Skara Brae is a stone built Neolithic settlement located at the Bay of Skaill. It consists of 8 clustered houses and was occupied from 3180BC - 2500BC.

The Brough of Birsay is an uninhabited tidal island off the north west coast of the Mainland. The earliest settlement was in the 6th Century by Christian missionaries. In the background is the Loch of Boardhouse where the Barony Hotel is situated on the shoreline.

The Broch of Gurness is an Iron Age broch village overlooking Eynhallow Sound. Settlement began somewhere between 500 and 200BC and lasted until 100AD when it was abandoned and the ditches filled in. The site continued to be used until the 8th century.

Kitchener's Memorial is a crenellated tower built by public subscription in 1926 to honour the memory of Lord Kitchener. He along with 554 officers and men died when HMS Hampshire sank off the Marwick coast on 5th June 1916.

The Ring of Brodgar is a Neolithic henge and stone circle 104m in diameter and is the 3rd largest in Britain. It is thought to have been erected between 2500BC and 2000BC.

Bed and Breakfast Stromness

Bed and Breakfast Stromness

Are you planning to visit Stromness? We know you are in for a good time. What type of traveller are you? Some require everything organised. The fact that they are going on holiday to Stromness is enough for them to cope with. They like to be told where they are meeting, what they are doing and how it will be done. They like to feel safe and secure in the knowledge that everything is planned. It takes the stress out of their travelling plans. This is a popular way to travel for older ones who desire to see different places but don’t have the energy like they used to. They are more likely to want a hotel which supplies their three meals a day and they have access to service at all times, rather than just a bed and breakfast. Stromness can provide for these types of travellers.

Other travellers feel that having everything planned and organised takes the fun out of the adventure. They love spontaneity. They can arrive at a hotel and feel hemmed in because they must be back at the hotel at certain times. This can cause them upset. They prefer the experience of a bed and breakfast type accommodation because it affords them freedom. They want to wake up in Stromness with the day ahead filled with unknowns. It makes them excited. At the end of the day, they can flop down on a comfy bed satisfied with their day packed with discoveries. Finding random places to eat at lunch and dinner adds to their happiness. Take it away and their holiday to Stromness is an unhappy one. The gems Stromness offers may be forever lost on them. They would thrive in a bed and breakfast. Stromness can also provide for these types of travellers.

We are all different. It is nothing to get upset about, it is something to celebrate. We get around this problem by catering to as many different types of people as we can. Obviously, some people are simply awkward and make unrealistic demands. There is a balance. Fortunately, one of the best hotels and bed and breakfast Stromness offers is the Barony Hotel. You can choose whether you want to have their hotel service or bed and breakfast accommodation.

Stromness’ Barony Hotel understands people. They know we all have different requirements. In order to help all sets of people, they offer both services. the Barony Hotel is in a prime location for discovering the Island. If you want a fun packed time filled with sights and excursions, the Barony hotel is nearby many of the famous sites. They have birdwatching, fishing and lovely Stromness close to them. You won’t be bored or find it difficult to have things to do. The town has a charming array of old fishermen cottages, museums, local cafes and sights to see. The harbour catches many visitors. They sit and watch the bustling goings on finding much entertainment.

Whatever type of traveller you are, you will enjoy Stromness