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1 Bedroom Waterside Cottage in St Margarets Hope OrkneySleeps 2

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the Slip outside 2 The Noust.

9.9Outstanding

(48 Ratings)

"An amazing, beautiful property next to the sea. One of the main ferries to the island docks a few hundred meters away. The location is everything you’d wish for a Scottish Island getaway, the peace an..."

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(48 Ratings)

Cottage in Scotland

5 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this cottage rental

1 Bedroom cottage in the picturesque village of St Margarets Hope. The property consists of downstairs a fully fitted kitchen and living area with a sofa bed. Upstairs is the bedroom with king size bed and separate w/c shower room. Free wi/fi. There is ample free parking outside. The property is less than 1/2 mile away from the Gills Bay ferry and on the bus route which has a regular service to Kirkwall and Stromness. The village of St Margarets Hope has shops, pubs, post office, and a coffeehoose that sells local crafts and Orkney produce. There is a 9 hole golf course, tennis court , bowling green, 2 play parks and a fitness suite all within walking distance of The Noust. There are some lovely beaches and cliff side walks nearby. On the slip outside the door of The Noust there can quite regularly be seals lying.

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Nearby attractions

Stirling Castle

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

The Scottish Crannog Centre

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Top rated by guests

9.9Outstanding

(48 Ratings)

"An amazing, beautiful property next to the sea. One of the main ferries to the island docks a few hundred meters away. The location is everything you’d wish for a Scottish Island getaway, the peace an..."

Simon T.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(48 Ratings)

Cottage in Scotland

5 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Scotland

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Stirling Castle

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

The Scottish Crannog Centre

About this cottage rental

1 Bedroom cottage in the picturesque village of St Margarets Hope. The property consists of downstairs a fully fitted kitchen and living area with a sofa bed. Upstairs is the bedroom with king size bed and separate w/c shower room. Free wi/fi. There is ample free parking outside. The property is less than 1/2 mile away from the Gills Bay ferry and on the bus route which has a regular service to Kirkwall and Stromness. The village of St Margarets Hope has shops, pubs, post office, and a coffeehoose that sells local crafts and Orkney produce. There is a 9 hole golf course, tennis court , bowling green, 2 play parks and a fitness suite all within walking distance of The Noust. There are some lovely beaches and cliff side walks nearby. On the slip outside the door of The Noust there can quite regularly be seals lying.

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(48 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

An amazing, beautiful property next to the sea. One of the main ferries to the island docks a few hundred meters away. The location is everything you’d wish for a Scottish Island getaway, the peace and tranquility is good for the soul. The local area is pretty, with lots to see and do further away on Orkney. Robertsons coffeehoose is also a bar just up the road, and with several shops and places to eat in St Margaret’s Hope itself this property makes for a great base. Highly recommended and our thanks to the host.

10.0 / 10.0

Enjoyed my stay in Orkney and the location and facilities in the cottage. Comfortable bed!

10.0 / 10.0

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Very lucky with the weather and was able to go walking in different parts of Orkney every day.

10.0 / 10.0

Couldn’t wish for anything better right beside the water a bus stop right outside and the ferry terminal 500 yards away PERFECT

10.0 / 10.0

The property was perfectly located and had pretty much everything we needed for Christmas and anew Year. It was warm, even in subzero temperatures. The bed was comfy and we even managed a bottle of bubbles out on the slip one evening.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved staying at 2 The Noust - a lovely little house in a fabulous location. The pub, PO/shop and bus stop are only a 2 minute walk away and the ferry terminal is only a 2 minute drive away. All this with peace and quiet too.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a very comfortable stay at St Margarets Hope. The little house has everything you need. The location on the slipway is just beautiful but it was a little chilly to take full advantage of it. We enjoyed going back and forth over the Churchill Barriers

10.0 / 10.0

We stayed at the Waterside Cottage in St Margaret’s Hope during our too short visit to beautiful Orkney. The cottage is situated in the charming town of St Margaret’s Hope, a drive away from the bigger enclave of Kirkwall. It met all of our needs and the views of the water from outside were gorgeous. We had ferocious weather during our stay and still we were in awe of the sunrises and sunsets, were visited by harbor seals, and witnessed more rainbows then we could count! We look forward to visiting again sometime.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a great experience at the home and wish it could have been longer. Our arrival was delayed by a cancelled ferry trip and the host was immediately responsive to our questions about a late arrival and made it super-easy for us. The house is exactly what you need as a peaceful base for exploring Orkney, was very clean, and met all our expectations. We highly recommend using it for your own travels!

10.0 / 10.0

This cottage has everything you would need in a lovely location next to the loch. St Margaret's Hope is a beautiful little village with an excellent pub/seafood restaurant and a well-stocked shop. This is a great place to explore Orkney from.

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable cottage with everything you need while visiting Orkney. Stunning view from front door. Shops, bar and restaurant within walking distance. And don’t miss the fish and chip van when it visits on a Saturday. Host found EarPods left behind and kindly returned to us by post.

8.0 / 10.0

Position of property is excellent, but parking a bit difficult…. Lounge is very dark, even on sunny days…. Hi

10.0 / 10.0

Nice cosy place, clean, no problems, thanks very much

8.0 / 10.0

Everything was as described and we enjoyed our short stay very much.

10.0 / 10.0

A wonderful property in a magnificent location. Owner could not have been more friendly or more helpful. She truly went the 'extra mile on several occasions for us to make it an unforgettable holiday, and 10th. Anniversary experience. Thank you Tracey.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect

Perfect

Great location, provides a quiet base to explore the islands. Very comfortable for two with everything we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

Stunning location

Stunning location

Enjoyed my stay - the cottage location is amazing with great views.

10.0 / 10.0

Rooms with a view

Rooms with a view

We were welcomed at the doorstep by our host. Located by the Harbour, we watched the fisherman bring his catch in, which probably appeared on our plates at the Murray Arms later on. The cottage had everything needed for a two night stay to explore the Orkneys and was close to the ferry. St Margaret’s Hope has an interesting craft shop.

10.0 / 10.0

An excellent property

An excellent property

Tracey’s property was perfect for the my wife and I. Fully equipped right down to washing liquid for the pots. The waterside location is in one of the most attractive villages in Orkney. Overall we couldn’t fault it

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect get away

Perfect get away

Lovely and cosy, well equipped for all your needs, bed very comfortable and had a lovely peaceful sleep. Situated in a very friendly village, a stone throw from the ferry which lights up the bay in the evening. Would recommend this property to others with no hesitation.

10.0 / 10.0

Review of ID 1778820

Review of ID 1778820

A great location. The cottage was great for two but would have been crowded for more than that. A bit short on plates, cutlery and cooking equipment and a house book with instructions for TV, heaters etc. would have been very useful. We have though recommended it to a number of other people and we had a great time.

10.0 / 10.0

Home from home!

Home from home!

Perfect holiday stay - everything you need for a weekend away. Clean and cosy!

10.0 / 10.0

Orkney in a time of Covid

Orkney in a time of Covid

The very best thing about this property is its location in St Margaret's Hope, less than five minutes from where where the Gills Bay ferry comes in (also close to the bus stop!) and with sea views from the front door. This is an attractive, clean and well equipped cottage. It's in a quiet location beside the sea, but well placed to explore the many attractions of Orkney (in "normal times".) There are shops, cafes and pubs within (short) walking distance (& Kirkwall is 25 minutes drive away - or a slightly longer bus ride.) It was a brilliant base for the two of us for a fortnight, although we do think the cottage might be just a bit too "cosy" for more than two people.

5.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable. The bathroom was well lit and really liked the side shelves for storage. The shower was really nice. The stair treads up to the bedroom are a little narrow -- with my bad hip I had to be particularly careful about my foot placement. But that comment goes for all of Orkneky! :-)There was room for all of our stuff. Would have liked a few more kitchen devices (e.g. good bread knife). But I understand we cook more than most people. I wasnt used to the electric stove but it worked well and I got used to it by the time we left.

10.0 / 10.0

Very nice

Very nice

We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable. The bathroom was well lit and really liked the side shelves for storage. The shower was really nice. The stair treads up to the bedroom are a little narrow -- with my bad hip I had to be particularly careful about my foot placement. But that comment goes for all of Orkneky! :-) There was room for all of our stuff. Would have liked a few more kitchen devices (e.g. good bread knife). But I understand we cook more than most people. I wasn't used to the electric stove but it worked well and I got used to it by the time we left.

10.0 / 10.0

Cozy Accomodations in St. Margaret's Hope

Cozy Accomodations in St. Margaret's Hope

What a great property! It's location is fantastic, right on the bay, and nestled into beautiful St. Margaret's Hope. It's also two minutes from the ferry, making it an ideal choice if you booked the early morning passage. It has everything you need: a comfortable bed, a nice shower, and a full kitchen. We really enjoyed our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Orkney More than OK.

Orkney More than OK.

The place was great. The town was laid back and authentic. Tracey the owner was especially nice. She even drove us to the ferry the morning we left.

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable accomodation

Comfortable accomodation

Lovely haven for a couple days R & R

10.0 / 10.0

First time Orkney

First time Orkney

Really enjoyed our time in Orkney and will return sometime soon. Everyone we encountered was friendly.

10.0 / 10.0

Awesome waterfront

Awesome waterfront

Excellent....Tracey is a gem....so perfect!....

8.0 / 10.0

We Enjoyed Our Stay

We Enjoyed Our Stay

Pros: Tracey was waiting to welcome us. The cottage was comfortable. The cottage was warm and cosy (this was important because it was very cold when we were there.) The cottage was well equipped. We had very good internet (not so good phone reception with EE and O2) There were lots of interesting brochures and books to look at, and some games too. It was lovely being in the village and walking round to the shops to get bits and pieces. Cons: Unfortunately, the kitchen wasn't very clean - pans and some equipment needed to be washed before use, and the oven was filthy. There was no curtain over the roof light in the bedroom and so we got bright early morning light in the room before 5 am.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely house , lovely host

Lovely house , lovely host

Lovely cottage right on the water. Perfect for a stay in Orkaney

10.0 / 10.0

Cosy cottage

Cosy cottage

The cottage is minutes from the ferry at Gills Bay. Tracey met us and told us about the cottage and St Margaret's Hope. There is a double bed with a single fold down bed available upstairs and a double sofa bed downstairs. The cottage has all amenities needed aswell as wi fi. Robertsons bar and restaurant is a few minutes away with a good selection of coffee and alcoholic drinks. We never tried the food but it looked good. The chip van stops right outside the house on a Saturday night. A lovely weekend away.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely

Lovely

Spent a lovely couple of days here,the house was very comfortable and well equipped all around 😃

10.0 / 10.0

peaceful & perfect

peaceful & perfect

A perfect spot both as a base to explore from and somewhere to relax in the evening. We were sad to leave this neat, clean and convenient little house.

10.0 / 10.0

Big wow factor with the location

Big wow factor with the location

Lovely little house in a quiet sea side town. Super little shop across the road and a unique eatery 5 min walk away. Would definitely go back.

10.0 / 10.0

Great spot

Great spot

We really enjoyed our stay at The Noust in 'The Hope'. Just right for a couple.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely house, great trip!

Lovely house, great trip!

Just a quick trip to Orkney and it was lovely! We would come back. Tracey was great and the House was comfortable and everything we could want. Thanks!

10.0 / 10.0

Paradise on Orkney

Paradise on Orkney

This is the perfect spot for a small family and we fell in love with Orkney. The Noust had absolutely everything we needed and is a quick 20 minute drive into Kirkwall. The cottage was clean, quiet, and cosy and we felt comfortable and at home there. We explored historical attractions on several of the islands. Tracey was waiting for us when we arrived from the ferry and sent many emails to help us prepare for our stay. She was tremendously helpful and a wonderful host. Thank for a fantastic stay in Orkney!

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing location and so cute!

Amazing location and so cute!

My kids and I stayed at this cottage for 3 nights and loved every moment! It was decorated very tastefully, clean, well appointed and cozy as can be. There is no better ambiance that I could think of than watching the sunrise while being watched by a curious seal on the waterfront. The location was convenient for everything that we wanted to do during our visit but removed enough to enjoy some quiet. It was wonderful.. a very special place.

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