About this property

Comfortable Living Space: Castleyards Apartment 12 in Kirkwall offers a one-bedroom apartment with a private entrance. The ground-floor unit features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and a cozy sofa. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, streaming services, a washing machine, and a fireplace. The apartment includes a walk-in shower, city views, and a private entrance. Convenient Location: Located 2.5 mi from Kirkwall Airport, the apartment is near attractions such as Maeshowe (9.9 mi) and Skara Brae (17 mi). Activities include fishing, hiking, and water sports. Highly Rated by Guests: Guests appreciate the convenient location and well-equipped kitchen, making it a highly rated choice.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free Parking Available On Site


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Elizabeth
Canada Canada
Great location for travel to Neolithic sites (the main purpose of our visit) as well as local sights, groceries and restaurants. Good basic accommodation and value for money.
Susan
United States United States
This apartment was warm, clean, comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen. The location was perfect, quiet and private. The host went out of his way to get us in earlier as it was raining.
Lucy
United States United States
Great location, easy to get the keys and check out both late at night and early in the morning. Comfortable, restful place to stay. Everything I needed was provided. Loved it!
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very close to everything in Kirkwall. Clean and the place has everything you might need during your stay. David was a great host, great communication all along.
Vivienne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very central location in Kirkwall so easy to walk around the city and it was central Orkney so easy to drive to all the wonderful places there are to see on the island
John
New Zealand New Zealand
Central location is perfect for access to Kirkwall sights and to amenities
Jenny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This is a warm well equipped apartment right in the centre of Kirkwall near the Cathedral. The owner was very helpful.. There is lots to do in Kirkwall and there are ferries from here to the oiter islands too. The entrance outside the door is a...
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location, very well equipped, very friendly host.
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfortable. Central close to bus station .shops and harbour. Would consider if arriving on ferry from lerwick or Aberdeen late at night as good instructions. Warm and welcoming.
Lorna
Australia Australia
It was so close to everything - cathedral, bus station, ferries, cafes and restaurants - and a very cosy spot to rest up in the evenings. Loved it!

Managed by David Harrold

Company review score: 9.7Based on 123 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

Hey I'm David and really look forward to helping you have the best possible stay in Orkney. I was born and bred in Orkney and am very proud of its reputation as the best place to live in the UK. Orkney is a unique and magical group of islands…. a place where you can look forward to being spellbound by its history, invigorated by its landscapes, relaxed by its atmosphere and warmly welcomed by its people ....and I'll do whatever I can to help you enjoy the best of what Orkney has to offer.

Property info

Castleyards Apartment 12 is a modern studio apartment situated in the heart of Kirkwall's town centre, and with free private parking it is ideally located for your stay in Orkney. The St Magnus Cathedral is just around the corner, with the Tourist Information and Travel Centre just across the road. From here you can easily explore the best of what Orkney has to offer. On street level Castleyards Apartment 12 is a bright and modern apartment, tastefully decorated throughout. The entrance hall leads to a fully equipped kitchen, and to an open plan dining and sitting room with sleeping area beyond. A bespoke fold-up (or Murphy Bed) can easily be folded against the wall to leave a larger, more open living area. The large screen TV is WiFi enabled with Netflix, YouTube etc. With all bed linen, towels, toiletries, teas, coffee's etc provided, along with WiFi throughout the apartment, you have everything you'll need for your stay in Orkney.

Neighborhood info

Orkney will immerse you in its rich tapestry of dramatic landscapes, amazing sunsets, stunning flora and fauna all mixed in with a rich culture 5,000 years in the making. Add this to one of the richest archaeological landscapes anywhere in the world, the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, then you know you have arrived in a place like no other. From the spectacular and iconic Ring of Brodgar, to Maeshowe – the finest Neolithic tomb in Northern Europe, or the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae – one of the best preserved groups of prehistoric houses in Western Europe, Orkney Apartments puts on the doorstep of Neolithic Orkney. You can even visit the live dig at The Ness of Brodgar – recently featured nationally on the BBC as well as the front cover of National Geographic magazine, this 3 hectare site filled with massive stone structures containing unique and spectacular finds is without parallel in Europe. Kirkwall itself boasts numerous shops and cafes, theatre, sports centre, 3D cinema, as well as 3 large supermarkets, and not forgetting Britain’s most northerly cathedral of St Magnus. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful islands.....

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Castleyards Apartment 12

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
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Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 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
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Castleyards Apartment 12 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: C

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