Cottage in Scotland
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
Surrounded by farmland but just 500 yards from the beach, this comfortable cottage is perfectly located for exploring all the treasures of the Orkney Islands.. Ramp to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Day Bed Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and broadband included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This lovely, detached property enjoys an elevated and enviable setting towards the southern end of South Ronaldsay in Orkney. South Ronaldsay is one of the southern islands and is connected to the mainland by the famous Churchill Causeways. Accessed by a rough track, Egypt got its unusual name from a small stream ’The Nile’ that ran down the hill - and the locals used to say ’crossing the Nile to Egypt’! Egypt has been tastefully furnished and equipped to a very good standard and makes an excellent base for exploring the many delights Orkney has to offer.
The nearest village St Margaret’s Hope is 4 miles away and has good local amenities. The main town of Kirkwall is 30 minutes drive away where you can find a variety of shops, pubs, restaurants, museums and historical sites including the stunning St Magnus Cathedral. There are many wonderful attractions to visit in Orkney, the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness, also the Italian Chapel (built by prisoners of war), to name but a few. You can take a tour around the Highland Park and Scapa distilleries and sample their whisky!
Nature lovers will be drawn to Orkney with its pristine beaches, spectacular cliffs and marshes which are home to many species of bird and wildlife. Fishing, walking, golf, bird watching, golf and a wide variety of other actvities are all available. Take a ferry or a fligh and visit some of Orkney’s spectacular islands. Discover beautiful unspoilt beaches where you can walk for hours without meeting anyone apart from the seals. For the less energetic, sit back, relax and watch the every-changing scenery this beautiful area has to offer. In all, a visit to the Orkney Islands will be remembered with many happy memories. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
EPC Rating = C
We highly recommend that you book your ferry as soon as possible as ferries get very busy. You can call Calmac on 0800 066 5000. For ferries that travel to Orkney are Northlink Ferries 08001114422 and Pentland Ferries 0800 688 8998.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Day Bed Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and broadband included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This lovely, detached property enjoys an elevated and enviable setting towards the southern end of South Ronaldsay in Orkney. South Ronaldsay is one of the southern islands and is connected to the mainland by the famous Churchill Causeways. Accessed by a rough track, Egypt got its unusual name from a small stream ’The Nile’ that ran down the hill - and the locals used to say ’crossing the Nile to Egypt’! Egypt has been tastefully furnished and equipped to a very good standard and makes an excellent base for exploring the many delights Orkney has to offer.
The nearest village St Margaret’s Hope is 4 miles away and has good local amenities. The main town of Kirkwall is 30 minutes drive away where you can find a variety of shops, pubs, restaurants, museums and historical sites including the stunning St Magnus Cathedral. There are many wonderful attractions to visit in Orkney, the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness, also the Italian Chapel (built by prisoners of war), to name but a few. You can take a tour around the Highland Park and Scapa distilleries and sample their whisky!
Nature lovers will be drawn to Orkney with its pristine beaches, spectacular cliffs and marshes which are home to many species of bird and wildlife. Fishing, walking, golf, bird watching, golf and a wide variety of other actvities are all available. Take a ferry or a fligh and visit some of Orkney’s spectacular islands. Discover beautiful unspoilt beaches where you can walk for hours without meeting anyone apart from the seals. For the less energetic, sit back, relax and watch the every-changing scenery this beautiful area has to offer. In all, a visit to the Orkney Islands will be remembered with many happy memories. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
EPC Rating = C
We highly recommend that you book your ferry as soon as possible as ferries get very busy. You can call Calmac on 0800 066 5000. For ferries that travel to Orkney are Northlink Ferries 08001114422 and Pentland Ferries 0800 688 8998.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Amenities at 3 bedroom accommodation in South Ronaldsay, near St Margaret’s Hope
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Garden
Laundry services
Fireplace
Children's high chair
Towels
Map of Scotland
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
This may well be the nicest home I've ever rented. It's as if one of your best friends let you stay in their home for a few weeks. New home, fully outfitted with every convenience. Super quiet location. Lovely walk to the beach. The neighbors are all just so lovely. And the views...oh the views...the views are just absolutely priceless!!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2022
The photos do not do it justice , this is a stunning place to stay in Orkney we were all blown away by this property . Wonderful sea views and so well appointed, would book again , this home has everything you could need , absolutely fantastic , thanks C Taylor
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2019
Great cottage, unspoilt beach with abundant wildlife close by. Extremely warm and comfortable, very well appointed.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2019
A great find that is pet friendly. Fantastic views and so tranquil for recharging of anyone's batteries.
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"This may well be the nicest home I've ever rented. It's as if one of your best friends let you stay in their home for a few weeks. New home, fully outfitted with every convenience. Super quiet loca..."
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