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Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views
About this property
Withi-Gill is a traditional single-storey Orkney cottage of warm pebbledash and grey slate, sitting low against the land the way the old houses here always have. A drystone wall runs along the front, with pots of spring flowers by the door, and there's parking right outside. It's an honest, comfortable cottage for four, made for slow days and good views.
Inside
The dining area is a bright, simple room — a solid wood table with grey leather chairs set for six, watercolours of the Orkney coast on the walls, and a cafetiere ready for the morning. The kitchen behind it is well equipped, with cupboards holding everything from steamer pans and oven dishes to a tidy drawer of cutlery, a corkscrew, a grater and the rest. Everything you need to cook properly is here.
Where you'll sleep
Two bedrooms sleep four. One looks out over the back garden and lawn through a deep window, with a mirrored wardrobe and a chest of drawers, kept light and uncluttered. Towels are left out ready for your arrival.
Step outside
Beyond the back window there's a garden and lawn to sit out in when the weather's kind — a quiet spot to take in the open countryside around the cottage.
The setting
You're a short drive from Stromness, with its winding flagstone street, working harbour and the ferry to the mainland. Just along the road an old stone bridge crosses a burn, and the Bay of Ireland and rolling farmland spread out all around — proper west Mainland country.
Perfect for
Sleeping four across two bedrooms, with a garden, wifi, a sea-view setting and parking at the door, Withi-Gill suits a family or two couples who want a genuine Orkney cottage within reach of Stromness.
Location
Withi-Gill, Stromness, KW16 3HA, 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 Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views.
Experience3.9 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 tour3.9 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 tour3.9 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 tour3.9 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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