Burnside Farm

The location overlooking Stromness harbour was very nice, the room was large, as was the bed, and everything was very clean. The breakfast was delicious and varied and our host was very flexible with the breakfast time as we had to catch an early ferry on the Thursday.

Lovely views, especially from the breakfast room. Comfy bed and terrific shower facilities, delicious breakfasts, nice sitting area, though without a desk. One could certainly work/write/read in the sun room/breakfast room. Otherwise ready for a home-style stay with hosts in the living room downstairs enjoying a normal evening at home. Very sweet to come back from a day of adventure and see that home-like silhouette ahead. Easy walking to and from the port and eateries of Stromness. Very handy mini-newsletter told us key info on tides (some sites inaccessible in high tides) and cruise ship arrivals

Joy is a thoughtful and gracious host who made our visit to Orkney even more memorable. Our family stayed in 2 rooms for 3 nights. The view from our rooms and the breakfast room was stunning-overlooking Stromness harbor. The rooms were beautifully appointed and the en suite bathrooms were modern and similarly thoughtfully designed. We had never before seen showers that could be regulated from inside or out of the stall but would love to install these in our own home. Most importantly from our perspective the beds were large and very comfortable. Joy’s breakfasts were excellent -porridge made from grain ground at the Barony water mill, eggs from their own chickens, and a choice of full Scottish or lovely continental breakfast (try the salmon). Arrayed around the breakfast room are numerous reference books and maps that guests are free to borrow. I can’t think of anything lacking. 5 stars!

Lovely people, Joy, Robbie and Liz were great, nothing was too much trouble, great breakfasts, superb views of Hoy. An experience worth repeating