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Shore££
(
01856-872200;
www.theshore.co.uk
; 6 Shore St; s/d £67/92; )
Smart contemporary
rooms with a light Scandinavian touch above a lively harbourfront bar and restaurant.
Those at the front are larger and (slightly) costlier. Breakfast extra.
INN
Lerona££
(
01856-874538; Cromwell Cres; s/d £40/66; )
Guests come first here, but the wee
folk - a battalion of garden gnomes and clans of dolls with lifelike stares - are close be-
hind. The rooms are a good size, and the friendly owners make you feel very much at
home. It's cheaper if you stay more than one night. Head east along the waterfront from
the centre; Cromwell Crescent comes off this road.
B&B
Peedie Hostel£
(
01856-875477;
www.peediehostel.yolasite.com
; Ayre Rd; dm/s/d £15/20/30)
Nestling
into a corner at the end of the Kirkwall waterfront, this cute hostel set in former fisher-
folk's cottages squeezes in all the necessary features for a comfortable stay. Despite the
compact appearance, the dorms actually have plenty of room - and there are three tiny kit-
chens so you should find some elbow room. A separate 'bothy' sleeps four and costs £60.
HOSTEL
Pickaquoy Caravan & Camping Park£
(
01856-879900;
www.pickaquoy.co.uk
; Muddisdale Rd; sites per person £6.95, 2-3
people £13.50; Apr-Oct; )
No view, but plenty of grass and excellent modern
facilities. If the office is unattended, check in at the nearby Pickaquoy leisure centre.
CAMPGROUND
Eating & Drinking
ORCADIAN
Foveran££
(
01856-872389;
www.thefoveran.com
; St Ola; mains £14-23; dinner)
Three miles
from Kirkwall on the Orphir road, this is one of Orkney's best dining options, but surpris-
ingly affordable for the quality on offer. In a tranquil location with a cosy eating area
overlooking the sea, it's at its best presenting classic Orcadian ingredients - the steak with
haggis and whisky sauce is feted throughout the region, while the North Ronaldsay lamb
comes with meat from four different cuts and is deliciously tender. A medley of tooth-
