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Harbour Cottage

Property class: 3.5

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A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled blue towels on a brown bedspread. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed. - Harbour Cottage (Stromness)
A living room with brown sofas, a wooden coffee table with a floral arrangement, a fireplace, and a TV on a stand. - Harbour Cottage (Stromness)
A two-story building with a brown door and windows, labeled "Harbour Cottage." - Harbour Cottage (Stromness)
A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, washing machine, and sink. - Harbour Cottage (Stromness)
A coastal town at dusk with buildings reflecting on calm waters, a dock, and a mountain in the background. - Harbour Cottage (Stromness)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4119.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Fireplace

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping provided

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city center
  • Near the sea

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

  • Built in 1700

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 8 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 8 and older are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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
Guests under 8 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

About the neighborhood

Located in Stromness, this cottage is in the city center and by the sea. Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve and Warebeth Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stromness Museum and The Pickaquoy Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Stromness travel guide
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Map
Ferry Road, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3AE

What's nearby

  • Piers Art Centre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • John Rae Memorial Statue
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stromness Museum
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stromness Golf Club
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ness Battery
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ferry Inn
    2 min walk
  • Stromness Hotel Bar
    3 min walk
  • Loki Seafood Shack
    12 min drive
  • Flori
    9 min walk
  • Peedie Chippie
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbour Cottage 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 Harbour Cottage?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Harbour Cottage?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Harbour Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Stromness, this cottage is steps from Standing Stones of Stenness and Stromness Ferry Terminal. Piers Art Centre and Stromness Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Harbour Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr T

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very clean and comfortable accom - great to arrive (very late!) to lights and warmth. Very good facilities, private parking (a little tight) and very convenient for ferry to Scrabster and Stromness main street.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable centrally located apartment in picturesque village, friendly and efficient owner, great base flr exploring Orkney
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely stay in Stromness at Harbor Cottage

We had a lovely stay at Harbor Cottage. On the harbor just off the ferry exit. Communication was great & we accessed the cottage easily. Everything was clean & comfy. Even had Sky TV which can be rare. Kitchen had most everything you could need. Only issue was the slats on both beds kept falling.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a pleasant cottage with parking in front. It was nicely decorated and beds were very comfortable.It was five minutes from a co-op food shop which opens seven days a week 7 am to 10 pm. Almost opposite the bus station and a two minute walk to the ferry. Bike hire is available in Stromness. And we had a great day taking the ferry over to hoy, cycling to Rackwick Bay and walking to see the old man of hoy sea stack. The cottage includes a small washing machine which we did use (only once…). The kitchen is adequately stocked are not like some holiday cottages which have cupboards full of stuff you will never use. I stayed with my daughter so there were only two of us, but clearly this could increase to 4 people. With four people, I think the kitchen might prove to be a little cramped at the dining table.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the cottage. It was perfect in every way and David was a great host, even helping us with our bags from the ferry.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Cottage was lovely. More than met our expectations. Would happily stay again. David the host was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place. Only small issue was it was a little difficult to park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing location, and great host. All the appliances worked (and we cooked frequently in the kitchen that offered space enough for 2 to be comfortable). The bedrooms at the top of the stairs were compact but had a table and chair in each, for those who need laptop or writing space. The living room was cozy. (The toilet was a bit loud, but nothing egregious.) The LOCATION was fantastic. I was concerned that possibly there would be noise from the harbor across the street…nothing. Ships came and went. There’s a good bakery, amazing butcher shop, and at least one charity shop (and museum) within walking distance, let alone a Co-op for all basic necessities. Would be glad to stay here again! Much prettier than Kirkwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Room comfort

Accessibility is an issue

Harbor cottage is a cute place in an excellent location near the ferry terminal in Stromness. And with several restaurants nearby, and even a fishmarket within walking distance, you have a variety of meals to choose from the one downside we struggled with was accessibility. We were not able to take our luggage upstairs, because of the very narrow steep staircase. The furniture was placed in such a way. It was difficult to move throughout the downstairs. If you have any mobility problems, you might consider a different location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great wee place. Mind yer head!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Harbour cottage hideaway

Lovely welcome,cosy and easy accessed.Met the landlord as we were early very helpful.Quiet location which was a surprise as the cottage is next to the ferry port.We could only stay for three nights,which was a shame,would be very happy to stay longer.We did not cook in the house this time,but seemed very equipped to handle any food prep ,lovely butcher and fresh fish available locally.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Harbor Cottage is great!

We stayed at Harbor Cottage for 3 nights and had a great stay. It was comfortable and in an awesome location right across from the ferry harbor. Two things that I appreciated in particular were the convenient lights for reading and the abundance of electric outlets, Needing outlets for hair dryer, curling iron, heating pad, and all the devices needing recharged was no problem here! The place was clean and cozy and the kitchen well-equipped for our needs. You can't go wrong staying at this cute, two-story cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023