Welcome to
Kierfiold Cottages
Accommodation in the heart of Neolithic Orkney
Paddock & Garden Cottage, a perfect stay in beautiful countryside
These gorgeous two-bedroom cottages are set in the tranquil grounds of Kierfiold House at the heart of Orkney's Neolithic World Heritage site. The cottages are each equipped for two people. Our aim is to provide a quality, quiet and restful experience for two people. Minimum stay 7 nights with Saturday to Saturday to Saturday books. EV charging available on site by arrangement.
“The cottage was the heart of our visit. One of the very best self-catering cottages we’ve ever had the privilege to stay in.”
Unwind & Relax
The cottages are the perfect, peaceful base for couples to unwind, relax, and explore the stunning Orkney Isles. They enjoy spectacular open views across Orkney's West Mainland to Harray Loch, Skaill Loch, and the Hills of Hoy. Skaill Bay, with its world-famous Skara Brae village and long sandy beach, is a mile away (a pleasant evening walk).
“Stunning views and quality of light”
The cottages share a two-and-a-half acre site with Kierfiold House, a Victorian dower house. Guests are free to wander the walled garden which houses an abundant plant collection.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the stillness of the setting. Totally relaxing”
Many of our guests return year after year and describe Kierfiold as their happy place where they can truly reconnect.
“Bliss. I loved falling asleep to the plaintive cry of oystercatchers”
Paddock Cottage
This building started life as a Coach House and has been converted into an inviting two-bedroom cottage that is well equipped with all the comforts of home and enjoys outstanding views from the living room. The cottage has two bedrooms and sleeps 2 people.
Garden Cottage
Newly renovated in 2021, relax in a beautifully curated space with artwork and interiors from local and national artists and designers. The light filled cottage enjoys open views across Orkney’s West Mainland to Harray Loch. The cottage has two bedrooms and sleeps 2 people.
Kierfiold Garden
There has been a garden at Kierfiold for 150 years and today this nationally recognised garden provides a secluded, sheltered place to relax and explore the abundant plant collection.
The garden is sheltered by a high wall and a line of sycamore trees which allows a wide range of geraniums, hostas, irises and poppies to flourish. The ‘gardens within gardens’ layout has lovely, sheltered seating areas to sit and enjoy the stunning surroundings.
“The garden is a lovely haven, brim-full with plants and flowers”
It is alive with birds, bees and butterflies which range over the collection of more than 120 species and hybrids of perennial geraniums. Depending on how busy life is, the garden can be presentable or pleasantly wild…don’t expect a show garden, but do expect a tranquil place to take a book and a cup of tea (or glass of wine!)
The garden has featured in the Scottish Field, Scotland on Sunday and BBC’s Beechgrove Garden and is included in the books ‘Island Garden’, by Jackie Bennet, and ‘Scotland for Gardeners’ by Ken Cox.
Cottage guests are welcome to treat the garden as their own.
