Mainland Orkney,we provide luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation for the discerning traveller. Our town centre Sea front Guest House is in the centre of St Margarets Hope, (Orkneys ... More

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Seaview Hotel (24.06 miles)

Seaview Hotel

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We are a small family run hotel in the far North of Scotland with breathtaking views of the Pentland Firth and Orkney Isles. We are only 300 yds from Orkney ... More

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Castle Arms Hotel (25.67 miles)

Castle Arms Hotel

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The Castle Arms Hotel is a former 19th Century coaching inn, situated 8 miles from John O'Groats, in the village of Mey. It is the earest hotel to Gills Ferry to ... More

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Castletown Hotel (31.09 miles)

Castletown Hotel

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Ideally located to explore all that Caithness has to offer, this small, family-run hotel is close to both Thurso and Wick and only minutes from the Castle of Mey. The perfect venue ... More

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Greenland House (31.10 miles)

Greenland House

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Six bedrooms - four with en suite · Centrally heated and fully double glazed · Colour TV and tea/coffee making in all rooms · High quality Scottish or Continental Breakfast ... More

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Sinclair Bay Hotel (31.51 miles)

Sinclair Bay Hotel

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A small family run hotel with comfortable rooms, tv and coffee making facilities in all rooms. We serve a wide range of food in our restaurant, & real ale behind the bar. ... More

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