Deersound Cottage
Deerness, Orkney Isles
 
OPEN ALL YEAR
SLEEPS 4
CENTRAL HEATING
Deersound Cottage complies with the STB's 'Walkers and Cyclists Welcome Scheme'
Disabled Facilities - Grade 2

Relax in Orkney's East Mainland. Enjoy the rugged coastline with quiet secluded beaches, country walks, East Mainland Map showing Deersound Cottagefishing and cycling.

Almost another island, the easternmost parish of Deerness is connected to the Orkney Mainland by a narrow neck of land on which there is a single road crossing the sand dunes at Dingieshowe.

Wildlife abounds on the varied coastline - from the sheltered beaches of Newark Bay to the towering cliffs of Mull Head.

The Covenanters' Memorial, Mull Head Reserve, Copinsay, the Brough of Deerness and the Gloup are all a short distance from Deersound Cottage. For more information on Orkney's East Mainland, click here.

 
The cottage is a converted former farm steading, providing accommodation to a high standard, situated on a west facing hillside with excellent sea views of the sheltered waters of Deer Sound and the point of Mirkady, with its rich birdlife and seals. Near to the beaches, the local shop and Post Office (1 mile) the property offers comfortable accommodation to a very high standard and is within easy reach of Orkney's Mainland attractions, ferry terminals (Kirkwall 10 miles, Stromness 24 miles) and airport (7.5 miles). To allow you to make the most of your stay, information on local events, places of interest, restaurants, maps of Orkney are provided.
DEERSOUND DIARY
 


View over Deer Sound from the cottage - click on image for larger picture

The property is centrally heated with a fully equipped kitchen/living room and shower room/toilet. Having two bedrooms (one double room, one twin room) the cottage easily sleeps four people.

All bedlinen, towels etc. provided at no extra charge, and tariff includes central heating and electricity. We also provide a 'Welcome Pack' of home bakes, tea etc - courtesy of the Coates family.

Double

Dining Area

Kitchen
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Facilities include:
  • Washing Machine
  • Fridge
  • Cooker
  • Heated Towel Rail
  • Microwave Oven
  • Television
  • Video & DVD player
  • Electric Blankets
  • Hairdryer
With wide doors and no steps, Deersound Cottage is suitable for disabled visitors.
VISITORS' GUESTBOOK COMMENTS
Trevor Richardson. Tyne & Wear.
Superb cottage on a magical island.

David Steele. Inverness.
Gold star cottage, the best self catering cottage we've come across anywhere.

Dr Helmut Weimert. Heidenheim, Germany.
Our 3rd visit to this cosy cottage , friendly hosts and great views.

Duncan and Jill Munro. Burton upon Trent.
The perfect place to spend our honeymoon.

Megan Austin. Kent.
A wonderful cottage fulfilling all our expectations and more.

Patrica Addinel. West Sussex.
Private ,peaceful ,perferct,Scones ,Seals, Scenery, lost for words.

Vivien and Dik Toulson. Dumfries.
I will certianly recomend to my friends , that a warm welcome in a wheelchair friendly environmemt is waiting., nothing was too much trouble.

Leslie Caplan. Washington DC. USA
Just as wonderful as ever on our second visit

Wie Chong and Su- En Tan . Singapore.
We had a wonderful time in your cottage thanks for every thing, Well be back.

Richard and Mary Hoskins. Dover .
Our 5th stay in Deersound cottage , wouldn't stay anywhere else on Orkney.
We have graduated from archaeology to ornithology this year!
Tariff 2007: £185 - £385 per week
(please enquire for full details)
SPECIAL OFFERS
  • Any two week break November 2007 to March 2008 £165 / week (excluding Christmas & New Year)
Tariff includes central heating, electricity and linen
No Pets
Deersound Cottage is a non-smoking environment
For further information or to make a booking, contact:
Mr Eric Coates
Mossquoy, Deerness, Orkney
Telephone: +44 (0)1856 741331
Email: eric.coates@ukgateway.net