Castleyards Apartment 12

12 Castleyards, Kirkwall, KW15 1TG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>41</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
41 reviews

This apartment was warm, clean, comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen. The location was perfect, quiet and private. The host went out of his way to get us in earlier as it was raining.

Susan United States of America
a large kitchen with wooden cabinets and counters at Castleyards Apartment 12 in Kirkwall
a bathroom with a shower and a toilet and a sink at Castleyards Apartment 12 in Kirkwall
a red bench in front of a building with a door at Castleyards Apartment 12 in Kirkwall
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Castleyards Apartment 12

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  • Entire apartment
  • 377 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Castleyards Apartment 12 is located in Kirkwall, just 10 miles from Maeshowe and 11 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness. The apartment, set in a building dating from 1980, offers free Wifi and free private parking. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment. This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at Castleyards Apartment 12 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kirkwall, like fishing and hiking. Ring of Brogdar is 12 miles from the accommodation, while Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray is 10 miles away. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 2.5 miles from Castleyards Apartment 12.

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 (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    “This apartment was warm, clean, comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen. The location was perfect, quiet and private. The host went out of his way to get us in earlier as it was raining.”
  • L
    Lucy
    United States of America United States of America
    “Great location, easy to get the keys and check out both late at night and early in the morning. Comfortable, restful place to stay. Everything I needed was provided. Loved it!”
  • Jan
    Australia Australia
    “Location in old town. Lovely host. Close to everything. Free pkg. Nice feel. Love Orkney & Kirkwall! Recommend Orcadian Restaurant at Ayre Hotel for scallops & a visit to Skara Brae!! ❤️”

Managed by David

Company review score: 9.6Based on 129 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

Hey I'm David and really look forward to helping you have the best possible stay in Orkney. I was born and bred in Orkney and am very proud of its reputation as the best place to live in the UK. Orkney is a unique and magical group of islands…. a place where you can look forward to being spellbound by its history, invigorated by its landscapes, relaxed by its atmosphere and warmly welcomed by its people ....and I'll do whatever I can to help you enjoy the best of what Orkney has to offer.

Property info

Castleyards Apartment 12 is a modern studio apartment situated in the heart of Kirkwall's town centre, and with free private parking it is ideally located for your stay in Orkney. The St Magnus Cathedral is just around the corner, with the Tourist Information and Travel Centre just across the road. From here you can easily explore the best of what Orkney has to offer. On street level Castleyards Apartment 12 is a bright and modern apartment, tastefully decorated throughout. The entrance hall leads to a fully equipped kitchen, and to an open plan dining and sitting room with sleeping area beyond. A bespoke fold-up (or Murphy Bed) can easily be folded against the wall to leave a larger, more open living area. The large screen TV is WiFi enabled with Netflix, YouTube etc. With all bed linen, towels, toiletries, teas, coffee's etc provided, along with WiFi throughout the apartment, you have everything you'll need for your stay in Orkney.

Neighborhood info

Orkney will immerse you in its rich tapestry of dramatic landscapes, amazing sunsets, stunning flora and fauna all mixed in with a rich culture 5,000 years in the making. Add this to one of the richest archaeological landscapes anywhere in the world, the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, then you know you have arrived in a place like no other. From the spectacular and iconic Ring of Brodgar, to Maeshowe – the finest Neolithic tomb in Northern Europe, or the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae – one of the best preserved groups of prehistoric houses in Western Europe, Orkney Apartments puts on the doorstep of Neolithic Orkney. You can even visit the live dig at The Ness of Brodgar – recently featured nationally on the BBC as well as the front cover of National Geographic magazine, this 3 hectare site filled with massive stone structures containing unique and spectacular finds is without parallel in Europe. Kirkwall itself boasts numerous shops and cafes, theatre, sports centre, 3D cinema, as well as 3 large supermarkets, and not forgetting Britain’s most northerly cathedral of St Magnus. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful islands.....

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Castleyards Apartment 12
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • City view
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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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.

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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB American Express Cash is not accepted Castleyards Apartment 12 accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

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.

FAQs about Castleyards Apartment 12

  • Castleyards Apartment 12 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

  • Castleyards Apartment 12 has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Castleyards Apartment 12 is 650 feet from the center of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Castleyards Apartment 12 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Castleyards Apartment 12 can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

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