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Kirkwall holiday house rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, air con and TV

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  • House
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Startin is located on Thoms Street in the centre of Kirkwall. It has been freshly refurbished in 2014. Private, off-road parking and a quiet garden is available to the rear of the property.It is ideally located for exploring Kirkwall, and Orkney as a whole. The house is only a few minutes' walk away from the centre of town where there is an abundance of shops, activities, and eateries to keep all members of the family entertained. Ten minutes away are a variety of supermarkets including Tesco and Lidl. Smaller local shops are only around five minutes away and will have a wide selection of local produce on sale.The property has four bedrooms; two upstairs, and two downstairs. There is a twin room and a single room located upstairs, while two double bedrooms are located downstairs. Linen and towels are provided. The bathroom is located downstairs, containing both a bath and separate electric shower.There is an open plan kitchen - dining area (additional seating can be provided if necessary) and sitting room with air source heating. A freeview TV (with DVD facilities) is located in the sitting room; wifi is also provided free of charge. The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave.There is a substantial garden at the back of the house, and a decking area with a picnic bench, where you can enjoy a peaceful bite to eat or drink.Discounted prices may be available - please contact us for more details.

Please note, check in is available from 2pm onwards and check out is at 10am on the day of departure.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 3: Single Bed
  • Bedroom 4: 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Startin – Home 5324162

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    Cancellation policy

    Full refund

    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

    Partial refund

    50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

    No refund

    No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
    If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

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    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 7 night

    About the owner

    Valerie F.
    Tourist Licence
    OR00163F
    Average reply time:
    2 hours 29 minutes

    Calendar updated:
    30 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    9

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
    This House has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 7. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 27 Oct 2014. Located in Mainland, it has 20 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £573 to £974.
    The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 30 Apr 2024.
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    Dreamer11339516297

    Great base for Kirkwall.
    Aug 2023

    Great property, big rooms and very clean. It's in a great location for walking about Kirkwall and for exploring Orkney.

    Reviewed 3 Sep 2023

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    Mrs Dorothy C

    Disappointed in accommodation.
    Sep 2022

    Island is beautiful. Local people warm and friendly. Had problems visiting the various attractions as they all had to be booked online and I don't have internet. Preferred it when we could just… More 

    Reviewed 25 Sep 2022

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    Fab
    May 2022

    The property is in a great location, Kirkwall centre is a few minutes walk past St Magnus Cathedral where you will find shops, restaurants and museums. A great base to visit The Italian Chapel, Churc… More 

    Reviewed 8 May 2022

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Excellent House Near Centre of Kirkwall
    Sep 2019

    House was in an excellent location, just a few minutes walk from the centre. The house was a very good size and very comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.

    Reviewed 15 Sep 2019

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    Kirkwall Holiday Home
    May 2019

    A clean, comfortable and modern house. There were only 2 in our party so had loads of space. The bedrooms were all of good size with comfortable beds, the kitchen well equipped and the seating in the … More 

    Reviewed 7 Jun 2019

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    Review 1-5 of 20

    FAQs

    How do I find more info about the property?

    You can get in touch with Valerie (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

    If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

    What if I have questions before I book?

    Send Valerie (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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    Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

    If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Valerie the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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    What is a booking request?

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    How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

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    How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

    You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

    How do I pay for my holiday?

    Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Valerie (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

    If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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    Why can't I call Valerie (the owner) before booking?

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    If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

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    In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

    How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

    You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

    We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

    How can I retract my booking request?

    You’ll need to contact Valerie (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

    How do I cancel my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Valerie (the owner) a message.

    If Valerie (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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