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A beach with waves gently lapping at the shore, a rocky outcrop in the distance, and a clear sky.

A cozy living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

1. The Ha Farmhouse – John O' Groats | Self-Catering Holiday Home | Holiday Cottage

The Ha Farmhouse – John O' Groats | Self-Catering Holiday Home | Holiday Cottage

John O'Groats

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (84 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(84 reviews)

"Second time here and house is comfortable, clean and well set out….ideal for us"

Jane Ashton G.

The Ha Farmhouse – John O' Groats | Self-Catering Holiday Home | Holiday Cottage

A coastal landscape with clear waters, rocky shore, and distant hills.

A house with a conservatory, a garden with flowers, and a clear blue sky.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a sofa.

A conservatory with a table and chairs, large windows, and a stone wall.

2. NC500 route, on the North Coast of Scotland, 5 miles from panoramic beaches.

NC500 route, on the North Coast of Scotland, 5 miles from panoramic beaches.

Wick

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(4 reviews)

"House is well-appointed & roomy, lacks nothing. Very convenient location for visits to Wick, John O’Groats & the NC500. We had a cracking time!"

Jonathan M.

NC500 route, on the North Coast of Scotland, 5 miles from panoramic beaches.

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A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable rooms, great breakfasts

Gerald

Reviewed September 28, 2026Reviewed September 28, 2026

Karrawa Guest House

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

The Sands Hotel

Burray

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location. Room was comfy and cozy. The bathtub was amazing after a day out exploring. The room we had had windows looking at the sky / and a beautiful view over the water. It was quiet and lovely. The restaurant was fairly priced and delicious. The included breakfast was delicious (and hot) and plentiful. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I was sad to leave it felt like home after just a couple of nights. There was lots of parking (free)

Stephanie

Reviewed May 14, 2026Reviewed May 14, 2026

The Sands Hotel

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

A loft-style living room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

10/10 Excellent

We stayed 3 nights at this excellent B&B, and could not have chosen a better base for our Orkney adventures. The hosts are friendly and accommodating, and the house is spacious and well maintained, with good sized bedrooms and a very comfortable common room. Breakfasts were first rate. I highly recommend this place.

Fred

Reviewed October 11, 2017Reviewed October 11, 2017

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

10/10 Excellent

The proprietors are very friendly and accommodating. The place has a lot of charm and is clean and perfect for our needs.

Randi

Reviewed July 28, 2025Reviewed July 28, 2025

Murray Arms Hotel

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

Great staff and property. Excellent breakfast. Room had a couple of leaks. One showed up on the window sill when it rained hard and one was from the bathtub. Otherwise a very comfortable stay.

Frances

Reviewed September 24, 2026Reviewed September 24, 2026

Albert Hotel

A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

Great breakfast, excellent restaurant and even better staff. Everyone from the warm reception (at 11:30 pm!) who stayed late so we could enjoy a night cap after a long travel day. Engaging all around! Would definitely stay again!

Lisa

Reviewed September 27, 2026Reviewed September 27, 2026

The Ayre Hotel

Northern Sands Hotel

A beach with wet sand and scattered rocks under a partly cloudy sky with the sun setting or rising.

A stone house with a red roof and a small garden area.

A bedroom with a bed, a pink sofa, a wooden nightstand, and a desk with a telephone.

Northern Sands Hotel

Thurso

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel with food/beverage options available on site. Friendly & very helpful staff. Good breakfast.

Kari

Reviewed September 28, 2026Reviewed September 28, 2026

Northern Sands Hotel

A two-story stone building with a black front door, multiple windows, and a sign reading "GREENLAND HOUSE".

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and grassy terrain.

A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a table, a guitar, and a ship decoration on the wall.

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a juice dispenser, and a variety of breakfast items.

Greenland House B&B

Castletown

10/10 Excellent

Clean, spacious en-suite room in historic building. Great breakfast. Friendly and helpful owner. Recommend highly.

David

Reviewed September 21, 2026Reviewed September 21, 2026

Greenland House B&B

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

West End Guest House

Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

Rue calme, mais près de tout. Nuit silencieuse. Consignes claires

Chantal

Reviewed August 18, 2026Reviewed August 18, 2026

West End Guest House

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a nightstand, and a window.

The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

convenient location close to cathedral and palace ruins; excellent "full Scottish breakfast" in morning; we had arrived at 23:00 and they were able to help us with our late check-in

Richard

Reviewed October 12, 2022Reviewed October 12, 2022

The Orkney Hotel

A coastal building with a view of the sea, a parking area, and a small garden.

A coastal town with a sandy beach, a sea view, and residential buildings with a mix of architectural styles.

The View by BIDE Hotels

Thurso

10/10 Excellent

L’hébergement est situé à côté de la plage de Thurso. La chambre est spacieuse et a une petite cuisinette ce qui nous a permis de se faire quelques repas.

Clément

Reviewed September 25, 2026Reviewed September 25, 2026

The View by BIDE Hotels

A large, white, multi-story building surrounded by dense green forest.

A narrow gravel path leading to stone buildings with green doors, surrounded by lush trees.

A restaurant with wooden floors, white tables, and green chairs.

A traditional room with a leather sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a globe on a stand.

Forss House Hotel

Thurso

10/10 Excellent

This property is very unique. The food and services are excellent. The walking around the property is very picturesque. Highly recommend.

Gregory

Reviewed September 21, 2024Reviewed September 21, 2024

Forss House Hotel

A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

The Shore

Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

The Shore was a wonderful hotel for our trip to Orkney. The rooms where spotless, the shower was wonderful and the restaurant served delicious food.

Claudette

Reviewed October 4, 2023Reviewed October 4, 2023

The Shore

A building with a large glass facade, a brick lower section, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A table set for dining with wine glasses and cutlery.

A double bed with plaid bedspreads, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a nightstand.

A bar with a variety of liquor bottles, a cash register, and a chalkboard menu.

Park Hotel

Thurso

10/10 Excellent

I’ve stayed here each time I’ve come to Scotland. The only hotel I’ve stayed in more than once. You’re central to just about anywhere you’d like to go in the area. The folks who work there are the best of the best. Rooms are clean, all appliances work, bathrooms are huge, big windows, a fabulous bath & water pressure to write home about. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Sara

Reviewed October 20, 2026Reviewed October 20, 2026

Park Hotel

A historic stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a blue door, multiple windows, and a sign for Castleletown Hotel.

A beach with the sun setting over the ocean, creating a silhouette of clouds against the sky.

A bar area with a counter, shelves of bottles, and a dining table with chairs.

A room with a checkered carpet, large windows, and a potted plant.

Castletown Hotel

Thurso

10/10 Excellent

Very convenient for an overnight stay on our way to the ferry to Orkney

Andrew

Reviewed June 10, 2025Reviewed June 10, 2025

Castletown Hotel

A historic building with a prominent tower and multiple chimneys, located at a street corner with a view of a river.

A view through a window of a river with buildings on the opposite bank.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, and a telephone.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

Mackays Hotel Wick

Wick

10/10 Excellent

Breakfast good.

Mark

Reviewed May 20, 2026Reviewed May 20, 2026

Mackays Hotel Wick

A row of terraced houses with stone walls and pitched roofs.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and black balusters, leading to a landing with a window and a lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a mirror, a TV, a lamp, and a radiator.

A dining area with a table set for four, a clock on the wall, and a framed deer head picture.

House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route

Wick

10/10 Excellent

Easy parking on the street in front. ( In October) Great view of the harbour and lovely sunrise. The house is lovely, very clean, fully equipped and spacious over 3 floors. The washer and dryer are tucked under the stairs and very much appreciated by NC500 road trippers. The owner provided timely check in info. Thanks Adam!

Charles

Reviewed October 15, 2025Reviewed October 15, 2025

House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route

A view of a grassy area with a stone wall and a paved path leading to a gate.

A neatly made bed with a grey blanket, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden door, and a window with curtains.

A two-story house with a brick exterior and multiple windows.

A staircase with a patterned carpet, a wooden desk with a globe, and a sign for a guest house.

Broadhaven Road

Wick

10/10 Excellent

Very easy self check in and comfortable room.

Ross

Reviewed May 20, 2025Reviewed May 20, 2025

Broadhaven Road

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Our top choices for Orkney Islands farmstays

1. The Ha Farmhouse – John O' Groats | Self-Catering Holiday Home | Holiday Cottage

2. NC500 route, on the North Coast of Scotland, 5 miles from panoramic beaches.

Top reviews in Orkney Islands

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

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