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Smithfield Hotel

Dounby KW17 2HT, Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

i have just returned from from a birding tour of the Orkneys with 10 members. After checking out many hotels on the island I settled for the Smithfield at Dounby.It was one of the best small hotels I have stayed in, The hospitality,rooms and food were superb and for our needs as birdwatchers the location is excellent with all the... More

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Woking, Surrey
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Stayed at this hotel to be nearer the early ferry from Stromness. Our room was comfortable and clean but very noisy from the music and patrons in the bar below. This didn't stop until 1am and we had to be up early. Ate in the dining room in the evening which had a good choice on the menu.The cooked breakfast... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Stayed two nights at this small family run hotel. Very friendly, helpful owners and staff,nothing was too much trouble. Lovely comfortable bedroom,very clean and attractively decorated. Ate both nights in the hotel restaurant, great food, well presented and generous portions. Breakfast was excellent. Location was ideal for travelling to all parts of the island. Altogether a lovely experience.

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Cupar, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

Just returned from four night break at The Smithfield Hotel, we were very comfortable in a cosy well fitted out room and large ensuite bathroom with walk in shower. Location was ideal for travelling to all parts of the island, Skara Brae, Churchill Barrier and Kirkwall and St Magnus cathedral we dined in the hotel each evening and were spoiled... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2012

I was sorely disappointed when our guide stopped here for our lunch because I was hoping to have Sunday dinner in much nicer premises. The place must be well-loved by the locals who seemed to be numerous that day. Having said that, I am not sure how many places you can go for a bite to eat around there. The... More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

I have stayed at the Smithfield Hotel twice this year for five days each visit. If you are a trout fisherman like me then this hotel's location could not be better situated in amongst Orkneys finest wild trout lochs. The friendly hospitality could not be bettered either, the owners are very keen and knowledgable about the local trout fishing, the... More

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switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2010

It was hard to find a room during the Orkney Music Festival, so we took pot luck, and got the last of the 6 rooms. The reception was friendly and the room was clean and functional,. Not only that. but the hotel supplies free wifi. We took dinner in the restaurant, and it was really most excellent. The location is... More

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Scotland, UK
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2007

Not brilliant for price. very dated rooms though cleanish. Not to my taste. Not to sure about the hygiene of having a carpet in the toilet. Put off when local lads drinking in the ajoining pub vomited outside. Main plus was the location to my place of work. Null and void if you are a tourist though.

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Ann-Marie C, Owner at Smithfield Hotel, responded to this review
11 February 2013

New owners 2011 Sorry your past experience was poor, we took over the hotel in June 2011 and have made major changes. The first thing we did was remove all carpets from all the toilets and all the rooms have been refurbished to a high standard. We have also created a new cafe and reception in order to make it... More

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Address: Dounby KW17 2HT, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Orkney Islands > Mainland > Dounby
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Dounby
Price range (per night): $108 - $191
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