Waterfront House

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Historic Setting: Waterfront House in Kirkwall offers a unique stay within a historic building. The adults-only guest house features sea views and a private beach area. Beachfront Amenities: Guests enjoy beachfront access, a private beach area, and free WiFi. The property includes a lounge, fitness room, outdoor seating, and bicycle parking. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms offer air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and sea views. Additional amenities include bathrobes, streaming services, and a spa bath. Convenient Location: Located 14 km from Kirkwall Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Maeshowe (6 km) and Skara Brae (18 km). Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
2 double beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Adrian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything, the hottub bath, the view, the welcome pack.”
Rosemary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Waterfront tidal location Great mainland base Selection of welcome food and drink Interior design choice (apart from bedding) Parking Helpful host”
Sharon
Australia Australia
“Breakfast was great position was very good bus service at the door”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our host Kim was wonderful and shared lots of local knowledge with us. The breakfast area was kept well stocked and has lovely views over the bay. the room was very comfortable, quiet and beautifully presented. Ideally situated between Stromness...”
Vittorio
Switzerland Switzerland
“The welcome was great, we got accommodated in any possible way, from the check in time to find delicious treats from the Isle in the room. The owner helped us with suggestions on what to do and where to eat (she also put the washing machine at our...”
Walter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was excellent to explore the Mainland. The views from the room were breathtaking”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely room, with beautiful view right on to the water. Kim was really helpful and friendly. We really appreciated the breakfasts and food left in the room on arrival. The location, about half way between Kirkwall and Stromness is very convenient....”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A superb stay at this wonderful accommodation. Kim was very welcoming. We were blown away by the standard of the accommodation. The big window gave stunning views. The breakfast arrangements were excellent. We also brought food for an evening meal...”
Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Waterfront House is a guest house on the sea shore north of Kirkwall. There are just two rooms. Ours was large, clean and comfortable with a view directly over the sea - we were watching curlews feeding on the foreshore. The house fronts on to the...”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Liked the relaxed atmosphere, views, breakfast arrangement, it looked fresh and clean, TV in the bathroom”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kim

9.7
Host review score
Kim
Located on the bay of Firth’s water edge, you can watch the ebb and flow of the tide which comes right up to our sea wall. We are centrally located on the bus route between the two major towns Kirkwall and Stromness. A cafe that serves breakfast is located next to the propert about 100m away.
Neighbourhood is idyllic but still central with easy access to UNESCO world heritage sites. There is ample parking space, free of charge.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: D, OR00129F