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  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 2 mi
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

The Smiddy is a unique house, a converted woollen mill fully modernised with many special architectural features. Suitable for upto six adults and two children and one infant maximum. Downstairs consists of flagstone hallway, entrance, dining and kitchen area with a large spacious king size family bedroom with en suite and 2 single beds if you need to have children in the room with you, and a family bathroom which includes a large sunken spa aromatherapy bath and a double bedroom..There is also a laundry room with washer and drier.

Upstairs at the Smiddy there is a spacious living area with a wood burning stove and panoramic windows also located in the living room is a juke box. There is a second king size room which can be converted to a twin room bedroom to suit your requirements. Next to the bedroom there is a family shower room.

The house is decorated to a high standard with Orkney stone walls oak flooring and oak stairway. Minimum stay is set at 3 nights but should you require a shorter stay please contact us .

Outside there is parking available for 2 small cars or 1 large vehicle.There is alternative parking available if required.

The Smiddy is very central St Magnus Cathedral and the town center full of local shops only a short stroll away.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed 2 Twin beds
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
  • Beds in other rooms:
  • 2 Family bathrooms, 1 En suite

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed
  • Crib
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

During your stay we like to leave you to your own privacy, should you require any assistance there is contact number in The Smiddy for you
The Smiddy, Mill Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1NL – Home 7102640

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    The Smiddy, Mill Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1NL – Home 7102640

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    Cancellation policy

    Full refund

    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

    Partial refund

    50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

    25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

    No refund

    No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

    100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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    50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
    24 hours after booking
    25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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    Things to know

    Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
    If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

    Payment

    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    Please contact us if you wish to bring children under 5 years old due to the house layout/style (photos show the stairs, steps and glass banisters). If we can meet your requirements we will do our best to accommodate you. Check out times can be negotiated depending on bookings and cleaning requirements if you wish a later departure or earlier arrival please get in touch with you requirements.

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    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 3 night

    About the owner

    Kevin R.
    Average reply time:
    30 minutes

    Calendar last updated:
    22 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    8

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
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    Fantastic place
    Jul 2022

    We stayed at the Smiddy for several days for a family a wedding and the house was lovely, clean, central to kirkwall, the owner was really nice and kept in touch to ensure we were OK and if we needed … More 

    19 Jul 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thanks For the review, glad you all enjoyed your time in Orkney and your stay in The Smiddy! Your more than welcome back anytime. Thanks again Kevin

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    ali_oag
    Aberdeen, United Kingdom

    Home from home
    Jun 2022

    Central Kirkwall house on 2 floors with parking in a quiet street. Everything you need for a very comfortable stay in the centre of town, close to every amenity needed. Plenty of space for a 2 family … More 

    17 Jun 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thanks For the review Ali, glad you all enjoyed your time in Orkney and your stay in The Smiddy! Your more than welcome back anytime. Thanks again Kevin

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    ARobbo238
    Fleet, United Kingdom

    An amazing stay in fantastic accommodation.
    May 2022

    Not sure even how to start this as there is so much that is wonderful about the Smiddy. Every detail has been thought through. We all loved the steam and jacuzzi bath/ shower, the juke box was a real … More 

    3 Jun 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thanks For the review, glad you all enjoyed your time in Orkney and your stay in The Smiddy! Your more than welcome back anytime. Thanks again Kevin

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Curiosity62472337706
    Canada

    Just Perfect
    May 2022

    The Smiddy was just perfect for our group of six. Rooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable. The decor was updated but kept to the character of Kirkwall. The attention to detail for guests was… More 

    30 May 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thanks For the review Nicky, glad you all enjoyed your time in Orkney and your stay in The Smiddy! Your more than welcome back anytime. Thanks again Kevin

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Irene S

    Wonderful house in central location
    May 2022

    The Smiddy is a stunning, architect designed house a two minute walk from the centre of Kirkwall. It is a good starting point for visiting the Neolithic sites and the Creative Orkney Trail. We spent a… More 

    24 May 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you very much for the review Irene. It’s great to hear you had a memorable stay and your time in Orkney. You’re more than welcome back anytime. Thanks Again Kevin

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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    FAQs

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    How do I pay for my holiday?

    Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kevin (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

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    How do damage deposits work?

    In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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    How can I retract my booking request?

    You’ll need to contact Kevin (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

    How do I cancel my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kevin (the owner) a message.

    If Kevin (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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