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Reviews of Lilly's Lodges Orkney Butterfly Lodge

Redland Firth, Finstown, KW17 2EU, United Kingdom

#7 of 9 hotels in Finstown

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 114 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Great location , loved our pods, don’t want to leave.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked everything

    Really well built , comfortable , very well equipped pods in idyllic setting, hosts were friendly , and extremely helpful in suggesting where to go and what to do. We loved our visit.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Very flexible hosts accommodating late change in booking due to disrupted ferry travel. Well built lodge, cost even dur
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all good!

    Very well constructed lodge. Despite some strong winds and snow during our stay, the lodge was cozy and the underfloor heating was effective. Lodge was well equipped and the owners had left some typical Orkney produce for us on our arrival. Great location for exploring Orkney. Very flexible hosts, accommodating late change in booking due to disrupted ferry travel. Looking forward to a future stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Regardless of the small issue with both the hob and shower, this is a wonderful place to stay. I would definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The induction hob did not work and the shower was either too hot or freezing cold. It was difficult to regulate.

    The magnificent view, plus it was well equipped. The space in the lodge was fully maximised.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location. Very accommodating host. We found the bathroom a bit chilly, apart from that everything was excellent and the dogs loved it. Beautiful location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower head kept falling. The key lock box was difficult to open.

    Cabins are lovely and cosy. Views are incredible.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    8.0
    Clean and cosy
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn't a lot of room for dog bed when sofa bed pulled out.

    Extras were lovely like a ball and biscuits for the dog. Was really clean and having bins on site was good. An outside tap might be a consideration to wash dog bowl etc instead of using the sink.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Mosquito nets for door and windows would have been nice - it got so hot inside we needed to open them and the beasties found their way in.

    Beautiful views, spotlessly clean, comfortable bed and sofa bed. Also clear instructions on how to get to the (remote) location and how to get the keys. But in the end, the best of all was just lounging on the balcony looking out to the sea, with the only sound being sheep baahing around us.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The list of don’ts and warnings was quiet long and didn’t make us feel welcome especially as there was no personal contact during our 2 day stay that could soften the communication.

    Lovely view, great location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    10
    Our stay was a lovely first experience of Orkney for myself as my partner’s Mum belongs to Orkney.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was lovely and in a beautiful location.There was plenty of room for us both and everything we needed was in it.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The tabletop of a very cheap folding table inside the lodge was completely loose. Since we never met the landlords we couldn't tell them about the problem. We tightened all the screws ourselves. We didn't change the bulb on the wall lamp that never worked though- somehow not our job to check the premises. But still I would go back there.

    The lodge is very nice and clean, in a quiet place with a lovely view. We could often use the garten table outside. It is very well supplied for 4 persons, a prime example of glamping. I confirm that the lodge is made for max 4 persons. I would go back there.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    10
    Well equipped and cleverly designed pod; spotlessly clean and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very well equipped and cleverly designed pod, which was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Lots of nice touches, clearly a lot of care has gone into the set up.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    9.0
    It was overall wonderful. Cozy, pretty, clean, just a lovely little rest bite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would say the only thing I didn’t like was not something I expected really, just something I really wished for, a nearby laundry facility... There appeared to be one and I thought “oh thank goodness, we haven’t done our laundry in over a week and we have just done a lot of hiking and we’re running out of clothes that don’t stink!” But it was locked and I think it was only for the use of the cleaning staff and owners. I think it would be a wonderful perk to have it available to guests of the cottages as well!

    The cottages were perfect, and a great value for a family of four, we didn’t even feel too cramped, because we really love the concept of tiny living. :-) The location was awesome, views of water in front of you and lush green hills dotted with sheep behind. I will say, though, I was a little nervous as we drove up to the place on rough roads in the middle of nowhere, but it was like a paradise, really!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    10
    We had a great time and stay at Lilly’s pod.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice and cozy Butterfly Pod. Beautiful views, had a comfortable stay👍

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    10
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    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

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    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    Home from home pod
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Everything!! Perfectly situated for exploring Orkney. Pods so comfortable and very well thought out. And that view!! Donkey dawn chorus was icing on the cake 😊

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    9.0
    I will definitely book here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bed was very soft

    has everything and more than you need

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    9.0
    lovely stay and will come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no where to dry wet clothes

    v cosy and beautiful touches

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Loved Everything

    Lovely and Peaceful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    10
    very comfortable stay as a break from camping due to bad weather
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    underfloor heating

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2023

    10
    Peaceful, relaxing stay in Butterfly Lodge with family and small dog.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The lodge was well equipped and pretty much had everything you need. Maybe some hooks to hang coats under the Tv where you come in, for when its wet (as it is a lot in Orkney), and a drip tray underneath to catch the wet and place wet footwear, would be helpful. That way you could keep this beautiful, clean and utterly cosy accommodation nice and clean for the very helpful owners.

    Location was beautiful, set up on the hill, with trees (always a bonus in Orkney) Well positioned to enjoy all the places of interest in Orkney and an easy drive to the main town of Kirkwall and ferry terminal. Love the decor and beautiful smell of the lodge as you walk in. Although these lodges are a cosy size, our party of 3 adults and dog settled in very easy and comfortably. Loved the bathroom and shower with on demand hot water, so no waiting for the water to heat up for the next person. Oh and the underfloor heating, so warm for cold toes.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    10
    great view,peaceful and easy to get too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    fantastic definitely use as much as we can on our weekend trips to mainland Orkney.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    10
    we had an amazing couple of days at Lilly’s Lodges. we would highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    it was fabulous - so cosy and comfortable in an outstanding location.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    10
    Fab ! Last minute stay due to ferry delays. Communication was great, will
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything ! Especially being dog friendly.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    10
    Idyllic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like i couldn’t stay longer!

    Honestly, this was the most amazing place i’ve stayed in. myself and my partner agreed staying here made our holiday so so much better. highly recommend.

    Stayed in November 2022

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