Self catering holidays in Orkney

The Orkney islands are a remote self catering holiday destination.  These Scottish islands can be reached by plane or by ferry.  It is possible to catch ferries for the Orkney isles from Thurso (goes to Stromness) and Aberdeen (sails to Kirkwall).  It is little known that the Orkney isles are made up of around 70 islands in total but a number are uninhabited.   If it is natural beauty that you are after and an interesting coastline then the Orkney isles hold plenty of promise for a cottage holiday.   Orkney promises pristine beaches and plenty of opportunities for getting away from it all and everyone. 

If you enjoy wildlife watching then Orkney could be a good choice for you with its colonies of birds, seals and whale watching opportunities.   There are also some interesting historical sites on the Orkney isles which have achieved world heritage status, including Skara Brae, Maeshowe and the Ring of Brodgar.  It is also possible to visit historical Viking settlements on the Orkney Isles.  For remote self catering holidays there can be very few places that can compete with Orkney when it comes to getting away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland UK.  Enjoy browsing through any self catering accommodation shown in Orkney.

Major towns in Orkney

Kirkwall

Stromness

Weather in Scotland, Orkney, this week

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Self catering holidays in Scotland

We regret that there is a sad lack of availability in Orkney at present.

May we suggest perusing alternative holiday lettings in Scotland.

Sometimes a different holiday area is acceptable if you just have a preference and are not committed to holiday in Orkney. One of the main reasons for a specific location is to visit relatives, substitutes are then not possible. However, if a specific location is not that important, do consider some of the suggested holiday destinations outlined below:

Try using our advanced Cottage Search facility to enter your basic essentials such as occupancy, tourist board grading, garden required and so on. This will display a selection of possible holiday rentals. After that, refine the list by adding any other features that might be of secondary importance such as near nature reserves or central heating.

How about something completely different? Some people always return to the same place year after year. A new location can be exciting and much more stimulating. If you have the time, browse a few pages – we have a wonderful selection of cottage holidays, self-catering lodges, apartments, villas and houses. There are even mansions in the country for group events. Recall this fact if you ever need a big property for a wedding.

The busiest periods for holiday lettings are New Year and school holidays.