Nether Onston Cottage

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9.4Outstanding

(55 Ratings)

"Our host Bella greeted us on arrival. The cottage was warm and welcoming with excellent views over Stenness Loch. We had a local food hamper to start our holiday as well as logs for the wood burner to..."

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9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(55 Ratings)

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5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this house rental

Nether Onston Cottage offers accommodations in Stenness, 1.7 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness and 2.2 miles from Maeshowe. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Amenities at Nether Onston Cottage

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Accessible Parking

Outdoor Cooking

Family friendly

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

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Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

199.8 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

168.6 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.4Outstanding

(55 Ratings)

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(55 Ratings)

House in Scotland

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 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

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

199.8 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

168.6 mi

About this house rental

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Accessible Parking

Outdoor Cooking

Family friendly

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(55 Ratings)

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9.0 / 10.0

Great spot for a short break on Orkney; peaceful and beautiful location.

Lovely cosy cottage on the shores of a loch. We loved the views, and the wood burning stove was great on a cold night. Friendly helpful hosts. Location was very central on the island, so we could get to most of the main sights in 20 minutes or less.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely little Cottage

Our host Bella greeted us on arrival. The cottage was warm and welcoming with excellent views over Stenness Loch. We had a local food hamper to start our holiday as well as logs for the wood burner to light our first fire. The cottage was spotlessly clean with absolutely everything you would need for a cosy, comfortable stay. We had to change our dates three times due to adverse weather conditions and ferries unable to sail and Bella did everything she could to assist us. Thankfully, we were lucky and unusually Bella had a few days leeway! A lovely additional touch was fresh eggs from the friendly , knowledgeable farmer on passing by. Thank you

Nothing at all

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect base for exploring Orkney

Perfectly situated for accessing all corners of Orkney. Beautiful views over the Loch, the northern lights treated us to a nice display too. The cottage had everything we could have possibly needed, and more. Bella & David are lovely hosts, and we would most definitely stay again. Local shop is only 4 minute drive away in Stromness, Kirkwall is only a 20 minute drive in the opposite direction. An incredibly comfortable stay and a home away from home.

We loved everything!

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Everything was wonderful- location, cottage, facilities, communication with host, friendly neighbours, welcome pack of bread, milk and eggs from their own hens. Best self catering property we’ve ever stayed in!

Nothing- they’ve thought of everything!

10.0 / 10.0

I would highly recommend this place to anyone who come to see the magic that is Orkney!!!

From the view of the Loch, the quaintness of the cottage, clean and inviting - it all worked!!!

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely stay in a beautiful location.

Lovely cottage in a good location close to places we wanted to visit.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a lovely time and if we ever travel to Orkney again this will be our first choice accomodation.

Perfect location to explore Mainland Orkney. Very comfortable cottage and very friendly and welcoming hosts.

Nothing. Everything was great.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful. Would definitely stay again.

Great location between stromness ferry and Kirkwall. 2 mins from Maeshowe and Standing Stones; nice property NO STAIRS. 3 bedrooms, could sleep 6. Well stocked kitchen.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Brilliant Orkney experience

The hostess was super helpful - we were on bikes and she drove one of us into Stromness to buy supplies. The view of sunsets and sunrises across the loch from the little cabin in the garden was spectacular.

Everything was wonderful

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect cottage

Amazing location (especially if you are by car). Very central, very quiet and beautiful house. Communication was amazing and super helpful.

Everything was great

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic, peaceful and very cosy and relaxing. 10 out of 10.

Cottage was open on arrival. Milk, bread, tea, coffee was provided and lovely touch of eggs provided from their own hens. Delicious 😋

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10.0 / 10.0

Exceeded expectations and host very welcoming and pleasant .

The accommodation was very spacious and very well equipped. A welcome pack was very generous and had local provisions . The accommodation is so close to major tourist attractions but very peaceful.our weather was splendid so the outdoor garden seating and summer house were lovely to watch exceptional sunsets .

The accommodation was perfect for us

10.0 / 10.0

It was fabulous.

The whole experience was fantastic. Great hosts, perfect location, clean and tidy, great layout. We would stay there again, a truly memorable experience!

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent stay

The house was lovely - the photos don't do it justice! There is everything you might need. You can see the Ring of Brodgar from the garden. Bella was great and went out of her way to make us feel welcome, even alerting us when the Northern Lights were showing. Would definitely stay again if on Orkney

10.0 / 10.0

Great property with lots of wildlife around and beautiful views.

Very friendly neighbour. Nice wee outside room overlooking the loch that we spent time just watching the bird life and life go bye. Very comfortable stay.

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Very good facilities and welcome pack

Excellent location.

All very good, no dislikes

9.0 / 10.0

Beautiful setting, lovely hosts

Great communication with the hosts ahead of arrival. The fresh farm eggs, milk, bread and a few other goodies were a very welcome surprise. Location of the property beside Stenness Loch is beautiful.

This property really only works for travelers with a car.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect

All of it. The view, comfy bed. Central location for island hopping.

Brighter light in bedroom

10.0 / 10.0

stunning location , comfort table clean cottage

stunning location , comfortable cottage , clean and roomy . Amazing views across the loch to R.O.B .

9.0 / 10.0

Small self catering unit in a fabulous position.

This is a small cottage semi detached from the owners part, but nonetheless it is private, there is a sheltered area to sit outside and a summer house a bit closer to the loch, from there you can see the ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe and the stones of Stenness are just hidden by a headland. The facilities are good enough to cook a smart meal with a bit of thought. The sitting/dining room is fine, right next to the kitchen. The shower room is functional and had an electric shower in a good surround which works well although a bit idiosyncratic on start up. Two of us were very comfortable, although we are used to a lot of space at home so would have found it a bit crowded if there were another couple as well. We were given a great welcome pack which included some fab eggs from the hens that peck around the buildings, they are pretty tame and came to us looking for extra goodies to eat!

It’s not a “didn’t like” - the cottage is plain pebble dashed like so many places on Orkney so not much eye appeal, but works well inside.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage and central location

All good lovely location. Some goodies left by owner. Didn’t actually see them , so would have been nice to say hello. However we were out most of the day. WiFi sometimes a bit hit and miss but guess due to location Orkney is lovely location.

WiFi not always good

10.0 / 10.0

It was just perfect for two friends who were sightseeing Orkney with a good view, warm and cosy.

The cottage was perfect for two friends, warm and all facilities you’d expect. Has a summer house which when better weather would be lovely. Location right beside the loch so great views and easy to get about if sightseeing

10.0 / 10.0

lovely area. pretty views. cozy cottage

lovely cottage. lots of space.

nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Very communicative, helpful and supportive.

10.0 / 10.0

Really enjoyed it and a great experience

Location is lovely, quite a bit off the main road, perhaps 40 meters, but the main road isn't busy. Only about three miles from the ferry terminal and easy to find. A very quiet location really, and great communication from the owners

It was excellent

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

We really enjoyed out stay here despite the poor weather. Wonderful views across loch and glimpse of the Ring of Brogda and very close to many outstanding archaeological sites. Location made visiting very easy. A very quiet and tranquil location which felt homely. Very comfortable and clean and very relaxing.

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage and island. locals very friendly.

Location was perfect for ferry, sightseeing, cottage scenery was lovely.

There was nothing we didn't like.

9.0 / 10.0

great place between Kirkwall and Stromness with views across the loch.

spacious and warm

9.0 / 10.0

Fantastic cottage with beautiful views

The location of the cottage is fantastic. Close enough to Kirkwall and Stromness, but also well away from them with a gorgeous garden overlooking the water. The cottage is well provisioned with milk, eggs, loaf and jam provided. There is also every kitchen device you'd expect to make self catering easy. Lounge area was great, beds were comfy and the WiFi was pretty decent. Communication with the owners was easy, quick and friendly.

There isn't anything really for this box, so don't pay to much attention to the very minor thoughts. Literally the only thing I can think of was a few of the doors were difficult to shut.

10.0 / 10.0

Ideal base camp to explore the Island

Ideal cottage to base yourself whilst exploring the island, 10 minutes from Stromness and around 25 minutes to Kirkwall. all amenities provided, rooms are two doubles and a single, plus lounge/diner Kitchen and bathroom, utility cupboard with all sorts of things you may need. TV in lounge has a Sky Q connected ( sometimes WiFi can drop off... in which case read a book) Kitchen has a washing machine so clothes can be cleaned. Outside is a summer house and a bench to sit and look across the Loch towards the Ring of Brodgar.

Nothing, we have stayed here before so knew what to expect. Remeber this is an island, dont expect city life and dont expect 100%fast WiFi 24 hours a day.... as it can be hit and miss.

9.0 / 10.0

Exceeded our expectations.

Superb location. A good base for exploring the island.

8.0 / 10.0

Very well situated for Neolithic Orkney

Nether Onston has a brilliant location for the many Neolithic sites at the centre of Orkney: you can even see the Ring of Bridget from the garden, and walk to them all if you don’t mind walking on the main road. The accommodation is half of a small bungalow (owner’s parents in other half, very friendly), and is made less pretty by a set of typical Orkney corrugated-asbestos farm buildings dwarfing the cottage: but it has a lovely view over Loch of Stenness, and a short-eared owl hunted right past the garden. The kitchen was very well equipped, everything one could want. The owners were. Dry attentive and friendly, in correspondence.

While it is possible to blast out hot air from a wall mounted a/c fan, if you don’t enjoy being blasted there was only one convector heater to use for all rooms, so we tended to be cold. The timers for the hot water and bathroom hot-pipes did not do what they were meant to do: the owners responded immediately, but even after making a visit to fix them, nothing improved. Hot water, one could just push “boost” an hour or so before needing, but the bathroom remained chilly.

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent

Location superb excellent communication with Bella when there was a small problem sorted out immediately accommodation very good and the summer house overlooking the loch and swans brilliant.

Absolutely nothing

10.0 / 10.0

peaceful stay in an ideal spot

Once Covid is no longer an issue, this cottage is ideally situated on the main road between Kirkwall and Stromness just outside Stenness, where there are several of the key historic sites. There is also an hourly bus that will stop on demand at the road end, taking you to either of the two main towns

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent cottage

This cottage felt like a home from home, great facilities great location and lovely friendly people, didn’t want to leave

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FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this house has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Nether Onston Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Nether Onston Cottage pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Nether Onston Cottage?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and balcony/terrace.

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Reasons to book

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Nearby attractions

About this house rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Nether Onston Cottage pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Nether Onston Cottage?

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