Rural Bungalow in Orkney with stunning views

Entire bungalow in Tankerness, United Kingdom

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Bob
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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Islesview is located within the tranquil countryside within the East Mainland of Orkney and has an unobstructive view of the sea to the North Isles. The house is a detached bungalow, located next to a small working farm and overlooks a body of water known as “The String” where boats and cruise liners enter Kirkwall harbour. The location is a haven for birds and other native wildlife.

Sleeps up to 5
2 Bedrooms
2 double beds or 4 twins or combination
Single Sofa bed in lounge

The space
Refurbished Bungalow

Guest access
Whole house is yours

Registration Details
OR00223F

What this place offers

Garden view
Ocean view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 124 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Tankerness
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From the host

Quiet rural with access to the sea shore.
Wildlife hot spot for birds and mammals
Can still pick up a takeaway from the Happy Haddock in Kirkwall 7 miles away one way is 15Mins

Ideally located for visiting the Churchill Barriers and the Italian Chapel, which are on the east side of Orkney and just 15 minutes away by car.

The World Heritage sites of Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar and Maeshowe are just 30 minutes away by car.

Kirkwall is 15 minutes by car which hosts the magnificent St Magnus Cathedral and the Bishops Palace.

Kirkwall airport is a 5 minute car drive away, with regular flights to the Northern Isles of Orkney as well as the UK mainland.

The 3 ferry options if coming by car being;
Northlink from Aberdeen is 15 Minutes away in Kirkwall
Pentland Ferries from Giles Bay is 20 minutes away in St Margarets Hope Northlink from Scrabster is 35 minutes away in Stromness the second town of Orkney.

Kirkwall also is the location for ferries Car, bicycles and foot passengers to the Northern Isles
Houton is the ferry terminal for cars, bicycles and foot passengers to the Southern Isles including Hoy.

Meet your host

Superhost
124 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting

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Co-hosts

  • Laura
  • Brian
  • James Stewart

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