Sanderlay Guest House, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Kirkwall, 17 km from Maeshowe, 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as 20 km from Ring of Brogdar. This guest house offers free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units have a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and kitchenware. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray is 17 km from the guest house, while Ness of Brogdar is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 5 km from Sanderlay Guest House.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Deb
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Sian and Alan were the perfect hosts. Super friendly, courteous and thoughtful providing outstanding hospitality. My room was lovely, warm, comfortable with a great shower. Fantastic TV and WIFI and the most delicious breakfast served every...
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I first met that group of friends only on Saturday 4th May and we departed Edinburgh at 07.30 to reach Kirkwall via a night in Inverness. I was amazed on arrival to see that I had a private bathroom available to me along with extended facilities...
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Arrived earlier than originally planned, no problem for host Alan. Single en-suite room had everything you needed. Comfortable bed and soft pillows. Wi-fi worked well, managed to get logged on for work easily. Breakfast options were good as well.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sanderlay Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Sanderlay Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:30 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 09:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Sanderlay Guest House

  • Sanderlay Guest House is 0.8 miles from the centre of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Sanderlay Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The prices at Sanderlay Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Sanderlay Guest House is from 16:30, and check-out is until 09:30.

  • Room options at Sanderlay Guest House include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Guests staying at Sanderlay Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian