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Graemeshall House

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only B&B with free breakfast

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Lounge
Double Room, Ensuite
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Holm, off B9052, Holm, Scotland, KW17 2RX
  • Place, Churchill Barriers
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Italian Chapel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Skara Brae
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Holm

Holm retreat .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Holm B&B, you'll find Churchill Barriers and Orkney Wine Company. Also, Italian Chapel is within 2 miles (3 km) and Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Churchill Barriers - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Italian Chapel - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Orkney Museum - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Ring of Brogdar - 43 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Skara Brae - 54 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunbeam Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Robertson's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Commodore - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Strynd Tea Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barrier View Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Graemeshall House

4-star adults-only B&B with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Holm bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Graemeshall House offers 2 accommodations.

Similar properties

Exterior
The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 249 reviews
The price is CA $227
CA $273 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
The Ayre Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Indoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Graemeshall House to the airport?

Graemeshall House is 6.7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Kirkwall (KOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Graemeshall House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Graemeshall House.

How close is Graemeshall House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 4.8 mi (12-min drive) from Sandi Sand and 7.5 mi (19-min drive) from Mill Sand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Graemeshall House offer free breakfast?

Yes, Graemeshall House offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Graemeshall House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Graemeshall House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Graemeshall House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Graemeshall House have a pool?

Graemeshall House does not have a pool.

Does Graemeshall House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Graemeshall House to downtown Holm?

Graemeshall House is 0.5 mi away from Holm.

Graemeshall House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Amenities
Absolutely the perfect lodging! Huge rooms including the bathroom, refreshments in room 1st night, every detail taken care of, close to the sites we wanted to see, lovely setting, and a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B. John is a wonderful host!! Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

We LOVED our sta
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real joy to stay here. John, the host was very welcoming, and nothing appeared to be too much trouble. The whole experience was quality, warm and relaxing, so much so, we've booked another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old manor house, extremely well kept up. Rooms were quite large and well appointed. Breakfast was excellent as was the attention of John (owner/staff). Loved the Library.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Graemeshall House is an old manor house. Truly unique. It was the perfect spot for our visit to Orkney. John, the innkeeper was very hospitable , breakfasts were delicious. Our suite was charming. I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi

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Wonderful daily hot breakfast. Very hospitable host. Spacious room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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John the host was very accommodating. Breakfast was delicious and beautifully served in the gracious dining hall of this stately home. The most comfortable mattress we have had on a long journey. The secluded park setting was restful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic home. Made very welcome by our hosts. The house is rural but close to a bus stop with buses to kirkwall which made it easy to pick up a rental car to tour the islands. Highly recommended.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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Graemeshall house is an extraordinary place. The detail, history, comfort, breakfast quality are exceptional. The innkeeper is a terrific resource for exploring Orkney, has some terrific stories about the property, and is a really nice guy too. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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Our host went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and at home. He had so much knowledge of the house and the area, you can definitely tell he is passionate about what he does and the history behind it all. Breakfast was phenomenal and the room was goregous with a great view. He definitely made us feel like royalty!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a dream! It has a large and beautiful library that guests are welcome to use. The breakfast is delicious and provides variety of your choice. The accommodations are not only beautiful, but also very spacious. There are 2 windows in the bedroom that we could open to let in a cool breeze. The bathroom is incredible. The history of the home is truly amazing as well. The host, John, was very helpful. I can't recommend this enough. We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An historic home that was once the Bishop's Palace, situated right on the shore directly across from the Italian Chapel. It's a bit of a drive to the Neolithic sites, but not difficult and worth staying in this idyllic spot. John is a friendly, helpful and informative host. And he prepares a very good breakfast, to order. The bed was comfortable and the Laird's Suite was equipped with everything you could ask for. Our only disappointment was that we didn't have time to stay longer. And the library was an inspiration... Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alvina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You’ll be treated like visiting royalty

Our host John was so kind and helpful about what to see while we’re there and restaurant recommendations. Our spacious and immaculate accommodations had a separate sitting room with complimentary drinks and snacks. The king sized bed had beautiful and comfortable linens. The bathroom was large and luxurious. The complimentary breakfast each morning was delicious and served in a pretty dining room with beautiful views of the property. We enjoyed our time in Orkney and staying at John’s place really added to our wonderful experience there. We highly recommend staying here!
View from dining room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rest and Recuperation

It was wonderful. Neither my fiancée nor myself wanted to leave. The piece and quiet was wonderful. The breakfasts were wonderful as was our room. I cannot praise this hotel sufficiently. Whilst the hotel does not do evening meals there are plenty of plaves to eat elsewhere. My hope is that my fiancée and I will return as husband and wife. Certainly a five star rst and and recuperation location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an exceptional stay at Graemshall House. We had a suite that was beautiful, comfortable and cozy. The bed was very comfortable. The space included a small refrigerator and a lot of little extras like dainty little brownies. The bathroom had a lovely claw foot tub by a window overlooking the sea. It was so peaceful and the view was breathtaking. The host went out of his way to help us including helping us with a flat tire. The breakfast was delicious with a good variety of options to choose from. The only drawback is that the B&B is near the far end of the island from Stromness, but in our opinion, it is very much worth the drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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Absolutely amazing! The room was beautiful, comfortable and absolutely immaculate. Every detail had been thought of. Our host, John, made us feel very welcome. It was fascinating to learn about the history of the house (which is beautiful), and the breakfast was delicious. The peace and quiet was divine and the location is very convenient for getting everywhere. We were thoroughly spoiled! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Andréa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Classy

Had an amazing stay would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

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Fantastic in every way!

This bed & breakfast is absolutely fantastic! The house, steeped in history, dates back to the 16th century. The Queen Mother visited the house for tea back in the 50's. It was an absolute privilege to have stayed there. John & Trish, the owners, are superb hosts, they could not have done anymore to ensure our stay was perfect. Ask John about the house & he'll love to tell you all about its history & its importance to Orkney. Room was very clean as was all the facilities. Breakfast was exceptional. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Certainly stay here again when we return to Orkney.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, but easy access into Kirkwall by car in 15mins
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John, the owner and host, was so helpful about everything! And a consummate professional. He made our stay easy and joyful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated further out from everything and hard for us to find . The entrance was a little spare and echoey with no carpet and darkened floor boards . We were taken to the ‘library’ to check in which for us felt quite uncomfortable and less welcoming given a history of the fireplace isn’t really what tired travellers need to know . The ‘library’ would be better served as a community sitting room with tables and chairs rather than 2 Chesterfield couches facing each other in a quiet cold unwelcoming room. We felt we were to stay in our room or go out as the hosts live downstairs- sorry as the host was lovely but we really felt in the way as guests. The breakfast was impeccable and the presentation was 10/10 . I think if it was ‘welcoming’ from the beginning and given a purpose of the library for the guests rather than a showpiece for the host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and location. John was a great host. It was a joy to be there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A superb restoration of a grand historic Scottish home. Comfortable rooms with many amenities. Expertly prepared breakfasts. Warm, friendly host who is willing to help with restaurant reservations and other details. We stayed 7 nights. Made our visit to Orkney a beautiful memory.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location at Churchill Barriers. Property is older and could use some updating. The host, John, couldn’t do enough for us. Even provided a plate of pastries when he found out we’d be leaving before breakfast. Thanks for the terrific hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018