Avalon Guest House is situated on the outskirts of Kirkwall, Orkney overlooking Kirkwall Bay. Avalon is a modern, purpose-built high quality Bed & Breakfast accommodation.
There are 5 spacious guest rooms - 2 double rooms with king size beds, 2 twin rooms and a family room (sleeping up to 4)
Prices start from £70 single occupancy, £90 per room B&B in the doubles and twins and £120 for the family room B&B.
Avalon has its own car parking facilities and is only 20 minutes walk from Kirkwall centre.
Orkney's capital Kirkwall, is 1 mile from the property, where you can visit Earls & Bishops Palaces Kirkwall , St Magnus Cathedral (St Magnus Cathedral tour times ), Orkney Museum, Highland Park Distillery and Scapa Distillery , to name a few of the attractions in town. There are many eateries, pubs, cafes also in Kirkwall, you can find out more here . If the weather isn't too kind, The Pickaquoy Centre offers excellent indoor facilities such as a swimming pool, cinema, various exercise classes and kids entertainment. See more Swimming pools and fitness centres on this link.
The heart of Neolithic Orkney is a 25 min drive from Avalon Guest House, heading to the West Mainland where you can visit Skara Brae, Maeshowe, Ring of Brodgar and Standing Stones of Stenness . A further drive of 15 mins will take you to the Brough of Birsay , Broch of Gurness and Earls Palace Birsay.
Take time out from the sites and take a stroll through the cobbled streets of Stromness,visit the Pier Arts Centre , Stromness Museum or Ness Battery . Find out more about Stromness on this link.
For craft enthusiasts, why not follow the Creative Trail or visit the Creative Orkney and Orkney Arts & Crafts websites. For nature lovers please visit RSPB Orkney facebook page or visit the RSPB website . There is also the Orkney Nature Festival you may be interested in. If you are keen on golf, there are three 18-hole courses on the mainland, Stromness Golf Club, Kirkwall Golf Club and South Ronaldsay Golf Club.