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Graemeshall House

Adults-only B&B in Holm
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Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View | View from property
Exterior
Lounge
View from property
Lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Holm, off B9052, Holm, Scotland, KW17 2RX

What's nearby

  • Orkney Wine Company - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Italian Chapel - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Balfour Castle - 94 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunbean Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buster’s Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lucano - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Real Food - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Graemeshall House

When visiting Holm, Graemeshall House is a great choice to consider. Guests can enjoy the indoor tennis courts, and mountain biking, scuba-diving and surfing/body boarding are nearby.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 2 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast

What to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Indoor tennis courts

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Graemeshall House Holm
Graemeshall Holm
Graemeshall House Holm
Graemeshall Holm
Graemeshall
Country House Graemeshall House Holm
Holm Graemeshall House Country House
Country House Graemeshall House
Graemeshall House Holm
Graemeshall House Bed & breakfast
Graemeshall House Bed & breakfast Holm

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Graemeshall House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Graemeshall House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Graemeshall House?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Graemeshall House and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
What's the area around Graemeshall House like?
Graemeshall House is a short 13-minute walk from Mainland and 13 minutes' walk from Churchill Barriers.

Graemeshall House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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
Alvina, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful daily hot breakfast. Very hospitable host. Spacious room.
Brandi, 4-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brenda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Daniel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
amy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Courtney, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christopher, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Lauren, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Classy
Had an amazing stay would highly recommend.
Andréa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Philip, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Quiet location, but easy access into Kirkwall by car in 15mins
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, the owner and host, was so helpful about everything! And a consummate professional. He made our stay easy and joyful.
Roger, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful building and location. John was a great host. It was a joy to be there.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Doug, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely restoration of a 1626 manor home. Just getting started the owners are most pleasant and accommodating. We very much enjoyed our stay. There was a booking problem that was solely caused by Expedia. The owners went out of their way to fix it. Suggest always confirming direct with propert.
Art, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We were on a mission to deliver my father's photo archive of his work during WW2 as a Supervising Construction Engineer on the Churchill Barriers project. Patricia and John set up meetings with a local preservationist and an interview with the local "Orcadian" newspaper, which they fit into our very limited time before we handed the album over to the Orkney Library and Archives right before we left. Their enthusiasm and sincere interest in what was for me the pilgrimage of a lifetime will stay with me.
Janet, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming and knowledgeable host, if you're looking for character this is a great place to stay. Stylish bedroom with a really comfy bed.
Verified Hotels.com guest review