Highly rated by guests who stayed at Castaway Guesthouse
Home made porridge
Local eggs
Cooked breakfast
Assortment of teas
Lovely biscuits
"Clean, comfortable, plenty space, easy walk in to Kirkwall."
Shaun from United Kingdom
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"The house is beautiful and very comfortable and the breakfast was sublime."
Kathleen from United Kingdom
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"Location was good for a quick walk into the centre and for accessing the supermarkets, there was a mini fridge and access to Wifi."
Sarah-anne from Australia
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"Breakfast choice was fairly typical for B&B and well prepared and presented."
Phil from United Kingdom
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"The room and bathroom were spotless. Bed linen was beautifully soft. Room was a good size."
Suzie from United Kingdom
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Ground floor guesthouse in Kirkwall with all rooms designed for wheelchair access
Accessibility & Design
Castaway Guesthouse is a modern building dating from 2015 with all rooms designed for wheelchair access. Ground floor rooms have wide corridors for easy movement. The guesthouse offers a private entrance for direct guest access without steps or barriers.
Accommodations
Each room has a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, TV, and electric kettle. Guests can use the dressing room and enjoy carpeted floors for comfort.
Location & Attractions
Scapa Beach is 2.5 km from the guesthouse, and Kirkwall Airport is 6 km away. Nearby cultural landmarks include the Standing Stones of Stenness (17 km), the Ring of Brodgar (18 km), and Maeshowe (15 km). Highland Park Distillery is also within easy reach for visitors.
Dining & Breakfast
Breakfast at Castaway Guesthouse focuses on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Guests order breakfast the night before, and it is served in a clean dining room. The cooked breakfast receives high ratings from previous visitors.
Parking & Convenience
Free private parking is available without reservation, eliminating the need to search for street parking. The guesthouse has an accessible parking space for guests with mobility needs. The location is a 10-minute walk from Kirkwall town centre with shops and restaurants.
Highlights
Accessibility: All rooms on ground floor with wide corridors and wheelchair access
Building: Modern guesthouse constructed in 2015
Parking: Free private parking with no reservation needed
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