The beautiful and charming town of Stromness is only a 10 minute walk away, with its historic winding cobbled streets, dramatic aspect and busy harbour. The Apartment is an ideal base for exploring all of what Orkney has to offer, and only a short walk from the main bus routes, or a mere 5 minute drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting some of the best and most numerous Neolithic sites in Northern Europe.
A World Heritage Site on Your Doorstep….
Jump in your car and in 5 minutes you find yourself in one of the richest archaeological landscapes in the world, the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. From the spectacular and iconic Ring of Brodgar, to Maeshowe - the finest Neolithic tomb in Northern Europe, or the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae - the best preserved group of prehistoric houses in Western Europe, Stromness Apartments puts you on the doorstep of Neolithic Orkney. You can even visit the live dig at The Ness of Brodgar - recently featured on the front cover of National Geographic magazine this 3 hectare site filled with massive stone structures containing unique and spectacular finds is without parallel in Europe.
Enjoy everything Orkney Has to Offer….
Only 20 minutes away you’ll find Orkney’s main town of Kirkwall, home to Britain’s most northerly cathedral, the beautiful c900 year old St Magnus Cathedral. Kirkwall also boasts numerous shops and cafes, a theatre, sports centre, 3D cinema, as well as 3 large supermarkets.