About this property

Beachfront Location: Glenduron-by-Sea in Saint Marys offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy the garden, perfect for outdoor activities. Comfortable Accommodation: The holiday home features two bedrooms and a living room, providing ample space for a comfortable stay. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a pleasant experience. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a tennis court, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Additional facilities include a barbecue, bicycle parking, and free WiFi, catering to all leisure needs. Local Attractions: Located 12 km from Kirkwall Airport, Glenduron-by-Sea is close to Maeshowe (26 km), Skara Brae (38 km), and other notable landmarks. Activities such as fishing, hiking, and cycling are available nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, its location, facilities, comfy bed, warmth
  • Colleen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage was well laid out and had everything you needed. Plenty of kitchen equipment for cooking at home. The view from the front windows was great- overlooking the sea and at low tide you could watch the seals bathing. The hosts have left...
  • Eileen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location and view Comfortable sitting room with binoculars Garden would have been lovely in warmer weather
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet,well equiped,host was very helpful and friendly,bus services were regular,Seals made us laugh,view was great ,garden large and well kept
  • Butler-cole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything you could possibly want was there. Welcome package of local treats and a bottle of milk in the fridge as well. Lovely big garden.
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent overlooking Scapa flow at the Churchill barriers and the Italian Chapel. It is within very easy distance of Kirkwall for supermarket food shopping. The instructions for collecting the key and communication with the hosts was...
  • Brian
    Australia Australia
    The location with seals as neighbours was exceptional, getting anywhere on the island was very easy from the wonderful location.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great views from the window. Ideal for birdwatching.
  • Rod
    Canada Canada
    It had all the amenities we could want and a comfortable sitting room
  • Iain
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a comfy cottage with a great view in a good location, we would definitely choose to stay here again when visiting Orkney.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Teresa

9.8
Host review score
Teresa
Our property is a traditional fisherman's cottage with seaviews in St. Mary's, Holm. Overlooking Scapa Flow, the Churchill Barriers and the Italian Chapel. We endeavour to make your holiday complete by providing everything you want in a home. The peace and tranquility you will have in this cottage will relax and ready you for the return to your busy lives. Take the opportunity to turn off your phone and laptops and have a few days without the hustle and bustle of modern life.
We are a married couple, with 3 grown up children and three grandsons. We have varied interests and hobbies including walking and swimming.
Glenduron is on the seafront overlooking Scapa Flow. St Mary's, Holm has a Post Office/Shop, Art Gallery. If you use the What Three Words for getting to places, the three words are 'screening.dinner.headlight' for getting to Glenduron
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Glenduron-by-Sea takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 4 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Glenduron-by-Sea in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: F, OR00145F