Millhill Cottage under a big Orkney sky

Deerness · Orkney

Open fields, endless skies, and the sea.

A modern, cosy and eco-friendly self-catering cottage sleeping up to six, just 11 miles from Kirkwall.

Welcome to Millhill

Island living, at your own pace.

Set in the beautiful countryside of Deerness, you'll find yourself captivated by exceptional views of the sea and the South Isles. When you're not out exploring Deerness or Kirkwall, sit back, relax and take in your surroundings in this private, safe, family-friendly home.

No smoking in the house · Dogs by arrangement

Open-plan kitchen and dining room

Sleeps six

Three bedrooms, king-size master with en-suite

Eco-friendly

Solar hot water and air-source underfloor heating

Sun room

Views to the South Isles and western sunsets

Connected

Free WiFi and Freeview TV

Level access

All on one level, park right at the door

Local shop

Deerness Stores about a mile away

On the doorstep

Wild Orkney, right outside.

Long and short walks, cycling routes and skies unpolluted by light — perfect for stargazing on a clear night. Millhill is a popular hangout for birds, including a certain short-eared owl, and oystercatchers make their home on the property.

Northern lights over the cottagePuffinGrey seal pupDeerness coastlineHares in the field

From £750 a week.

Friday changeover