Holiday homes & accommodation in Orkney
Situated off the northern tip of the UK mainland, the islands of Orkney are a world apart from the rest of Scotland. Expansive sandy beaches stretching for miles along each coast make them the perfect destination for relaxing dog-friendly holidays. Pretty villages and towns hide the ruins of ancient palaces between their ornate cathedrals and picturesque parks. Explore their heritage in busy main streets filled with arts and crafts stores and quaint cafes or discover the island’s archaeological riches in absorbing museums and art galleries. Our Orkney cottages offer a lovely base for your explorations.
The Orkney Islands promise adventure and intrigue, and with around 70 individual atolls in this exceptional archipelago, there’s lots of exploring to be done. Our Orkney island holiday cottages are the perfect self-catering base for discovering every part of this fascinating landscape, giving you the chance to enjoy the famed island lifestyle for a week or two. Whether you’re looking for a romantic cottage break for two or a large property you can bring the whole family along to, we have the self-catering Orkney Islands holiday cottage to suit you. Whether you stay on the mainland or take boat trips out to the North Isles or South Isles, you’ll find Orkney is relaxing, stimulating and extraordinary: we can’t guarantee you’ll ever want to leave.
Consider our self-catering accommodation and holiday lets for your next visit to Orkney. For more ideas on other island destinations, browse our collection of Scottish Island cottages. And don't forget our Scotland cottages, they offer wonderful places to stay throughout Scotland.