Cottiscarth Cottages - Finstown

Self-catering cottages on the Settiscarth Firth with sea views and wildlife sightings

Amenities

Cottiscarth Cottages offers a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area for guests. The property has soundproof rooms, accessible parking, and key access for privacy. Free parking and WiFi are provided, and smoke alarms are installed for safety.

Rooms

The cottages include two-bedroom and three-bedroom houses, all on one floor with a private entrance. Each has a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, washing machine, and streaming services. Guests rated the spaces as spacious and well equipped for comfortable stays.

Location

Situated on the Settiscarth Firth, the cottages provide sea views and a quiet base for exploring Orkney. Maeshowe is 11 km away, Orkney Museum 17 km, and Kirkwall Airport 22 km. The ferry to Rousay is less than 10 minutes away, and an ASDA express is nearby.

Activities

Guests can go hiking on local trails or join a tour about local culture. Walking tours are available, and bird watching around the cottages offers sightings of hen harriers and brown hares. The RSPB hide is a short walk away, and fishing is accessible from the firth.

Hospitality

The owners leave a welcome hamper filled with local Orkney produce for each booking. The cottages are new builds that are warm, quiet, and well maintained. Hosts are described as friendly and helpful, contributing to the high ratings for location and quietness.

• Location: Central for Orkney mainland and islands, 10 min from Rousay ferry
• Rooms: Two-bedroom and three-bedroom self-catering houses on one floor
• Amenities: Soundproof rooms, garden, picnic area, accessible parking
• Activities: Hiking, bird watching, local culture tours, fishing
• Extras: Welcome hamper with Orkney produce, sea views, RSPB hide nearby

Licence number: C,OR00062F