Northlight Apartments - The Lookout

Tower Building Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1JY, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>17</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
17 reviews

The apartment is in a great location in Kirkwall close to all of the shops.

Jake United Kingdom
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Northlight Apartments - The Lookout

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  • Entire apartment
  • 1292 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Northlight Apartments - The Lookout is located in Kirkwall, just 11 miles from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray and 11 miles from Ness of Brogdar. The property is around 10 miles from Maeshowe, 11 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness, and 12 miles from Ring of Brogdar. This apartment includes 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Providing free private parking, this 4-star apartment also features free Wifi. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Skara Brae is 17 miles from the apartment. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 3.1 miles from Northlight Apartments - The Lookout.

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kirkwall
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  • Jake
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The apartment is in a great location in Kirkwall close to all of the shops.”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Central position in Kirkwall Comfortable bedrooms Clean and well equipped”
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic apartment, everything you could need for stay. Quality furnishings, everything felt new and clean. Location was perfect if you didn't have your own transport but also provided parking if you did. Would not hesitate to recommend and...”

Hosted by Karen

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10
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Karen
Originally built as a Drill Hall for the Orkney Artillery Volunteers in 1887, Tower Building's renovation was completed in 2017 and now houses 2 high-end 4* apartments – The Loom and The Lookout. The Loom comprises a master-bedroom ensuite, a twin bedroom, a shower-room/wc and an open plan kitchen/dining/living area which has large windows giving a bright and airy feel to the room. The Lookout comprises a master-bedroom ensuite and a second bedroom with a kingsize bed and it's own shower room/wc. To accommodate a 5th guest we can made up a double sofa bed with a proper double bed mattress in The Snug. The Snug provides the option of a 2nd sitting room and is fitted with a wall-mounted HD smart TV. The Lookout ideal for a family or two couples. Both apartments have a fridge-freezer, single oven with grill, double oven, microwave and dishwasher. The living area has a wall mounted 43" Samsung Flat Full HD Smart LED TV and Bose sound system. There is a separate laundry room for each apartment equipped with a sink & draining board, washing machine, tumble dryer and cast iron pulley. There is one private parking space per apartment at the rear of the building.
Either I or my husband, Lee, shall meet you on arrival and show you around the apartment. We very much enjoy meeting our guests and it gives you the opportunity to ask questions about the accommodation and/or our islands in general.
Northlight Apartments is located in the historic heart of Kirkwall, within walking distance of the Cathedral, shops, bars, restaurants, cafes and the town's main leisure facility which has a cinema. Within a two minute walk of the apartments is the Co-op store, open late all week. Advance orders for meat/fish/local vegetables can be placed with the Brig Larder on Bridge Street, less than a 5 minute walk from Northlight Apartments. As well as Orkney having an enviable reputation for local produce, we also have an enviable number of local craft producers. The harbour front is just around the corner. The ferries to the north isles (Westray, Papa Westray, Stronsay, Sanday and Shapinsay) leave from the harbour. To cross to Hoy, you need to take the ferry from Houston, Orphir. Loganair provides the inter-island flights, including the world's shortest flight between Westray and Papa Westray. It is advisable to book your passage in advance. The Visit Scotland Kirkwall iCentre is less than 5 minutes walk from Northlight Apartments, housed in the Travel Centre on West Castle Street, KW15 1GU.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Northlight Apartments - The Lookout
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 the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor & View
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM

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

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 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 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 25

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 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Northlight Apartments - The Lookout 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 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Northlight Apartments - The Lookout

  • Northlight Apartments - The Lookout offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Northlight Apartments - The Lookout has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Northlight Apartments - The Lookout can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

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    • Check-in at Northlight Apartments - The Lookout is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Northlight Apartments - The Lookout is 800 feet from the center of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Northlight Apartments - The Lookout may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.