Mara Lodge B&B

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Mara Lodge B&B
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

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 16 mi from Kirkwall Airport, the homestay is close to Maeshowe (6.2 mi), Skara Brae (6.2 mi), and the Ring of Brodgar (8.1 mi).

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Simon
    United Kingdom 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...”
  • Madeline
    Ireland Ireland
    “Lovely quiet place with amazing views. Really good shower, and hot tub. Friendly considerate host and hostess.”
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom 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 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.”
  • Wolfgang
    Germany 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
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

Area info

House rules

Mara Lodge B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 for this stay on behalf of the property, 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

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mara Lodge B&B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: OR00373F