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( 01856-821325; www.taversoehotel.co.uk ; s/d £45/75; ) About 2 miles west from
the ferry pier, the island's only hotel is a low-key place, with neat, simple doubles with
water vistas that share a bathroom and a twin with en suite bathroom but no view. The
best views, however, are from the dining room, which serves good-value meals. The
friendly owners will pick you up from the ferry.
STrumland Farm Hostel£
( 01856-821252; trumland@btopenworld.com; sites £5, dm £10, bedding £2; ) An
easy stroll from the ferry (turn left at the main road), this organic farm has a wee hostel
with rather cramped six-bed dorms and a pretty little kitchen and common area. You can
pitch tents outside and use the facilities; there's also a well-equipped self-catering cottage
available that sleeps three (£60 to £100).
HOSTEL
Getting There & Around
Boat A small ferry ( 01856-751360; www.orkneyferries.co.uk ) connects Tingwall on
Mainland with Rousay (passenger/bicycle/car return £9.30/2/26.40, 30 minutes, up to six
daily) and the nearby islands of Egilsay and Wyre. Vehicle bookings are compulsory.
Bicyle Bikes can be hired for £7 per day from Trumland Farm (see below).
TaxiRousay Tours ( 01856-821234; www.rousaytours.co.uk ; tours adult/child £17.50/
5.50) offers taxi service and guided tours of the island, including wildlife-spotting (seals
and otters) and visits to the prehistoric sites.
STRONSAY
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Stronsay attracts walkers and cyclists for its lack of serious inclines and the beautiful
landscapes of its four curving bays. You can spot wildlife here: chubby seals basking on
the rocks, puffins and other seabirds.
Sleeping & Eating
Stronsay Hotel££
( 01857-616213; www.stronsayhotelorkney.co.uk ; s/d £38/76; ) The island's wa-
tering hole is near the ferry and has immaculate refurbished rooms. There's also recom-
mended pub grub (mains from £7) in the bar, with excellent seafood (including paella and
lobster) in particular. There are good deals for multinight stays.
HOTEL
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