About this property
Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Guesthouse offers 3-star accommodation with free parking. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away. Each recently refurbished room at Smithfield Guesthouse features free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, and a TV. The property has 10 rooms, 9 of which have an en suite bathroom. The single room has an external private shower room. Guests can visit the archaeological sites of Skara Brae, Maeshowe, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness, Brough of Gurness, Brough of Birsay, all within 10 minutes’ drive from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Orla
United Kingdom“Close to where I was working. Supermarket opposite and fab breakfast.,Friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and comfortable bed. Tick all the boxes for myself as a solo business traveller.” - Lesley United Kingdom“Location was perfect with major archaeological sites within a short driving distance and also near to Stromness. My room was spotless and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. I only met one member of staff (the owner? who was lovely...”
Rob United Kingdom“The staff couldn’t do enough for us, they were amazing. The room was immaculately clean and well appointed. It’s a shame the bar and restaurant were closed as this would have made a big difference but there were good reasons as to why they were...”- Douglas
Australia“The staff were excellent. Clean and reasonably priced.” - Caitlin United Kingdom“Simple and clean hotel room in a beautiful location. Nice and quiet, plus breakfast included which was a bonus. The lady serving even offered to make us some vegan sausages when she saw we didn't order any bacon etc. which was very kind!”
- Marko
Slovenia“Superb location, very friendly family run business, breakfast up to (high) standards.” - Michael United Kingdom“We had to leave early for the ferry, so there was no time for breakfast. But the host helpfully organised a packed breakfast for us to take with us in the morning.”
- Timea United Kingdom“Check in was easy, the room was clean, and the location was convenient.”
- Trotter Australia“Fantastic breakfast, great friendly staff, great location, large rooms.”
- Peter United Kingdom“Cosy and comfy rooms, a good breakfast and a good position for Skara Brae and other top Orkney sites.”
Host Information
9.4
Host review score
3 Star Inn In the heart of the west mainland of Orkney the Smithfield is situated in the village of Dounby, this family run hotel is surrounded by many archaeological sites, RSPB reserves and well stocked brown trout lochs.
The Smithfield is in a perfect location only a 15 minutes drive from Kirkwall & Stromness and an ideal place to stay and relax whether it be for business or pleasure.
The restaurant is open daily and uses Orkneys finest produce while offering a comfortable and homely atmosphere. The public bar is a warm traditional bar where locals and guests alike can unwind and enjoy Orkneys quality whiskeys and beers.
There is a quiet TV lounge available with a large selection of Orkney books and information leaflets which residents can browse through and plan the day ahead, wifi is available throughout and there is convenient hotel parking.
Ali, Ivy, Ann-Marie and Lee offer you true orcadian hospitality and will leave you with lasting memories of your visit to Orkney.
We employ staff of all ages and they all pride themselves in providing friendly customer service.
We are in a small village with all the amenities close by - There is a doctor surgery, coop, school, pharmacy, hair dresser, post office and a fitness suite within the local school
Language spoken: English
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
