Switha - Luxury home in Stromness, Orkney with outstanding views

Switha is a smart, modern home above Stromness, clad in stone and larch with a steeply pitched roof and a wall of glass facing the view. Sleeping six across three bedrooms, it's built around the scenery — and that scenery is the reason to come.

Inside

The interiors are crisp and contemporary, finished to a high standard throughout. Dining is set up to make the most of the outlook, with the table positioned to catch the light and the hills beyond.

Where you'll sleep

Three bedrooms host up to six guests, served by two bathrooms. One is a real centrepiece — a freestanding oval bath under the sloped ceiling, paired with a vanity unit and a soft, neutral finish. The second has a walk-in glass shower and a patterned encaustic-tile floor that lifts the whole room.

Step outside

This is where Switha earns its name. A private hot tub sits on the decking, looking out over the garden and the open country beyond. From the main window the view stretches across the water to the rounded hills of Hoy and the cliffs at the far side — the kind of outlook you'll keep coming back to with a coffee in hand.

The setting

You're a short drive from the harbour town of Stromness, with its winding flagstone street, galleries and the ferry pier. Skara Brae and the West Mainland coast are easily reached for a day out.

Perfect for

With six beds, a hot tub, sea views and a welcome for pets, Switha suits a family or two couples after something a bit special. Parking, WiFi, a full kitchen and a washer cover the practicalities for a longer stay.