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Grainbank Mews

Property class: 3

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Grainbank House, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RD
  • Place, Orkney Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Magnus Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl's Palace
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror with lights.

Double Room (1)

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A single bed with white bedding in a room with a sloped ceiling and a small round table with a clock.

Twin Room (2)

  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern bathroom with a skylight, a toilet, a sink, and dark cabinets.

Double Room (3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern shower area with glass doors, a metal handrail, and a patterned floor.

Twin Room (4)

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kirkwall

Grainbank Mews places you within a leisurely stroll of Peedie Sea and The Pickaquoy Centre. This 4-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Orkney Wireless Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Orkney Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Earl's Palace - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bishop's Palace - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Movement Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lucano - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Archive Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Grainbank Mews

Guests staying at Grainbank Mews enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Dry cleaning/laundry services make packing light an option.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs. Electric kettles are also included.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Grainbank Mews Kirkwall
Grainbank Mews Guesthouse
Grainbank Mews Guesthouse Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Grainbank Mews?

This guesthouse is located in Kirkwall, a short 17-minute walk from Orkney Museum and also 20 minutes on foot from Earl's Palace. You'll also find Orkney Wireless Museum and Peedie Sea less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Grainbank Mews?

As of Sep 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grainbank Mews on Sep 27, 2026 start from $185, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Grainbank Mews feature a casino at the property?

No, Grainbank Mews doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Grainbank Mews?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Does Grainbank Mews feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Grainbank Mews offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Grainbank Mews allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Grainbank Mews.

What is the closest airport to Grainbank Mews?

The closest major airport to Grainbank Mews is Kirkwall (KOI), which is 4.2 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Grainbank Mews Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, very friendly staff,close to town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property located a short walk from the city centre, great rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was welcomed and checked in. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Went into Kirkwall for a meal, approx 10-15 minute walk. (Supermarkets are quite nearby also) Lovely breakfast after a comfortable nights sleep Thank you 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was quality, shower excellent, room warm and very clean, beds very comfortable. Staff welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! The stay experience was enhanced by friendly customer service. Thank you very much!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new property that is convenient for everywhere in Kirkwall and beyond. Albert and Aileen are friendly and incredibly helpful. Good WiFi.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great nights sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Orkney trip

We had a very friendly welcome. The room and ensuite were very comfortable and spotlessly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Highly recommended.

Excellent stay with great hosts in a lovely building set a convenient location. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely family run business. The room was amazing! Very clean, large and modern. Easy walk to town and parking is also availabile.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

House hunting

Everything new and clean , excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024