Welcome to Dounby: Mara Lodge B&B offers a homestay experience in Dounby, Scotland. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property.
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with garden or mountain views, carpeted floors, and modern amenities such as refrigerators and electric kettles.
Relaxing Facilities: The property includes a lounge, hot tub, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available for guests.
Local Attractions: Located 26 km from Kirkwall Airport, the homestay is close to Maeshowe (10 km), Skara Brae (10 km), and the Ring of Brodgar (13 km).
“The property is simply superb -- beautiful house, well kept, in an amazing location with extremely friendly and helpful owners. Highly recommended for anyone that likes peace and tranquility with incredible views and just a short drive to...”
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Madeline
Ireland
“Lovely quiet place with amazing views. Really good shower, and hot tub. Friendly considerate host and hostess.”
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Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“Amazing welcome by Amanda, so incredibly friendly and made us feel very welcome, and always willing to provide excellent local information as required.
En-suite room was large and exceptionally clean, with a fridge and tea/coffee facilities. The...”
Helen
Australia
“Spacious, comfortable and light filled with good views. The shops were a mile away. You would need a car to get to the main tourist attractions. Parking was right by the house.”
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Wolfgang
Germany
“Es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt bei Amanda und Neil! Die Gastgeber sind sehr bemüht und kümmern sich sehr gut um Ihre Gäste. Die Schlafzimmer sind klein, aber genau richtig und das Gemeinschaftszimmer war sehr schön. Die Lage der Mara Lodge ist...”
Hosted by Amanda
9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Amanda
A bright and comfortable modern house. Set in a rural yet convenient location in the heart of neolithic Orkney complete with stunning views.
We are Orcadians who enjoy meeting new people and happy to advise on local attractions.
Although we are situated in a rural location there is an Asda Express, pharmacy, post office and craft gift shop in the local village of Dounby, which is a 5 min drive or 20 min leisurely walk. We are also lucky to have a local hotel closeby (The Merkister) serving lunches and dinners using local produce, can be reached 5 mins by car or 20 min leisurely walk. Both Kirkwall or Stromness can be reached in 20 mins by car. We are conveniently located to explore all of the Neolithic sites that Orkney has to offer.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
House rules
Mara Lodge B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 1 year are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Mara Lodge B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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United Kingdom“The property is simply superb -- beautiful house, well kept, in an amazing location with extremely friendly and helpful owners. Highly recommended for anyone that likes peace and tranquility with incredible views and just a short drive to...”
Ireland“Lovely quiet place with amazing views. Really good shower, and hot tub. Friendly considerate host and hostess.”
Australia“Spacious, comfortable and light filled with good views. The shops were a mile away. You would need a car to get to the main tourist attractions. Parking was right by the house.”
Germany“Es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt bei Amanda und Neil! Die Gastgeber sind sehr bemüht und kümmern sich sehr gut um Ihre Gäste. Die Schlafzimmer sind klein, aber genau richtig und das Gemeinschaftszimmer war sehr schön. Die Lage der Mara Lodge ist...”
