Sea view apartment near Standing Stones of Stenness
Modern Comforts: Kisumu in Kisumu offers a recently renovated apartment with free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy sea, garden, and mountain views from the private balcony.
Convenient Facilities: The apartment features an electric vehicle charging station and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, and toaster.
Prime Location: Located 26 km from Kirkwall Airport, Kisumu is near attractions such as the Standing Stones of Stenness and Maeshowe, both 6 km away. Other points of interest include Skara Brae at 12 km and the Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, 39 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
“Lovely cosy accommodation,with excellent views, and good location.”
Ashlyn
United Kingdom
“The property was spacious, had good heating as we came just as it was getting cold, a super comfortable bed and really lovely hosts. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay for our trip.”
Robert
Singapore
“Rooms are spacious. Everything is clean and spotless. The decorations are beautiful. The views on the fields and lake through the dining room cum kitchen are stunning. Best to have a car”
Martin
United Kingdom
“Janet, the hostess, was exceptionally helpful and accommodating. Beautiful views from the property.”
J
John
Australia
“James and Janet are wonderful hosts and their self catering unit is the best we've found in the UK so far”
J
John
United Kingdom
“Great location, clean, warm, comfortable, well equipped. Ideal for one or two people. Quiet and peaceful rural setting, short walk or drive to town. Hosts were welcoming and friendly.”
Raphael
France
“The place was absolutely amazing ! A big bedroom, a nice living room / kitchen and a bathroom were in the house. The surroundings were really beautiful and quiet. The house was very cozy and decorated with great taste. I could also meet the host...”
Geoff
United Kingdom
“The apartment, location, facilities and cleanliness”
Panagiotis
Greece
“Excellent appartment with fantastic view.
Nice owner”
M
Michael
United Kingdom
“If you like to stay somewhere a little off the beaten track, to be woken by the sound of Oystercatchers and Curlews, with a wonderful view out over the Bay of Navershaw (complete with lighthouse - and on misty days a foghorn), then this is the...”
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Guests who stayed here loved
Geoff
United Kingdom
“Lovely cosy accommodation,with excellent views, and good location.”
Ashlyn
United Kingdom
“The property was spacious, had good heating as we came just as it was getting cold, a super comfortable bed and really lovely hosts. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay for our trip.”
Robert
Singapore
“Rooms are spacious. Everything is clean and spotless. The decorations are beautiful. The views on the fields and lake through the dining room cum kitchen are stunning. Best to have a car”
Martin
United Kingdom
“Janet, the hostess, was exceptionally helpful and accommodating. Beautiful views from the property.”
J
John
Australia
“James and Janet are wonderful hosts and their self catering unit is the best we've found in the UK so far”
J
John
United Kingdom
“Great location, clean, warm, comfortable, well equipped. Ideal for one or two people. Quiet and peaceful rural setting, short walk or drive to town. Hosts were welcoming and friendly.”
Raphael
France
“The place was absolutely amazing ! A big bedroom, a nice living room / kitchen and a bathroom were in the house. The surroundings were really beautiful and quiet. The house was very cozy and decorated with great taste. I could also meet the host...”
Geoff
United Kingdom
“The apartment, location, facilities and cleanliness”
Panagiotis
Greece
“Excellent appartment with fantastic view.
Nice owner”
M
Michael
United Kingdom
“If you like to stay somewhere a little off the beaten track, to be woken by the sound of Oystercatchers and Curlews, with a wonderful view out over the Bay of Navershaw (complete with lighthouse - and on misty days a foghorn), then this is the...”
Hosted by James and Janet
9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
James and Janet
A self contained apartment next to our family home with stunning views south to Scapa Flow and the hills of Hoy. A great base to explore Orkney only 15 minutes walk or 5 minutes drive from the centre of Stromness. Large driveway and garden around property including electric car charging point
Local couple working in Orkney who have travelled extensively and lived in this property since building it 25 years ago
Quiet neighbourhood surrounded by fields. South facing views to the islands of Graemsay and Hoy and on to Scapa Flow. 5 minutes drive to Stromness by road or 15 minute walk down the track
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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