24th April 2022:
"Lovely couple who couldn't be more helpful. Even letting us know when there was a lovely sunset."

Tip:
"Both cafes on Hoy, the Moaness one especially. Apart from thel obvious attractions, seek out the secret delights. Be patient and, like me, you’ll be rewarded with seeing the eagles near the Dwarfie Stane. Enjoy. "

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd April 2022, guest from Glossop:
"An excellent facility all around. Easy access to walking area for the dog first and last thing. Comfortable, well maintained and well provided accommodation. Very friendly, informative and helpful owners close by to answer any queries.
Could t better the experience."

Tip:
"A week was only just enough to see everything, we will be back for the rest! Very easy to get around in a car and there seemed to be quite a few buses.
I would recommend out of season visiting. The main sites were open or freely accessible. No crowds and the weather was marvellous. One day of snow flurries but less then much of theUK.
Takes hat as it’s quite windy.
I do recommend visiting other islands. We went to Rousay and hope to visit other islands next time!
Very dog friendly accommodation and in the islands.
Don’t expect much catering choice. Had snack lunches mainly. One more substantial lunch in Kirkwall. Prepare to cook in. Good local Coop with fuel too 10 minutes away."

Would Recommend: Yes

21st March 2022:
"This was my fourth stay at Annie's Place. I won't stay anywhere else. Although it is about as far away as you can get from Kirkwall, that is kinda the point for me. The location is not about being close to anything (please, it's Orkney. I can across the island faster than it takes me to get from Mayfair, London to Heathrow.) I'm there because the view from the beach of the Brough of Birsay and Marwick Head are awesome. I also love the view from the rooms of the cemetery and the ruined Palace. There are plenty of fabulous walks - to the Brough, along the Northside to the Whalebone and beyond (It is on the St. Magnus Trail) and to the Kitchner Memorial on Marwick Head. On a good windy day on that walk you can watch the waves come ashore and spout up through the cracks in the rocks. Luckily, I had the chance to do that on this trip. Then there are Anne and Robin. They are the best and I consider them my Orkney family. They provide a cozy, well equipped apartment (full kitchen, washer/dryer,fridge and a dishwasher. The fridge is small, but not too small), but most importantly they are not there if you want privacy but are available if you want them to be. Next door is the Palace Stores with meats and sweets and other essentials and down the lane is the Birsay Tea Room with great tea, coffee, sandwiches and sweets. This was my first non-summer trip and it was great. Wind and waves and walks or trips to the sites when the sun was out and a nice warm, relaxing place when it was hailing and grading papers needed to be done. Oh, and it was perfect for viewing the aurora. I'll be coming back in July for stay number 5. Make your reservations now because myself and others already have reservations years in advance."

Tip:
"You should rent a car to stay here, but as an American that is half the fun. The roads in Orkney are great (they complain but they haven't seen American roads), a traffic jam is either a tractor, a busload of tourists, or cows being moved from one pasture to another (but if you are in Orkney, slow is probably what you came for), and there is something to see around every corner. This trip I actually saw a speed trap (cops hiding trying to catch you speeding), but it isn't much of a trap if you can see them from a mile away. Oh, and make sure to visit all the wonderful artists on the craft trail - my favourites are Andrea Holmes (a stone's throw away from Annie's), Lorraine Bruce in Kirkwall and a don't miss is Michael Sinclair, Woodturner in Harray. I buy something everytime I go. "

Would Recommend: Yes