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Lower Cottage

(Ref. 1201632)

Rousay, Orkney Islands, Orkney Islands Show on map

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x bunk bed
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room
  • Central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster
  • WiFi and books and reading material
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private parking for up to 5 cars
  • Garden with lawn
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 3.4 miles, pub 4.9 miles, beach 1.1 miles
  • STL Licence Number OR00451F

The property

Lower Cottage is a charming single-storey house set on a working farm on the island of Rousay, Orkney, enjoying far-reaching rural views and a strong sense of place.

Inside, the rooms are generously proportioned and simply furnished, creating a practical space to return to after days spent outdoors.

The kitchen is well equipped for home cooking, while the living space is ideal for unwinding with a book or planning the next day’s adventures.

The dining area provides a sociable spot for shared meals, making the most of time together.

There are two bedrooms, comprising a king-size double and a bunk bed, offering flexible sleeping arrangements, and a bathroom with a bath and shower over for washing off after a day of walking.

Throughout the property, guests can enjoy open views across the surrounding farmland, reinforcing the connection to the landscape.

Lower Cottage provides a characterful stay in a rural Orkney setting, well suited to guests seeking space, views, and an authentic island experience.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1201630, together sleeping up to eight guests.

EPC Rating: Band D

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: OR-00451-F

Orkney Island Cottages

Orkney Island Cottages offer a truly rural retreat on the island of Rousay, set within a working farm and surrounded by sweeping sea and countryside views. From the front door, guests can step straight onto a network of walking routes that explore the island’s coastline and rolling landscape, while a short stroll leads to a quiet sandy beach that is often shared only with local wildlife, including seals.

Rousay is renowned for its remarkable concentration of archaeological sites, many of which are easily reached on foot from the cottages, making it an ideal base for discovering Orkney’s natural and historic landscape at a relaxed pace. Scenic walks, open views across Eynhallow Sound and the sense of space and tranquillity create a rewarding setting for those who enjoy exploring on foot.

The island offers a quiet escape, with everyday amenities just a short drive away and some of Orkney’s most striking scenery waiting beyond. Take trips to nearby Wyre and Egilsay, or catch the ferry to Mainland Orkney to explore Kirkwall and its historic heart. Closer to home, coastal walks lead past the Taversoe Tuick chambered cairn and the mighty Mid Howe broch, where archaeology, wildlife and sea views come together to define Rousay’s distinctive island character.

Enjoy an escape from the day-to-day with a trip to Orkney Island Cottages.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

Where you’ll be staying

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ROUSAY, ORKNEY ISLANDS

Skaill 7.3 miles; Stromness 22.5 miles.

Rousay is a peaceful island community in the Orkney archipelago, offering a slower pace of life and a strong sense of connection to its natural surroundings. With wide open skies, sweeping coastal views and a quiet rural feel, the island is well suited to guests looking to switch off and experience Orkney at its most tranquil. The landscape is shaped by rolling farmland, rugged shoreline and long sea views, creating a setting that feels both remote and welcoming. Days here are often spent enjoying the outdoors, whether that’s gentle walks, wildlife spotting or simply taking in the changing light across land and water. Life on Rousay is calm and understated, with a close‑knit community and an atmosphere that encourages visitors to relax and settle into island time. Its location within Orkney makes it an appealing base for those keen to explore the wider islands, while still returning each day to a quieter, less hurried place to stay. Rousay appeals particularly to guests who value space, scenery and simplicity, making it an ideal destination for a restorative island break.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before midnight , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.

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