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Harbour Cottage

3.5 star property
3.5-star adults-only cottage perfect for exploring Stromness

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, Netflix, pay movies

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41291 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ferry Road, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3AE
  • Place, Piers Art Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Stromness Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Skara Brae
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Stromness

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Stromness Ferry Terminal and a 5-minute walk from Piers Art Centre. Also, Stromness Museum is within 2 miles (3 km) and Standing Stones of Stenness is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Piers Art Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stromness Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Maes Howe - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Ring of Brogdar - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Skara Brae - 18 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julia's Café & Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Flattie Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ferry Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loki Seafood Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Flori - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Harbour Cottage

3.5-star adults-only cottage perfect for exploring Stromness
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Stromness cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Built in 1700
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with pay movies and Netflix.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city center
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Built in 1700

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 8 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 8 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 8 years old aren't allowed.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Harbour Cottage Stromness
Harbour Stromness
Harbour Cottage Cottage
Harbour Cottage Stromness
Harbour Cottage Cottage Stromness

Frequently asked questions

How close is Harbour Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 18.4 mi (28-min drive) away from the Kirkwall (KOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Harbour Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Harbour Cottage to the beach?

This cottage is 16.5 mi (31-min drive) from Scapa Beach.

Does Harbour Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Harbour Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Harbour Cottage?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Harbour Cottage?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Harbour Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Harbour Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Harbour Cottage to downtown Stromness?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Stromness.

Harbour Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr T

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very clean and comfortable accom - great to arrive (very late!) to lights and warmth. Very good facilities, private parking (a little tight) and very convenient for ferry to Scrabster and Stromness main street.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the cottage. It was perfect in every way and David was a great host, even helping us with our bags from the ferry.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable centrally located apartment in picturesque village, friendly and efficient owner, great base flr exploring Orkney
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Cottage was lovely. More than met our expectations. Would happily stay again. David the host was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place. Only small issue was it was a little difficult to park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely stay in Stromness at Harbor Cottage

We had a lovely stay at Harbor Cottage. On the harbor just off the ferry exit. Communication was great & we accessed the cottage easily. Everything was clean & comfy. Even had Sky TV which can be rare. Kitchen had most everything you could need. Only issue was the slats on both beds kept falling.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a pleasant cottage with parking in front. It was nicely decorated and beds were very comfortable.It was five minutes from a co-op food shop which opens seven days a week 7 am to 10 pm. Almost opposite the bus station and a two minute walk to the ferry. Bike hire is available in Stromness. And we had a great day taking the ferry over to hoy, cycling to Rackwick Bay and walking to see the old man of hoy sea stack. The cottage includes a small washing machine which we did use (only once…). The kitchen is adequately stocked are not like some holiday cottages which have cupboards full of stuff you will never use. I stayed with my daughter so there were only two of us, but clearly this could increase to 4 people. With four people, I think the kitchen might prove to be a little cramped at the dining table.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Room comfort

Accessibility is an issue

Harbor cottage is a cute place in an excellent location near the ferry terminal in Stromness. And with several restaurants nearby, and even a fishmarket within walking distance, you have a variety of meals to choose from the one downside we struggled with was accessibility. We were not able to take our luggage upstairs, because of the very narrow steep staircase. The furniture was placed in such a way. It was difficult to move throughout the downstairs. If you have any mobility problems, you might consider a different location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great wee place. Mind yer head!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Harbour cottage hideaway

Lovely welcome,cosy and easy accessed.Met the landlord as we were early very helpful.Quiet location which was a surprise as the cottage is next to the ferry port.We could only stay for three nights,which was a shame,would be very happy to stay longer.We did not cook in the house this time,but seemed very equipped to handle any food prep ,lovely butcher and fresh fish available locally.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Harbor Cottage is great!

We stayed at Harbor Cottage for 3 nights and had a great stay. It was comfortable and in an awesome location right across from the ferry harbor. Two things that I appreciated in particular were the convenient lights for reading and the abundance of electric outlets, Needing outlets for hair dryer, curling iron, heating pad, and all the devices needing recharged was no problem here! The place was clean and cozy and the kitchen well-equipped for our needs. You can't go wrong staying at this cute, two-story cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023