Thorshaven Apartment, Orkney

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Free WiFi

10

Property highlights

About this property

Historic Setting: Thorshaven Apartment in St. Margarets Hope offers a spacious apartment housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy a garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodation: The apartment features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a comfortable living room. Additional amenities include a minimarket, evening entertainment, and a children's playground. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Meals include brunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails, catering to diverse dietary needs. Local Attractions: Located 24 km from Kirkwall Airport, the apartment is near Maeshowe (39 km), Standing Stones of Stenness (41 km), and Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre (7 km). Guests can enjoy hiking, cycling, and snorkelling.

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

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • FREE parking!

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nicely modernised old stone building, retaining period features but offering all modern conveniences. Superb restaurant directly across the courtyard. Excellent location for exploring the islands.”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Comfortable accommodation and kind helpful staff close by.”
Rhys
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, bedrooms nice and spacious, very comfortable beds.”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location and friendliness of staff. Value for money.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfy welcoming facilities Well equipped. We enjoyed learning how to air fry. Very dog friendly thanks very much for great stay”
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable beds, great location. Near ferry, right beside restaurant, easy parking and lovely, friendly staff. We had a ball!”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Apartment was great and both rooms were a fantastic size especially when we each had a dog. We went for dinner one night in The Murray Arms Hotel and the fish and chips was brilliant! Susanne was fantastic at keeping in touch with us and also...”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great size rooms, comfy bed, really clean, handy kitchen area. Beautiful location. Great hosts. Would recommend this place to anyone looking to holiday in Orkney.”
Sonja
Germany Germany
“Comfy beds. Nice sized rooms. Pet friendly. Clean! Lovely staff. Bonus is the lovely restaurant next door. Does NOT influence full 10 out of 10 but the post cars/vans are right outside one of the bedroom windows. Couldn't sleep in.”
Robert
Australia Australia
“Spacious with the convenience of a washer and two bathrooms. There were a number of outside steps to navigate to get into the apartment. There was street parking in a quiet street.”

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 Gina and Nick

9.5
Host review score
Gina and Nick
Thorshaven Apartment is run by Gina and Nick, Gina inherited the Apartment which has been in the family for many generations, together they own The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant next door which serves fresh seafood daily during the summer season. The Apartment is the perfect place to discover the Island and sample the freshest Seafood available. It is worth noting that the apartment has 12 steps upto the front door, so is not suitable for wheelchair access. There is ample parking outside the property on the street. We do allow dogs, however we do ask that you keep your fur babies off the furniture. The X1 public bus runs right outside the property from St Margaret's Hope upto Stromness almost every hour during the day. We would advise that you travel to Orkney using Pentland Ferries if booking here as the ferry arrives 2 minutes away from the Apartment. The property will be unlocked on your arrival with the keys on the kitchen table.
Gina and Nick are always at hand in the Hotel next door and are more than happy to advise you of the fantastic sites and scenery around Orkney.
Thorshaven Apartment is in the heart of the village you will find the local pub next door where you can sample the many Orkney produced ales, gins and whisky, as well as the freshest Seafood in Orkney at The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant. you will also find a 9 hole golf course, bowling green, tennis courts, fitness suite, shops, Post Office, and plenty of fantastic scenic walks. There is a pebble beach across the road. The X1 bus runs every hour to Kirkwall and Stromness right outside the door.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Thorshaven Apartment, Orkney

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Thorshaven Apartment, Orkney takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
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.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £50 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thorshaven Apartment, Orkney in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £50 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.