Guests say
Guests consistently praise the 'Egypt' holiday home for its cleanliness, well-equipped facilities, and stunning location with sea views. The property offers a peaceful atmosphere, comfortable furnishings, and a thoughtful welcome pack with local products. It's ideal for dog owners and those seeking a relaxing retreat with easy access to Orkney's attractions.
Reviewers unanimously mention the spotless condition of the property, indicating exceptional cleanliness standards.
The property's location is highly praised for its peace, sea views, and proximity to local amenities and the beach, though slightly further from some historical sites.
Guests highlight the comfortable beds and furnishings, contributing to a restful and enjoyable stay.
The property is described as well-equipped and thoughtfully furnished, with only a minor note about noise from the bathroom being audible in a bedroom.
The welcome pack filled with local products is frequently mentioned, showcasing the host's thoughtfulness. However, it's important to note that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
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.
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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.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (13)
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Confirmed Guest
The perfect holiday home.
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Lee S
Egypt is a spacious, clean and well equipped holiday home with excellent views across the bay. We were treated to a lovely welcome pack filled with Orkney products, which was a nice surprise on our arrival. There was even a box full of items for the dog. This property is in a great location to explore Orkney and the local beach is just a short walk away. We’ve had a fantastic two week holiday here and would highly recommend it.
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Sandra Hamilton
Another wonderful holiday in Orkney. This cottage is our absolute favourite of all our holiday rentals over the years. It is so spotlessly clean, very well equipped with everything you need for your stay. We were left a very generous welcome pack too. The location is excellent, peaceful, with amazing sea views yet not far from the village with handy little shops and a hotel serving lovely seafood. This was our second stay here and hopefully we will manage back again sometime.