Kirkwall town centre apartment

This top-floor apartment sits right in the middle of Kirkwall, on Victoria Street, tucked into a traditional harled cottage on a quiet town corner. Step out of the door and the shops, cathedral and harbour are all on your doorstep.

Inside

The living room has real character under its sloping eaves — a comfortable grey sofa, a TV, a window seat to read in and a large station-style clock on the wall, with a desk in the corner if you need to get a little work done. The kitchen is compact but well sorted for self-catering, with an oven, induction hob, microwave and kettle all to hand. Light pours in through the cottage windows.

Where you'll sleep

The double bedroom is bright and cheerful, with a comfortable double bed, built-in bookshelves above the headboard, fresh towels laid out and twin windows looking over the street below.

The setting

You genuinely couldn't be more central in Kirkwall. St Magnus Cathedral, the museums, restaurants, shops and the ferry terminal are all a short stroll away, which makes this a brilliant base for exploring the town on foot and the rest of Orkney by car.

Perfect for

With one bedroom sleeping two and parking included, this apartment is ideal for a couple who want to be in the heart of the action — close to everything, with a comfortable, characterful place to come home to.