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Graemeshall House

4.0 star property

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Double Room, Ensuite
Lounge
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Holm, off B9052, Holm, Scotland, KW17 2RX
  • Place, Churchill Barriers
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Italian Chapel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Skara Brae
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Holm

With a stay at Graemeshall House in Holm, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Churchill Barriers and Orkney Wine Company. .This bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Italian Chapel and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Churchill Barriers - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Italian Chapel - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Orkney Museum - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Skara Brae - 54 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunbeam Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Robertson's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Commodore - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Strynd Tea Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barrier View Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Graemeshall House

Graemeshall House offers 2 accommodations.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an indoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an indoor tennis court or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Indoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Graemeshall House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Graemeshall House is an old manor house. Truly unique. It was the perfect spot for our visit to Orkney. John, the innkeeper was very hospitable , breakfasts were delicious. Our suite was charming. I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old manor house, extremely well kept up. Rooms were quite large and well appointed. Breakfast was excellent as was the attention of John (owner/staff). Loved the Library.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Absolutely the perfect lodging! Huge rooms including the bathroom, refreshments in room 1st night, every detail taken care of, close to the sites we wanted to see, lovely setting, and a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a dream! It has a large and beautiful library that guests are welcome to use. The breakfast is delicious and provides variety of your choice. The accommodations are not only beautiful, but also very spacious. There are 2 windows in the bedroom that we could open to let in a cool breeze. The bathroom is incredible. The history of the home is truly amazing as well. The host, John, was very helpful. I can't recommend this enough. We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Philadelphia

We LOVED our sta
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real joy to stay here. John, the host was very welcoming, and nothing appeared to be too much trouble. The whole experience was quality, warm and relaxing, so much so, we've booked another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An historic home that was once the Bishop's Palace, situated right on the shore directly across from the Italian Chapel. It's a bit of a drive to the Neolithic sites, but not difficult and worth staying in this idyllic spot. John is a friendly, helpful and informative host. And he prepares a very good breakfast, to order. The bed was comfortable and the Laird's Suite was equipped with everything you could ask for. Our only disappointment was that we didn't have time to stay longer. And the library was an inspiration... Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You’ll be treated like visiting royalty

Our host John was so kind and helpful about what to see while we’re there and restaurant recommendations. Our spacious and immaculate accommodations had a separate sitting room with complimentary drinks and snacks. The king sized bed had beautiful and comfortable linens. The bathroom was large and luxurious. The complimentary breakfast each morning was delicious and served in a pretty dining room with beautiful views of the property. We enjoyed our time in Orkney and staying at John’s place really added to our wonderful experience there. We highly recommend staying here!
View from dining room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Union

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B. John is a wonderful host!! Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful daily hot breakfast. Very hospitable host. Spacious room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Graemeshall house is an extraordinary place. The detail, history, comfort, breakfast quality are exceptional. The innkeeper is a terrific resource for exploring Orkney, has some terrific stories about the property, and is a really nice guy too. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an exceptional stay at Graemshall House. We had a suite that was beautiful, comfortable and cozy. The bed was very comfortable. The space included a small refrigerator and a lot of little extras like dainty little brownies. The bathroom had a lovely claw foot tub by a window overlooking the sea. It was so peaceful and the view was breathtaking. The host went out of his way to help us including helping us with a flat tire. The breakfast was delicious with a good variety of options to choose from. The only drawback is that the B&B is near the far end of the island from Stromness, but in our opinion, it is very much worth the drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic home. Made very welcome by our hosts. The house is rural but close to a bus stop with buses to kirkwall which made it easy to pick up a rental car to tour the islands. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our host went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and at home. He had so much knowledge of the house and the area, you can definitely tell he is passionate about what he does and the history behind it all. Breakfast was phenomenal and the room was goregous with a great view. He definitely made us feel like royalty!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John the host was very accommodating. Breakfast was delicious and beautifully served in the gracious dining hall of this stately home. The most comfortable mattress we have had on a long journey. The secluded park setting was restful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rest and Recuperation

It was wonderful. Neither my fiancée nor myself wanted to leave. The piece and quiet was wonderful. The breakfasts were wonderful as was our room. I cannot praise this hotel sufficiently. Whilst the hotel does not do evening meals there are plenty of plaves to eat elsewhere. My hope is that my fiancée and I will return as husband and wife. Certainly a five star rst and and recuperation location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing! The room was beautiful, comfortable and absolutely immaculate. Every detail had been thought of. Our host, John, made us feel very welcome. It was fascinating to learn about the history of the house (which is beautiful), and the breakfast was delicious. The peace and quiet was divine and the location is very convenient for getting everywhere. We were thoroughly spoiled! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andréa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Classy

Had an amazing stay would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic in every way!

This bed & breakfast is absolutely fantastic! The house, steeped in history, dates back to the 16th century. The Queen Mother visited the house for tea back in the 50's. It was an absolute privilege to have stayed there. John & Trish, the owners, are superb hosts, they could not have done anymore to ensure our stay was perfect. Ask John about the house & he'll love to tell you all about its history & its importance to Orkney. Room was very clean as was all the facilities. Breakfast was exceptional. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Certainly stay here again when we return to Orkney.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, but easy access into Kirkwall by car in 15mins
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Miami, Florida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John, the owner and host, was so helpful about everything! And a consummate professional. He made our stay easy and joyful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated further out from everything and hard for us to find . The entrance was a little spare and echoey with no carpet and darkened floor boards . We were taken to the ‘library’ to check in which for us felt quite uncomfortable and less welcoming given a history of the fireplace isn’t really what tired travellers need to know . The ‘library’ would be better served as a community sitting room with tables and chairs rather than 2 Chesterfield couches facing each other in a quiet cold unwelcoming room. We felt we were to stay in our room or go out as the hosts live downstairs- sorry as the host was lovely but we really felt in the way as guests. The breakfast was impeccable and the presentation was 10/10 . I think if it was ‘welcoming’ from the beginning and given a purpose of the library for the guests rather than a showpiece for the host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019