1 Bedroom Waterside Cottage in St Margarets Hope Orkney Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 54 sq m

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Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

St Margaret's Hope, SCT

Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
‪6 min drive‬
Italian Chapel
‪11 min drive‬
Gills Bay Ferry Port
‪88 min drive‬
Flotta Isle (FLH)
‪176 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

1 Bedroom cottage in the picturesque village of St Margarets Hope. The property consists of downstairs a fully fitted kitchen and living area with a sofa bed. Upstairs is the bedroom with king size bed and separate w/c shower room. Free wi/fi. There is ample free parking outside. The property is less than 1/2 mile away from the Gills Bay ferry and on the bus route which has a regular service to Kirkwall and Stromness. The village of St Margarets Hope has shops, pubs, post office, and a coffeehoose that sells local crafts and Orkney produce. There is a 9 hole golf course, tennis court , bowling green, 2 play parks and a fitness suite all within walking distance of The Noust. There are some lovely beaches and cliff side walks nearby. On the slip outside the door of The Noust there can quite regularly be seals lying.

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Tracey Hasson

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Fold up bed can be set up in bedroom if required.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check in time 2.30 pm Check out 11 am

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Ronaldsay

Located in South Ronaldsay, this cottage is on the waterfront. Banks Chambered Tomb and Tomb of the Eagles are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Orkney Wine Company and Scapa Distillery. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring.

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St Margaret's Hope, SCT

What's nearby

Banks Chambered Tomb - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Italian Chapel - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
Gills Bay Ferry Port - 88 min drive - 29.5 km
Castle of Mey - 97 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

Kirkwall (KOI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Robertsons - ‬4 min walk
‪The Creel - ‬2 min walk
‪Commodore Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
‪Sands Hotel - ‬6 min drive
‪The Watersound Hotel - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Bedroom Waterside Cottage in St Margarets Hope Orkney Sleeps 2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 Bedroom Waterside Cottage in St Margarets Hope Orkney Sleeps 2 ?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Bedroom Waterside Cottage in St Margarets Hope Orkney Sleeps 2 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 Bedroom Waterside Cottage in St Margarets Hope Orkney Sleeps 2 located?

This family-friendly South Ronaldsay cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sand of Wright, Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Banks Chambered Tomb. Olav's Wood and Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nanda F.

23 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

We had a very comfortable stay at St Margarets Hope. The little house has everything you need. The location on the slipway is just beautiful but it was a little chilly to take full advantage of it. We enjoyed going back and forth over the Churchill Barriers

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

27 Apr 2019

Lovely house , lovely host

Lovely cottage right on the water. Perfect for a stay in Orkaney

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

John G.

12 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The BUS MAN

Couldn’t wish for anything better right beside the water a bus stop right outside and the ferry terminal 500 yards away PERFECT

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik C.

21 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

7 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Cracker.

The property was perfectly located and had pretty much everything we needed for Christmas and anew Year. It was warm, even in subzero temperatures. The bed was comfy and we even managed a bottle of bubbles out on the slip one evening.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

3 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waterfront

We loved staying at 2 The Noust - a lovely little house in a fabulous location. The pub, PO/shop and bus stop are only a 2 minute walk away and the ferry terminal is only a 2 minute drive away. All this with peace and quiet too.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gateway to Orkney

We stayed at the Waterside Cottage in St Margaret’s Hope during our too short visit to beautiful Orkney. The cottage is situated in the charming town of St Margaret’s Hope, a drive away from the bigger enclave of Kirkwall. It met all of our needs and the views of the water from outside were gorgeous. We had ferocious weather during our stay and still we were in awe of the sunrises and sunsets, were visited by harbor seals, and witnessed more rainbows then we could count! We look forward to visiting again sometime.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alycia W.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cozy spot!

We had a great experience at the home and wish it could have been longer. Our arrival was delayed by a cancelled ferry trip and the host was immediately responsive to our questions about a late arrival and made it super-easy for us. The house is exactly what you need as a peaceful base for exploring Orkney, was very clean, and met all our expectations. We highly recommend using it for your own travels!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location with excellent facilities

This cottage has everything you would need in a lovely location next to the loch. St Margaret's Hope is a beautiful little village with an excellent pub/seafood restaurant and a well-stocked shop. This is a great place to explore Orkney from.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

29 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Comfortable cottage with everything you need while visiting Orkney. Stunning view from front door. Shops, bar and restaurant within walking distance. And don’t miss the fish and chip van when it visits on a Saturday. Host found EarPods left behind and kindly returned to us by post.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Linda B.

26 June 2023

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Linda Boyd

Position of property is excellent, but parking a bit difficult…. Lounge is very dark, even on sunny days…. Hi

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K., Where do you live?

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Place

Nice cosy place, clean, no problems, thanks very much

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kathrin M.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable short stay

Everything was as described and we enjoyed our short stay very much.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke G.

1 Oct 2022

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Excellent in every way

A wonderful property in a magnificent location. Owner could not have been more friendly or more helpful. She truly went the 'extra mile on several occasions for us to make it an unforgettable holiday, and 10th. Anniversary experience. Thank you Tracey.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Great location, provides a quiet base to explore the islands. Very comfortable for two with everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location

Enjoyed my stay - the cottage location is amazing with great views.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

2 Sept 2021

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Rooms with a view

We were welcomed at the doorstep by our host. Located by the Harbour, we watched the fisherman bring his catch in, which probably appeared on our plates at the Murray Arms later on. The cottage had everything needed for a two night stay to explore the Orkneys and was close to the ferry. St Margaret’s Hope has an interesting craft shop.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

11 June 2021

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An excellent property

Tracey’s property was perfect for the my wife and I. Fully equipped right down to washing liquid for the pots. The waterside location is in one of the most attractive villages in Orkney. Overall we couldn’t fault it

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen Muir

21 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get away

Lovely and cosy, well equipped for all your needs, bed very comfortable and had a lovely peaceful sleep. Situated in a very friendly village, a stone throw from the ferry which lights up the bay in the evening. Would recommend this property to others with no hesitation.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

17 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review of ID 1778820

A great location. The cottage was great for two but would have been crowded for more than that. A bit short on plates, cutlery and cooking equipment and a house book with instructions for TV, heaters etc. would have been very useful. We have though recommended it to a number of other people and we had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

19 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home!

Perfect holiday stay - everything you need for a weekend away. Clean and cosy!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

15 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orkney in a time of Covid

The very best thing about this property is its location in St Margaret's Hope, less than five minutes from where where the Gills Bay ferry comes in (also close to the bus stop!) and with sea views from the front door. This is an attractive, clean and well equipped cottage. It's in a quiet location beside the sea, but well placed to explore the many attractions of Orkney (in "normal times".) There are shops, cafes and pubs within (short) walking distance (& Kirkwall is 25 minutes drive away - or a slightly longer bus ride.) It was a brilliant base for the two of us for a fortnight, although we do think the cottage might be just a bit too "cosy" for more than two people.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meg W., Austin, Texas

25 Sept 2019

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Very nice

We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable. The bathroom was well lit and really liked the side shelves for storage. The shower was really nice. The stair treads up to the bedroom are a little narrow -- with my bad hip I had to be particularly careful about my foot placement. But that comment goes for all of Orkneky! :-) There was room for all of our stuff. Would have liked a few more kitchen devices (e.g. good bread knife). But I understand we cook more than most people. I wasn't used to the electric stove but it worked well and I got used to it by the time we left.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elan M.

9 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Accomodations in St. Margaret's Hope

What a great property! It's location is fantastic, right on the bay, and nestled into beautiful St. Margaret's Hope. It's also two minutes from the ferry, making it an ideal choice if you booked the early morning passage. It has everything you need: a comfortable bed, a nice shower, and a full kitchen. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary R., Chapel Hill, NC

3 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orkney More than OK.

The place was great. The town was laid back and authentic. Tracey the owner was especially nice. She even drove us to the ferry the morning we left.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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