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Esviken 3 in the heart of Kirkwall
About this property
Esviken 3 is a bright, contemporary home on Gold Drive, an easy reach of the centre of Kirkwall. The first impression inside is of a place that's been put together with real care — green trailing plants in box shelves, a 'Our Story' photo frame on the wall and a sense that it's properly looked after.
Inside
The living room is generous and full of light, with a pale two-seater sofa dressed in rust-coloured cushions, a matching armchair with a bright tropical-print cushion and a low round coffee table — a bottle of fizz and two glasses set out ready when we looked. A second sitting area carries the same blue accent sofa and a console with a coral lamp. The lounge flows into a dining corner with a glass table, and the TV space has a corner ladder shelf, a painted media unit and a Roman blind in a soft leaf print. The kitchen is fully equipped, with a separate utility space holding a tumble dryer, a Samsung washing machine, a Sonnen home battery and plenty of shelving.
Where you'll sleep
Across three bedrooms the house sleeps five. One double has a pine-framed bed under a colourful floral duvet with a deep pink blind; another has an upholstered headboard, a wildflower-and-sea canvas above and a built-in wardrobe with hangers ready. A carpeted staircase, lined with a bookshelf of paperbacks and a rustic plant shelf, links the floors.
The setting
You're right in Kirkwall here, so St Magnus Cathedral, the harbour, shops, cafes and restaurants are all within strolling distance, and the airport and ferry terminals are a short hop for day trips out to the islands.
Perfect for
A family or a group of up to five who want town-centre convenience with space to spread out — and with a hot tub, garden, parking, wifi and laundry, it works equally well for a celebration or a longer base.
Location
6 Gold Drive, Kirkwall, KW15 1HH, 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 Esviken 3 in the heart of Kirkwall.
Guided tour0.4 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 tour0.4 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 tour0.4 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 tour0.4 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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