The place is nice and you will have plenty of space in your room. It is close to Kirkwall and the lady running it is very nice but do not bring up any religion-related topics unless you are a christian conservative. Apart from that there is nothing to complain about. The room was clean, same with the bathroom. There is... More

The room was spotless and plenty of space for storage. We had a nice view of the bay and all staff we freindly and helpful. We decided against the cooked breakfast and pumped for the continental, was a great choice. Wonderful fresh fruits, cereals and toast - as i said to Lynda ' You've got this spot on - well... More

travelled out of Kirkwall to stay at Houton Bay lodge and glad i did. First impressions was the it was a b&b with a hotel feel. Stayed in the suite for the night. The owners really have put a lot of thought into the rooms with a eye for detail. Best nights sleep i have had in long time away... More

We (myself and my wife) went to Orkney. We stayed in the honeymoon suite at the Houton Bay Lodge for four nights. The room was spacey and romantic with a beautiful view. There were coffee, tea, biscuits and sherry available. Although in a quiet location near the Hoy ferry terminal, there was a good bus connection to Kirkwall centre. This... More

We ( myself, husband, his sister and our grandaughter) went to Orkney. Stayed at the Houton Bay Lodge. Room was first class, clean and tidy, with tea and coffee etc tucked away, not in full view. Iron and ironing board along with trouser press etc were supplied. You could have managed very well if you only had the clothes you... More

As well as the comfortable accommodation and fine breakfast, Lynda really went out of her way to find somewhere for us to stay for the following two nights. We'd unwittingly come to Orkney during the St Magnus Festival, when accommodation of any type is very hard to find. Linda must have spent an hour on the phone on our behalf,... More

Nice clean single floor hotel in a quiet location. Ideal for seeing the sights of Orkney. (car required).

I spent a very comfortable 4 nights here in "Shapinsay" (all the rooms are named after one of the Orkney Islands) The room is at the back, but has a pleasant view across fields and up towards the hills. The owners' horses are just across the yard, and not far away one can see one of the Queen Mothers' houses.... More

Situated right next to the Hoy ferry ( but no noise or bother), this externally uninspiring B&B is actually very comfortable, very quiet, with large airy rooms, good fixtures & fittings, a wide comfortable bed and serves a jolly good breakfast ( charged extra). Lynda the manageress and her staff were helpful in every possible way - everyone was quite... More