Graemeshall House

Property class: 4
Adults-only B&B in Holm

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Graemeshall House is a great choice for a stay in Holm. Guests can enjoy the indoor tennis courts, and mountain biking, scuba diving, and surfing/body boarding are nearby.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Room options

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A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame and white bedding, a fireplace with a mirror above it, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a window with curtains, a radiator, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Churchill Barriers - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Italian Chapel - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Standing Stones of Stenness - 31 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Skara Brae - 54 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucano - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Robertson's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Busters Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Real Food - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Graemeshall House

  • Graemeshall House is a great choice for a stay in Holm. Guests can enjoy the indoor tennis courts, and mountain biking, scuba diving, and surfing/body boarding are nearby.

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

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Reviews

Graemeshall House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and served with a great selection, often to order. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Unique house, beautiful room, nice breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

A real joy to stay here. John, the host was very welcoming, and nothing appeared to be too much trouble. The whole experience was quality, warm and relaxing, so much so, we've booked another stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Graemeshall House is an old manor house. Truly unique. It was the perfect spot for our visit to Orkney. John, the innkeeper was very hospitable , breakfasts were delicious. Our suite was charming. I would stay there again
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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.
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely B&B. John is a wonderful host!! Enjoyed the stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely the perfect lodging! Huge rooms including the bathroom, refreshments in room 1st night, every detail taken care of, close to the sites we wanted to see, lovely setting, and a wonderful host.
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10/10 Exceptional

We LOVED our sta
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old manor house, extremely well kept up. Rooms were quite large and well appointed. Breakfast was excellent as was the attention of John (owner/staff). Loved the Library.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful daily hot breakfast. Very hospitable host. Spacious room.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Classy

Had an amazing stay would highly recommend.
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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.
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8/10 Very good

Quiet location, but easy access into Kirkwall by car in 15mins
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10/10 Exceptional

John, the owner and host, was so helpful about everything! And a consummate professional. He made our stay easy and joyful.
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

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