Graemeshall House provides free breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
Free self parking
An indoor tennis court, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
Things to do
Indoor tennis court
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Multilingual staff
No housekeeping service
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoke-free property
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property welcomes adults only
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Graemeshall House Holm
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Frequently asked questions
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.
What time is check-out at Graemeshall House?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
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).
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Graemeshall House Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Steven
Sep 4, 2024
Lovely B&B. John is a wonderful host!! Enjoyed the stay
Steven
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandi
Jul 26, 2024
Wonderful daily hot breakfast. Very hospitable host. Spacious room.
Brandi
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alvina
Sep 5, 2024
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!
Alvina
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin
Jun 24, 2023
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.
Benjamin
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
Sep 18, 2023
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
Jul 27, 2022
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Courtney
May 6, 2023
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
David
Jul 3, 2022
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
amy
Jun 28, 2023
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brenda
Jul 15, 2024
Brenda
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren
Sep 6, 2021
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Andréa
Jun 26, 2021
Classy
Had an amazing stay would highly recommend.
Andréa
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 19, 2021
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Philip
Jun 14, 2021
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Sep 30, 2019
Quiet location, but easy access into Kirkwall by car in 15mins
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Roger, Miami, Florida
Sep 24, 2019
John, the owner and host, was so helpful about everything! And a consummate professional. He made our stay easy and joyful.
Roger
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Sep 24, 2019
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
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Alan
Sep 19, 2019
Alan
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 2, 2019
Beautiful building and location. John was a great host. It was a joy to be there.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 23, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Doug, Vancouver
Sep 27, 2018
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 5, 2018
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
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Raymond, Hessen
Aug 26, 2018
Klassisches Herrenhaus mit tollen Zimmern
Die Werte liegen im Inneren.
Sehr freundlicher Empfang mit Erklärungen zu den Besonderheiten und Möglichkeiten in der Region.
Die Zimmer mit super Ausstattung, sehr bequemen Betten und reichlich Platz!!
Modernes Bad. Reichlich Kaffee, Tee- und Gebäckspezialitäten die tgl. aufgefüllt werden.
Wir kommen gerne jederzeit wieder!!!
Raymond
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Art, Palm Coast, FL
Aug 15, 2018
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.