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A Cosy Scottish Island Hideaway with Cottage Charm

Cottage • Orkney Scotland United Kingdom

    2 Guests   
    1 Bedroom   
    2 Beds   
    1 Bathroom   
    Pets welcome
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal  
  Hospitality  

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Listed  October 2026
Views  34

General Overview

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Features


Fridge
Fridge
WiFi
WiFi
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Oven
Oven
Towels
Towels
Washer
Washer
TV
TV
Heating
Heating
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Microwave
Iron
Iron

House Rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets welcome
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Stromness is a small harbour town with a character all its own: a place of old stone houses, narrow winding streets and boats arriving and leaving beneath the wide Orkney sky. Take time to wander along the waterfront, browse the independent shops and settle in at a café, or follow the coast out towards open sea and sweeping views. The town makes a lovely base for exploring Orkney’s islands, landscapes and ancient history, then returning to the warmth and ease of a lived-in home. Life here moves to the rhythm of the weather, the tides and the ferry - a little slower, a little wilder, and full of stories.

Nearest airport

Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands.

Getting Around

There is a bus stop, which is the end or start of the main X1 bus route in Orkney. it is the principle/most frequented bus route and therefore is serviced by a bus every 30 minutes throughout the day, slowing to every hour or so in the evening. You can rent a car locally, use the electric car share app, use my bicycles as mentioned above....or even borrow a neighbours kayak to heads to the shops!

Map of Approximate Location

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KELL

Hi! I live in the Orkney Islands, where I work as a translator and writing historical guides. I fancy myself an author, too, although I’m still waiting for the book to prove it! I love exploring new places, hiking, freeskiing, mountain biking and learning about local history - or anything, really. I just love to learn. I’d especially love to spend time in France: I grew up there and miss it. But I’m an adventurer at heart, so I won’t limit myself to one destination. If my home appeals to you, please message me - there’s a good chance yours will appeal to me too! I was a keen Couchsurfing member back when I was a student, and I’ve since house-sat around the world for a number of clients, including in some rather expensive homes. So I know how important it is to look after someone else’s place. I can’t offer you a Steinway grand piano leading into a harp room, but I can offer the chance to watch boats come and go over your morning coffee. You’ll also be close to Orkney’s Neolithic history, where the past can suddenly feel wonderfully near. I love cities as much as mountains, and forests as much as the coast. I’m open to wherever an exchange might take me, and I hope you’ll be excited by what I can offer. N.B. I do not plan on bringing a vehicle and perhaps my ONLY 'ask', is that the accommodation is serviced by public-transport or is relatively centrally located/urban.
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Paris, France
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