22nd June 2021, guest from Manchester:
"This was my second visit and I have two more booked! Direct access to the sea from the end of the garden of this lovely, comfortable ground floor apartment is a huge plus, you can walk along the coastline from the front door. It was lovely to arrive on the late ferry and be greeted by a well heated and cosily lit home from home and a warm welcome from Anne and Robin. "

Tip:
"Just sitting at the garden gate with a cup of coffee and watching the sea may be enough! Plenty of not too challenging walking nearby, interesting birds and flowers, puffins on the Brough of Birsay in June. Skara Brae and Ring of Brodgar not far away. And I bought (again) some lovely earrings - there are several wonderfully talented creators of jewellery on Orkney, the nearest in Dounby, just by the Co-op, which also has very reasonably priced petrol! "

Would Recommend: Yes

9th May 2021, guest from Kinglassie:
"Anne and Robin were the perfect hosts, prompt email exchanges as the Covid situation was changing, so pleased that we were able to travel. We were greeted own arrival, to help with our introduction to Annie's Place. The accommodation was well appointed, everything you need is there, though we did not make use of oven, dishwasher etc, but if you need it they are there. The flat is a perfect size, and was comfy when resting the legs after a full days Orkney experience. The setting is tranquil with Birsay bay out the back garden gate, with seals every evening, sea birds and Puffins. I can't recommend Annie's Place enough, wherever you are heading out each day the road back 'home' to Birsay was a delight. "

Tip:
"Eliss, in the Palace Stores does a great job every day, with fresh bread and milk and those homebaking treats mmmm.

We were fortunate to see the Puffins on Brough of Birsay and along the cliffs to Markwick head, an evening stroll along the sea front in either direction was always a great end to a day.

Bring comfortable footwear, there are so many great walks, Hoxa Head, Mull Head, Marwick, the Brough (said Brock), East Mainland, West Mainland you will be spoilt for choice. "

Would Recommend: Yes

21st February 2021:
"Annie's Place was the perfect find for our family of four. The flat had all the facilities we needed. It's right next to the local shop, by the beach and Earl's Palace. Lovely walks all round. The owners were very nice and friendly, full of knowledge and advice on everything we needed. They even supplied our young boys with Lego which made their peedie break even more special. Thanks Anne and Robin. "

Tip:
"A good idea to prebook the Birsay Bay Tearooms which is just up the road from the flat. Check the tide times before crossing over to the Brough of Birsay. "

Would Recommend: Yes