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Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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St Margaret's Hope, Orkney, Scotland
  • Place, Hoxa Tapestry Gallery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand of Wright
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

One bedroom cottage uniquely situated on the water front in St Margarets Hope, South Ronaldsay ,Orkney. Originally a fishermans storehouse Noust .This cottage has been tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard. Decorated with many original Orkney arts and crafts.
Parking on site
WiFi included
TV
Washing Machine ,
Well equipped kitchen , electric oven and hob.
Kitchen/living area with a sofa bed.
One shower room and WC upstairs
Upstairs bedroom.
Local amenities include shops , pubs , Bistro, Gallery, Golf course. Fantastic walks from the cottage.
Pentland Ferry terminal 2 minutes from the cottage
Kirkwall 20 minutes by car and Stromness 50minutes.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Hoxa Tapestry Gallery. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a TV in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a TV
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and a few minutes from Banks Chambered Tomb
Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village . offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This South Ronaldsay cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

If evidence of a dog visiting is found there will be an extra cleaning charge of £70.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number OR00136F

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped and very cosy Near to the Post office/shop and pub.Well situated for journeys out to all the interesting areas of Orkney. Highly recommended and beautifully situated.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was wonderful.It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Great location, just a minute from the ferry landing.About twenty minutes from Kirkwall, Tesco and lots of shops.Even got to watch a seal swim around outside the living room window.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 The Noust is a perfect haven for a quiet retreat and to explore mainland Orkney. The cottage is extremely well equipped, especially the kitchen. The storage heaters made the cottage just comfortable, without being 'too hot.' There are some lovely walks around the village and a local shop for any groceries required. The host provides excellent communication regarding booking, key access, the cottage itself and answered any queries within mins. For us, this cottage was a special find and we hope to return one day. Thank you Catriona.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cozy cottage with a gorgeous view. We had some beautiful weather for the time of year. Couple of great pubs and a couple of shops. 5 minutes from ferry port. You cannot go wrong exploring the islands from here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property in a fantastic location.Very clean and compact with everything you need for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the most incredible stay in this beautiful accommodation - everything had been thought of and it was so clean too. The views from the window over the cove were fabulous. We loved every minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a lovely property with an amazing view over the harbour of St Margaret's Hope. It was clean and had everything you need for a self catering stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane T., Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage is exactly as advertised. We enjoyed the location and view of the sea. We did have a little difficulty getting heat the first night but with Catriona’s instructions, it worked beautifully after it started up. We enjoyed having the washer, which enabled us to pack a little less and do a load of laundry half way through our trip. Kitchen was well stocked with all the items needed to make meals at home. We absolutely would recommend this beautiful place in “The Hope”!
View at 22:00 from the window.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

May in St Margaret's Hope

Uniquely positioned the cottage was a tranquil place to stay. There is a nice roomy bedroom and an efficient shower. We did struggle with some electrical items, we couldn't seem to work the heating, they are obviously on a separate electric supply as just switching them on doesn't do anything until the follow day when the switch is then lit and some heat is coming out. But we didn't want the heat in the day and it never seemed to throw out any heat in the evening.The other problematical thing was the oven. We weren't looking to cook lavish meals, just some simple items we could pop in the oven. These required temperatures of 190 or 200 degrees. We gave up waiting after 40 minutes for the oven to get to the right temperature and settled on 175, opening the door to put in the food reduced the temperature back down to 125. It took about 3 hours from start to finish to cook a tray-based chicken meal that stated in would cook in an hour.Orkney is well worth a visit, perhaps stir fries would have been a better choice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our first trip to Orkney.

Our first time to Orkney and it won't be our last. After a hard day walking and sightseeing this is such a wonderful property to come back to. Its got everything you need, beautifully decorated and furnished. Its all clean and it all works. Its a lovely cosy place right next to the water and with great views. Thank you Catriona!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our "Happy Place"

A truly lovely property, with everything you would need. In fact a perfect home from home! Would strongly recommend it for any one looking for comfort and high class facilities. Various quality locations to visit, and a good selection of hotels and restaurants close by. "PDB"
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seaside cottage. 👍

Terrific cottage with a wonderful view and fully equipped!! Bus stop is only steps from the front door making daily outings very easy to plan. I thoroughly recommend this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

dorothy w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Too good to share

Won’t tell everyone how fabulous it was as I want to go again and it not be booked up.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous!

This was such a wonderful trip - and the cottage is gorgeous. The window over the bay in the living room was a highlight - better than TV! We had everything we needed, and the cottage was beyond our expectations. We hope to be able to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting, lovely cottage

If you want a quiet getaway in the Orkneys, we'd thoroughly recommend this lovely cottage. It's just by the water's edge and has a gorgeous view over the bay. On an evening it's far nicer to watch the sun go down across the water than to watch the TV! We saw a thunderstorm come in one day and were grateful for the metre-thick walls. The house is well equipped; the kitchen and bathroom both work well, and the bed is soft. The house is situated about 20 minutes south of Lerwick in St Margaret's Hope. The village itself is very quiet although there is a (justifiably) popular fish restaurant just 2 minutes down the road form the cottage -- though if you want to eat there, you'd be well advised to book in advance. All in all, a lovely hideaway. Can't recommend it enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning, peaceful

Brilliantly situated with stunning views. Really well equipped with kitchen equipment & local guides etc. Clean & cosy. Recommend The Murrey Arms Hotel restaurant for end of holiday meal - a real treat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage with sea views

The cottage was very clean, well equipped, warm and comfortable and in a great location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness

An Art Lover,s Paradise

A perfect spot for location. A side window overlooking the sea, always changing. Excellent taste, beautiful and fun paintings. Very handy for the ferry and a good spot for travelling up to see Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar. Wonderful. Kirkwall is well worth a visit with the Cathedral and the excellent museum. Everything is provided and so comfortable. A big Thank You to Catriona . Caroline .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D S.

Liked: Cleanliness

LocationLocatiion

Excellant location handy for the bus to kirwall and far afield near the ferry terminal with viesw to die for comfortable bed lots of hot water highly recommend for a couple
Stayed 15 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just wonderful

Very clean and well equipped property, in a lovely quiet location with tremendous views.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property in a lovely location

The property is a good size for 2 or 3. It's well situated right on the waters edge with a lovely fish restaurant clise by, and it's in a great spot if you're a Northern Lights watcher. The photos on the website don't do it justice - we would definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the cottage, the views the setting and the interior of the cottage. We would highly recommend it@ @
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy cottage with a wonderful view

A lovely location and a very comfortable house - the highlight was the view across the way, with the water right under the window.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning location

Superb very comfortable cottage. Ideal parking at the property. Cottage has everything you can need . Great views from your windows . Ideally situated to explore bus stop on your doorstep and pubs and restaurants within a couple minutes walk at most. Host was easy to communicate with. Could not fault anything excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at 1, The Noust

What a wonderful place, we loved it here. Being able to look out at the sea from the living room, watch the birds and boats drift by was great. A fabulous spot. Plus there’s a pub and great coffee/eating place round the corner. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023