Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Orkney

Riff Cottage was by far the best holiday rental we have ever stayed in - quiet, warm, comfortable, spacious, clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated. There are wonderful views to the farmyard and the firth and hills beyond. Greig and Lesley were the perfect hosts, quickly responsive when we needed help, friendly when we met them around the farm but otherwise unobtrusive. The location is perfect for accessing the nearby neolithic sites and nature reserves and the shop is Finstown is a short drive away. We much appreciated the ample welcome pack. We thoroughly recommend a stay at Riff Cottage.

Wir haben eine wunderschöne Woche in Evelyns cottoage verbracht. Es hat uns nichts gefehlt und wir haben uns sofort wohl gefühlt. Am ersten Abend haben wir hinter dem Haus sogar eine Sumpfohreule gesehen, was uns als Vogelfans natürlich besonders glücklich gemacht hat! Die Lage direkt am Wasser ist wunderschön und man sie schon aus dem Fenster viele Vögel und auch ab und zu Robben. Und als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge ist die Lage der Unterkunft optimal.

Had a great stay in Clare’s wee cottage, I genuinely can’t think of how it can be improved. Is seems very freshly decorated and all the things that we needed were there including some well thought through extras e.g. extension sockets. Very comfy bed, lovely lounge area, well equipped kitchen (not that we used it much). We had accommodation envy from friends staying elsewhere! We’d definitely return if we ever get the chance, thanks very much.

Wow, was für eine tolle Unterkunft mit einer großartigen Gastgeberin! Wir haben uns sofort willkommen und wohl gefühlt. Die Wohnung hat alles, was man braucht (und viel mehr) und ist sehr gemütlich. In der Umgebung kann man schöne Wanderungen machen und viele Vögel finden, was wir sehr genossen haben. Elizabeth hat uns dazu gute Tipps gegeben und war immer überaus hilfsbereit. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

This was our families favorite place to stay. Beautiful area, house has lots of amenities, central to the places we wanted to visit, and quiet. Sharon was a great host. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone staying in the Orkneys.

Our stay at Tofts cottage was great. It suited our needs perfectly, and the views over the countryside and Scarpa Flow were amazing. It was spotlessly clean and had more than enough amenities. Communication with Sammy was outstanding and made for a smooth stay. Highly recommended.

There aren’t enough words in English or Gaelic to describe how much myself and my friend/support worker LOVED .. staying @Brough Farm @ South Ronaldsay … i Love rural isolation , waterways, wild walks , seabirds and cows, stone walls and buildings ✅✅✅✅✅✅, not necessarily in that order … the capacity to self cater , with resources easily sourced from Stromness and Kirkwall , including fresh sourced fish , lamb , beef etc … have a bath after a big days walking and sleep in comfy beds , obviously adds to the bliss .. and then the cherry on the cake of our 10 night stay … was of course our timing was perfect for the Orkney Folk festival … which was sublime … Two Australians … left very sad .. from ‘our’ Orkney Island home … Mel and Graham were the bestest hosts .. and I’m deeply grateful for all of Grahams patience with sharing his farming knowledge about the darling cows and calf’s .

A lovely family house close to the centre of Kirkwall for the shops/restaurants which was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Exactly what we needed for a couple of days exploring the islands and having a nice place to crash out in the evenings. Thoroughly recommended and we will use again if the timings line up for when we are passing through.

Central but quiet, lovely cosy wee place. Decent parking was tricky to find maybe add it into welcome pack but she was amazing when we locked ourselves out with keys and my phone in flat!

Nice house in peaceful location, perfect for a quiet retreat. There’s a beach called Waulkmill bay within walking distance. Kirkwall is only a 20 min drive away and Skara Brae is 30 min away. A great base to explore the mainland. We had a great stay and enjoyed relaxing in the cosy lounge after a day exploring

St Clair house in St Margaret’s hope is an absolutely splendid place to be. The secluded and sheltered back garden with outside seating and fire pit is something I plan to make at my own house following our time at Shona’s beautiful house. We are a family of 6, with four boys from 9-14. We all loved it.

5 nachten met schitterend weer in deze fijne cottage. precies goed voor 2 personen. op loopafstand van mooie baai met uitzicht op het eiland Hoy. perfecte uitvalsbasis voor al het natuurschoon en de archeologische monumenten van het hoofdeiland. super tip: bezoek het eiland Birsay wat bij eb te voet bereikbaar is!

We had a really enjoyable time staying at this quirky cosy cottage - perfect for the dogs , great location for exploring both mainland and islands. Really well equipped kitchen we were able to cook whilst staying Very quiet and peaceful

We had a great 2 weeks holiday based at the house. The house was comfortable and with all the amenities you would expect.

A fantastic place to stay. Very beautiful, comfortable and luxurious. All the facilities you need and in a wonderful location. Great host. Highly recommended.

Absolutely brilliant stay at Collin’s place. It was such a unique and special experience to be situated on a beautiful farm in such a remote area of the world. Collin was unbelievably accomodating - meeting us at the ferry to help find the place, surprising us with lots of local goodies and even helping us find puffins just a 5 minute walk from his place! The home its self was very comfortable and peaceful. Increidble oven, modern shower and comfy beds. Would 100% recommend for a truly special experience on Orkney.

**Wunderbarer Aufenthalt auf der Farm Drei entspannte Tage im gemütlichen Wohnwagen von Jan und Robert. Trotz Regen und Sturm haben wir uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Highlight war der Hottub, den wir abends nach unseren Radtouren ausgiebig genossen haben. Toll war auch der Blick auf die einsame Bucht und die Klippen von Eday. Wir haben in der Bucht auch Seehunde gesehen. Jan und Robert sind außergewöhnlich herzliche Gastgeber mit unkompliziertem, warmem Kontakt. Ihr Bauernhof bietet eine wunderbare, authentische Atmosphäre zum Entspannen. Klare Empfehlung für alle, die eine ruhige Auszeit suchen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!!

This is a really unique stay and I spent a good part of my time there looking out at sea wondering when I would next be able to come back. So that should tell you how much I liked it! It’s at a lighthouse, so as you would expect, it’s at the end of a long road (which is very bumpy in places!). Then you get to the cosy house, with a wood fire, and well stocked kitchen with welcome treats. Alan is very friendly as are the dogs and the chickens! My child loved feeding them every morning. The fresh farm eggs were such a treat. Cantick Head itself is stunning and we loved being in the hot tub and sauna. Note to other guests- all these are wood powered so stock up on firewood before you arrive (you can buy bags at the shop next to the Lyness ferry). My mum took one of the bikes out and we all enjoyed walking the coastline. This is a special stay, don’t hesitate to book!

Had a fabulous stay, location of cabin was ideal for us. Very well equipped with everything you needed, and our host went out of the way to provide us with a cafeteria even though there was a coffee machine and pods provided . We also hired the hot tub for a small extra fee which was fantastic. Would definitely recommend Otterswick cabin which we stayed in.

Our first visit to Sanday was made complete by Helen and her beautiful cabin. We were made to feel very welcome and the cabin was in immaculate order throughout. The homemade bread and homebakes were a great surprise and very tasty! The hot tub was well worth the extra money and we're only sorry we couldn't stay for longer. Close by are all the amenities you could need, and a couple of local restaurants only a few miles away. Private, undisturbed place to hunker down for a few days. Highly recommended and we look forward to our next visit!

We had a great time in the tin tent, it was very comfortable, equipped with everything we needed and we also loved the hot tub. We enjoyed waking up to the sounds of the animals and birds and even spotted a few seals from the window. Jan and her husband were very helpful and friendly and made us feel at home.