Is Graemeshall House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Graemeshall House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Graemeshall House?

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

Where is Graemeshall House located?

Situated in Holm, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Churchill Barriers, Orkney Wine Company, and Italian Chapel. Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre and Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Graemeshall House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Jul 2, 2025

We LOVED our sta

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Sep 4, 2024

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Lovely B&B. John is a wonderful host!! Enjoyed the stay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Jul 27, 2025

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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

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Jul 26, 2024

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Wonderful daily hot breakfast. Very hospitable host. Spacious room.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Jul 27, 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Jun 24, 2023

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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.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

May 6, 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Alvina

Sep 5, 2024

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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!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Jul 3, 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

amy

Jun 28, 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Jun 13, 2025

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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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Sep 18, 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Sep 6, 2021

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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

10/10 Excellent

Andréa

Jun 26, 2021

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Classy

Had an amazing stay would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 19, 2021

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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Jun 14, 2021

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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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Sep 30, 2019

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

Quiet location, but easy access into Kirkwall by car in 15mins

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Miami, Florida

Sep 24, 2019

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Sep 24, 2019

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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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Sep 19, 2019

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 2, 2019

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Beautiful building and location. John was a great host. It was a joy to be there.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 23, 2019

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

8/10 Good

Doug, Vancouver

Sep 27, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 5, 2018

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

neat place to stay, wonderful old house, lots of history, the owners were very friendly and inviting, room was large, bed comfortable and nice bathroom

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

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