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Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, a small table, and a potted plant.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of trees.
A living room with a red sofa, a patterned rug, a red armchair, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.
A wooden staircase with a skylight and a window.
A room with a black metal bunk bed, a white door, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to St. Magnus Cathedral
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Kirkwall, Scotland
  • Place, St. Magnus Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl's Palace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Orkney Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

This Cute and Cosy house is located in the heart of Kirkwall. A 5 minute walk from the beautiful St. Magnus cathedral, Earls Palace and Museum. If you want to venture further out both the bus station and main harbour are within walking distance giving you easy access to the rest of Orkney and smaller isles.
The 2 main supermarkets are a 5-10 minute walk away and the street the house is located on is filled with small local shops.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
4adults + 2 children under 12 max
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11953329ha
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Kirkwall

Kirkwall is home to this vacation home. Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peedie Sea and Scapa Beach. The Pickaquoy Centre and Stromness Museum are also worth visiting.
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Kirkwall, Scotland

What's nearby

  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Earl's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Orkney Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Orkney Wireless Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Movement Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lucano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Archive Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall?

As of Oct 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall on Oct 23, 2026 start from $179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall located?

Situated in Kirkwall, this vacation home is steps from Bishop's Palace, Orkney Museum, and Earl's Palace. St. Magnus Cathedral and The Orkney Library & Archive are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. It was a beautiful apartment to land in at the end of every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a very clean, well presented house in a great location. The living room is cosy and the beds are comfortable. The host was really helpful and great with communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the heart of Kirkwall. Comfy bed and all the essentials were provided.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodation, right in Central of town so very close to cafes and restaurants. The hosts were excellent at replying to any messages. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house over 3 floors, Rooms very clean and everything in the kitchen we needed except microwave but that wasn't an issue for us.Fast communication from hosts. 'Comfiest bed ever' was one of my childrens' responses when asked about his sleep, Eldest slept on a pull out which looked uncomfortable but he said it was fine, age 17 and nearly 6ft. youngest also slept on a pull out and said it was comfy, age 9No garden , but we literally ate in the evening, as out all day and slept in the place. so again, not an issue. great location to the town. No parking but free parking very close
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Alma and Hugh

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