Mill Cottage

Summary

Mill Cottage was originally a small threshing mill and has been converted into light and modern self-catering accommodation with views over the open countryside of the East Mainland. Insulated to a high standard, with underfloor heating throughout, the cottage offers a comfortable and convenient base for your holiday in Orkney.

Accommodation

The open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room is bright and comfortable with recliner swivel chairs, dining table, side tables, a Freeview TV, DVD player and soundbox. There is also a small wood-burning stove.

The fitted kitchen area is equipped with an electric oven and hob, washer dryer, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave oven, iron and ironing board.

The bedroom has a zip-link bed which can be either a 6ft super-king or two 3ft single beds.

The toilet/shower room includes an electric shower and heated towel rail.

Electricity and Wi-Fi usage are included in the rate.

There is ample private parking alongside the cottage, and a lean-to shed at the rear of the cottage offers space to dry walking boots and wet weather clothing, as well as storage for bicycles etc. Guests are welcome to use the surrounding garden space.

Visiting the East Mainland and Exploring Orkney

Mill Cottage is ideal for people who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking and bird watching. The Mull Head Local Nature Reserve is nearby and there are sandy beaches at Dingieshowe, Newark and Halley. Other attractions that are close at hand include the Churchill Barriers and the beautiful Italian Chapel on the island of Lamb Holm.

In the town of Kirkwall places to visit include the St Magnus Cathedral and the Earl’s and Bishop’s Palaces. Orkney is renowned for its archaeology, and in the West Mainland the Stones of Stenness, Maeshowe, Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae are some of the sites that make up the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site.

Rates: From £280 to £500 per week depending on season.
Maximum of 2 people.
Dogs are welcome by arrangement.
Wi-Fi/internet access.
Garden.
Off street parking.
Log burning stove.

Please note that map locations may be approximate.