Cottage vacation rentals in Mainland

I'm finding it difficult to put into words what being a guest at Cantick Head was like. Magical, inspiring, cozy, peaceful, safe. The cottage is beyond charming. It was tastefully decorated with little bits of history scattered about. It was absolutely spotless clean with comfortable beds and linens that smelled heavenly especially after a day of hiking the nearby trails. A nature and animal lovers paradise. Alan and his family go above and beyond to ensure you are happy. I found the experience to be quite moving and was saddened to leave. Alan is an example of what an outstanding Airbnb operator is and Cantick Head is a top notch accommodation. The price was very reasonable for the experience of being at Cantick Head. Overall, 11 out 10!

Every year we pick a new location in Scotland to celebrate my brother's birthday, and this one was one of our favorites so far. The host left many nice touches around the house, including a bottle of Prosecco, as well as some treats for our dog. The location was perfect for us (30 minutes from the Orkney ferry, walking distance from town center, and near some beautiful locations for short walks). Would definitely book this place again.

Great cottage which was very well equipped and in a great location. The welcome pack of bread and milk etc was a real bonus. Mike was very easy to contact with very quick responses. Would definitely recommend.

We had a lovely few days in Mike’s cottage. It had everything we needed and was just a short drive from Kirkwall. Everything was clean and fresh. Mike left some essentials in the kitchen such as milk, bread, cereals, teas,coffees and biscuits which was appreciated! Would definitely recommend.

What an amazing find! Don't let the photos fool you. This place is cosy, clean and a little bit of peace and quiet that was just what we needed. Can not recommend this place enough.

Everything was just so lovely! The place was clean, tidy and just so welcoming with a lot of lights. There was even a fire place in the living room. Some small wellcoming gifts like easter chocolate (because it was easter sunday). The place was very cozy I can only recommend it. Would stop by any time again as we felt at home. Sadly we only stayed for the night. Also great host, great communication, great instructions. Just perfect :)

What an absolute dream of a place to stay. Recently fully renovated and it is simply stunning. Minutes from the center of Wick and just off the NC 500, Drumdry was an ideal base for exploring the far northeastern corner of Scotland. The cottage was situated among beautiful farm fields and our son loved saying hi every morning to the sheep outside. And I can’t say enough how wonderful the owner is. She not only was so friendly and welcoming when we arrived, she also thoughtfully brought us a bunch of toys for our son to play with and feel more at home. I literally don’t think you could ask for a better host. Indeed our whole experience at Drumdry was so lovely it has reset the bar for what a 5 star stay is. I couldn’t recommend a stay here highly enough!

Great place to stay for work or a getaway. Would happily book this again

We loved our brief stay in this cosy cottage. Although small, it is thoughtfully kitted out with everything that could be required. The location is stunning - beautiful views of the clear turquoise waters and the hills behind. We met nothing but kindness and friendliness from the people of Hoy, and especially from Kathleen

Great place to stay outside main Orkney towns but easy driving distance to everywhere. bistro and bakery onsite. helped organise bike hire on Rousay. hosts really helpful and accommodating of extra requests. warm and cosy at night and stunning daytime weather.

Perfect cottage in a beautiful location. Deer literally outside on the lane, usually at 8am!...view from the twin bedroom window! beautiful to watch. Good enclosed large garden. Cottage is well loved and much care and attention to detail inside shows this. Hosts are very responsive and friendly to communicate with. They care about their guests. I would not hesitate to recommend this accomodation to anyone.

Lovely cottage in the perfect location for us, with gorgeous views. The cottage is really nicely decorated and fitted out, and has all the things we needed and wanted. Hosts were really friendly too. Great place to say to see Rousay and get back and forth to Mainland.

We absolutely loved it! It was warm, comfortable, and overall well thoughtout!

A lovely, cosy cottage, perfect for what I needed whilst working on the island. Thanks so much for having me stay, I’ll definitely be back!

The 5 of us had a wonderful stay at Park Cottage. It sounded lovely on the listing but actually exceeded our expectations. Cosy, very clean, comfortable, very cute cottage in beautiful surroundings and a short drive to Kirkwall. The bus also stops right outside if needed. Kitchen well stocked with basics and welcoming cookies for our arrival. Very good communication with Ronnie. Thoroughly recommend this cottage.

This is the second stay at Elizabeth’s place and will always come back, clean, character, beautiful area and comfy beds (extremely important!!!). There should be more stars 🤩

We can only wholeheartedly recommend Ian and Barbara's place. They are wonderful, warm, and extremely helpful hosts. We have spent many holidays in Scotland, and they rank on top of the list. Actually, having them around from the first hour, we felt like being invited into their family. This is perhaps their greatest give to any guest. Thank you, Ian and Barbara.

Claudia's home is one of the best homes we've ever stayed in, bar none. The location is absolutely stunning, and the home has been impeccably restored and remodeled. The furnishings are comfortable and the home is beautifully decorated and filled with original art, gorgeous Orcadian handcrafted furniture and pottery, and historical items and photographs. There is an ample library and games for rainy or bluster weather. The kitchen was outfitted with every thing you would need, even a pint of milk for your morning tea. What really sets South Waird apart is that it feels like a gracious, love-filled home that good friends invited you into. The love of Orkney, and respect for the environment, is clear. This is a place for happy celebrations, a place to heal from sadness, a place to watch sky, sea, and stars and feel whole. Thank you, Claudia, for sharing this jewel.

We really enjoyed staying here! This house is a short 10min drive from Kirkwall and sits in the middle of beautiful countryside. A highlight was having breakfast in the conservatory looking out over the fields to the bay beyond. The house was much larger than we expected with a large kitchen-dining room and separate living room; a great place to stay!

Great location and a wonderful host. House is right on the loch near the stone rings. Was magical to look out at sunset at the sun setting over the loch. Lovely cottage, good heating, and all the advertised amenities. Highly recommend.