Orphir Vacation cottage rental with internet access

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 0.75 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

A comfortably furnished stone built holiday cottage on the north shore of Scapa Flow, with fine unspoilt views south over the Flow and west to the hills of Hoy. The cottage stands in 6 acres of open unfenced farmland

The cottage was converted in 1998 from traditional croft buildings to provide a unique environment for family holidays in one of the Orkney mainlands most popular parishes.

The cottage is equidistant from Kirkwall and Stromness and is a mile from the south isles ferry terminal of Houton. With excellent walking country in the Orphir hills, and a short drive to Maeshowe, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones, the cottage provides a perfect base for exploring the mainland and south isles.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Internet access

Interaction with guest

Our housekeeper will be there to meet you on arrival to hand you the keys and introduce you to the facilities. And if you are arriving on the late night boat from Aberdeen, he will leave the keys out for you in a safe place. Just give him a ring a few days before arrival to tell him your arrival time and the number in your party and he'll then make the necessary preparation for your arrival.
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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

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 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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100% refund100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 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

About the owner

Andrew H.
Calendar last updated:
07 Mar 2024

Years listed:
5

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

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Katie A

A Wonderful Place To Stay
Dec 2023

A fantastic place to stay even at the darkest time of the year. The cottage was cosy and warm, with beautiful views over the dramatically stormy sea. Both Kirkwall and Stromness are relatively close a… More 

4 Jan 2024

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Lesley E

Wonderful cottage in a fantastic location
Nov 2022

This is a very comfortable and cosy cottage. There’s everything you need for a great stay. Every window has a view. There is walking from the cottage and our dog loved it. The only problem is … More 

27 Dec 2022

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Dreamer55377436780

Wonderful location. Very comfortable cottage, very helpful owner and caretaker.
Aug 2022

The cottage is set overlooking Scapa Flow, the views are wonderful. There is access to a footpath along the coast where you can see a range of sea birds and when we visited in August the wild flowers… More 

14 Aug 2022

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Superb holiday
Oct 2021

Peaceful cottage 50 yards from the sea. Very comfortable. Well equipped. Midway between kirkwall and stromness. No complaints.

11 Oct 2021

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Quest51280549990

Beautiful location, lovely cottage and helpful owner and caretaker.
Oct 2020

Lovely spot on the shore of Scapa Flow with great views from each room. Very tidy clean and comfortable cottage ideally located to explore Orkney and have some local walks.

3 Nov 2020

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Andrew (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Andrew (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Andrew (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Andrew the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Andrew (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Andrew (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Andrew (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Andrew (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

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. Andrew (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Andrew (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

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.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Andrew (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 Andrew (the owner) a message.

If Andrew (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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