This extremely clean and comfortable accommodation is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac near the Highland Park distillery, but overlooking the Scapa distillery as well as the sea in both directions. The bus goes from the airport right to the end of the road, and runs every half hour, so no need to get a taxi, although when we did on a drizzly evening or two, they are also well-price. It’s about a 10-15 minute walk into Kirkwall, from where buses are regular and efficient, with really friendly drivers. Wanting to visit some of the other islands further afield, we did hire a car for 3days, but buses to Stromness and Tingwall to get the ferry to Rousay are easily accessible. Pubs and restaurants in Kirkwall are good and the locals very friendly, too.
The cottage is roomy (there were only 4 of us but we wanted a property with 2 bathrooms, both of which had fabulous Orkney soaps and shampoos) and there was equipment for every eventuality in the kitchen.
The owners live next door, so if there should be a query about anything, they are on hand.
Beautiful islands, amazing history and lovely house