Kirkwall. Large single/small double with breakfast

Our large family home is situated in a quiet residential part of Kirkwall so you can be assured of a restful sleep. We are a 5-10 minute walk from the town centre with its unique local shops and cafes, St Magnus Cathedral, Earls Palace and museum. For the whisky lovers we are a short walk from the famous Highland Park Distillery. We are a 5 minute walk from the new Balfour Hospital and Health Centre complex. We love meeting people and welcome guests from all backgrounds into our home. ** Due to restrictions and guests safety, we are only letting out 1 room at a time in 2022. Should this room be exactly what you are wanting, please book it and we will happily block of the other room for your dates so that you have sole use of the facilities. Should you be interested in the other room as well or instead of this one it can be found under - Kirkwall, Orkney. Spacious double with breakfast This lovely bedroom offers one queen size bed (3/4 size bed) - which is 6 inches narrower than a standard double. Perfect for the single traveler(but cozy for 2) Please be aware of this when booking. The bathroom is shared with other guests only (There is another guest room across the landing) Our own living area and bathroom downstairs away from guest accommodation. We offer a self-serve continental style breakfast using fantastic local produce where possible and our guests are loving it ! A typical breakfast includes fresh bread (there is a toaster and kettle in each room) with a choice of condiments, famous Orkney oatcakes, Orkney cheese, a choice of cereals with Orkney milk and apple / orange juice. There is a fruit bowl and a selection of tea, coffee, fruit teas and hot chocolate. You won't go hungry or thirsty here ! If you have any special dietary requirements please advise at time of booking and we will do our utmost to accomodate you. You will find spare towels in the unit on the landing with extra bedding and a blanket in the large wardrobe in your room. There is an ironing board and iron provided outside your room. We have a large private and enclosed garden with benches and seating - guests are most welcome to sit and watch our breathtaking sunsets! For long staying guests there is access to the washing machine in our kitchen (please just ask) and a large drying green around the back of the house. There is a safe off-road parking space in front of the house. Due to work commitments, we may not be around for much of your stay, but where possible, we aim to be here to greet you on your arrival and to say cheerio on your departure. We look forward to meeting you. You will have access to a large shared bathroom with a bath and shower - guests have sole use of this as we use a separate bathroom downstairs. We have another guest room across the landing and separated by the breakfast area. We believe in giving guests space but we are very approachable when we are at home, which varies due to work commitments. We live in a very quiet residential area in the heart of Kirkwall close to the town centre with it's unique blend of local shops, pubs and eateries and sites of historical importance. We offer car parking in front of house and we are a short walk away from bus station. We have 2 very friendly cats who may take the opportunity of an open room door to come and visit you, they are just being nosey. Please inform us and we will gently evict them from your room.