COTTISCARTH COTTAGES, Finstown

Cottiscarth Cottages sits on the Settiscarth Firth in Finstown, with direct sea views from the living room window and grounds that open onto surrounding fields. The property is 11 km from Maeshowe, 17 km from the Orkney Museum in Kirkwall, and 22 km from Kirkwall Airport. Guests can walk up to the RSPB hide for bird watching, with brown hares and hen harriers visible from the cottages. The location is central on Orkney Mainland, placing most major sites within a 30-minute drive and the ferry to Rousay less than 10 minutes away.

The property comprises three self-catering houses: a Two-Bedroom House and a Three-Bedroom House, both all on one floor. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, a private bathroom, and a cosy dining area with a washing machine and streaming services. Rooms are soundproofed and non-smoking throughout, with a private entrance and key access. The kitchen includes supplies for cleaning and washing up, plus two clothes airers for drying laundry.

The cottages include free parking with accessible parking spaces, free WiFi, and heating throughout. Outdoor furniture and a picnic area are set in the garden, with soundproof rooms ensuring quiet stays even when all three cottages are occupied. A welcome pack with local Orkney produce and dairy products is provided by the hosts, Robbie and Eileen. The property is equipped with smoke alarms and offers key access for self-check-in.

Guests can join walking tours, hiking excursions, and local culture classes arranged from the cottages. The surrounding fields and coast provide wildlife watching opportunities, including hen harriers, other birds, and brown hares. A walk up to the RSPB hide is a popular activity from the property. Nearby fishing spots are accessible along the Settiscarth Firth.

Location: Central on Orkney Mainland, sea views over Settiscarth Firth

Rooms: 3 self-catering houses, all on one floor

Experience: Welcome pack with local Orkney produce

Activities: RSPB hide, bird watching, walking tours

Value: 30 min from major sites, 10 min from Rousay ferry