13 Palace Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1PA, United Kingdom
#1 of 21 Holiday rentals in Kirkwall
Guests' ChoiceBased on 35 hotel reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.9
Free WiFi
9.5
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Debbie
United KingdomNothing
The space was excellent for our family. The little snug living area on the first floor was great in the evenings. Kitchen was well equipped as were the bathrooms.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Phyllis
United KingdomN/A
Self carering
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Theresa
AustraliaWe loved everything about the Pally
The Pally was extremely well located and a very nice place to stay. This was one of our best stays in scotland, and we will definitely advise anyone to stay here. We can't fault our hosts on one thing
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Frank
New ZealandNothing.
Close to the centre of town, with parking not far away from the accommodation. Plenty of room for the five of us and very well equipped with everything you need (including a selection of local treats as a welcome gift). Friendly and responsive host who ensured a minor issue was resolved the same day. Highly recommended and would stay again when visiting Orkney.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Maree
AustraliaThere was nothing that we didn’t like about our stay.
Everything about it was fabulous. It was well located, well stocked, very clean and the host was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Angela
United KingdomWe loved our stay at The Pally. Central to everything, clean and spacious for our family and welcome snacks we're a real treat! Would definitely recommend and hope to visit again soon.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Andrew
United KingdomExcellent location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Charles
AustraliaNothing comes to mind.
It was a comfortable apartment to stay in. Also, close to the high street shops and eateries.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Jon
United StatesClean - central location - great hosts.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Melissa
United StatesNot one thing as a negative. This property was wonderful!
We’ve traveled and stayed in many places all over. This flat was fantastic! It was immaculately clean, comfortable, well stocked, and the owners were incredibly responsive and helpful. We will definitely stay again. Great location, within walking distance to the main area of Kirkwall. Right next to the beautiful cathedral.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Bjarne
DenmarkNothing wrong whatsoever!
Roomy, nice and clean accommodation. Cookies and sweets provided. Well-equipped kitchen. Extremely friendly people. We had a flat tyre on our Europcar rental, and Europcar was absolutely useless, but Jemma called her father-in-law who gave it a shot, but the tyre was too far gone. So when that didn’t work, they gave us the number of a tyre service they knew (Iain Laird Tyre Services), who promptly picked up the car on the opposite end of the island, brought it to his garage, and replaced the tyre in 5 minutes on a Saturday night when everything else was closed. It’s only thanks to the wonderful Jemma and Iain Laird (who was also a relative or friend of the family from what I understood) that we were able to continue our vacation unhindered! Absolutely fantastic!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Noel
United KingdomEverything was great.
Extremely central location, but quietly tucked off main street. Good-sized bedrooms, comfortable living space with fully-equipped kitchen. Additional sitting area on upper floor, so plenty of room to spread out. Immaculately clean and well-furnished.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2022
Soner
AustraliaAttention to detail, comfy beds and lovely local gift basket.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 2 October 2022
Lynn
United KingdomThe parking wasn't great. The small car park across the road was OK but it was clearly meant for visitors of the St magnus center. We were able to reverse our car to sit right beside the entrance to the place for packing the car before we left.
Loved the location so central, right at the heart of kirkwall. Nice and warm annexe accommodation with everything you may need for a self catered holiday on the island. We could come and go as we wished. The check in and check out times were perfect for the sailings we caught. We would be happy to stay here again, brilliant little place in the center of the town.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 18 September 2022
Alan
CanadaPicky point only. The upstairs shower was very tight.
The location was ideal, the facilities were spot on for our group, and the owners were most accommodating.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 24 August 2022
Leona
United Kingdomaccessible to Kirkwall attractions
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 10 August 2022
Letitia
United Kingdomnothing
absolutely brilliant, faultless in every way
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 2 August 2022
John
United KingdomExcellent facilities, very friendly hosts and excellent locatio.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 13 June 2022
Kerry
United KingdomReally clean and comfortable. Great location
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 31 May 2022
Julie-anne
United KingdomWe had to leave.
The property was well equipped, within walking distance of local shops, clean, fresh & welcoming. Hosts were very nice & couldn’t be more helpful & understanding.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 28 April 2022
Peter
United Kingdomvery well set up and well equipped - close to centre of town
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 7 April 2022
Fiona
United Kingdomfantastic facilities. exceptionally clean. great location
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 11 November 2021
Sarah
United KingdomFantastic location. Very helpful hosts. Great accommodation. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 29 July 2021
Clare
United KingdomBonus of sharing garden and playmates!
Stayed in July 2021
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