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Castleyards Apartment 12
About this property
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.
Location
12 Castleyards, Kirkwall, KW15 1TG, United Kingdom
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Bookable experiences
Bookable experiences nearby
The four closest things to do, see and book — all within easy reach of Castleyards Apartment 12.
Guided tour0.1 km away
Kirkwall Walking Tour
Three to four hours pacing Orkney's tiny capital with a guide who knows which 12th-century saint is buried in which pillar — and why that matters more than the gift shop.
Guided tour0.1 km away
Orkney Highlights Private Tour
A private, full-day spin through Orkney's headline acts: Skara Brae, the Italian Chapel and a side of Viking lore, with Scapa Tours doing the driving and the awkward questions.
Guided tour0.1 km away
Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall
Four hours, five thousand years and a private guide — the headline Neolithic sites of West Mainland with a vehicle to yourself, prised in around a ferry or a ship's gangway.
Guided tour0.1 km away
Orkney Mainland Private Tour
Seven hours covering all of Mainland — the misnamed largest island — from Skara Brae and Brodgar in the west to the Italian Chapel and Churchill Barriers in the east, with you setting the pace.
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