Brodgar Cottage

Mar 25th, 2022

This cottage is in beautiful condition, and in a perfect location for birdwatchers and all nature lovers. We were completely comfortable indoors with everything we needed for our stay. The unique and spectacular Ring of Brodgar and many more remarkable sites are just a short walk from the house, making the combination of accommodation and situation just perfect for our needs. We would definitely book again, also because the owner was attentive to every detail.
Feb 7th, 2022

Jan 13th, 2022

First things first. We will definitely go back to Brodgar cottage! Arriving at the cottage was overwhelming with the views and the proximity to the ring of Brodgar, The Ness of Brodgar and all the archaeological artefacts which to a person who has no knowledge, had a massive impact on us. The cottage situation was so tranquil, sitting at the breakfast table looking out to a breathtaking view of the standing stones on the hill with the lochs on either side is something we will never forget. The variety of wildlife and birds in the area surrounding the cottage was amazing and not being knowledgable bird watchers, had us googling the names of the many birds we saw and heard on our walks. The bedroom is very comfortable with ample storage, and a superb, spacious modern en-suite bathroom making life very easy after our walks and long cycles around the many cycle friendly roads. The living area is very comfortable with easy access to a small but perfectly ample kitchen which included, to our delight, a dishwasher! There is all the comforts of modern living including, usb chargers, binoculars, TV and DVD but to be honest, with those views, we rarely turned the TV on. The cottage was exceptionally clean and had been well sanitised for our visit during these exceptional times. Brodgar cottage is very centrally located on the island which means that you can get to pretty much any beach, Kirkwall, Stromness or the vast array of archaeological sites very quickly. The cottage has dedicated parking and a lockable storage facility which we used for our bikes. The cycling on the island is superb and the drivers mostly courteous, the wind however, can be a challenge but so worth it! The owner of the cottage (Mr Tait) was very helpful and was determined to make sure our stay was as good as it could be - he was a font of local knowledge, knew the many birds by sight, good local fishing spots, and gave clear easy instructions to all of the main tourist locations and in our case the best cycle routes. A truly amazing week and we hope its not too long until our next visit. Would thoroughly recommend Brodgar Cottage to anyone visiting the beautiful island of Orkney.
Nov 3rd, 2021

Excellent! Brodgar Cottage is a real home from home; clean, comfortable and well equipped. Good location and great views from the lounge windows. Just a short stroll to the Ring of Brodgar and the Stones of Stennes - both amazing. The owner is very helpful with advice about places to visit and to eat. Care is needed entering and exiting the property due to the proximity of the road (and cars driving at speed), but we soon got used to that. We felt that we could have stayed longer than the two weeks we'd booked but had to get home so that we'll have the opportunity for a return visit sometime.
Oct 17th, 2021