Housed in a historic building, Forty Five, John Street, Stromness, features accommodations with a garden and free Wifi in Stromness, 5.3 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness. Housed in a building dating back to 19th century, this bed and breakfast is 5.8 miles from Maeshowe and 6.2 miles from Ring of Brogdar. Guests can enjoy sea views. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries, and pancakes are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. As an added convenience, Forty Five, John Street, Stromness, offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation. Ness of Brogdar is 5.6 miles from Forty Five, John Street, Stromness, while Skara Brae is 7.4 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 18 miles from the bed and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

FREE parking!


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.9
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  • Raabe
    United States of America United States of America
    The B&B is centrally located near the ferry terminal in Stromness. The historic building has been tastefully updated to please visitors. Breakfast was exceptional and the town was pleasant to visit. There are so many things to see on Orkney!
  • Hugh
    Canada Canada
    Neil and Kay treat you like family. They are kind, and generous (loaned us high vis jackets for our bike rides), sewing items to repair my slippers, and are excellent cooks. Breakfast was generous and very tasty. Local fish, fresh fruit, eggs,...
  • Stacey
    United States of America United States of America
    Kay and Neil are wonderful hosts, and truly welcoming, and offered outstanding breakfasts and even dinner for reasonable price. The bed/room was very comfortable and clean. We could not have asked for a better spot from which to explore the...

Hosted by Kay Sinclair

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Kay Sinclair
# # BEST PRICES ARE BY CONTACTING US DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE ## 45 John Street was originally the Harbour Masters House so all the bright, spacious bedrooms come with superb sea views looking over Graemsay lighthouse and up towards Scapa Flow. All the bedrooms are ensuite. and have amazing views. Our delicious breakfasts are served in the attractive ground floor lounge looking out towards the harbour. My breads, oatcakes, jams and tattie scones are all home made with many extras.
We have been in the hospitality industry for more that 20 years and have enjoyed welcoming guests to Orkney. We have a vast knowledge of the island and can always assist in making your holiday the best experience. So we welcome you once again with open arms to this friendly, family run B&B with loads of character, comfortable rooms and fabulous homemade breakfasts to suit most dietary requirements. There are many satisfying sides to running a bed and Breakfast. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world, finding out about their lives, their goals and ambitions. I thrive on making sure everyone has an amazing holiday, not just to our establishment, but the whole Orkney experience. We have a vast knowledge of local historical sites to share with all our guests to ensure that they do as much as possibly can during their trip. We are keen walkers and own a dog which we take on our holidays. It is therefore natural for us to welcome well behaved dogs at the B&B. Advanced notice is essential There is a charge for a dog per evening . Please ensure your pooch has a bed, a towel to dry off with. We will ensure you have a relaxing, adventurous holiday in Orkney we are always available for guidance and advice.
45 John Street is centrally located in the historic town of Stromness. The ferry and bus terminal are 100yrds opposite the B&B. The bus service is regular and reliable so very convenient for visiting historical sites if you are on foot. Gift shops, craft exhibitions , restaurants and cafes are just a short stroll along the bustling street. The famous Pier Arts centre and the local museum are also worth a visit A hike up Brinkies Brae, an evening stroll around the harbour or a long walk along the West shore towards the golf course are also a delight. Further afield we have Standing stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae and Skaill House all within 5 mile radius. Please book in advance online as they get extremely busy.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Forty Five, John Street, Stromness,
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

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

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 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.