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The INN Guest House

The Inn | Holm, St. Mary's KW17 2RT, Scotland
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The INN Guest House
13 May 2013 -
JohnatPales
29 April 2013 -
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Penrith, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We had 8 nights with Shoona and it was great. Though from the outside the pictures will show another grim, pebble-dashed Orkadian building, inside it is light, clean and modern. Downstairs a large breakfast room and sitting room has great views over both a freshwater lochan full of diving birds and of the sea towards Churchill Barrier No 2 and... More

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Stockton-on-Tees, England, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Stayed here on our walking holiday. Perfect guest house with a most obliging owner. We'd left a unique adaptor in our previous hotel in Kirkwall and the the hostess took the bus back to Kirkwall and recovered it for us. Exceptional. Rooms were bright and clean and the breakfasts overwhelimng. Wonderful views of Scarpa Fllow. Highly recommended

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Lovely room, extremely clean, comfortable, modern facilities, free wifi and an outstandingly kind and generous owner. She got on a bus and travelled back into Kirkwall to collect the plug adapter I left in St Ola Hotel!

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Toronto, Canada
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

We were mystified by the rave reviews of this B&B. We spent two nights in September. The cramped room at the top had a lovely view but the bed was overly soft and the room smelled of old cooking oil. We asked for suggestions about places to eat - St. Mary's is pretty remote and the sun sets early -... More

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Dendermonde, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

We stayed 2 nights and it was perfect! We had a warm welcome and the room was perfect. The location is just so beautifull with the views over the bay. If you want to visit the island, it's a perfect location. The breakfast is just so large, that you can't eat for a whole day! You just choose from the... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

This is a slightly belated review, but my good memories of The Inn will last a long time. Simply how a B&B should be - a wonderful, warm, friendly and local host who genuinely cares about her guests' happiness. Clean, well equipped rooms with wonderful views, and a great location for exploring the major sites of the island. The food... More

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Morecambe
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

its a real shame our visit wasn't longer here because we found the perfect place for a Orkney visit. We will be going back to stay at the INN as soon as work allows, wonderful people, fantastic location and a top quality breakfast, what more is there to say? cant fault the rooms, they wanted for nothing. We wont hesitate... More

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Coldstream, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

Great location- handy for Gils Bay/St Margarets Hope Ferry and Kirkwalll, watch seals swimming in the bay from the bedroom window. Immaculately clean and tidy in an IKEA kind of way. All mod cons (including Sky TV and WIFI. Great breakfasts (plus snacks and lounge. Welcoming with sound advice for good visits and meals out. Returned from birthday dinner to... More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

My American friend and I stayed 4 nights in spring 2011. Shona, our hostess, was very welcoming,wonderfully cheerful and very friendly. She is obviously dedicated to making her guests feel as relaxed and as at home as possible. Our room was immaculate, tastefully furnished and the breakfast was extremely good with a great chocie of freshly cooked hot dishes.The friendly... More

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Dublin Ireland
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

I just loved the location, Shona is such a lovely woman and lively, I wish her the best, she's on the right track. The breakfast she served us was amazing, we got served tomatoes from her garden, she was always chatty and always up for a joke. She has a 5 star service for a B&B, I slept in more... More

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Address: The Inn | Holm, St. Mary's KW17 2RT, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Orkney Islands > Mainland > St. Mary's
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 B&Bs / Inns in St. Mary's
Price range (per night): RM312 - 348
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
New en-suite guesthouse located on the waterfront with sea views. Ideal location for sightseeing, fishing, walks or business trips. On main bus route with restaurant and bar 10 minutes walk away. ... more   less 

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