10/10 Excellent
Scott M.
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet cottage
Scott M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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Sherwood Cottage: Traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage in Burray village, Orkney.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Orkney, Scotland
- Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre3 min walk
- Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre2 min drive
- Italian Chapel7 min drive
- Kirkwall (KOI)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Master bedroom with ensuite
1 King Bed
Twin Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Ensuite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Family Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
About this property
Sherwood Cottage: Traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage in Burray village, Orkney.
Traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage in small village 3 miles from ferry terminal of St Margaret's Hope. Downstairs accommodation compromises large kitchen/diner, lounge with log burning stove, family bathroom and large room for storing wet outdoor clothes/boots etc. Upstairs has large king size bedroom with ensuite shower room and a twin room with dressing room off. Parking for one car on driveway and plenty additional parking on street outside. Very large enclosed garden. Village has a hotel with bar/restaurant serving meals, a tearoom and a public bus stop to St Margaret's Hope (3 miles), Kirkwall (10 miles) and Stromness (26 miles) all within 5 minutes walk. Tourist attractions nearby include the Fossil heritage centre, Italian Chapel, Churchill Barriers, Hoxa Tapestry Gallery, and numerous beautiful beaches and walks.
From May through to end September - weekly booking only with Friday changeover day. Other times - 3 nights minimum stay, flexible changeover day. Longer stays from November through till March will be considered.
Sorry, no pets.
Energy Performance rating D
From May through to end September - weekly booking only with Friday changeover day. Other times - 3 nights minimum stay, flexible changeover day. Longer stays from November through till March will be considered.
Sorry, no pets.
Energy Performance rating D
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number OR00087F
About the area
Burray Village
Burray is home to this cottage. Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre and Hoxa Tapestry Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Banks Chambered Tomb and Mine Howe.
Orkney, Scotland
What's nearby
- Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- Italian Chapel - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
- Highland Park Distillery - 14 min drive - 16.7 km
- Gills Bay Ferry Port - 93 min drive - 35.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Robertsons - 6 min drive
- The Creel - 6 min drive
- Commodore Restaurant & Bar - 7 min drive
- Sands Hotel - 3 min walk
- The Watersound Hotel - 3 min walk
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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