Shorelands B&B

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Shorelands B&B

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Shorelands B&B in Kirkwall offers family rooms with private bathrooms, sea or garden views, and free WiFi. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and TV. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Convenient Facilities: The property features a garden, free parking, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a dining area, kitchenware, and a private entrance. Prime Location: Located 2.5 mi from Kirkwall Airport, the guest house is near Scapa Beach (1.9 mi), Maeshowe (11 mi), and Skara Brae (18 mi). Water sports are available in the surroundings. Highly rated for its friendly host and excellent breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

    • FREE parking!

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carol
    United States United States
    “Great location. Comfortable,clean room. Lovely breakfast and sitting room. Family owned. Family was very cordial and helpful. Would stay here again in a minute.”
  • Emily
    Germany Germany
    “The host(s) are lovely, the breakfast was delicious, the room was great. It had a really good combination of privacy in our room as well as comfortable common areas that made it feel like we were just staying with the family. Nicky was able to...”
  • Fetzer
    Canada Canada
    “Friendly hosts. Giving great tips for what to do. The breakfast was amazing”
  • C
    Canada Canada
    “The hosts made us feel at home. My son had a great time playing in the yard with the kids. The hosts are native to Orkney so have a lot of knowledge to share. They run tours as well so highly recommend booking with them.”
  • S
    United States United States
    “The location was perfect - a very close walk to Kirkwall's features so you don't have to take the car - the cathedral, palace, restaurants, shops - but in a quiet residential setting off the main streets. Nice view down the hill to the harbor and...”
  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    “Breakfast excellent. Proprietor very helpful and accomodating.”
  • Shelley
    Canada Canada
    “Nicky the host was very friendly and welcoming. He made suggestions for places to visit. The full Scottish breakfast was great. Access to large living room with fireplace. Great location.”
  • Parker
    United States United States
    “The place is nice and clean. Hospitality was fantastic. Nicky was very helpful. The place is in a good location within walking distance of town.”
  • Pamela
    United States United States
    “We loved the comfortably appointed guest lounge. Nikki was the consummate host in every way, welcoming us into his historic and beautiful home with kindness, and regaling us with Orkney stories when we asked and providing a wonderful breakfast....”
  • Gordon
    United States United States
    “I especially liked the Sitting Room with comfortable chairs, music and whisky were provided.”

Hosted by Nicky Bichan

9.8
Host Review Score
Nicky Bichan
Family run bed and breakfast, only five minutes walk from the heart of Orkney's capital, Kirkwall. Spacious bedrooms all with en-suite. Spectacular views over Kirkwall, the West Mainland and the North Isles. Relax in the guest lounge next to an open fire and enjoy the finest breakfast using the best of Orkney produce. Free Wi-Fi, and parking spaces are available. Your friendly hosts have a passion for Orkney, which is sure to make your stay memorable.
Nicky and Kirsten Bichan live on the premises with their three young children. There is also a small friendly dog, which is kept entirely in the private part of the house. This means that we cannot accept any pets. There is a small outdoor seating area at the rear of the property, which guests are welcome to use.
We are 5-10 minutes drive from Kirkwall Airport, the Hatston Northlink terminal and the internal North Isles Ferry service. If arriving via the Scrabster-Stromness or Gills Bay-St Margaret's Hope ferry, there is a 25 minute drive to Kirkwall. Public transport to Kirkwall is available at both of these ferry terminals. The bus station is also only 5-10 minutes walk from our home.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Shorelands B&B

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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: E, OR00198F

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