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1 Bedroom Waterside Cottage in St Margarets Hope Orkney Sleeps 2

Waterfront cottage in South Ronaldsay with kitchen

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Exterior
Beach
Private kitchen
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 54 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St Margaret's Hope, SCT
  • Place, Hoxa Tapestry Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand of Wright
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

1 Bedroom Waterside Cottage in St Margarets Hope Orkney Sleeps 2

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fold up bed can be set up in bedroom if required.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
Check out time is 11am but if you are leaving earlier than that I would be grateful if you could message me to let me know.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Check in time 2.30 pm Check out 11 am

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
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

We should mention

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 cave exploring and cycling.
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St Margaret's Hope, SCT

What's nearby

  • Hoxa Tapestry Gallery - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sand of Wright - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Olav's Wood - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robertson's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barrier View Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage & Galley Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Polly Kettle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hoxa Tearoom - ‬7 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.

How much is parking at 1 Bedroom Waterside Cottage in St Margarets Hope Orkney Sleeps 2 ?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sand of Wright, Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Banks Chambered Tomb. Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre and Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time staying in the property, it was very clean and comfortable and in a very good location, there is a post office just around the corner which sells a wide selection of food and things. We would recommend to our friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George T.

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

St Margaret's Hope

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Very lucky with the weather and was able to go walking in different parts of Orkney every day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Gina S.

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

Fiona S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alycia W.

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

Simon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing, beautiful property next to the sea. One of the main ferries to the island docks a few hundred meters away. The location is everything you’d wish for a Scottish Island getaway, the peace and tranquility is good for the soul. The local area is pretty, with lots to see and do further away on Orkney. Robertsons coffeehoose is also a bar just up the road, and with several shops and places to eat in St Margaret’s Hope itself this property makes for a great base. Highly recommended and our thanks to the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

barney r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed my stay in Orkney and the location and facilities in the cottage. Comfortable bed!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Nick D.

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

Nanda F.

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

Emily B.

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

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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