Bed and Breakfast
 Highland Park House

Highland Park House, Rosebank, Kirkwall, KW15 1SU, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 120 reviews)

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9.1
Wonderful
120 reviews

Staggering distance from Highland Park distillery. A warm welcome, clean and an interesting property with architecture, books and musical interest. Peaceful, and a modest walk into Kirkwall. A great breakfast, delightfully presented. Everything but the girl. Hey ho.

Greg United Kingdom

Beautiful location 20 min from town center. Great views! Host was extraordinarily accommodating and helpful. Packed us a to-go breakfast when we had to leave early on our last day. Wide variety of options for breakfast - we even had duck eggs from the back yard flock one morning. Highly recommend!

Debra United States of America

Very nice B&B. Owners are very accommodating and friendly. Room was very comfortable. Breakfast was very nice.

Pat United States of America

Beautiful room, excellent breakfast, I enjoyed the seating which enabled guests to talk to each other. No television in the room, a good thing!

Anonymous United Kingdom

Lovely quiet location, fabulously comfortable and clean hotel with the warmest welcome. The owners have a wide knowledge of Orkney and made good suggestions about what to see and how to get there. The breakfasts set you up for the day.

Mair United Kingdom

excellent well cooked breakfast. well thought out extras in room for comfort if a cold night.

Barraclough United Kingdom

Breakfast was ample, very well cooked and nothing was too much trouble. Host very helpful, knowledgeable friendly. Packed up breakfast lunch was great. Location was perfect for travelling round and eating out. Peaceful setting.

Hazel United Kingdom

A couple of our workers had a project to do at Kirkwall and we were lucky enough to get them some rooms at Kirkwall Park House. Feedback was that the rooms were lovely and relaxing, the breakfast's were amazing and all the staff were very pleasant and helpful.

Garry United Kingdom

Breakfast was outstanding, nothing was too much trouble. Location was only a 20 min walk Very relaxed feeling within the House and also the music room.

David United Kingdom

Lovely Victorian house and excellent breakfasts. Very good rooms for use by guests. The house very nicely decorated and wonder paintings created by the owners.

Jacqueline United Kingdom
9.1
Wonderful
120 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Staggering distance from Highland Park distillery. A warm welcome, clean and an interesting property with architecture, books and musical interest. Peaceful, and a modest walk into Kirkwall.”
    Greg Greg United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful location 20 min from town center. Great views! Host was extraordinarily accommodating and helpful. Packed us a to-go breakfast when we had to leave early on our last day.”
    Debra Debra United States of America United States of America
  • “Very nice B&B. Owners are very accommodating and friendly. Room was very comfortable. Breakfast was very nice.”
    Pat Pat United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful room, excellent breakfast, I enjoyed the seating which enabled guests to talk to each other. No television in the room, a good thing!”
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely quiet location, fabulously comfortable and clean hotel with the warmest welcome. The owners have a wide knowledge of Orkney and made good suggestions about what to see and how to get there.”
    Mair Mair United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “excellent well cooked breakfast. well thought out extras in room for comfort if a cold night.”
    Barraclough Barraclough United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was ample, very well cooked and nothing was too much trouble. Host very helpful, knowledgeable friendly. Packed up breakfast lunch was great.”
    Hazel Hazel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A couple of our workers had a project to do at Kirkwall and we were lucky enough to get them some rooms at Kirkwall Park House.”
    Garry Garry United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was outstanding, nothing was too much trouble. Location was only a 20 min walk Very relaxed feeling within the House and also the music room.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely Victorian house and excellent breakfasts. Very good rooms for use by guests. The house very nicely decorated and wonder paintings created by the owners.”
    Jacqueline Jacqueline United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.5

An impressive Victorian mansion with antique furnishings, Highland Park House is less than 10 minutes' drive from Kirkwall town center and airport. Free parking is available on site.

Most of the rooms come with free WiFi access and a private or private bathroom. A full Scottish breakfast is also provided.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of The Ring of Brodgar is just over 20 minutes' drive from Highland Park House. The surrounding area also features scenic hills, beaches and seascapes.

Highland Park House have a program of events, art courses and tours.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Highland Park House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 28, 2015

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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9.1
Wonderful · 120 reviews
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  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.5

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  • Greg
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staggering distance from Highland Park distillery. A warm welcome, clean and an interesting property with architecture, books and musical interest. Peaceful, and a modest walk into Kirkwall. A great breakfast, delightfully presented. Everything but...”
  • Debra
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful location 20 min from town center. Great views! Host was extraordinarily accommodating and helpful. Packed us a to-go breakfast when we had to leave early on our last day. Wide variety of options for breakfast - we even had duck eggs from...”
  • Pat
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very nice B&B. Owners are very accommodating and friendly. Room was very comfortable. Breakfast was very nice.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful room, excellent breakfast, I enjoyed the seating which enabled guests to talk to each other. No television in the room, a good thing!”
  • Mair
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely quiet location, fabulously comfortable and clean hotel with the warmest welcome. The owners have a wide knowledge of Orkney and made good suggestions about what to see and how to get there. The breakfasts set you up for the day.”
  • Barraclough
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “excellent well cooked breakfast. well thought out extras in room for comfort if a cold night.”
  • Hazel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was ample, very well cooked and nothing was too much trouble. Host very helpful, knowledgeable friendly. Packed up breakfast lunch was great. Location was perfect for travelling round and eating out. Peaceful setting.”
  • Garry
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A couple of our workers had a project to do at Kirkwall and we were lucky enough to get them some rooms at Kirkwall Park House. Feedback was that the rooms were lovely and relaxing, the breakfast's were amazing and all the staff were very pleasant...”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was outstanding, nothing was too much trouble. Location was only a 20 min walk Very relaxed feeling within the House and also the music room.”
  • Jacqueline
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely Victorian house and excellent breakfasts. Very good rooms for use by guests. The house very nicely decorated and wonder paintings created by the owners.”
Property questions and answers
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  • the ferry doesn't arrive in Kirkwall till 23:00 will there still be able to book in this late . Don't drive so will i still be able to get here at this late hour .
    Hi, No problem. we get lots of guests on the late ferry and we track the ferry arrival times. You can book a taxi in advance to meet you at the ferry - try Cragies Taxis - and it will cost no more than £10.
    Answered on September 7, 2021
  • Good afternoon We would like to be with you for three nights in early May ... and would enjoy a good breakfast ... but we are catching an early ferry on two days (8am at Houton, and 8.30 at Kirkwall). Could you give us an early breakfast on those two days , so we can eat without rush?
    Hi, for guests with early starts we provide breakfast-in-a-bag ...filled rolls and croissants, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal bars, fruit juice and/or tea and coffee.
    Answered on February 22, 2022
  • Would hounslow 1 very well behaved dog ? Thanks
    Thank you for your enquiry. Dogs are not allowed as we are right next to farmland with sheep.
    Answered on May 7, 2021
  • Do you have any twin bedrooms available?
    Hi, we have one twin bedroom (2 x single beds) with a private shower room in the hall.
    Answered on February 22, 2022
  • Hello Are dogs allowed ? Thanks Kaye
    Sorry, We do not accept any pets. We will not allow dogs to be left in parked cars in on our property either.
    Answered on August 3, 2021

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Host Info

9.8
Host Review Score
Highland Park House is on the very edge of Kirkwall and it takes about 20 minutes to walk to the centre comfortably, but less than five by car. Once in the centre you will find the cathederal, plenty of shops, eating places and museums. Very close by we have the Highland Park Distillery and vistor centre which attracts tourists from all around the world and there is also a nearby hotel with an excellent restaurant. From the house it is easy to walk into the open fields and farmland behind. there are several tracks to explore and these can offer spectacular views. Scapa beach, a sheltered sandy bay, is about a mile away. From Highland Park House, Skara Brae prehistoric village is about 35 minutes drive, and Stromness about 30 minutes. Many other attractions and historic sites are closer. We are also within 30 minutes drive of all of the main ferry terminals and less than ten minutes from the airport. Orkney is an incredibly safe place. It is virtually crime free and many of the locals don't worry about locking cars or even their front doors. It is absolutely safe to explore or walk about at any time of day or night. Speaking of the evenings, in the Summer months, it stays light very late - particularly in June and July, evening trips out to look at the scenery and the long sunsets are highly recommended. If we are honest, days are short in the Winter months and the weather is often "entertaining" but you could also be rewarded with a sight of the Northern Lights.
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Highland Park Distillery
    0.1 miles
  • Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray
    7.7 miles
  • Maeshowe
    8.6 miles
  • Standing Stones of Stenness
    9.3 miles
  • Ness of Brogdar
    9.5 miles
  • Ring of Brogdar
    10.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Lynnfield Hotel Restaurant
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Many others in Kirkwall Centre
    1.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Plenty of choice in Kirkwall Centre
    1.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Highland Park Distillery/ Visitor Centre
    0.2 miles
  • Mountain Ring of Brodgar
    12 miles
  • Mountain Skara Brae
    17 miles
Closest Airports
  • Kirkwall Airport
    1.8 miles
  • Westray Airport
    26.5 miles
  • Wick John O’Groats Airport
    35.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Highland Park House

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Highland Park House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:30 AM - 10:00 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

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 Highland Park House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Late check-in by arrangement only. Late check-ins without prior agreement will be charged GBP 20.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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.

Please inform Highland Park House 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.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Highland Park House

  • Room options at Highland Park House include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Highland Park House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Highland Park House is 1.1 miles from the center of Kirkwall.

  • Guests staying at Highland Park House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

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

  • Highland Park House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):