8 Firth Square

8 Firth Square Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1AT, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>92</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
92 reviews

This was a great location and a good home away from home during your travels. Great hosts and the apartment is very well appointed:) Thank you Jimmy:)

Catriona United States of America
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8 Firth Square

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  • Entire apartment
  • 861 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site
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Located 1 mi from Highland Park Distillery in Kirkwall, 8 Firth Square offers accommodations with a kitchen. The accommodations has free WiFi. The apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, and a shower room with a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is available. Sports and gym facilities can be enjoyed nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kirkwall
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  • Catriona
    United States of America United States of America
    “This was a great location and a good home away from home during your travels. Great hosts and the apartment is very well appointed:) Thank you Jimmy:)”
  • Phil
    Australia Australia
    “Warm, cosy and well suited for our family of three adults. This is a property that is typical of Kirkwell and is easy walking distance to both the supermarkets and shopping precinct.”
  • Kara
    Australia Australia
    “This self contained apartment was lovely for our three night stay. We travelled to Westray and back on the middle day and it was great to be able to come home to this apartment after a long day. The location was great and we walked to the grocery...”

Host Info

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Firth Square is a quiet cul-de-sac, with free parking, in the heart of Kirkwall. The house has everything you should need. Free Wi-Fi throughout. The kitchen is equipped with a hob, oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge, dishwasher and a washer drier machine as well as a selection of utensils and cookware. The lounge has comfortable sofas, a flat-screen Smart TV with Free-view. The lounge has a double socket with 2 USB charging ports. The lounge, galley kitchen and dining area is on the ground floor. The first floor had the toilet/shower room and large double bedroom. All bedding, towels, electricity and Wi-Fi are provided free of charge. An iron and ironing board are also provided. The attic bedroom is accessed by a narrow wooden staircase. This is not suitable for very young children or people with mobility difficulties. A welcome and information booklet is provided. Guests are asked to pay particular heed to the fire and safety instructions.
It is a few minutes’ walk to the centre of town. There you will find, not only the iconic St Magnus Cathedral, Tankerness House Museum and the Earl's and Bishop's Palaces but a multitude of independent shops stocking everything from our world-famous jewellery, local designer clothes and fabrics as well as our award-winning cheeses, wines, whiskies and Real Ales. There are local shops stocking everything from fresh sandwiches and baking to herbal teas and toothpaste within a 2-minute walk. The three main supermarkets, Lidl, Tesco and the Co-op, are also less than a 5-minute walk from the house. There are a multitude of eateries from take-aways, pub grub to quality dining all within a 10-minute walk. The Tourist Information Centre, bus station and ferries to the North Isles are all within easy walking distance from the house as is the sports and leisure complex, The Pickaquoy Centre, which houses swimming and leisure pools, health suite and cinema.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of 8 Firth Square
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

8 Firth Square takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

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 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform 8 Firth Square 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 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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.

License number: D, OR00193F

FAQs about 8 Firth Square

  • 8 Firth Square is 1,500 feet from the center of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 8 Firth Square offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Racquetball
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • 8 Firth Square can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at 8 Firth Square is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • 8 Firth Square has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at 8 Firth Square may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.