Innisgarth Guest Reviews
"Brilliant holiday. Great Location and very comfortable cottage. Welcome hamper very much appreciated. Had good weather to explore Orkney and its wild life. Thanks to Sheila & Kenny." - Anne & Mick, Kilmarnock, - Maggie & Richard, Edinburgh. 12.05.2012.
"Loved our stay in Orkney (despite poor weather!) such an interesting and unique place. After touring all day, coming back to Innisgarth was special - so cosy with everything we could possibly want. A real home from home. Sheila is so kind, helpful and considerate and we would recommend to to anyone (and everyone!) to come here." - Barbara & Alfie Lavelle, Stone house, Lanarkshire. 28th April 2012.
"Had a fantastic time, house was lovely and cosy - given terrible weather this was much appreciated! Maeshowe is well worth a visit even with wee guys. Breck Childrens Farm was a bit scruffy & not good value but ok for a rainy day as was soft play at the Leisure Centre. We'll definately come back and stay for a longer time." - Natalie, Jonathon & Donald Ross, Edinburgh. 13.04.2012.
"Had a lovely stay in lovely clean cozy house, would definately recommend. Really nice to come and visit Orkney. Very friendly and helpfull owners xxx." - Sandie & Aongnas Mackenzie, Stornaway, Isle of Lewis. 7th April 2012.
"Accommodation and hospitality spot on. Visit too short, hope to come back soon." - Nan, Tommy, Helen & Andy, Dunfermline, Fife. 29.03.2012
"Lovely house, we had the bonus of sunny weather all weekend give or take a shower or two. We have enjoyed our stay immensely and hope to come back again." - Ruth Catterall, Lerwick, Shetland. 19th March 2012.
"After the 1000 mile car journey to Orkney, Innisgarth was like home from home - actually even better than home! Extremely comfortable and immaculate, it exceeded all expectations. With Anna being from Orkney originally, our visit involved lots of family visits as well as seeing the sights of this amazing part of the world. Inganess was the perfect place for our engagement. Thank you Sheila & Kenny for the great accommodation - We will be back!" - Matt, Anna, Eric & Emily, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 18th Feb 2012.
"We have just stayed in the perfect place. Wonderful in every way. It made visiting family and friends even more of a pleasure. My aunt really enjoyed her visit for tea. We are coming back to Orkney next year and are hoping we can stay here again, if it's free!!" - Kevin and Karen Spratt, 12B Chicago Av, Gillingham, Kent. 28.10.2011.
"Absolutely perfect in all respects. Immaculate and comfortable home and very hospitable hosts. The special treats received on our arrival have been readily and enjoyably consumed. We hope to return to this wonderful part of the world and, of course, to Innisgarth". Fond regards- Bryce & Kathleen Tolley, Qualicum Beach, B.C. Canada. 1st Oct 2011.
"Had a very comfortable stay here in Innisgarth. What an interesting place Orkney is, ancient to modern history and outstanding scenery. We'll be back and recommend our friends to visit also." - Bill & Jo Byrne, Houston, Renfrewshire. 24.09.2011.
"Truly excellent accommodation. We would have no hesitation in coming back to Orkney and booking Innisgarth again. We have had a fantastic first-time holiday in Orkney which has been even better having such a great place to come back to at the end of a busy day travelling / sightseeing." - Kim & Michael, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire. 17.09.11.
"Wow - where do we start? Amazing, 5* home from home, so good we don't want to go home and Sheila is so lovely. We arrived at Innisgarth as part of our wedding / honeymoon. We were married at the Italian Chapel on the 6th of September - It was such a wonderful experience made so memorable and special by the lovely welcome & hospitality of Sheila and the gorgeous and wonderful cottage. We plan to return to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary. Thank you Sheila!! Tomb of the Eagles is really worth a visit - brilliant walks & visitors centre & staff are really friendly." - Anthony & Jo Grinsdale, North Yorkshire. 10.09.2011
"We had a very comfortable and enjoyable 2 weeks at Innisgarth. Lovely accommodation and very convenient for all the things we wanted to do. Our first visit to Orkney and we loved it - great wildlife and lovely walking" - Erik & Margaret Smith, Thirsk, N. Yorkshire. 3rd September 2011.
"The accommodation is really excellent and all needs and requirements are attended to very well. The welcome pack and all the other goodies were very thoughtfully chosen and we want to thank you for all your kindness. Our holiday in Orkney has been a great success and has left a deep impression" - Alan & Nina McGregor, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland. 20th August 2011.
"We really enjoyed staying at Innisgarth and we had a really fun week. This is definitely the nicest holiday accommodation we've ever booked!"
Adrian, Wendy, Rachel & Adam Pullin, Hooton, Cheshire. 13th Aug 11.
"We have had a wonderful time staying at the cottage. The weather was mainly dry but the skies have been very gray. Will definately come back to see Orkney with blue skies" - The Campbell family, Inverness. 05.08.11.
"Our first visit to Innisgarth and Orkney. Wonderful cottage - very comfortable and excellent fresh eggs. Lots to see and do on Orkney and such variety. Thank you to Sheila and Kenny for your hospitality" - Jan and Marion Wilson, York, North Yorkshire. 28.07.2011.
"I love the house, nice and cosy! - Chester Roberts, Holm. "Our 2nd visit to Innisgarth. We still love it here and say a big thank you to Sheila and Kenny. Weather has been wonderful. Enjoyed showing my cousin and her husband the best of Orkney. Also enjoyed our time with our Orkney Family. Great to see our grandchildren and their parents." - Maureen & Keith Thomas, Swanage, Dorset. "First visit to Orkney, lovely accommodation and we had a really good time. People are really friendly, only downfall - we never spotted a puffin!" - Eddie & Shirley Jarvis, Worcester. 15th July 2011.
"Great accommodation, great weather. Lots to see and do on Mainland and Islands. We highly recommend Orkney in general and Innisgarth specifically." - Maureen & Nigel Scott, Aberdeen. 2nd July 2011.
"Everything excellent as before. We think Innisgarth should have 5 stars!" - Bill & Charlotte Duthie, Troon, Ayrshire. 24th June2011.
"Like the couple above this is our 2nd visit - and it was every bit as good as the first!" - Dave & Kate Jaszewski, Castle Douglas, D&G. 17th June 2011.
"This was our second stay at Innisgarth so our expectations were high. This is still the best holiday accommodation we know. We hope to stay again sometime in the future." - John & Isobel Maynard, Guardbridge, Fife. 10th June 2011.
"The very best cottage we have ever been to. Wonderfull wildlife. Friendly people" - Lynn & Joe Shirras, Burnley, Lancs. 4th June 2011.
"This is a wonderful cottage and we enjoyed stayiing in it! Thank you for the welcome hamper with all those Orkney delicatesses! Hope to come again! Thanks again!" - Silke & Volker Luken, Bremen, Germany. 28th May 2011.
"A wonderful holiday. Enjoyed birds, flowers, views, Orkney folk!! and coming home to Innisgarth at the days end knowing Sheila & Kenny willing to answer questions and give advice if asked. Naturally we found Orkney's archaeological sites very interesting with more uncovered since we visited some decades ago!!" - Sheila Blane, Largs, Ayreshire & Catriona Cumming, Glasgow. 21st May 2011.
"We've had a great holiday. Superb accommodation which we would recommend to anyone. Orkney is a wondeful place. Our only problem was not enough time! A return visit is necessary to complete our holiday" - Mason Family, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. 7th May 2011.
"We've both had a fantastic holiday and the weather was great. The villa was perfect in every way & would definately think of coming back for another visit" - Karen & Jean Shaw, Rosyth and Dalgety Bay, Fife. 29th April 2011.
"A very welcoming house! We had a wonderful Easter holiday in Orkney and Sheila & Kenny's house is the perfect home away from home. Thanks" - Pam, Stephen, Ben & Grace, Morar, Scotland. 20th April 2011
"Lovely Easter holiday in Orkney and our stay here was very comfortable, very clean and thank you so much for the welcome pack!!" - Nicole Waton (14) Rosemarkie, Black Isle. 14th April 2011.
"Perfect home away from home - Sheila and Kenny really have thought of everything we could possibly need, especially with 3 litle girls. All 5 of us had a wonderfull stay and a lovely time in Orkney and will certainly be back." - Jon & Jay, Poppy(4), Lily(3), Rose(1), Burghead, Elgin. 5th April 2011.
"Wonderful short break in Orkney. Holiday cottage is superb! Fantastic value for price and we will highly recommend it to anyone visiting Orkney. Very comfortable and clean! Sheila & Kenny have thought of everything. Well done!" - The Milne Family, Peterhead. Feb. 2011.
"The perfect winter holiday. Many thanks!" - Susan & Mike, Shetland. 02.12.10.
"Our comments can be summed up in one word - Perfect !" - Pete & Elva, Stockport, Cheshire. 23.11.10.
"A really wonderful holiday home! We loved it and you made us feel very welcome. Fantastic days here. Would recommend this accommodation to all our friends and we would certainly want to stay here again!" - The Arrowsmith Family, Banff, Scotland. 16.11.10.
"What a great holiday home! We really enjoyed our stay here, and will definately come back, Thank you." - The Ross Family, Halkirk, 24.10.10.
"Many thanks for a warm welcome and wonderful accommodation - and for arranging the "balmy" October weather. We'll certainly recommend it to all thinking of coming north. Best wishes for the future" - David and Fiona, Inverness. 16.10.10.
"A most welcoming house, comfortable and relaxing. An excellent base from which to do an exploration of Orkney and its many delights". - A and N Tomlinson and daughter Gillian & M Menzies, Kilwinning & Dalry. 18.09.10.
"We spent the most fantastic few days here. Gabi thought we would be staying in a tent so the beautiful accommodation with all of your welcoming touches was all the more of a surprise!! Weather was great and we really enjoyed our first trip to Orkney... made even more special because we became engaged!!! We will be back and will recommend to all, thank you! 5*" - Alex & Gabi, Stirling, Scotland. 31.08.2010
"We've had a lovely week. Excellent welcome & accommodation. Orkney is a place to treasure. Our holiday could not have been better". - Heather Bottomley & Sheila Berriman, Wakefield, West Yorks. 28.08.10
"Lovely week. Weather was mixed, it only seemed to rain when we went into Kirkwall! We did Scara Brae (v. good), Italian Chapel - very moving and St Magnus Cathedral - excellent! We only ate out once and had lunch at Skippers (Kirkwall Hotel) - food was excellent. Sheila and Kenny made us more than welcome and property well worth the 4star rating. Thanks again - we will be back. PS. Best ever free range eggs - especially when hens go "free range" (missing)". - Margaret x 2, Ian and Tommy, Dunoon & Glasgow. 21st August 2010.
"Fantastic" - Ian Davanna. "Really really good xx!!" - Emily Williams. "Fantastic and amazing, thank you xx" - Charlotte Williams. "Fantastic and it is really lovely, thank you so much xxxx" - Williams Family, Edinburgh. 14.08.10
"Innisgarth is a lovely holiday home, we have so enjoyed our stay here. Thank you Sheila and Kenny for the walking poles - we have made good use of them!! Orkney is a wonderful place and we have been extremely lucky as the weather has been very good." - Dave & Jane, Nottingham. 07.08.10
"A wonderful place. Thank you for the great welcome pack and all the local information. We enjoyed our stay." - Andrea & Bjorn, Duisburg, Germany. 31.07.10
"Second year here and this time was just as good as last July. Many thanks for another fantastic week. See you 2011?" - Henderson Family, Fortrose. 24.07.10
"Thank you for your hospitality. Great place, great island. We really enjoyed our stay - the house is so comfortable" - Beate, Andreas & Kirstin, Dresden, Germany. 17.07.10
"Excellent accommodation. Everything here that we needed for a weeks holiday. Wonderful to be able to share our holiday home with our Orkney family. Thank you Sheila, even the weather has been kind to us. Enjoyed a trip to Hoy, a beautiful island." Keith & Maureen Thomas, Dorset. 10.07.10
"Very comfortable stay and lucky with the weather. Recommend fish & chips in Westray & The Creel in St Mgts Hope" - Tony & Leela, Mike & Ronayne, Kent. "Very nice place for a good nights sleep with Gran & Grandad" - Chester Roberts, Tankerness. 02.07.10
"Absolutely beautiful cottage. Made very welcome. Have had a fantastic holiday; walking, cycling and just "chilling out" thank you" - Dave & Kate Jaszewski, Castle Douglas. 19.06.10
"Thank you for making us so welcome. We loved staying here" - Jon, John, Jean & Kerry, Hale Village, Liverpool. 12.06.10
"We have so enjoyed our time here. Your collection of Orkney related books is excellent; our 7 year old especially enjoyed The Beano and The Dandy. We (adults) appreciated knowing some history of the area. Future guests: if you have young children we'd recommend the Broch of Gurness. They can climb around the ditch and enter all the chambers - it's lots more fun for them than Scara Brae. Took the ferry to Stronsay where we saw 18-19 seals on the beach at Holland Farm. Also found a fabulous vertebra (whale? dolphin?) on the deserted sandy beach, Rothiesholm Sand. The photos and other artwork in the cottage are lovely. Thanks Sheila & Kenny for your hospitality". - Robin, Sandeep & Jay - Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA. 28.05.10
"Back for the second time, this time for two weeks. Beautiful weather, the place is as good as we remembered it first time." - Ewan, Jenny & Corinne Shiell, Edinburgh. 08.05.10
"Immaculate, beautifully furnished / decorated. Everything that is required for a busy family holiday is provided. Enjoyed our stay, we all agree to coming back for longer next time. Thank you."- The Strachans, (Bob, Kirsty, Eve & Fern), Wick, Caithness, 08.04.10
"Cottage is superb - we couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay. Had a great time in Orkney, even on the wet days. All the best to you both for the future." - Stephen & Lorraine, Aberdeen. 30.03.10
"Enjoyed our holiday, great accommodation, thanks again." -Joanie, Ellie, Alana & Maureen, Dingwall, Ross-shire. 15.02.10
"Our alternative Christmas turned out just perfect. The cottage was also perfect and our best decision. Thank you for the 'little touches', Orkney hamper and the Christmas tree made our time in Kirkwall a very welcome one. We would like to wish you both, Kenny & Sheila, - Godt Nytt Â,Z o2 Vedlie Bra 2010." - Anna & David Hutchinson, Sandefjord, Norway. 28.12.09
"Fabulous accommodation, just what we needed for our stay. Unfortunately rained at weekend, fire + dvd player put to good use! Thanks." - Jaclyn & Ian, Nottingham. 29.11.09
"Superb!! Shame we couldn't stay longer. Just faultless!" - Simon & Monica, Nairn. 04.11.09
"Hallo Mr and Mrs Bichan. We can tell you that we are back in Austria. We had a good fly yesterday with no problems so we arrived in Hard at 02:00 at night. Thank you very much that we could live in your very nice house four one week. We felt us very fine and had enough time for us and for our son, Fabian. We are sure, if we will stay again once time on Orkney Island, we will ask you again to live in your house. The bottle wine we left in the kitchen is a very little gift to you for remember about two happy visitors of Orkney Island. Thank you and Good By." - Charly Bonetti, Hard, Austria. 25.10.09
"Great website - chuffed to find the cottage far exceeded our expectations (5*). Sheila, your welcome made us feel right at home (loved meeting the hens). The decor's fab and it's a treat sitting in the conservatory (blue sky as far as the eye can see). Very much a home from home - in fact, better! Thank you Sheila & Kenny." - Danielle Morgan & Scott Duncan, Longforgan, Near Dundee. 01.10.09
"We have had a lovely holiday. Orkney is beautiful, cottage first class, thank you." - Ann & Ian Slatter, Bedford, UK. 26th Sept 09
" We really enjoyed our stay, thank you Sheila and Kenny. The accommodation is of superb quality, so well kitted out, exceptionally clean and we would say worthy of more than four stars!!!" - Dave & Ann Bruce, Broadley, By Buckie. 14.09.09
"The cottage was excellent and very homely. Really enjoyed touring round Orkney" - Mark Williams, Bolton. 5th September 2009
"Excellent accommodation, really enjoyed our stay in Orkney" - Ian Coleman, Cumbria. 5th September 2009
"We had a great holiday, really impressed by Orkney, the cottage was excellent, thank you!" - John, Pat, Helen & Hannah, Sheffield. 29th August 2009
"Yet another wonderful holiday in Orkney - more rain than we've usually had tho'. Appreciated the excellent accommodation - made a good base for exploring the Mainland" - Thorne-Large Family, Paddock Wood, Kent. 22nd August 2009
"Really nice accommodation, beautiful surroundings, too much to see in a week" - Jason & Hazel, Tayside. 15th August 2009
"An excellent internet homepage led us to the most perfect accommodation in Scotland. Sheila and Kenny are perfect landlords! We loved really nice holidays!!" - Roland & Hannelore Muhlberger, Linz, Austria. 8th August 2009
"First class accommodation! We really appreciated all the extra touches. Many thanks" - Henderson Family, Fortrose, Ross-shire. 25th July 2009
"A holiday to remember, lovely scenery, lovely weather, brilliant accommodation!" - John & Isobel Maynard, Philp & Victoria, Guardbridge & Harrow. 18th July 2009
"A great introduction to Orkney. Beautiful house with everything we needed and more! Great location for walking into Kirkwall and exploring the rest of the mainland" - Mick and Janette Lee, Kilwinning. 11th July 2009
"Great accommodation. Good food at Foveran and Kirkwall Hotel. Weather has been exceptional. Walking on coast and Hoy was excellent" - Sue & Mick Finn, Nottingham. 4th July 2009
"Super holiday (even the weather!) the accommodation simply couldn't be better" - Bill & Charlotte Duthie, Troon. 27th June 2009
"Excellent holiday; all the better for the high quality accommodation" - Norman & Ann Firth, Dumbarton. 20th June 2009
"Had a great holiday, house was perfect, thanks" - R and I Speakman, Falkirk. 13th June 2009
"A great base for our family holiday. We appreciate the quality and detail, thank you." - Hooper Family, Rutland. 6th June 2009
"Very nicely furnished accommodation" - M Hughes and M McBreen, Cambridge. 29th May 2009
"We have had a fantastic holiday here and the cottage is lovely, you have thought of everything" - The Shiell Family, Edinburgh. 09/05/09
"Great location, lovely accommodation" - The Staffords, Helensburgh, 11th April 2009
