The Old Schoolhouse

The Old Schoolhouse Grimness, Saint Margarets Hope, KW17 2TH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>33</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
33 reviews

Kitchen was large and very well equipped. House was warm all the time with radiators coming on automatically. Lounge spacious and comfortable.

Smith United Kingdom
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The Old Schoolhouse

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  • Entire home
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Offering free WiFi and sea views, The Old Schoolhouse is an accommodations located 3.1 mi from Saint Margarets Hope. The holiday home features garden views and is 13 mi from Kirkwall. This holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a dishwasher.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 3:
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Saint Margarets Hope
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  • Smith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Kitchen was large and very well equipped. House was warm all the time with radiators coming on automatically. Lounge spacious and comfortable.”
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    “The views from the property were amazing. We could see the ocean from the property. The grounds were well kept and the inside was very comfortable and clean. The welcome gift basket was a very nice touch. The bed was comfortable and it was so...”
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Located in a beautiful spot,literally had everything you could need or think of,great property and lovely hosts”

Host Info

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
The Old Schoolhouse is a detached stone cottage situated in a quiet rural location on the island of South Ronaldsay. There are panoramic views from the property; the North Sea to the East, the island of Burray to the north; Scapa Flow and the island of Hoy to the west. The spacious cottage has one double and two single bedrooms. It can accommodate up to four people. A cot is also available on request. There is an open fire in the lounge. The is ample parking space to the side. The garden is enclosed by a dry-stone wall.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Schoolhouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
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 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

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

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 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 of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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

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.

License number: E, OR00051P

FAQs about The Old Schoolhouse

  • The Old Schoolhouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

    • Yes, The Old Schoolhouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Old Schoolhouse has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

    • The Old Schoolhouse is 1.7 miles from the center of Saint Margarets Hope. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Old Schoolhouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Old Schoolhouse can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

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