Stay Kirkwall Apartments - Ayre Road

Set among the Ayre Houses on the edge of Kirkwall, this two-bedroom apartment puts you within easy reach of the town while looking out towards the water. Pull in to the parking outside and you have a comfortable, well-kept base for four, with the shoreline and the wide Orkney sky just beyond the door.

Inside

The apartment is bright and unfussy, with a full kitchen for cooking your own catch or a relaxed evening in. There is wifi throughout, a TV for quiet nights, and a washer for longer stays. It is the kind of space that works whether you are out exploring all day or settling in to watch the weather roll across the firth.

Where you'll sleep

There are two bedrooms sleeping four in total. One is set up as a twin, with a pair of single beds and a window letting in the northern light; the other is a double, with a generous bed, fitted wardrobe and bedside lamps for reading. The bathroom is clean and practical, with a basin, WC and a heated towel rail.

Step outside

This stretch of coast is one of the best things about staying here. On clear, dark nights the Northern Lights can put on a show over the water, and by day the rocky shore and the comings and goings of the harbour are right on your doorstep.

The setting

You are a short walk from the heart of Kirkwall, with its cathedral, shops, cafes and the ferry terminal for day trips to the isles. It is a handy spot for catching boats, stocking up, or simply wandering the old streets and the harbourfront.

Perfect for

Two couples or a small family of four who want a sea-edge base close to town. With parking, a hot tub, a proper kitchen and the chance of an aurora over the firth, it suits both busy island days and slower evenings in.