Central Townhouse

Central Townhouse does exactly what the name promises — a two-bedroom apartment right in the middle of town at 67 Victoria Street, with a shared decked courtyard out the back where you can sit out with a coffee. The roughcast walls and tidy timber decking, complete with picnic bench and parasol, give it a relaxed feel before you've even gone inside.

Inside

The living room is genuinely cosy: a deep blue fabric sofa, a tartan-trimmed curtain at the window, a little wood-burning stove set into the chimney breast and a round mirror above it, with a wall-mounted TV to one side and an oak coffee table in the middle. A circular ceiling light and an air-conditioning unit keep it comfortable year-round. The kitchen is sharp and modern — pale grey units against a soft blue wall, a built-in oven and microwave, a marble-effect splashback, an induction hob and a breakfast bar with stools where you can perch for a quick bite. There's a knife block, kettle and toaster all in place.

Where you'll sleep

Two bedrooms give you flexibility for a small family or two couples. The apartment is served by a crisp modern bathroom with a clean white basin and a wall mirror cabinet, plus a separate shower room with a glass enclosure and its own vanity — handy when there's more than a couple of you.

Step outside

The shared rear courtyard is the bonus here — fully decked, with a bench seat against the wall, a picnic table and a parasol for sunnier days, it's a sheltered spot to relax between outings.

The setting

You can't get much more central — Victoria Street puts shops, cafes and the harbour on your doorstep, so the car can stay parked while you explore Orkney on foot. It's an ideal launchpad for day trips across the islands.

Perfect for

Two bedrooms sleeping 4, with a hot tub, parking, garden access and laundry — well suited to a family or two couples who want a comfortable, characterful base in the thick of things.