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3 bedroom accommodation in South Ronaldsay, near St Margaret’s Hope
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3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 7
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South Ronaldsay, near St Margaret’s Hope, SCT
- Place, Tomb of the Eagles
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- Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
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1 Double Bed
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1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
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About this property
3 bedroom accommodation in South Ronaldsay, near St Margaret’s Hope
Surrounded by farmland but just 500 yards from the beach, this comfortable cottage is perfectly located for exploring all the treasures of the Orkney Islands.. Ramp to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Day Bed Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and broadband included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This lovely, detached property enjoys an elevated and enviable setting towards the southern end of South Ronaldsay in Orkney. South Ronaldsay is one of the southern islands and is connected to the mainland by the famous Churchill Causeways. Accessed by a rough track, Egypt got its unusual name from a small stream ’The Nile’ that ran down the hill - and the locals used to say ’crossing the Nile to Egypt’! Egypt has been tastefully furnished and equipped to a very good standard and makes an excellent base for exploring the many delights Orkney has to offer.
The nearest village St Margaret’s Hope is 4 miles away and has good local amenities. The main town of Kirkwall is 30 minutes drive away where you can find a variety of shops, pubs, restaurants, museums and historical sites including the stunning St Magnus Cathedral. There are many wonderful attractions to visit in Orkney, the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness, also the Italian Chapel (built by prisoners of war), to name but a few. You can take a tour around the Highland Park and Scapa distilleries and sample their whisky!
Nature lovers will be drawn to Orkney with its pristine beaches, spectacular cliffs and marshes which are home to many species of bird and wildlife. Fishing, walking, golf, bird watching, golf and a wide variety of other actvities are all available. Take a ferry or a fligh and visit some of Orkney’s spectacular islands. Discover beautiful unspoilt beaches where you can walk for hours without meeting anyone apart from the seals. For the less energetic, sit back, relax and watch the every-changing scenery this beautiful area has to offer. In all, a visit to the Orkney Islands will be remembered with many happy memories. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
EPC Rating = C
We highly recommend that you book your ferry as soon as possible as ferries get very busy. You can call Calmac on 0800 066 5000. For ferries that travel to Orkney are Northlink Ferries 08001114422 and Pentland Ferries 0800 688 8998. We also recommend taking out travel insurance in case of delays and cancellations.
All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Day Bed Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and broadband included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This lovely, detached property enjoys an elevated and enviable setting towards the southern end of South Ronaldsay in Orkney. South Ronaldsay is one of the southern islands and is connected to the mainland by the famous Churchill Causeways. Accessed by a rough track, Egypt got its unusual name from a small stream ’The Nile’ that ran down the hill - and the locals used to say ’crossing the Nile to Egypt’! Egypt has been tastefully furnished and equipped to a very good standard and makes an excellent base for exploring the many delights Orkney has to offer.
The nearest village St Margaret’s Hope is 4 miles away and has good local amenities. The main town of Kirkwall is 30 minutes drive away where you can find a variety of shops, pubs, restaurants, museums and historical sites including the stunning St Magnus Cathedral. There are many wonderful attractions to visit in Orkney, the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness, also the Italian Chapel (built by prisoners of war), to name but a few. You can take a tour around the Highland Park and Scapa distilleries and sample their whisky!
Nature lovers will be drawn to Orkney with its pristine beaches, spectacular cliffs and marshes which are home to many species of bird and wildlife. Fishing, walking, golf, bird watching, golf and a wide variety of other actvities are all available. Take a ferry or a fligh and visit some of Orkney’s spectacular islands. Discover beautiful unspoilt beaches where you can walk for hours without meeting anyone apart from the seals. For the less energetic, sit back, relax and watch the every-changing scenery this beautiful area has to offer. In all, a visit to the Orkney Islands will be remembered with many happy memories. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
EPC Rating = C
We highly recommend that you book your ferry as soon as possible as ferries get very busy. You can call Calmac on 0800 066 5000. For ferries that travel to Orkney are Northlink Ferries 08001114422 and Pentland Ferries 0800 688 8998. We also recommend taking out travel insurance in case of delays and cancellations.
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number OR00032
About the area
South Ronaldsay
Located in South Ronaldsay, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Olav's Wood and Sand of Wright, while Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights.

South Ronaldsay, near St Margaret’s Hope, SCT
What's nearby
- Highland Park Distillery - 31 min drive - 34.2 km
- St. Magnus Cathedral - 34 min drive - 36.3 km
- Stromness Ferry Terminal - 60 min drive - 65.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Robertson's - 8 min drive
- Polly Kettle - 11 min drive
- Hoxa Tearoom - 15 min drive
- Anchorage & Galley Inn - 8 min drive
- Skerries Bistro - 13 min drive
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