8 Firth Square

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Free WiFi

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 861 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: 8 Firth Square in Kirkwall offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and a living room. The property features a private entrance, carpeted floors, and soundproofing for a comfortable stay. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Additional amenities include a dining table, sofa, TV, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 4 km from Kirkwall Airport, the apartment is a short walk from the Orkney Museum and close to Scapa Beach (2.4 km) and Maeshowe (16 km). Nearby attractions include water sports and various activities such as fishing and hiking. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its convenient and central location, nearby shops, and excellent facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Walter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place, really cosy and great location for exploring”
Jane
New Zealand New Zealand
“Handy to town and amenities. Clean, well equipped and comfortable.”
Shona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location once we'd sussed it out. Good facilities and provisions of kitchen equipment etc. It was always planned not to be self catering but plenty available for light breakfast and coffee. I was in the attic room, my friends were in the...”
Lynn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location in Kirkwall Near to food outlets 3 nearby supermarkets Nearby bus station to places on Orkney Extreemly homely accomodation Well supplied with necessities Very clean property”
Charles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is well equipped and clean. We found the beds to be very comfortable. Excellent location close to shops etc”
Sheila
Australia Australia
“Everything we needed was there. Very tasteful decor displaying local business and talent. Instructions on how things are to be done were clear and concise. I would recommend this property.”
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable and quiet Well furnished and equipped. On site parking and convenient for Kirkwall centre plus local facilities and supermarkets Particularly appreciated the top floor bedroom with lovely light and good views.”
Deidre
Australia Australia
“Great central location to explore Orkney. Well appointed facilities including a washing machine and close to supermarkets and petrol station.”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Second time staying when visiting family will be booking again soon”
Ghislaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely well-appointed little house and the owners were really easy to contact when we needed them. Easy walking distance into Kirkwall too Parking was a little problematic as space in the square is tight. That was easily sorted by just using the...”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Walter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place, really cosy and great location for exploring”
Jane
New Zealand New Zealand
“Handy to town and amenities. Clean, well equipped and comfortable.”
Shona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location once we'd sussed it out. Good facilities and provisions of kitchen equipment etc. It was always planned not to be self catering but plenty available for light breakfast and coffee. I was in the attic room, my friends were in the...”
Lynn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location in Kirkwall Near to food outlets 3 nearby supermarkets Nearby bus station to places on Orkney Extreemly homely accomodation Well supplied with necessities Very clean property”
Charles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is well equipped and clean. We found the beds to be very comfortable. Excellent location close to shops etc”
Sheila
Australia Australia
“Everything we needed was there. Very tasteful decor displaying local business and talent. Instructions on how things are to be done were clear and concise. I would recommend this property.”
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable and quiet Well furnished and equipped. On site parking and convenient for Kirkwall centre plus local facilities and supermarkets Particularly appreciated the top floor bedroom with lovely light and good views.”
Deidre
Australia Australia
“Great central location to explore Orkney. Well appointed facilities including a washing machine and close to supermarkets and petrol station.”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Second time staying when visiting family will be booking again soon”
Ghislaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely well-appointed little house and the owners were really easy to contact when we needed them. Easy walking distance into Kirkwall too Parking was a little problematic as space in the square is tight. That was easily sorted by just using the...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.7
Host review score
Firth Square is a quiet cul-de-sac, with free parking, in the heart of Kirkwall. The house has everything you should need. Free Wi-Fi throughout. The kitchen is equipped with a hob, oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge, dishwasher and a washer drier machine as well as a selection of utensils and cookware. The lounge has comfortable sofas, a flat-screen Smart TV with Free-view. The lounge has a double socket with 2 USB charging ports. The lounge, galley kitchen and dining area is on the ground floor. The first floor had the toilet/shower room and large double bedroom. All bedding, towels, electricity and Wi-Fi are provided free of charge. An iron and ironing board are also provided. The attic bedroom is accessed by a narrow wooden staircase. This is not suitable for very young children or people with mobility difficulties. A welcome and information booklet is provided. Guests are asked to pay particular heed to the fire and safety instructions.
It is a few minutes’ walk to the centre of town. There you will find, not only the iconic St Magnus Cathedral, Tankerness House Museum and the Earl's and Bishop's Palaces but a multitude of independent shops stocking everything from our world-famous jewellery, local designer clothes and fabrics as well as our award-winning cheeses, wines, whiskies and Real Ales. There are local shops stocking everything from fresh sandwiches and baking to herbal teas and toothpaste within a 2-minute walk. The three main supermarkets, Lidl, Tesco and the Co-op, are also less than a 5-minute walk from the house. There are a multitude of eateries from take-aways, pub grub to quality dining all within a 10-minute walk. The Tourist Information Centre, bus station and ferries to the North Isles are all within easy walking distance from the house as is the sports and leisure complex, The Pickaquoy Centre, which houses swimming and leisure pools, health suite and cinema.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

8 Firth Square takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform 8 Firth Square in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: D, OR00193F