Stromness Apartments - Near About

Near About Apartment is close to the countryside, meadowside walks, birds & wildlife, great for barbecues and enjoying a beautiful sunset over a glass of wine. Only a 10/15 minute walk from all the local services to be found along the majestic cobbled streets of Stromness, beyond which lies Orkney's rich archaeological heritage. You’ll love the apartment because of its location in the peace and quiet of a rural setting with Stromness close by. Great for couples. After a day of exploring all of what Orkney has to offer you can relax back in the comfort and privacy of your apartment. You may wish to wind away an evening with a relaxing walk around The Loons (old Norse for ‘marshy area’) – an adjacent flat meadowside walk, or simply enjoy a glass of wine while watching the sun set to the songs of the meadow birds, or even have a barbeque with some of Orkney’s finest produce form our local shops and butchers. You may of course wish to catch up with loved ones or blog your day’s adventures with our complimentary free WiFi. Whatever you seek from Orkney’s rich tapestry of culture, flora and fauna – Stromness Apartments offers you an idyllic setting and perfect location to base your stay. Your stay in the Near About apartment gives you your own private living space with private parking outside. I am delighted to greet you personally or I can make arrangements to leave a key at the apartment. I'll always try and be available if you need help or advice on anything but at the same time I respect the your privacy so you can sit back and enjoy everything Orkney has to offer. There is so much to see and do here, with great places to eat out - I'd be happy to make recommendations to you. The beautiful and charming town of Stromness is only a 10 minute walk away, with its historic winding cobbled streets, dramatic aspect and busy harbour. The Apartments are an ideal place for exploring all of what Orkney has to offer, and only a short walk from the main bus routes, or a mere 5 minute drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting some of the best and most numerous Neolithic sites in Northern Europe. A World Heritage Site on Your Doorstep…. Jump in your car and in 5 minutes you find yourself in one of the richest archaeological landscapes in the world, the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. From the spectacular and iconic Ring of Brodgar, to Maeshowe - the finest Neolithic tomb in Northern Europe, or the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae - the best preserved group of prehistoric houses in Western Europe, Stromness Apartments puts you on the doorstep of Neolithic Orkney. You can even visit the live dig at The Ness of Brodgar - recently featured on the front cover of National Geographic magazine this 3 hectare site filled with massive stone structures containing unique and spectacular finds is without parallel in Europe. Enjoy everything Orkney Has to Offer…. Only 20 minutes away you’ll find Orkney’s main town of Kirkwall, home to Britain’s most northerly cathedral, the beautiful c900 year old St Magnus Cathedral. Kirkwall also boasts numerous shops and cafes, a theatre, sports centre, 3D cinema, as well as 3 large supermarkets.