Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Mainland

Booked Katrina's place for a group of colleagues who were working in the area, great stay and great communication. Will book again in future.

A beautifully maintained property and spotlessly clean. The framed poems by John Horne, a local poet and former resident of the cottage, were a lovely touch. We made use of the neat little garden, and were able to sit with a cup of coffee in the evening sunshine. Lorna thought of everything we might need and was generous in the 'treats' she left for us to enjoy. We felt right at home.

This was a lovely house and a good base for exploring Caithness. The house was well equipped, the beds were very comfortable and the showers were hot. The house was lovely and warm to combat the chilly weather outside! Our hosts were friendly and check in / check out was simple. There was plenty of room for the 10 people in our party. Our children particularly enjoyed the sand dunes at Dunnet Bay and rock pooling at Ham Harbour - even in the rain. There was a nice walk from nearby Lybster Harbour along the cliff tops.

We absolutely loved our stay, the cottage was everything we wanted and looked for. Evelyn is a fantastic host and provides an amazing cottage to stay in. Immaculate, peaceful and the best location, only a few minutes from Stromness. We will be back.

We absolutely loved our two day stay at Martin’s house. We had everything we needed and felt very welcome. Martin is a warm and friendly person who went out of his way to make us feel welcome. The house provides in everything that is needed for your holiday. Ample parking nearby and simply put a beautiful house. We went to Orkney by ferry and explored the surrounding area, which is amazing. Plenty of large supermarkets nearby by car. We would love to be able to come back one time.

Brian's place in Tankerness was just great and Brian was a great host who answered questions quickly. Very beautiful view out the back windows and very peaceful location. The house was clean and comfortable with plenty of room for lounging. Easy drive to Kirkwall. If you are very lucky the local farm cat will come and intoduce himself. He is a charmer. If we are ever lucky enough to visit Orkney again we wouldn't hesitate to stay at Valkyrie.

We had a wonderful stay at Elizabeths place - it is a brilliant space with wonderful views in a great location. Elizabeth could not have been more helpful and was a welcoming host. We would definitely stay again!

Wonderful house in a beautiful location with great host! It had everything we needed and was really clean, bright and well appointed.

Beautiful location for this fantastic flat with views over the harbour and over to Hoy. The additional outdoor space to relax is very welcome and compliments the comfort of the interior. Yuka was a tremendously helpful host but completely unobtrusive meaning the stay felt very private. Outside lights and railings on external stairs provided safety at night. Would highly recommend.

The flat was sparklingly clean ideal location and all that we wanted

Angela was really helpful before we arrived as we had some access needs and she and Pat went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed. The apartment was immaculate and comfortable with every kitchen gadget you could ever want The entire place was very well equipped and there were some lovely food treats as extras plus cereal, milk, tea and coffee etc. The shower was lovely and the beds very comfortable. Instructions were easy to follow and Pat was absolutely lovely. A joy to speak to and made us feel very at home. She let us check out late and check in early which was really appreciated. She went above and beyond to make sure all was ok for us. We enjoyed our stay very much and would recommend it in a heartbeat. The best air BnB I've stayed in and I hope we can stay again in the future. My friend wanted to move in! Thank you so much for everything.

Fantastic place in a wonderful location. A tiny home with everything you need. Perfect stopover for NC500. Amazing to be able to spot dolphins from the window.

I had a wonderful stay at this apartment in Orphir. The place was absolutely impeccable—spotlessly clean, well-organized, and equipped with everything needed for cooking, cleaning, and beyond. It was clear that great care had been taken to ensure guests feel comfortable. Louise, the host, was welcoming and proactive, making the check-in process seamless and ensuring I had everything I needed throughout my stay. Orphir is peaceful and perfect for a relaxing getaway, but a car is recommended for reaching supermarkets or larger towns. The apartment is ideal for families of four and feels like a luxurious treat for singles or couples. Highly recommended.

We did the Thurso parkrun, then spent the day there then went to John O’Groats. Had a great time. Flat was great for 4 people with 2 ensuite. Hotel across the road was great for dinner and the Chinese across the road was pretty good too

Very convenient for Kirkwall and makes a great base for exploring Orkney from Well equipped for self catering Very helpful and friendly host family

this is a lovely little apartment that is fully equipped with anything that you could want or need. The location is ideal, being a block or two from the waterfront, high Street, the cathedral, etc. Graham himself was very responsive and helpful. My sister accompanied me and we use the futon in the living room for herbed. I’m happy to report that it was very comfortable unlike some futons.

Fantastic! I’ve stayed in a lot of different types of accommodation over the years but this was the best. Immaculate in every way and very thoughtfully presented. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or go back to this property. Ten minute walk to the town centre. Friendly host next door but didn’t intrude. You won’t be disappointed!

We have stayed in a lot of properties in Thurso and this is by far the best one we have stayed in, we would highly recommend. Plenty of space and everything you could need during your stay. Exceptionally clean and easy access. We have already booked for our next stay.

We had a very comfortable stay, plenty of room for 4 adults. Everything we needed was there. It was nice and warm. Very happy with the accommodation.

Perfect stay, beautiful location and well equipped, spotless

We had a great stay at Leona's apartment. It was warm, spacious and well equipped. Leona contacted to ensure she would be there to welcome us when we arrived and responded quickly to queries. The location is great for accessing beaches, cliff walks, neolithic sites, Stromness and Kirkwall. Loch view was tops.

We loved staying in Jenny's place. She was a fantastic host, really responsive and going above and beyond to accommodate our needs and help us with everything we might need. The place itself was beautifully decorated, extremely well-equipped and in an excellent location to walk into Kirkwall and explore the rest of Orkney. Would 100% recommend this Air BnB - one of the best stays ever :)

Great location in central Kirkwall but the street outside can be busy and noisy on weekend evenings, fine if you keep the windows closed but we found it a bit stuffy so liked to have them open when we were in. Had everything we could need for our 3 night stay and a very comfortable bed!

We enjoyed our stay. The apartment was clean and very comfortable, well kitted, spacious. Great location!