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.

Accommodation Stromness

Accommodation Stromness

When travelling to new area it can be a daunting task. When we go on holiday, we can feel a lot of pressure. The costs of accommodation are rising and there is a risk that you will have spent your hard-earned money on a place which disappoints you. We hear many stories of accommodation that have been disastrous, they are even described as being ‘from hell’. We really want ourselves and our families to have a good time.

It all begins with choosing the right place to visit. Since you have already chosen Stromness as your destination, you have set yourself up for having a wonderful holiday. Stromness is accessible via air, sea, road and rail making the journey to Stromness as exciting and anticipated as the stay itself.

The happily situated seaside town is famous for its exquisite beauty. It has quaint fishermen cottages that front the whole town. You can walk along the harbour seeing the men at work bringing in their haul. Stromness has museums and art galleries which you can float around on a leisurely afternoon. Their local produce is used in their restaurants and cafes so you can have a truly unique Stromness experience.

You have chosen well by deciding on Stromness as your choice for your holiday this year. The next step in ensuring you plan a great time away and making your money well spent is deciding on accommodation. Stromness has many options for you. If you want a bed and breakfast type accommodation or you would prefer a hotel style accommodation, Stromness has all you need.

An accommodation that comes highly recommended for your stay in Stromness is the Barony Hotel. The accommodation is well situated. You are a stone throw from the shore of Boardhouse Loch. You are near four bird reservations; nature walks along the cliffs, lochs housing trout and even archaeological sites. While this is all terrific, the service that the Barony Hotel offers makes it accommodation you won’t regret staying at.

The hotel is a family run business giving it a warm homely feel. You have the option to dine from their extensive menu which is made from locally sourced and produced food. Their tea and coffee facilities in your room enable you to have a nice rest and sit down with a drink after your day of exploration.

Another great reason to choose the Barony Hotel as your accommodation during your stay at Stromness is that the cost of the rooms won’t break your bank account. While many accommodations are putting their prices up, Stromness’ Barony Hotel remain reasonable and are only charging £45 per night for their coveted rooms. The price even includes breakfast. They have single, twin, double and family rooms available for your stay. The views are truly breath-taking.

Your destination and accommodation are now sorted. You won’t need to worry that you have made a mistake, wasted your money or that you and your family won’t have a good time. You are ready for your trip.