Orphir
Places to stay in Orphir, Orkney Islands
Photo © dave thompson, Google Maps
Orphir is a settlement on the Orkney Mainland, in the north of the islands. The area is rural and agricultural, with moorland and coastal views. The settlement has historical connections to Norse occupation.
Where to stay in Orphir(3)
All hotels in Orphir →Where to stay
Scorrabrae is a hotel in the area. Orkneylodge and Westrow Lodge Bed & Breakfast both offer guest accommodation and are well-regarded options for a stay.
Scorrabrae
Scorrabrae, Orphir
Orkneylodge
Holm of Houton, Orphir
9.1
The Foveran
St Ola, overlooking Scapa Flow
from £150/night
Standing Stones Hotel
Stenness Stromness, Stromness
Aultnagar Accommodation
Aultnagar, Kirkwall
Fara Bed and Breakfast Suite
10 Soulisquoy Place, Kirkwall
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Lindisfarne, Stromness
8.6
The Ferry Inn
John Street, Stromness harbour
from £110/night
Things to Do in Orphir
All attractions in Orphir →Things to do
The area offers access to Orkney's landscape and rural character, though specific attractions in Orphir itself are limited.
Where to Eat in Orphir(1)
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Community Coffee Morning is a local eating option available in Orphir.
Attractions Near Orphir
All attractions in Orphir →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Orphir.
6 mi
The Pier Arts Centre
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Pickaquoy Centre
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
The Orkney Museum
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.8
8 mi
Corrigal Farm Museum
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.7
10 mi
Fossil and Heritage Centre
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.6
10 mi
Orkan Adventures
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 5.0
11 mi
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Orphir
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Self-Catering Cottages in Orphir
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Rockworks Chalets
5 cottages · from £687
The Legion
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £851
Egypt
3 bed · sleeps 7
Mingro
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £645
Sundown Apartment
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £517
The Byre
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £571
The Barn
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £567
The Stable
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £561
Common questions about Orphir
Where can I stay in Orphir?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Orphir.
Where can I eat in Orphir?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Orphir.
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