Old School - Exclusive 5 Room private suite
About this property
Spacious Accommodations: Old School - Exclusive 5 Room private suite in Orkney offers a recently renovated, spacious bed and breakfast. Guests enjoy sea and lake views, a private garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The suite features a washing machine, tea and coffee maker, dining table, and outdoor furniture. Additional amenities include a work desk, soundproofing, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 11 mi from Kirkwall Airport, the property is a 6-minute walk from Burray. Nearby attractions include Orkney Fossil and Heritage Center and Maeshowe, each approximately 21 mi away. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, breakfast provided by the property, and the convenient location.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Levona
United States“Janice was extremely hospitable and great breakfasts for us. She recommended great local restaurants that had good seafood and were cost effective.” 
Niehart United States“Breakfast was exceptional. The hostess asked what you wanted and provided.”- Jennifer United States“Old School is a great B&B, and its host is engaging, helpful, and knowledgeable about the Orkneys. The location in Burray is advantageous, because Kirkwall can be overrun with people from the cruise ships. Driving around the islands is easy from...”
- Paula United States“The owner was very personable and accommodating! Tremendous resource for local cuisine and attractions. You will not regret taking the drive to Burray and enjoying this tremendous, peaceful home. Very private as well!”
- Jean-francois United States“The location was perfect. The place was perfect. And on top of that, Janice, the hostess, was so welcoming, so friendly, and so helpful. She made us feel at home right away..”
- Carrie United States“This has been our favorite stay so far on our Scotland trip. The Old School is wonderful!! Great location for all things on Orkney, immaculately clean and wonderfully appointed- excellent linens, comfortable bed and couch. Lovely to have so much...”
- Small
Australia“I actually don't want to talk up this fantastic place, too much!!! It doesn't get much better. Thank you Janice.” - Ginny
New Zealand“Fantastic hospitality, everything you could want was catered for” - Sue United States“Everything! Very spacious and every detail was well thought out.”
- Joseph United States“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this spacious property, which was bright and clean. It features a glassed in sitting area where you could sit and enjoy the view. The apartment includes a large bedroom and walk in closet and roomy bathroom....”
Hosted by Janice Lea
10
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Janice Lea
Exclusive five room king suite. Enjoy stunning loch and sea views in this rural setting located on the outskirts of Burray village. Easy access to Orkney Mainland and South Isles via the historic Churchill Barriers.
Old School is a one level newly remodelled private home. I am Janice, owner and host for your stay. You will be my only guests with your own private entranced five room suite. Full attention will be given to making your stay as comfortable as possible. Your accommodation is large and well stocked consisting of a king size master en-suite with attached living room, dining room and a sun room. Set in over an acre of gardens it is a lovely peaceful spot to sit outside and enjoy the views over Loch Echna and out into Scapa Flow. During your visit a traditional full Scottish cooked breakfast locally sourced with cereals, fruits, yogurt etc will be served. Please advise in advance of your stay if you have any special diet requirements, allergies etc. I can customize the menu to your needs. Your suite accommodates couples or single travelers. If friends are traveling together the living room has a sofa bed, so there is an option to have two separate sleeping rooms.
Orkney is very easy to get around, the roads are quiet and nothing is too far away. Basic directions to Old School: Head into Burray village (staying on the main road) turn off at cemetery and Ness sign. Head up the hill and turn left at the top. At the crossroads you will see Old School. Old School is located a 5 minute drive from the Pentland Ferry service in the village of St. Margaret's Hope and 7 miles from the airport. Burray village is half a mile from Old School and has a lovely cafe, shop, restaurant, pub and sandy beaches. Take a short walk up from the house and you can visit the Fossil Heritage Museum and Tea Rooms. Burray has spectacular scenery, walks, beaches and wildlife. It is a 20 minute drive to the main town of Kirkwall. What3Words = awestruck.grandest.point
Language spoken: English
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House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
License number: OR00097P
