Thorshaven Apartment

A little Orkney character.
A space to call your own.

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A little Orkney character, all the comforts of home. Settle into Thorshaven and enjoy a space of your own to unwind, take your time and explore the islands at your own pace.

Double bedroom at Thorshaven Apartment, made up and ready for guests

Open-plan living and dining area at Thorshaven Apartment with sofa and dining table

Kitchen and breakfast bar at Thorshaven Apartment with doors to the garden

Close view of the kitchen worktop and appliances at Thorshaven Apartment

Fully equipped kitchen at Thorshaven Apartment with microwave, kettle and toaster

Second bedroom at Thorshaven Apartment with a fireplace and sofa bed

Second bedroom at Thorshaven Apartment with sofa bed, wardrobe and a cot

Second bedroom at Thorshaven Apartment with a cot beside the double bed

En suite shower room at Thorshaven Apartment with a glass shower screen

Double bedroom at Thorshaven Apartment with wooden flooring and a reading chair

Double bedroom at Thorshaven Apartment with bedside lamps and a view over the garden

Slate 'Thorshaven Apartment' name plaque on the stone exterior wall in St Margaret's Hope

Thorshaven sits inside a historic building on St Margaret’s Hope’s back road, a two-minute walk from the ferry pier that links Orkney to Caithness. Highly rated (9.2 on Booking.com), previous guests have appreciated the location, our staff and comfort.

Beautifully renovated, this spacious two bedroom apartment enjoys a private garden and terrace.

Across the courtyard is the Murray Arms, Steak and Seafood restaurant and a local shop almost next door. Whether you want to self cater or eat out, this apartment is conveniently placed.

Accommodation

The apartment can fit up to four adults. There are two bedrooms and a living room with a flat-screen TV. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking properly rather than getting by, and both bathrooms have a walk-in shower. A washing machine takes care of longer stays. The apartment is kept allergy-free and non-smoking throughout.

2
Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

250ft
To the harbour

9.2
Guest rating

What our guests say

“Spacious and spotless, with everything a family needs, including a washer and dryer for the muddy days.”
Family stay, verified guest

“Generously sized rooms that comfortably fit two travelling companions and their dogs.”
Returning guest with pets

“A comfortable bed, a genuinely useful kitchen, and a beautiful setting, hosts who go out of their way to help.”
Couple’s getaway

“Handy for the Gills Bay ferry, with good fish and chips just next door at the Murray Arms.”
Ferry arrival, verified guest

Location

St Margaret’s Hope is the landing point for Pentland Ferries and is an easy walk or drive from the pier. Located on South Ronaldsay, there is plenty to do on the island including beautiful beaches, cliffs with seabirds, galleries and the Tomb of the Eagles, a Neolithic chambered tomb.

Kirkwall is a 20 minute drive across the Churchill Barriers. You can visit sandy beaches and the Italian Chapel before you get to the Orkney mainland.

There is plenty to visit including a creative trail and distilleries, both whisky and gin. The West Mainland is a UNESCO World Heritage site with Skara Brae, a 5,000 year old Stone Age settlement, as well as the Ring of Brodgar, a stone circle.