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Castleyards Apartment 12

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
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Entire apartment

Sleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit/debit cards
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

About the neighborhood

Kirkwall is home to this apartment. Scapa Beach and Mill Sand reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Pickaquoy Centre and Stromness Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Kirkwall travel guide
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Map
12 Castleyards, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1TG

What's nearby

  • St. Magnus Cathedral
    St. Magnus Cathedral
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Earl's Palace
    Earl's Palace
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bishop's Palace
    Bishop's Palace
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Orkney Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Orkney Wireless Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunbeam Coffee House
    4 min walk
  • Movement Coffee
    5 min walk
  • Auld Motor Hoose
    1 min walk
  • The Bothy Bar
    3 min walk
  • Skipper's
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Castleyards Apartment 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castleyards Apartment 12?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Castleyards Apartment 12?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castleyards Apartment 12 located?

Situated in Kirkwall, this apartment building is steps from Orkney Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral. Earl's Palace and Orkney Wireless Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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Castleyards Apartment 12 Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location in Kirkwall, close to the information centre, supermarkets, abs the cathedral. Clean as a whistle too!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Berni

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great little place

Very clean, amazing apartment, fabulous location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Do Not Stay Here!

This apartment is not as advertised. It is very dated but most of all dirty. The oven was filthy, pans still had food on them from previous guests. Toaster was rusty, carpet stained. Crumbs under the cushions of the settee. Nail clipping found in the drawer and sanitary towel under the Magnus bed together with an empty crisp packet. There is no washer dryer as advertised. The bed was very uncomfortable to the point that it’s given me backache. The owner refused to accept any responsibility and did NOTHING to address any of the issues.
Filthy frying pan
Dirty stained carpet
Filthy oven racks
Disgusting oven
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent facilities

Excellent property. Very clean and well appointed. I was using it as a key worker during lockdown so the ability to cook my own meals was very useful. Washing machine also a useful addition. Good communication from the owners and the key safe system worked well. Good central location in Kirkwall and easy to find. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fabulous place

This place was exactly what I needed for my 3+ week stay in Kirkwall. It was conveniently located, had parking, was equipped with everything that I needed and was excellently serviced. I would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 25 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This apartment is in a great location with parking! Despite its central location, it is reasonably quiet most of the time. it is a great find! The host is very responsive and we are really pleased with this apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent apartment. Located just a minute from the main street, it is finished to a very high standard and equipped with everything you would need. It was spotlessly clean and it was warm & cosy. I stayed here myself but there is plenty of room for a couple. There is a residents car park that can be used. I highly recommend this apartment and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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8/10 Good

Annette

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great central location

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019