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Holiday homes & rentals in the Orkney Islands

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Top 15 Recommended holiday lettings in the Orkney Islands

Find your perfect holiday home, apartment or cottage in the Orkney Islands from just £74 per night!

Cottage Kirkwall
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage with garden

Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom
This cosy cottage in Kirkwall features a kitchen, garden, and parking, perfect for a getaway for two.
from £93
per night
Outstanding(1 rating)
from £93
per night
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Cottage Braehead
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage with terrace & garden | Water view

Braehead, Orkney, United Kingdom
This cottage in Braehead features a fireplace, kitchen, garden, parking, and stunning seaview, perfect for a romantic getaway.
from £61
per night
from £61
per night
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Cottage Orkney
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Family-friendly beautiful cottage with garden | Beach view

Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom
This cottage in Orkney offers a kitchen, garden, ocean views, and space for events, perfect for a memorable family getaway.
from £117
per night
from £117
per night
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Cottage Orkney
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage with garden | Beach view

Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom
This Orkney cottage offers ocean views, a kitchen, and a garden, perfect for events and a relaxing getaway by the waterside.
from £99
per night
Outstanding(7 ratings)
from £99
per night
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Cottage Saint Margaret's Hope
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage with barbecue

Saint Margaret's Hope, Orkney, United Kingdom
This cottage in Saint Margaret's Hope features a kitchen and parking, perfect for a romantic getaway for two.
from £106
per night
Outstanding(67 ratings)
from £106
per night
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Apartment Costa
Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Flat with garden | Nature view

Costa, Orkney, United Kingdom
This lakeside apartment in Costa features a kitchen, fireplace, garden, and parking, perfect for a romantic retreat.
from £103
per night
Outstanding(12 ratings)
from £103
per night
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House Overbister
House ∙ 5 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

House with barbecue & garden | Nature view

Overbister, Orkney, United Kingdom
This house rental in Overbister features a kitchen, garden, and parking, perfect for a getaway with friends or family.
from £75
per night
Outstanding(8 ratings)
from £75
per night
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Cottage Stromness
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage with 2 rooms for 6 persons

Stromness, Orkney, United Kingdom
This pet-friendly cottage in Stromness accommodates six guests, offering a perfect base for exploring the stunning Orkney Islands.
from £125
per night
from £125
per night
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Cottage Burray
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage with garden

Burray, Orkney, United Kingdom
This cottage in Burray features a kitchen and a garden, perfect for a relaxing getaway with up to four guests.
from £97
per night
Outstanding(6 ratings)
from £97
per night
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Cottage Stromness
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage with garden

Stromness, Orkney, United Kingdom
This cottage in Stromness features a garden, kitchen, parking, and welcomes pets, perfect for a memorable getaway with friends.
from £210
per night
Outstanding(2 ratings)
from £210
per night
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Cottage Saint Margaret's Hope
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cottage with garden | Water view

Saint Margaret's Hope, Orkney, United Kingdom
This cottage in Saint Margaret's Hope offers a kitchen, garden, and ocean views, perfect for family gatherings and events.
from £136
per night
Outstanding(2 ratings)
from £136
per night
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Cottage Firth and Stenness
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Child-friendly charming cottage with garden | Beach view

Firth and Stenness, Orkney, United Kingdom
This cottage in Firth and Stenness offers a kitchen, garden, and beach access, perfect for a family getaway with parking for four.
from £125
per night
from £125
per night
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Cottage Saint Margaret's Hope
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage | River view

Saint Margaret's Hope, Orkney, United Kingdom
This cottage in Saint Margaret's Hope features a kitchen, family-friendly spaces, parking, and is ideal for events with four guests.
from £124
per night
Outstanding(3 ratings)
from £124
per night
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Cottage Orkney
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage with garden | Sea view

Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom
This cottage in Orkney offers a kitchen, garden, and stunning ocean views, perfect for family gatherings or events.
from £119
per night
Outstanding(21 ratings)
from £119
per night
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Cottage Orkney
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Child-friendly wonderful cottage with garden | River view

Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom
This cottage in Orkney offers a kitchen, garden, ocean views, and is perfect for families and events, accommodating four guests.
from £117
per night
Outstanding(21 ratings)
from £117
per night
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Holiday homes and cottages with a garden

Cottage  Stromness
from £213 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage with garden

5.0
Outstanding(1 rating)
Stromness, Orkney, United Kingdom
Garden
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Cottage  Orkney
from £135 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage with garden

Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom
Garden
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Cottage  Orkney
from £119 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage with garden

5.0
Outstanding(21 ratings)
Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom
Garden
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Holiday rentals with wifi

Cottage  Orkney
from £99 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage with garden

5.0
Outstanding(7 ratings)
Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom
Internet
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Cottage  Saint Margaret's Hope
from £125 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage with 2 rooms for 4 persons

5.0
Outstanding(3 ratings)
Saint Margaret's Hope, Orkney, United Kingdom
Internet
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Cottage  Orkney
from £119 per night
Cottage ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cottage with garden

5.0
Outstanding(21 ratings)
Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom
Internet
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Holiday lettings and apartments with air conditioning

Accommodation  Kirkwall
from £84 per night
Accommodation ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Letting for 2 persons

3.8
Good(72 ratings)
Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom
Air conditioning
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Accommodation  Kirkwall
from £106 per night
Accommodation ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Letting for 2 persons

3.8
Good(72 ratings)
Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom
Air conditioning
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Accommodation  Kirkwall
from £143 per night
Accommodation ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Letting for 2 persons

3.8
Good(72 ratings)
Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom
Air conditioning
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Budget-friendly Holiday Homes in the Orkney Islands

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Cottage Orkney
from £98 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage with garden | Sea view

5.0
Outstanding(3 ratings)
Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Accommodation Saint Ola
from £93 per night
Accommodation ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Letting with terrace & garden

4.8
Outstanding(99 ratings)
Saint Ola, Kirkwall, Orkney
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Bed and breakfast Orkney
from £113 per night
Bed and breakfast ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Nice bed & breakfast | Sea view

4.8
Outstanding(60 ratings)
Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Top-Rated Lettings and Properties in the Orkney Islands

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Accommodation Kirkwall
from £165 per night
Accommodation ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Letting for 2 persons

4.9
Outstanding(38 ratings)
Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom
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Accommodation Kirkwall
from £89 per night
Accommodation ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Wonderful letting for 2 persons

4.9
Outstanding(38 ratings)
Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom
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Accommodation Kirkwall and St Ola
from £156 per night
Accommodation ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Letting with garden

5.0
Outstanding(6 ratings)
Kirkwall and St Ola, Orkney, United Kingdom
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Discover real guest reviews to help you choose the perfect stay in the Orkney Islands

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John C.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

Excellent comfortable holiday home. Great views from conservatory over bay. Quiet location in village All you need for self catering. Would highly recommend. Very close to Pentland Ferry.

Reviewed on 01/09/2025 | Family
Cottage Saint Margaret's Hope
from £129 per night
Cottage ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
5.0
Outstanding(2 ratings)
Saint Margaret's Hope, Orkney, United Kingdom
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Helen Esther T.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

Very well equipped cottage in walking distance of all Kirkwall has to offer and easy driving distance to the sights of Orkney. Parking the car was "challenging" down a narrow lane. We enjoyed a great holiday and would recommend this cottage.

Reviewed on 24/08/2025 | Couple
Cottage Kirkwall
from £92 per night
Cottage ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
5.0
Outstanding(1 rating)
Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom
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Popular holiday rental amenities in the Orkney Islands

  • Pet-friendly (95)
  • WiFi (373)
  • Parking (12)
  • Fireplace (48)
  • Kitchen (238)
  • Fishing (102)
  • TV (371)
  • Garden (205)
  • Washing machine (238)
  • Microwave (146)
  • Hot tub (10)
  • No smoking (376)

Above, you can find our most often selected filters for Orkney, as well as the number of accommodation offers which offer the corresponding amenity. Our data highlights that Pets allowed and Internet prove to be the most frequently provided features in Orkney. Begin your holiday planning in advance if you want to spend your holiday in privacy or you need a cot for your baby. There are just 36 listed lettings including Detached and 103 lettings including Cot.

Holiday lettings in the Orkney Islands for a history filled break

Located just off the north coast of Scotland, Orkney has a history stretching back to the earliest times. Make the most of your trip by choosing a traditional rural Orcadian cottage or a modern holiday let in the main town, Kirkwall.

What are the best activities for families in the Orkney Islands?

Beaches galore for the kids to enjoy

Orkney has a variety of clean sandy beaches for the whole family to enjoy. Some of the best are the Sands of Wright beach close to St Margaret's Hope which has golden sands and car parking facilities, Windwick Bay which has stones and is perfect for beach combing and wildlife watching, and Bay of Skaill, close to Skara Brae and perfect for sandcastle building, walking and paddling in warmer weather.

Where are the unique attractions in the Orkney Islands?

Delve back into prehistoric, Viking and Bronze Age history on Orkney

Orkney's heritage is incredibly rich and the main draw on the mainland is Skara Brae, Europe's best preserved Stone Age village. In addition to the ruins of the settlement, visitors can explore a replica house and see a variety of archaeological finds from the site. Moving forward in time, take a walk over the tidal causeway to the Brough of Birsay, a Pictish and Viking settlement and burial ground.

Information about holiday rentals in the Orkney Islands

🏡 Holiday homes available 484 rentals
🌙 Nightly prices from £74
⭐ Popular amenities Pets allowed, Internet and Parking
🐾 Pet friendly rentals 101 properties
9 reviews
Orkney holiday rentals have an average rating of 5/5 across 9 reviews left by travellers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price per night for a holiday home in the Orkney Islands?

The average starting price for a holiday cottage or rental in the Orkney Islands is £74 per night. Prices vary depending on the type of holiday let, season, and amenities. Use HomeToGo to compare deals and find the best value for your trip.

How many holiday homes are available to rent in the Orkney Islands? And what are the most popular types of holiday lets?

There are currently 484 holiday lettings in the Orkney Islands to browse and book for your next trip. Holiday homes in the Orkney Islands often include spacious cottage and apartment rental. They’re ideal whether you’re planning a romantic escape or a group getaway. Find your perfect match on HomeToGo today.

What is the most searched holiday home amenity in the Orkney Islands?

Three most popular holiday home amenities among our customers in the Orkney Islands are Pets allowed, Internet and Parking.

Are there any pet-friendly holiday cottages in the Orkney Islands?

Absolutely! Pet-friendly holiday rentals in the Orkney Islands are widely available. With HomeToGo, it’s easy to find a place that suits both you and your four-legged companion. Use HomeToGo’s filters to find the perfect pet-friendly stay.

What is the perfect time to travel to Orkney?

Book your Orkney holiday in April or June to avoid a washout; these are the months with the least amount of rain.

Where can I see deals on holiday accommmodation in the Orkney Islands?

You can find brilliant bargains on holiday homes in the Orkney Islands with the nightly price of a letting beginning at £74 - and HomeToGo has introduced a range of filters that make it quick and simple to discover the best deals. When thinking about the timing for a trip, try a search using HomeToGo's flexible dates technology to scan for lower cost date options and see savings of up to 10%. Moreover, HomeToGo's 'distance from' filter makes it easy to uncover hidden treasure holiday rentals in great value, under-the-radar locales that are just as close to the area of your choice, whether that's sand and sea, a mountain for snowboarding, or a city's urban hub. Start searching with time to spare to take advantage of good availability and the best deals - and do so free from stress by utilising HomeToGo's 'free cancellation' filter as you look for the perfect holiday home.

What are the advantages of booking a holiday home in the Orkney Islands with HomeToGo?

From increased privacy away from the crowds to plenty of room to enjoy with your family, friends or partner, holiday lets in the Orkney Islands offer many benefits. HomeToGo surfaces real reviews from verified visitors, and searching is safe, simple, and hassle-free - so with 484 lettings from 12 providers in the area, you're sure to uncover the right type of accommodation with the amenities and features that are important to you in the Orkney Islands.

Do you offer holiday accommodation for couples in the Orkney Islands?

Absolutely – you’ll find plenty of cosy, well-rated holiday lettings in the Orkney Islands perfect for two. Whether you're after a quiet countryside cottage or a city-centre flat, there’s something to suit your style. HomeToGo helps you discover the best spots for two.

Can I book a waterfront holiday rental in the Orkney Islands?

Yes, there are 479 waterfront holiday lets available in the Orkney Islands. Staying close to the water is ideal for scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere. Start your search now on HomeToGo.

Why should I book my holiday rental with HomeToGo?

HomeToGo brings together over 15 million holiday rentals from trusted providers, so you can find the best deal in one place. You’ll enjoy a simple booking process, local expertise, and top prices from trusted providers. Try HomeToGo and discover how easy it is to plan your perfect holiday letting.

Can I find family-friendly holiday lettings in the Orkney Islands?

Holiday cottages in the Orkney Islands are a great fit for families, offering comfort, space and handy amenities. Many come with space for medium-sized groups and families and practical features like kitchens and gardens. Use HomeToGo to explore family-friendly holiday cottages with ease.

Can I cancel my holiday rental booking for free?

Free cancellation is available on lots of holiday homes, depending on the provider. Always read the terms to avoid surprises.

Is it possible to rent a holiday home for a weekend getaway in the Orkney Islands?

Yes, weekend breaks are easy to plan with flexible holiday rentals in the Orkney Islands. It’s perfect for a quick break without using too many holiday days. Just enter your dates on HomeToGo and browse weekend-ready options in seconds.

Are there any last-minute holiday rental deals in the Orkney Islands?

Yes, HomeToGo regularly features last-minute holiday deals in the Orkney Islands, perfect for spontaneous getaways. These can be a great way to save up to 10% on spontaneous getaways. Check today’s offers and grab a holiday cottage at a great price.

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