About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Studio in Stromness offers a ground-floor apartment with one bedroom and a private entrance. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchenette, including a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, microwave, toaster, and electric kettle. The apartment features a dining area, seating space, and free WiFi. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free on-site parking, a dining table, and a tea and coffee maker. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, free toiletries, and a shower. An inner courtyard and quiet street views enhance the stay. Local Attractions: Located 18 mi from Kirkwall Airport, The Studio is near the Standing Stones of Stenness and Maeshowe, both 5.6 mi away. Other points of interest include Skara Brae at 7.5 mi and the Orkney Fossil and Heritage Center, 25 mi from the apartment. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, The Studio is praised for its comfortable rooms, excellent host, and well-equipped kitchen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Parking Available On Site


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1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robbin
    United States United States
    Beautifully decorated, cosy quiet. Well stocked with everything one would need for a stay. Comfy bed. Not far from the ferry and in a non touristy area. And easy to park in front. With excellent detailed instructions.
  • Maura
    United States United States
    Very thoughtful basket of food items and breakfast ingredients. Terrific advice and communication. Well thought out kitchen supplies.
  • Laurie
    United States United States
    The kitchen was well equipped and the place was nicely located between the center of town and the coastal walking track
  • Sally
    Canada Canada
    Lovely and cozy 😊 Great location 😊 wonderfully decorated 😊
  • Nik_15
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is excellent. You are right in the centre of Stromness. We stayed two nights, which was sufficient to see the place and visit Kirkwall. The property is lovely quaint building. It has everything you need. Its self catering so you can...
  • Nina
    Norway Norway
    Cosy studio, comfortable chairs and beds. Short stroll to the Center.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had a lovely relaxing stay in this beautiful flat. The location was perfect, really convenient and easy to get to (10 mins walk from the Stromness ferry terminal) but also very quiet. Áine was really helpful and friendly. The flat had everything...
  • Myles
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was great and the neighbors so hospitable
  • Matthew
    Australia Australia
    We loved the location in the main Street of Stromness, its fittings and the art and books. It was so wonderful to be able to settle and feel at home!
  • Andy
    Canada Canada
    This place is great, and the host is amazing. The living room is very comfortable with leather armchairs and 2 place dining table. The bedroom is separate and the bed is comfortable. The bathroom is small but functional, nice shower. The kitchen...

Hosted by Aine & Antony

9.5
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Aine & Antony
The studio is a bright, cosy bedsitting-room with en suite in the heart of historic Stromness, Orkney. Part of the ground floor of the owner’s house, The Studio is completely private and with its own front door from the street and a private en suite shower room / wc. The cosy bedroom has a 4’ 6” standard double bed and en suite shower room. Bed linen and towels are provided. Please note the bed is against the wall on one side. The Studio is in the heart of Stromness, just five minutes from the Ferry port and Travel Centre. It’s a perfect location for exploring Orkney. Skara Brae is just 20 minutes away. Kirkwall, The Italian Chapel and The Churchill Barriers 40-45 minutes. There are foot-passenger ferries daily from Stromness to the island of Hoy. A basket of delicious local produce is provided so guests can prepare their own breakfasts. The spacious sitting-room has a convenient kitchenette with everything guests need to make meals, although there are excellent restaurants close by if you prefer to dine out. There is free, unreserved on-street parking right outside. Stromness is steeped in history. The twisting, flag-stoned and cobbled streets once bustled with explorers, whale
Aine & Antony have 10 years experience as hosts, having previously owned and managed Highland Park House in Kirkwall. Aine is a writer and artist. Antony is an artist, musician and lecturer. He is also a registered tour guide.
The Studio is in the heart of Stromness, just five minutes from the Ferry port and Travel Centre. It’s a perfect location for exploring Orkney. Skara Brae is just 20 minutes away. Kirkwall, The Italian Chapel and The Churchill Barriers 40-45 minutes. There are foot-passenger ferries daily from Stromness to the island of Hoy. A basket of delicious local produce is provided so guests can prepare their own breakfasts. The spacious sitting-room has a convenient kitchenette with everything guests need to make meals, although there are excellent restaurants close by if you prefer to dine out. There is free, unreserved on-street parking right outside. Stromness is steeped in history. The twisting, flag-stoned and cobbled streets once bustled with explorers, whalers and even pirates. Today you will find many artists’ galleries and workshops selling arts, craft and beautiful Orkney silver. There is a lovely little independent bookshop 2 mins walk away, and a handmade paper and printing workshop just across the street. The Studio is just 200 yards from Stromness Museum. The Pier Arts Centre has an impressive collection of 20th century art, and hosts touring exhibitions and events. In May t
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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