4-Star self catering in Stromness. Three modern purpose built 4-Star Self catering Apartments situated on the edge of the historic fishing town of Stromness. Stromness is located in the west of the Orkney mainland where the Northlink ferry 'Hamnavoe' docks, Stromness is steeped in history and has a character of its own, 10 minutes walk from Sandstone, Granite or Westslate apartments down the many lanes to the harbour, town centre, bus station and wander along the cobbled streets, browse through the shops full of Orkney crafts, local baker and butcher, Orkney Fish shop for fresh fish, crab and lobster or treat yourself to a meal in one of the cafes and restaurants that use locally sourced ingredients from the land and sea.
SANDSTONE -one-bedroom apartment. sleeps 2
WESTSLATE -master king bedroom and twin bedroom both en-suite. sleeps4+1
GRANITE -double and twin bedroom apartment.sleeps 4
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All 3 apartments are self-contained and are single story, each with their own private entrance and ample private parking, large Smart TV or Flat screen TV with Freeview, FREE unlimited Wi-Fi, spacious bright open plan kitchen/dining with chic high gloss cream fitted kitchen, modern appliances, Denby crockery, living room with cosy cream sofa and leather chairs, scattered cushions. Bathroom and en-suites all have power showers, tiled floors, sharp white and chrome sanitary wear and heated towel rails. Large bath sheet, hand towels and face clothes. Large open garden grass area with trees and farmland around, washing line.
Westslate guests only can sit and relax outside in the evening with a glass of Orkney gin or one of Orkney's famous malt whisky from Highland Park or Scapa Distillery in the secluded 'suntrap' paved area with seating.
There is so much to see and do, right on your doorstep. Self Catering Orkney Innertown Apartments offers close proximity (10-15 mins by car) to other areas of interest, such as world famous Neolithic sites of Maeshowe, Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, Standing Stones of Stenness and the newly discovered dig at Ness of Brodgar – dated 800 years older than Stonehenge!
Be amazed at the extensive species of birds including puffins, corncrakes and hen harriers and superb free trout fishing, with a choice of a different loch around every corner. There is a shed available to store bikes or fishing gear.
Self Catering Orkney Apartments makes a perfect place from which to switch off, wind down and experience the quieter pace of life that an Orkney self-catering holiday offers, but still have all the amenities a stones through away!
Directions
From the Tourist information/ Ferry Terminal building in Stromness turn right onto the Ferry Road, when you come to the roundabout, 1st left, follow the road around round, travel along the road then take the 1st road on your right up the Back road follow the road till you come to a small roundabout (hump in the road) 2nd exit onto Outertown road, then 1st right at the trees onto Brownstown Road, Innertown Apartment are first left at the top of the road, and our house is the next house on the left.
Arriving in Stromness on the A965 from Kirkwall you come to the roundabout, take the 3rd exit then follow the road around then its the first road on your right up the Back road follow the road till you come to a small roundabout (hump in the road) 2nd exit onto Outertown road, then 1st right at the trees onto Brownstown Road, Innertown Apartment are first left at the top of the road, and our house is the next house on the left.
From the Tourist information/ Northlink Ferry Terminal building in Stromness turn right onto the Ferry Road, past the Co-op, when you come to the roundabout, take 1st left, follow the road around then take the 1st right up the Back road follow the road till you come to a small roundabout (hump in the road) 2nd exit onto Outertown road, then 1st right at the trees onto Brownstown Road, Innertown Apartment are first left near the top of the road, and our house is the next house on the left.
From Tourist information office in Kirkwall, follow signs for Stromness A965, on arriving in Stromness at the roundabout take the 3rd exit and follow directions as above to Innertown Apartments.
Getting there by railway:- Travel from main Scottish stations to Thurso, where a bus connects to the ferry at Scrabster, or Aberdeen where the station is near to the harbour.
Getting there by aeroplane:- You can fly from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Inverness, to Kirkwall, Orkney daily.
From Kirkwall airport, turn right on arriving in Kirkwall follow signs A965 for Stromness.
Getting there by ferry:- Sailings from Aberdeen to Kirkwall -From Kirkwall Harbour follow signs for Stromnes A965, on arriving in Stromness at the roundabout take 3rd exit then follow directions above to Innertown Apartments.
On arriving in St Margaret's Hope on Pentland Ferries - "Pentalina" follow signs for Kirkwall A961 then A965 on to Stromness, on arriving in Stromness at the roundabout take 3rd exit then follow direction below to Innertown Apartments.