Title: Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121096893&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall ## Photo gallery for Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121100000/121096900/121096893/39564a7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121100000/121096900/121096893/582805f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121100000/121096900/121096893/2fba0fd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121100000/121096900/121096893/6ef56dd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121100000/121096900/121096893/aa62ddb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall This Cute and Cosy house is located in the heart of Kirkwall. A 5 minute walk from the beautiful St. Magnus cathedral, Earls Palace and Museum. If you want to venture further out both the bus station and main harbour are within walking distance giving you easy access to the rest of Orkney and smaller isles. The 2 main supermarkets are a 5-10 minute walk away and the street the house is located on is filled with small local shops. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Family Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17280000/17274300/17274219/6d897399.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bettyhill Hotel Thurso - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Kirkwall is home to this vacation home. Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Scapa Beach and Mill Sand. The Pickaquoy Centre and Stromness Museum are also worth visiting. 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