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(
01856-851331;
www.orkneyfolkfestival.com
)
A four-day event in late May, with folk
concerts,
ceilidhs
and casual pub sessions. Stromness packs out, and late-night buses from
Kirkwall are laid on. Book ahead for event tickets and accommodation.
Sleeping
B&B
Brinkies Guest House££
(
01856-851881;
www.brinkiesguesthouse.co.uk
;
s/d £60/70; )
Just a short walk
from the centre, but with a lonely, king-of-the-castle position overlooking the town and
bay, this exceptional place offers five-star islander hospitality. Compact modern rooms are
handsome, stylish and comfortable, public areas are done out most attractively in wood,
but above all it's the charming owner's flexibility and can-do attitude that makes this so
special. Breakfast is 'continental Orcadian' - a stupendous array of quality local cheese,
smoked fish and homemade bere bannocks. Want a lie-in? No problem, saunter down at
10am. Don't want breakfast? How about packed lunch instead? Take Outertown Rd off
Back Rd, turn right on to Brownstown Rd, and keep going.
B&B
Miller's House££
(
01856-851969;
www.millershouseorkney.com
; 13 John St; s/d from £50/65; Easter-
Oct)
Miller's House is a historic Stromness residence with a wonderful 1716 stone door-
way. There are two delightful en suite bedrooms where you can smell the cleanliness, and
there's plenty of light and an optimistic feel. Showers hit the spot, there are fridges in the
rooms and exceptional breakfasts include vegetarian options and daily baked bread.
Hamnavoe Hostel£
(
01856-851202;
www.hamnavoehostel.co.uk
;
10a North End Rd; dm/s/tw £17/20/34;
)
This well-equipped hostel is efficiently run and boasts excellent facilities, including a
fine kitchen and a lounge room with great perspectives over the water. The dorms are very
commodious, with duvets, decent mattresses and reading lamps, and the showers are
good. Ring ahead as the owner lives off-site.
HOSTEL
Ferry Inn££
(
01856-850280;
www.ferryinn.com
;
10 John St; s £40-50, d £70-85; )
With a wide
variety of rooms divided between the pub itself and a guesthouse opposite, the Ferry is a
useful accommodation option in Stromness, which can fill up fast. New owners have ren-
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