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2 Two dogs per room Overview
The dog-friendly Kirkwall Hotel in Orkney offers stunning harbour views and is perfectly situated in the historic town of Kirkwall. This charming Victorian hotel is right on the harbour front, next to the marina and promises a plethora of fabulous walks for you and your best furry friend to explore in this wonderful rich landscape. With gorgeous countryside, sand and sea, your pooch will have a chance to become a fully fledged island pup. The hotel itself is super comfy and dog welcoming.
The recently restored 37 bedrooms are themed to this historic fishing town with industrial-style furnishings and warm textiles. Sample a whisky or two at the dog-freindly Highland Park bar which offers over 100 whiskies, distilled right on the doorstep in Kirkwall. Or if you are more of a gin fan you can sample a gin flight. Dine at the Harbour View Restaurant which serves up seafood platters and other Orcadian produce. Your dog can explect a comfy dog bed, special treats and hound bag plus a walking map, featuring local trails and your dog will have wonderful fun exploring the fabulous beaches, clifftop walks, hills and moorland.
Highlights
- Historic Hotel on Waterfront in Orkney
- Stunning harbour views
- Delicious seafood platters and other Orcadian produce to taste
Pooch perks
- A comfy dog bed, special treats and hound bag in your room
- Fabulous walks for you and your pup
- Beaches, clifftop walks, hills and moorland to explore
Bow wow factor
Must be the wonderful dog-friendly atmosphere at the hotel and the beach walks, the chance for your dog to frolic and splash about in the shallow waters as well as the lovely moorland and hilltop walks your dog will love.
Contemporary yet characterful, each of the 37 beautifully restored bedrooms gives a gentle nod to this historic fishing town, with industrial-style furnishings and warm textiles.
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Dine with Your Dog
You can dine with your dog in the dog-friendly Highland Park bar or if you would rather leave your dog in your room after a long day of dog walks you could dine at the Harbour View Restaurant. This offers local Orcadian fayre including the finest catches and delicious favourites like the Kirkwall Bay fish Chowder, the local beef and Guinness pie, smoked haddock souffle and Scottish cheeses. The hotel is also famed for its afternoon tea and full orkey breakfast - you could even treat your dog to a sausage of two!
Need to know
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Map & Directions
Address
Harbour Street
KW15 1LE
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Location & Local Attractions
The Kirkwall Hotel sits at the heart of Orkney's enchanting landscape, offering a plethora of dog-friendly activities and walks right on its doorstep. Stroll along the historic streets of Kirkwall with your dog, exploring ancient sites like the magnificent St. Magnus Cathedral. The nearby Orkney coastline presents an array of serene beaches, perfect for leisurely walks where your dog can play in the gentle waves. A popular walk for dog owners. is the Crantit trail which is just outside Kirkwall and close to Scapa beach - a bracing walk leading directly to the beach. Also visit the wide sandy beach at Skaill. You can even take a dog-friendly ferry from the mainland to Orkney.
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When you make a reservation with us, our Canine Concierge are on hand pre and post trip.
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