Citadel Cottage

Stromness

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 Self Catering Cottage | Stromness | Orkney | From £400 per week

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Privately situated at the end of a single track road out of the town, Citadel Cottage benefits from peaceful surroundings yet is only a five-minute walk to the town of Stromness. Surrounded by stunning views this sweet cottage makes for a perfect romantic getaway. Citadel Cottage has one bedroom and sleeps two people.

Facilities

  Shower   Hair Dryer   Bed Linen   Towels   Television   Broadband   WIFI   No Smoking   Laundry Facilities   Freezer   DVD Player   CD Player   On-Site Parking   Domestic Help   Pets by Arrangement   Assistance Dogs welcome   Garden for Residents   Coal/Log Fire   Short Breaks Available
Stromness Lighthouse
  • Small yet perfectly formed the cottage is well equipped and tastefully decorated with traditional local artwork throughout.
  • The multi-fuel stove in the lounge keeps the cottage cosy or on warmer summer evenings enjoy the sunset from the bench in the garden.
  • There are beautiful walks in every direction from the doorstep, especially the walk to the shore where you may be lucky enough to spot some seals.
  • Orkney offers so much to see and do and this is a great base with archaeological sites such as Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar less than twenty minutes drive away.
  • The cottage itself is charming and after a day touring you can enjoy an evening in front of the fire and watch the changing sea views.
  • Internet access.

 

 

The heart of Neolithic Orkney is a 10min drive from the cottage, 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 HERE​​​​​​.

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​​​​​​.