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Quoy of Houton

Orphir, Orphir KW17 2RD , Scotland
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Quoy of Houton
Ranked #1 of 8 Orphir B&B and Inns
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north wales
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Puffin quoy has earned every single star it has been awarded! It is the most beautiful, luxurious conversion of an old farm building, cleverly designed with the living/ dining area having floor to ceiling glass walls turning the room into a luxurious wild life hide! We loved the decor and furnishings, underfloor heating and multifuel stove for a chilly evening.... More

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CarolineCritchlow, Owner at Quoy of Houton, responded to this review
14 May 2013

It was lovely to meet you both and Caroline was so glad you enjoyed your meal-thanks to Nick Nairn for the recipes! Its great to have such positive feedback about The Puffin, we really have tried to make it somewhere we would love to stay too. Thank you once again for such a positive review, they make a real difference... More

Stenungsund, Sweden
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

It is almost with a Dickensian pettiness that I write this review of the Quoy of Houton. First, I nearly never get motivated to write them and secondly and most importantly, it is such a wonderful place and with such wonderful people, that like Scrooge it feels almost too good to share. Me and my girlfriend stayed at this B&B... More

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CarolineCritchlow, Owner at Quoy of Houton, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Thank you so much for that fabulous review! We love to share our home and its great to hear that people love it so much... So many of our guests keep in touch and we look forward to welcoming you once again. On a personal note we both enjoyed that little tipple on our return home after Aberdeen!!!!! See you... More

Saint Andrews, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We spent four amazing days at the Quoy of Houton B&B and enjoyed every second of it. Caroline and Kevin were lovely hosts, who truly made us feel at home (every morning, half an hour before breakfast, Caroline would bring us tea and when we got back from a day of exploring the islands, there were always two slices of... More

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CarolineCritchlow, Owner at Quoy of Houton, responded to this review
18 April 2013

Thank you so much for the lovely review! We really enjoyed having you both to stay and look forward to meeting up with you again in the future. Hopefully we will have expanded the flock by then, some new hens to help lighten the laying load! More

Winston Salem, North Carolina
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

We stayed four nights at the Quoy of Houton B&B and thoroughly enjoyed it I'm trying to find a reason to give it less than perfect marks, but can't think of any! The house is lovely with beautiful landscaping. Ours was a spacious, clean and comfortable room, Caroline and Kevin wonderful were hosts and the location was great for exploring... More

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CarolineCritchlow, Owner at Quoy of Houton, responded to this review
26 March 2013

So glad you had a great time! Lovely to get to know you both-enjoying great weather at the moment unlike the rest of the U.K. More

West Midlands
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5 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

I've eventually found the time to write this review as we stayed in the small self catering Puffin Quoy at the beginning of September for a week to explore the Orkney Islands. From the moment we arrived Caroline and Kevin were very welcoming. The basket of goodies with fresh bread and home-made cakes was lovely. The accommodation has all mod-cons... More

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london
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012

This is a very well appointed property with comfortable sofas, a really good tv with internet, good wifi connection and above all great views over the water. The owners are charming and helpful to a fault. You are well placed to travel over Orkney from here (car essential I would say, anywhere in Orkney). Watching the sun rise or set... More

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Guntramsdorf, Austria
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

nice couple leading the house, very clean, comforting, excellent cooking, fullfilling wishes; beautiful garden and grand view from the big double bed to the sea in a good distance to city but also not so far to take ferries, ideal for Hoy but even to the north isles its just a quarter to drive (rental) car necessary!

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Copenhagen
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40 reviews 40 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

Quoy of Houtoun is a traditional farm house on Orkney that has been renovated perfectly and with love to details. There is one B&B room in the main building and I believe 3 cottages adjacent to it to rent. I stayed in the B&B and having seen a number of B&Bs in Scotland until now, I clearly think this one... More

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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

....this is one of our favourites! We have visited twice and it is fast becoming an annual tradition. To travel so far and find such stunning accommodation,in such a peaceful and beautiful spot is a joy. Cannot recommend highly enough. The accommodation has been well thought out and is of a very high standard. If you order in advance Caroline... More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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6 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012

What a lovely house! And cosy room. A beautiful garden with view on Scapa Flow. Good location to visit all the highlights on the Island. We stayed 2 nights and had a lot of bad weather but our hosts Caroline and Kevin gave us a warm and pleasant feeling. We recommend this B&B to all visitors of the Orkneys.

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Address: Orphir, Orphir KW17 2RD , Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Orkney Islands > Mainland > Orphir
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 8 B&Bs / Inns in Orphir
Price range (per night): S$114
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Enjoy a luxurious, relaxing stay at this traditional historic farmhouse. Situated in walled gardens with exceptional views overlooking the sea and Hoy hills. This comfortable farmhouse provides an eclectic mix of the old and new.The Quoy provides an idyllic location, where every effort has been made to provide a warm, welcoming relaxing atmosphere, where our visitors can unwind and enjoy the unique Orcadian atmosphere.Delicious evening meals available. ... more   less 

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