Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Kirkwall

Riff Cottage was by far the best holiday rental we have ever stayed in - quiet, warm, comfortable, spacious, clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated. There are wonderful views to the farmyard and the firth and hills beyond. Greig and Lesley were the perfect hosts, quickly responsive when we needed help, friendly when we met them around the farm but otherwise unobtrusive. The location is perfect for accessing the nearby neolithic sites and nature reserves and the shop is Finstown is a short drive away. We much appreciated the ample welcome pack. We thoroughly recommend a stay at Riff Cottage.

Fantastic place we booked while up in the area, will book again, thankyou!

Evelyn’s cottage was excellent. Exactly as described, in a great location, with comfortable beds and living room and well equipped bathroom and kitchen. This is exactly what we wanted and we had a great week’s stay there. Thank you Evelyn.

The Old Kirk was quite stunning - as soon as we unlocked and opened the door, we could see the charm and wonder of the whole place. It was superbly furnished and quite delightful, with so many interesting things dotted around... ...a real home from home and on quite a grand scale. Hoy is a charmingly remote and sometimes desolate place, but the Old Kirk was always a delight to come back to - so warm and cosy. We were particularly lucky that there was a folk music concert (Saltfishforty) on the Friday we were there, right next door in the Gable End Theatre - and we had two meals at Emily's, just up the road. A wonderful 4 days - Thanks, Inga.

Outstanding stay. Cozy and sing, generously stocked with milk, cereal, coffee, tea, bread, jam, and butter. Wonderful stopping point for those exploring Westray and Papa Westray.

Large family home, very comfortable and great location for peaceful and beautiful surroundings while only being 10 minutes away from town. Great base for exploring the island.

Our stay at Tofts cottage was great. It suited our needs perfectly, and the views over the countryside and Scarpa Flow were amazing. It was spotlessly clean and had more than enough amenities. Communication with Sammy was outstanding and made for a smooth stay. Highly recommended.

There aren’t enough words in English or Gaelic to describe how much myself and my friend/support worker LOVED .. staying @Brough Farm @ South Ronaldsay … i Love rural isolation , waterways, wild walks , seabirds and cows, stone walls and buildings ✅✅✅✅✅✅, not necessarily in that order … the capacity to self cater , with resources easily sourced from Stromness and Kirkwall , including fresh sourced fish , lamb , beef etc … have a bath after a big days walking and sleep in comfy beds , obviously adds to the bliss .. and then the cherry on the cake of our 10 night stay … was of course our timing was perfect for the Orkney Folk festival … which was sublime … Two Australians … left very sad .. from ‘our’ Orkney Island home … Mel and Graham were the bestest hosts .. and I’m deeply grateful for all of Grahams patience with sharing his farming knowledge about the darling cows and calf’s .

Great place, spotlessly clean and well maintained. We only stayed overnight though since on our way to the Orkney Islands. The ferry port is just five minutes drive away and five minutes drive out of Thurso.

Old hall is in a fabulous location with beautiful walks and a lovely, swimmable beach accessible from the door. the house is comfortable, fully equipped, scrupulously clean and Sandra is a very responsive host ☺️ we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. top tip: we did need to use our eye masks as the room is quite light with the early sun.

Langwell was my wee haven. Very private and my dog loved to sit looking out the front window to the amazing view while I just loved the treat of coffee in bed while looking out to sea. Very clean and warm and well stocked with tea and coffee as well as the full complement of apps in the telly so nice to snuggle in watching a film when Orkney decides to be blustery!! Would really recommend- great value all round!!

These pods were perfect for our family. It's about 15 minutes to John O' Groats and plenty to do around the area. Gillian sent recommendations for things to do and places to eat around the area which was super helpful. My son befriended the sheep that are in the field next door and spent hours out there feeding and petting them. Gillian also offers a range of extras to purchase including a BBQ package and grill kit which was all very delicious. Overall we had a great time and would recommend these pods to our friends!

Had a great stay in Clare’s wee cottage, I genuinely can’t think of how it can be improved. Is seems very freshly decorated and all the things that we needed were there including some well thought through extras e.g. extension sockets. Very comfy bed, lovely lounge area, well equipped kitchen (not that we used it much). We had accommodation envy from friends staying elsewhere! We’d definitely return if we ever get the chance, thanks very much.

Beautiful island to explore and Johanna’s place is an ideal to use as a base. It is right next to the sea. The accommodation is cosy and comfortable with everything you need for your stay. Johanna’s welcome was friendly and there are leaflets to borrow about the island to help you find your way around.

Not too sure what to say about this stunning house, other than WOW WOW WOW!!! If you’re looking for the perfect base for a group or family getaway, look no further (I looked far and wide before stumbling over Keiss Harbour House and what a find!!!) From start to finish, Jill has been a fantastic host. The house was exactly as described and even better than expected! We were completely blown away. We visited Keiss as a surprise 40th birthday trip with my boyfriend and 8 of our friends. We all agreed that this is by far the best stay any of us have had. There was something for all of us, walking, to beach trips, the beautiful local town of Wick, kite surfing, diving, john o’groats, lots of delicious food. A Tesco 10 mins down the road meant we were able to make great use of the brilliantly stocked kitchen, the stew cooked in the huge slow cooker provided went down a treat after a blustery day! We aren’t ones to return to the same destination but will definitely be back!

Amazing place, where can you sleep under a lighthouse in front of the North Sea? We stayed 4 days and we loved it. The house was pristine, clean, full of light with views from every window and with everything you need. Ben was a wonderful host and she helped us in everything we needed it. From the house you can walk to the Castle and coming back to the light house at 11pm with light is just magical. See you next time! Pablo

Absolutely amazing. Beautiful view of the beach and surrounding area. We got lucky and saw the northern lights! The place was super cozy. Loved the extra effort the hosts put in to make sure we had everything we needed, which included a dog bed, doggy treats and board games. The Christmas tree and bottle of Prosecco were a much appreciated bonus. I will definitely be recommending this place to my friends.

This is a really unique stay and I spent a good part of my time there looking out at sea wondering when I would next be able to come back. So that should tell you how much I liked it! It’s at a lighthouse, so as you would expect, it’s at the end of a long road (which is very bumpy in places!). Then you get to the cosy house, with a wood fire, and well stocked kitchen with welcome treats. Alan is very friendly as are the dogs and the chickens! My child loved feeding them every morning. The fresh farm eggs were such a treat. Cantick Head itself is stunning and we loved being in the hot tub and sauna. Note to other guests- all these are wood powered so stock up on firewood before you arrive (you can buy bags at the shop next to the Lyness ferry). My mum took one of the bikes out and we all enjoyed walking the coastline. This is a special stay, don’t hesitate to book!

myself, fiance and our 3 fur babies had the best time! 2 nights just didn't seem long enough! the pod was immaculate, it had everything we could ever need as well as bowls and towels for the dogs. The hot tub was just perfect and we loved our cow neighbours! what made it even more great was Yvonne, she gave us plenty of ideas on where to go and the best places to visit with the dogs. Nothing was too much trouble! We will definitely be back again in the near future 😊

Can’t describe how beautiful the location is . The house is so beautiful and the view is breathtaking . We were welcomed by golden rays of sun and a rainbow . Sarah is the loveliest and warmest person I have ever met . She personally helped us know everything about the house. The kitchen is very well equipped. Kids room was so much fun with colourful lights , they had so much fun. Due to lack of time we couldn’t enjoy the hot tub and many more things like walking down the shore or the area. We just laid down and soaked in as much as we could. Overall this stay was amazing and definitely made our NC500 memorable.

We had a wonderful week at Kilnbarn cottage. Jackie and Dave have created a very special and exceptionally comfortable and well equipped place on the stunning Sanday shoreline, which was beyond our expectations. The perfect place to stay and enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife, including an otter, that the beautiful island of Sanday has to offer. Our beardie Stormy loved the secure garden.

The cabin was just perfect with a very comfortable bed I especially loved the stonework outdoor seating- very nice touch Many thanks for your hospitality

Beautiful location only stayed for one night due to our plans we could have stayed longer and if we return will definitely rebook

Jan and Rob are great hosts! This is a working farm and both of them are hardworking friendly people. Jan gave a list of suggestions and leaflets my first day and checked in regularly during my stay. The tintent was really well equipped and comfortable, and Jan and Robs land is amazing! Lots of animals running around and Jan can tell you every single thing about every single animal - it is clear how much love they have for their farm. All in all a comfortable place to hang my hat after a night of exploring. Would love to be back!