Cottage vacation rentals in Papa Westray

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!

Had an amazing time ! Can’t recommend this beautiful place enough ! Amazing views ! Jacuzzi was incredible ! Loved every minute !

We really enjoyed our stay at Taylor's Rest and we're so glad that we stayed for two nights. Located in a beautiful and peaceful setting not far from sight seeing in Kirkwall and nature all around. The house is so comfortable and attractively decorated, and the best shower that we had on our trip. As you step out onto the patio, there's nature and bird watching, as well as gorgeous sunsets.

Perfect stay and host for our 2 night trip to Orkney. If you want peaceful and private for a family stay, this is your place.

Linda’s Place is a lovely former family home in a stunning position on the sea front at Longhope on the island of Hoy. It’s a family home with a very comfy, if somewhat old-fashioned vibe. Don’t expect 5 star accommodation but do expect a warm home well supplied with kitchen equipment and welcoming shortbread (very yummy) and fresh milk in the fridge. There are two boxes of toy,s /games for children of all ages plus a large DVD film collection for showing on the TV , Linda supplies bedding and towels. The bathroom has a shower over the bath. For a rural property the water supply water supply is fab but a tip is to stagger bath/shower times as the hot water sometime can run cool if excessive demand is placed on it. There is a garden with a washing line over the road from the cottage. The next door neighbour is a brilliant neighbour and all locals we met were friendly and very helpful. We two stayed in the first week of August 24 finding the village shop to have comprehensive supply.

36 Alfred St Anderson’s Seaside Cottage made for an interesting & enjoyable stay. The stone Bothy was a nice spot to have a cuppa & watch the harbour. We really appreciated all the kitchen/laundry supplies that you’d have at home, such as coffees, teas, cooking necessities, herbs, sauces, cooking oils, dish washing tablets & washing machine pods (plus more!) Rosemary has a good supply of information about the island & even a space with stationery bits & bobs. If you love reading Rosemary has loads of options throughout the cottage. If mobility is an issue for you, the stairs would be problematic. It was a great experience of living in a small town near the sea with narrow streets covered with slate & cobbled stones.

Nice house in peaceful location, perfect for a quiet retreat. There’s a beach called Waulkmill bay within walking distance. Kirkwall is only a 20 min drive away and Skara Brae is 30 min away. A great base to explore the mainland. We had a great stay and enjoyed relaxing in the cosy lounge after a day exploring

We alway like a place very central but quiet and the Pilot Berth was right nest door to cafe an exquisite food store and supermarket. However, the big Tesco was only 15 mins walk. There was parking right outside the door in the CO-OP car park

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.

Anne was such a welcoming host and had provided everything needed to make us comfortable. Huge amount of information about local attractions etc. Wonderful for children as many toys and books provided for them. It's a quirky and rather old fashioned house but every modern facility is also in place. It's very homely. Quite a walk into town but just a few minutes by car.

What a beautiful location. So peaceful and right next to stunning blue sea and an inquisitive seal. The house is very clean, comfortable and well equipped. It's got great walks from the door . It isn't far to the shop and is right next to the moving Longhope lifeboat museum.

Perfect location and great view from the lounge and top bedroom. Orkney and Stromness is full of very friendly people, happy to have a chat in the street and local pub. It was quite difficult finding places to eat, it was March and a lot of places are closed for the winter. The fishmonger had closed down last December with was quite disappointing, really because we could have cooked amazing food in the kitchen of the house. We will definitely visit Orkney again!

Can’t recommend this lovely home highly enough. Comfortable, spacious, spotlessly clean, great amenities, peaceful and quiet. No more than a 15 minute (fairly flat) walk into Kirkwall Main Street, and also to the bus station, large Tesco and Lidl for shopping. Would definitely stay here again. ☺️

A beautiful property in a beautiful part of Scotland. We felt very comfortable and at home at Firthview. Immaculately clean and with great facilities, we wouldn't hesitate to return.

Beautiful cottage, very comfortable, all well presented. Location very good, walked into town and back easily. Would love to return for another visit here next time!

This place is an absolute gem - if you’re looking for the perfect hideaway for a few days to explore the Orkney Islands, look no further! Perfect location, and lovely place. We will be back!

The cottage was exactly what we needed: peaceful with a great view of dramatic skies above the loch. Ronnie was always very responsive and helpful. We loved how cozy the cottage was which is within an easy driving distance of tourist attractions. Thank you Ronnie!

An amazing place to stay on Orkney! The home is quaint, cozy, clean, and has everything you could possibly need during your stay. There was loads of information on Orkney for us to browse through and even had a history of the house itself. Staying here made our trip to Orkney one of our very favorites. Thanks so much for having us!

The cottage was warm and welcoming when we arrived, rather damp and cold from exploring some of the historical sites on Orkney. The kitchen was very well equipped, and everything in the cottage was clean and comfortable. The shower is good and powerful. We loved the flowers in the garden. There was a very helpful folder with information about the cottage, and great local suggestions. It was in a great position for exploring all the Orkney mainland and beyond. I’m sure we’ll be back.

This is such a lovely place to stay! Beautiful surroundings and lovely views of directly from the sun room. We loved our holiday here, and would recommend to anyone visiting Orkney - easily driving distance from both Kirkwall and Stromness while being able to relax in peaceful surroundings.