About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Fara 2 room, 1 bedroom - Private suite in Kirkwall offers a spacious, adults-only environment. Guests enjoy a private garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The bed and breakfast features private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a terrace, patio, and a continental breakfast. Local Attractions: Scapa Beach is 1.4 mi away, while Maeshowe lies 9.3 mi from the property. Other nearby sites include the Ring of Brogdar and Skara Brae, each within 16 mi. Kirkwall Airport is 3.1 mi distant. Guest Satisfaction: Guests highly rate the bathroom comfort, breakfast provided by the property, and room comfort.

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 (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Stacy
United States United States
Everything. These accommodations were very comfortable and close to town. Fara was stocked with an assortment of breakfast items that started our days off. George was an exceptional host. When we come back to Orkney we would definitely stay at...
Mark
United States United States
A perfectly comfortable one-bedroom. Kitchenette with microwave, no toaster. Plenty of DIY breakfast supplies including cereal, yogurt and fruit. Comfortable mattress. 15 minute walk downhill to center of town. Nice quiet neighborhood. Minimalist...
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
George was very welcoming and picked us up from the ferry at 23.00 hours, thanks so much for this. Fara is a lovely quiet place, nicely decorated and the location is outside Kirkwall so nice and peaceful but you can walk to town easily in 15 to...
Elizabeth
United States United States
It's location was great, very quiet neighborhood. A lovely view of the harbor and town. Separate sliding door entrance, very private. Lots of room to spread out and have some quiet time. Lots of snacks and breakfast food available in the unit.
Henderson
Canada Canada
The suite was spotless, well appointed, the continental breakfast was super generous, and the house is only short drive from the middle of Kirkwall - so also easy to get out to all the incredible Neolithic sites close by. George was an outstanding...
Meelian
Netherlands Netherlands
Good shower, bed is good to sleep on. It was nice to have our own privacy and the unit was pretty complete. Quite neighborhood with private driveway. Location was perfect.
Elzabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The host, George, was very thoughtful and helpful. The breakfast provisions were topped up frequently, including the lovely fresh fruit and pastries.
Lorna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location and breakfast were very good. Separate lounge/dinning area and bedroom/en suite were excellent facilities.
Nonnavis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The suite was very comfortable, clean and the selection of food for breakfast was excellent. There was an abundance of literature and information about Orkney to help us plan our short stay. A lovely sea view added to our enjoyment. The landlord...
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The quality of the breakfast and the helpfulness of the host

Hosted by George

9.9
Host Review Score
George
Thank you for booking the Fara self-contained 2-room B&B suite in Kirkwall, Orkney. Please note, this is a private, 2-room suite with 1 double bedroom and a separate, attached sitting room. It is an annex extension located at the end of our house. We are a family bed and breakfast only business, located on the outskirts of Kirkwall with a slightly elevated position, and wonderful sea views towards the northern isles, St. Magnus Cathedral and the Kirkwall Bay Area. You will have SOLE/ PRIVATE use of the suite (with your own private entrance and door key) which comprises a large lounge with TV/DVD/Books/Sofa, a small kitchen area with table, fridge, kettle, microwave and toaster. Utensils and crockery will be provided. A separate double bedroom with an en-suite shower, toilet, and wash basin. Complimentary shower gel, soap, and towels are included in the price. Externally, there is private parking, a sitting area and garden. It is suitable for 2 guests. No children or pets allowed. Our property is strictly non-smoking. We are bed and breakfast only and DO NOT offer full self-catering facilities although there is a laundry in central Kirkwall. Entry is strictly from 4 pm and departure up to 11am. We also have a Strict 30 day cancellation policy. Please ensure you have adequate holiday insurance in place. This room is not suitable for those with mobility impairment, and there is a strict quiet time between 11pm and 7am.
Hi, my name is George and i will be your contact at Fara. Please note that the Maeshowe and Skara Brae visit needs to be booked online in advance. Please book car rental / bike rental / inter island ferry or plane transport and any restaurant meals etc... well in advance in high season. No storage for bicycles and no camper vans or buses allowed on the estate where we live. Weather can be unpredictable. Please ensure adequate travel insurance.
A really quiet residential area located on the outskirts of Kirkwall with views towards the northern Isles, Kirkwall bay and St. Magnus Cathedral. Fara is a ten-minute walk or 2-minute drive into the heart of Kirkwall, with restaurants, shops, food stores, music venues, pubs, public transport Kirkwall harbour (your gateway to Orkney's outer isles), and the beautiful St. Magnus Cathedral. A twenty-minute drive to the heart of Orkney's world heritage sites, featuring the Ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe, Skara Brae and the Standing Stones of Stenness. A 25-minute drive to the historic town of Stromness. We have two beaches within a few minutes drive from our property too. Highland Park Distillery is a 2-minute drive away.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Fara 2 room, 1 bedroom - Private suite

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property cannot accommodate camper vans, or larger vehicles such as minibuses on the premises.

Please note bike storage is not available on site.

Full-room cleaning services are unavailable.

Please inform Fara 2 room, 1 bedroom - Private suite 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 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

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

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

License number: OR00402F

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