Harbour View, Stromness, sleeps 4
Lying in the heart of a bustling ferry and fishing harbour, this comfortable first floor holiday apartment was originally a warehouse, constructed in the 1760s. Steeped in history, it boasts fascinating views and a close proximity to the centre of vibrant Stromness, a town renowned for its maritime history, in an Isle rich with natural wonders. 5,000 year old Skara Brae, the Ring of Bodgar and St Magnus’ Cathedral nearby, with golf and fishing locally. Mountain bikes available for hire. Shop and pub 50 yards.
External open-tread stairs to entrance. All on first floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
First £5 elec inc, remainder by card meter. NSH, bed linen and towels inc. Video. Elec oven. M/wave. W/machine. Freezer. No smoking.
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Customer Reviews of Harbour View, Stromness, sleeps 4
1st comment: Large and comfortable. June 2010.
2nd comment: A well-equipped, characterful flat with excellent, ever-changing views of Stromness harbour and all its goings-on. July 2008.
3rd comment: Harbour View is the ideal base for appreciating island life. Stromness and its busy harbour are directly accessible. Transport to all the Orkney Mainland attractions stops just outside. Aug 2008.
4th comment: Spacious, comfortable flat in the heart of the charming port of Stromness. Ideal base for exploring the Orkney mainland and islands. July 2007.
5th comment: A very convenient location. June 2007.
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Places to Visit
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Maeshowe or Maes Howe
Maeshowe is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland. It was probably built in around 2800 BC. It gives its name to the Maeshowe type of chambered cairn, which is only found in Orkney.
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Barnhouse Settlement
ONly discovered in 1984, this is another fascinating neolithic monument that makes this area absolutely remarkable. 15 houses that date back to 3000BC. Walk from the Standing Stones of Stenness.
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Standing Stones of Stenness & Ring of Brodgar
Two Henges (or sets of standing stones) in walking distance of each. Catch them at sunset or early evening when you will virtually have them to yourself. Amazing and so much more exciting than Stonehenge!
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Ness of Brodgar
The most recent Neolithic site in the area and to some accounts the most important. Dates back to 3500BC and was occupied for 1500 years. In the summer months, archeologists are hard at work.
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Skara Brae
The best preserved stone age village in Europe: an extraordinary insight into life 5000 years ago.
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