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Stay Kirkwall Apartments - Ayre Road
About this property
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.
Location
4 Ayre Houses, Kirkwall, KW15 1QX, 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 Stay Kirkwall Apartments - Ayre Road.
Guided tour0.3 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 tour0.3 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 tour0.3 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 tour0.3 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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