Castleyards Apartment 12

Castleyards Apartment 12 is a snug, all-on-one-level apartment tucked just off the centre of Kirkwall — close enough that St Magnus Cathedral's red sandstone tower rises over the rooftops nearby. It's a comfortable, traditional little base with everything in easy reach, and a great spot for getting about the town on foot.

Inside

The living space is warm and homely, with a fabric sofa and matching armchair set around an electric fire in a wood surround, framed Orkney prints on the walls and a wall-mounted TV. It opens through to a compact dining area and kitchen, where there's a table with chairs, a fire feature and a galley kitchen fitted with oak units, terracotta-tiled splashbacks, an electric hob, oven, microwave and toaster — well stocked for cooking in. A washer covers the practicalities.

Where you'll sleep

Sleeping two in one bedroom, the sleeping area has a double bed set into a handsome wooden cabinet surround with built-in shelving and lighting, a wall-mounted TV opposite and a small sofa alongside, lit by a window with a blind. Fresh towels are laid out on the bed. The bathroom is practical and neat, with a corner shower, WC, vanity and mirrored cabinet.

The setting

You're moments from the heart of Kirkwall — the cathedral, harbour, shops, pubs and restaurants are all a short walk away, and the ferry terminals are handy for trips to the north isles. An ideal base for exploring the town and the wider Mainland by day.

Perfect for

With a hot tub, parking, wifi, a full kitchen and a washer, this one-bedroom apartment sleeping two suits a couple after a comfortable, well-located bolthole in the centre of Kirkwall.