Kirkwall Flat 2

Cute and comfortable apartment in a great location in Kirkwall. The apartment was spacious and clean with everything we needed for a week-long stay. The apartment is just a short walk to the cathedral and main shopping area. Kirkwall is a lovely town and the apartment was as advertised. Note that it’s an attic apartment so there are several skylights and two smaller windows to see outside; 1 in the living room and 1 in the bedroom. Because it’s an attic apartment in an old building, water pressure was poor but that wasn’t a big deal. I felt it was a good value and a great location. Also, parking is on the street on a first come-first served basis and there’s plenty on the perpendicular street just around the corner. (We went up the hill a bit) For laundry there’s Launderama for wash/dry/fold service near the cathedral.

Would have liked better parking information since we don’t know the rules and arrived late on the ferry. So sort this out with Fiona if you are unsure.

Struttura in ottima posizione: circa 5 min dalla cattedrale, 1 min dal mini market e da altri negozi. 2 min da un parcheggio gratuito in cui ho trovato sempre posto senza problemi. Wi-fi funzionante, istruzioni molto chiare e comunicazione con l'host davvero semplice ed efficace. Ottimo posto per visitare Kirkwall e qualsiasi posto raggiungibile in macchina. C'è anche un meccanico a circa 10 min per chi, come noi, ha avuto qualche problema con l'auto.

Perfect location, close to William Shearer’s (the best shop in Kirkwall) and fine for my daily trip to the Ness of Brodgar, where I have been volunteering. And perfect for one person.

My only criticism is that the cream throw on the sofa was shedding bits of wool all the time! I have a navy blue jumper that ended up covered in fluff! Might be worth washing it or replacing with something less fluffy!

The flat was clean, comfortable and well-located. Parking was close-by, as were groceries and sights in Kirkwall. You are literally a 5 minute walk to the Magnus Cathedral, Orkney Museum (excellent), and restaurants. Exploring the rest of the main island was also easy, so you can get to all the archaeological and natural sights.

It was fine.