Top rated
Guests rate it highest for location, service and cleanliness.
9.446Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.9 out of 10, at 8 Thoms Street.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Tranquil Garden Setting
Luxurious Amenities Experience a cozy living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a fireplace in our 3-bedroom holiday home. Enjoy the convenience of towels, bed linen, and a hairdryer provided for your comfort.
Convenient Location Located just a short distance from popular attractions like Maeshowe and Standing Stones of Stenness, our non-smoking property offers free WiFi and on-site parking. Explore nearby sites such as Ring of Brogdar and Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre during your stay.
Book your stay at 8 Thoms Street for a relaxing and memorable getaway in Kirkwall.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Fishing
- Golf course
- Non-smoking throughout
Rooms
9.4
Top rated
Rated 9.4 out of 10 by 46 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.4
- Service9.9
- Location9.9
- Rooms9.4
- Amenities8.4
- Value9.4
- Food & drink8.9
Guests mention
Comfortable stayExceptional cleanlinessFriendly hostGreat location
JONATHANUnited KingdomLovely property in a great location. Would happily go back.
The property was clean and well provisioned with everything we needed. Evelyn also provided us with milk, butter and bread etc to get us started. It's in an excellent location close to the main high street as well as…
yvonneUnited KingdomLocation, comfort kitchen facilities and Evelyn the host was very thoughtful.
Nothing
RichardUnited KingdomIdeal house - will definitely be our first choice for any future trips to Orkney.
The location was ideal for us to explore Orkney by bicycle. The house was in a nice quiet street only 5 minutes walk from the centre of Kirkwall and very convenient for the terminal for ferries to the northern islands.…
PhilUnited KingdomI left comments in the visitors’ book
KatherineUnited KingdomGreat property, would definitely book again.
Really good location, very easy walk to everything in Kirkwall.
Excellent communication throughout the stay.
Lovely little house, perfect for our stay.
KenCanada8 Thoms Street was very comfortable and exceptionally clean. A perfect base in the centre of Kirkwall. Highly recommended.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
8 Thoms Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.9 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about 8 Thoms Street
What time is check-in and check-out at 8 Thoms Street?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does 8 Thoms Street allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at 8 Thoms Street?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does 8 Thoms Street have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book 8 Thoms Street?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is 8 Thoms Street?
8 Thoms Street, Kirkwall.
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