About this property

Spacious Accommodations: 8 Firth Square in Kirkwall offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and a living room. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy a dining area, seating space, and a private entrance. Additional amenities include a dishwasher, microwave, and soundproofing. Convenient Location: Located 2.5 mi from Kirkwall Airport, the apartment is near Scapa Beach (1.5 mi) and Maeshowe (9.9 mi). Water sports and fishing are available in the surroundings. Nearby Attractions: Explore the Ring of Brogdar (12 mi), Orkney Fossil and Heritage Center (9.9 mi), and Skara Brae (17 mi). Highly rated for its central location and nearby shops.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Frontella
United States United States
Easy arrival instructions, good communication with host, full kitchen (even an air fryer), warm and comfy. Close to town centre and attractions. Free onsite parking.
Kathleen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
All of the above. Location great. Buses brilliant. Easy to reach top attractions.
Nathalie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Central Kirkwall in easy reach of all facilities. Clean and well equipped with parking
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The property was clean, comfortable and well appointed. We loved the welcome pack for our arrival. The location is excellent for walking in and out of Kirkwall and for driving around the islands.
Lynda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
So comfortable and clean .everything you could possibly want for your stay .Well positioned for all shops etc in Kirkwall and an excellent base for exploring Orkney .
Sandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The central location was excellent. The flat was very well furnished and equipped with everything we required. It was comfortable and cosy. We were there at the time of storm Dave with transport disruptions and the host was most helpful about our...
Adam
Australia Australia
The shower was fantastic and bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Parking was convenient and easy to access once we got used to the turn in.
Walter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great place, really cosy and great location for exploring
Jane
New Zealand New Zealand
Handy to town and amenities. Clean, well equipped and comfortable.
Shona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location once we'd sussed it out. Good facilities and provisions of kitchen equipment etc. It was always planned not to be self catering but plenty available for light breakfast and coffee. I was in the attic room, my friends were in the...

Host Info

9.6
Host Review Score
Firth Square is a quiet cul-de-sac, with free parking, in the heart of Kirkwall. The house has everything you should need. Free Wi-Fi throughout. The kitchen is equipped with a hob, oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge, dishwasher and a washer drier machine as well as a selection of utensils and cookware. The lounge has comfortable sofas, a flat-screen Smart TV with Free-view. The lounge has a double socket with 2 USB charging ports. The lounge, galley kitchen and dining area is on the ground floor. The first floor had the toilet/shower room and large double bedroom. All bedding, towels, electricity and Wi-Fi are provided free of charge. An iron and ironing board are also provided. The attic bedroom is accessed by a narrow wooden staircase. This is not suitable for very young children or people with mobility difficulties. A welcome and information booklet is provided. Guests are asked to pay particular heed to the fire and safety instructions.
It is a few minutes’ walk to the centre of town. There you will find, not only the iconic St Magnus Cathedral, Tankerness House Museum and the Earl's and Bishop's Palaces but a multitude of independent shops stocking everything from our world-famous jewellery, local designer clothes and fabrics as well as our award-winning cheeses, wines, whiskies and Real Ales. There are local shops stocking everything from fresh sandwiches and baking to herbal teas and toothpaste within a 2-minute walk. The three main supermarkets, Lidl, Tesco and the Co-op, are also less than a 5-minute walk from the house. There are a multitude of eateries from take-aways, pub grub to quality dining all within a 10-minute walk. The Tourist Information Centre, bus station and ferries to the North Isles are all within easy walking distance from the house as is the sports and leisure complex, The Pickaquoy Centre, which houses swimming and leisure pools, health suite and cinema.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of 8 Firth Square

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform 8 Firth Square of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: D, OR00193F

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