LOCHVIEW, Swannay

Lochview in Swannay is an adults-only apartment on the shore of a loch in a remote part of mainland Orkney. The self-contained attic apartment has a private entrance, a double room, a dining/sitting area, and a kitchen with a washing machine. Soundproofing and a garden with lake and landmark views are included.

The Lochview apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, a sofa, a washing machine, and an Air Sourced Heat Pump for heating. Guests have use of Lochview's summer house with heating and facilities to make a drink, plus a utility room for bicycle storage. Free on-site private parking is available, and the property has luggage storage, smoke alarms, and key access.

The loch-side garden at Lochview includes a seating area, outdoor furniture, and a fire pit for barbecues. Guests can fish directly from the loch, and Lochview's summer house with heating offers a place to sit outside with a drink. The dark location makes the property a place for photographing Northern Lights and the Milky Way.

Lochview is 24 km from Maeshowe, 31 km from Orkney Museum, and 36 km from Kirkwall Airport. The property sits in a remote and quiet part of mainland Orkney, with fishing activities available nearby. Guests give the property high ratings for its convenient location and the quietness of the area.

Accommodation: Adults-only attic apartment with private entrance

Outdoors: Loch-side garden with fire pit and fishing from the loch

Location: 24 km from Maeshowe, 36 km from Kirkwall Airport

Photography: Northern Lights and Milky Way due to dark skies

Parking: Free private parking and bicycle storage