Earl Thorfinn 
Self Catering Accommodation
In The Heart Of Kirkwall, Orkney

Nestled in the heart of Kirkwall (the capital of Orkney) is our lovely 
2-bedroom cottage

Earl Thorfinn Cottage offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility, located just a 5-minute stroll from the heart of Kirkwall, Orkney's largest town. Despite its central location, the cottage is tucked away in a peaceful area with the added convenience of free parking. It features a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, a new kitchen, a separate living room, and a modern shower room/bathroom, making it an ideal retreat for up to four guests.


Guests are spoiled for choice with a variety of nearby coffee shops, cafes, pubs, and restaurants. Just a few minutes’ walk away, William Shearer’s provides an impressive selection of whole foods, local delicacies including Orkney's freshly baked bread, cakes, fresh ground coffee and local fish and meats.


As a base, Kirkwall is ideal for exploring both local landmarks and the wider Orkney Mainland. Discover historical sites like St. Magnus Cathedral and Earl's Palace, enjoy a walk along Scapa Beach, or tour Highland Park and Scapa Whisky Distilleries. The cottage is also well-situated for excursions further afield to the West Mainland with its Neolithic sites, like Skara Brae and the Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as the East Mainland attractions such as the Italian Chapel and the WWII Churchill Barriers.


For those looking to explore beyond the Mainland, Kirkwall Harbour offers daily boat trips to the Orkney outer isles, such as Westray, Papa Westray, Eday, and Shapinsay, each with its own unique charm and sights to explore.

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Earl Thorfinn
self-catering rates

  2 Earl Thorfinn Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1QF
 From £650 - £795
(Friday to Friday in the main season)
 Low season special offers, discount rates for consecutive weeks

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Earl Thorfinn features

  Unlimited WiFi.
  Tv with Freeview, clock radio.
  Earl Thorfinn has one double bedroom and a twin bedroom.
 Completely newly fitted shower room/toilet with large bath sheets and hand towels.
 Coordinated bedding, dish towels and cloths provided.
 Orkney fudge and Oatcakes.
 To enjoy the sun there is a sheltered wee garden front and back.
 Free parking at the front of the house.
 Earl Thorfinn cottage is less than 10 minutes’ drive away from the Northlink Ferry terminal in Kirkwall and the airport.
  Huge variety of coffee shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes that offer a variety of Orkney produce on their menu.
  Earl Thorfinn cottage is a 10-minute walk to the bus station and Kirkwall tourist information centre.
  Nearest grocery shop is only a 5 min walk down the road to William Shearer on Victoria Street with a large variety of whole foods, local baked bread, cakes, milk and fresh Orkney meat and fish.
 The Northlink Ferry 'M.V Hrossey and the M.V Hjaltland ' comes up from Aberdeen and down from Shetland daily and docks in Kirkwall.
 Orkney has fantastic walks and cycle routes from right outside your front Door (cycle hire available nearby).
 Sorry no pets, We have a no-smoking policy in all our properties.
 Ample parking.
 Low season special offers, discount rates for consecutive weeks).

Take a stroll down the town on a sunny evening, have a nice meal in one of the many restaurants, sample an Orkney beer or Orkney Gin, maybe even listen to the Kirkwall City Pipe band, or just soak up the relaxing atmosphere you will find nowhere else other than here in Orkney!

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