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Mara Lodge B&B
About this property
Mara Lodge stands out on its own above Dounby, a substantial modern house in pale render with a slate roof and a dry-stone wall running across the front. Set on rising ground with nothing but fields and water beyond, it makes the most of its position, and the picnic bench outside hints at long evenings spent looking out over the Orkney landscape. It is a B&B sleeping four.
Rooms & comfort
The guest sitting rooms are the real draw, with big picture windows framing wide views over green fields towards a loch and distant hills. One lounge has a comfortable sofa, a large TV, a soft purple rug and a footstool by the window; another carries a deep purple feature wall and looks straight out to the hills. The bedroom is calm and spacious, with a double bed dressed in striped and purple linen, two armchairs and a side table by the window, a wooden chest of drawers and fresh flowers. A glass-balustraded landing with a feature wall and a tall window keeps the whole house light.
The location
Dounby sits at the heart of the west Mainland, well placed for the lochs, the Brough of Birsay and the wider sweep of Orkney. The lodge's elevated setting gives you those long views over farmland and water that the area is known for.
Good to know
This is a homestay B&B sleeping four, with a hot tub, garden, parking, wifi and TV. The shared lounges and the views are very much part of the appeal.
Perfect for
Couples or a small group wanting a comfortable, view-led base in the quieter west Mainland, with a host on hand and a hot tub to unwind in.
Location
Mara Lodge Northbigging Road, DOUNBY, Dounby, KW17 2HZ, 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 Mara Lodge B&B.
Experience12.1 km away
Peatfire Tales Of Orkney Evenings
An evening of island stories, songs and dances told the way they were once told — by the fire, before anyone had a screen to look at instead.
Guided tour12.1 km away
Orkney Day Trip
A 5h 30m guided sweep of Mainland Orkney built around the Scrabster-Stromness ferry. Standing stones, a Neolithic village and proper cliffs, all between breakfast and tea.
Guided tour12.1 km away
Island of Hoy Day Trip
An eight-and-a-half hour guided run to Orkney's strangest island — Dwarfie Stane, Rackwick Bay, Betty Corrigall's grave, and the cliffs that pretend to be Hebridean. Ferry and transport in.
Guided tour12.1 km away
Orkney West Mainland Tour
Six hours along Mainland's western edge — Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, Yesnaby's cliffs and the Earl's Bu — in a small group with an Orcadian guide who actually lives here.
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