Pool Farmhouse Orkney Certificated Location
Pool Farmhouse, Grimness, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney KW17 2TH, UK
View on Google MapsA campsite near St Margarets Hope
About Pool Farmhouse Orkney Certificated Location
Pool Farmhouse Orkney Certificated Location sits just outside St Margarets Hope, making a useful base for exploring Orkney's archaeological wonders and dramatic coastlines. This is an adults-only site with electric hook-ups, showers and proper facilities including drinking water and waste disposal—welcome practicalities when you're touring the islands. Dogs are allowed, and the site stays open year-round for those hardy souls chasing winter light or off-season quiet.
It's worth noting there's no WiFi, which might be a blessing or a drawback depending on your perspective. The setting itself is farmland rather than anything particularly scenic, but that's not really the point here—this is about having a no-fuss spot to park up while you venture out to Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, and everything else these remarkable islands offer.
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Can I bring...?
Hook-up
Facilities
No takeaway delivery found for this location (KW17 2TH) on Just Eat or Deliveroo — you'll likely need to bring or buy supplies before you arrive.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Tesco, Kirkwall 10.8 miles
- Lidl, Kirkwall 10.8 miles
- Co-op, Kirkwall 10.8 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 2:00 – 5:00 PM
What visitors say
A wonderful relaxing stay is guaranteed at Pool Farmhouse CL with wonderful views across fields reaching out to the bay. A great CL site with lots of personal touches. Wide pitches all with a view, an incredibly large 3 acre field to exercise dogs and a short walk to a lovely sandy beach. Alan came out to meet us and show us where everything was and about the walk to the beach which is not to be missed. There is a good recycling point, fresh water tap, very posh toilet to use for the elsen point. Benches dotted around the site and toadstool tables. Pitches must be pre-booked. If you are lucky you will get to meet ball obsessed Duke too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CL IN SOUTH RONALDSAY, ORKNEY.
2 months ago · via Google
This CL is lovely, simplistic, and a little quirky all in one. Pitches are level and water supply and waste is in a small area with the recycling bins. The CDP is in the tastefully decorated toilet shed which really does work for both functions. The welcome from Alan was first class and he did describe some of his projects. We were there late may for 3 nights and a sea fret was engulfing the area for the first two nights …. It lifted for the third night revealing stunning views out to sea in brilliant sunshine Fantastic stay and a big thank you from us Tips: Italian Chapel, Skara Brae, Standing Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe, are all 'doable' in one day
5 years ago · via Google
Recent 5 night stay at Pool Farmhouse. Great little site with lovely views. We used the site as a base for cycling round the Islands. Peaceful and remote. Walks down to the coast. Over 3 miles to local shop so go prepared. Lovely pub with great food (Murray Arms) in St Margaret's Hope. Be prepared to reverse onto the Ferry from Gills Bay and St Margaret's Hope!!
2 years ago · via Google
We spent 3 lovely quiet nights at this lovely little CL. Alan greeted us along with his playful dogs, and gave us plenty of advice regarding where to see the seals, all about the local birds and owls. This CL is a perfect location for the Pentland Ferry (when running) and to explore South Ronaldsay and visit the Italian Chapel. The pitches are gravel hardstanding and pretty level The water supply and waste is in a small area with the recycling bins, within the CL area. The chemical waste point (organic/eco friendly chemical required) is in the toilet shed a short walk away with hand wash facilities. There are no showers or washing facilities but this is made clear on the website, and adds to the simplicity. We found that the max 10 Kw of electric use per day was not a problem, and actually made us a more energy efficient than usual. Nicely landscaped. If you want a quiet few days away, this is ideal
3 years ago · via Google
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