The Pally - behind 13 Palace Road, Kirkwall, Orkney - STL OR00122F

The Pally sits tucked behind 13 Palace Road in the heart of Kirkwall, a comfortable three-bedroom home spread across the upper floor. It's a cosy, lived-in sort of place that sleeps six, just steps from the town's main sights.

Inside

The living space runs along the top of the house under sloping eaves and Velux windows. One end has a pair of soft grey sofas, a bookcase and a wood-floral feature wall; another sitting area pairs blue-grey tub chairs with a TV and a wool rug, warmed by a radiator. It's a relaxed, homely layout with room to spread out.

Where you'll sleep

Three bedrooms sleep up to six. The main double has a pine bed framed by twin bedside tables and lamps, with a drum pendant overhead and a calm neutral palette. Further rooms lead off the landing, glimpsed through the doorways. The shower room is set under the eaves with a corner shower, basin, WC and a Velux window bringing in daylight.

The setting

Palace Road puts you right beside the Bishop's and Earl's Palaces and St Magnus Cathedral, with the shops and harbour of Kirkwall a short stroll away. It's about as central as Orkney's main town gets.

Perfect for

With three bedrooms, parking, WiFi and a washer, The Pally suits a family or group of up to six wanting a central, well-connected base. Family-friendly and easy to settle into for a week of island exploring.