Some excerpts from the website of The Stromness Hotel that might be useful
Established in 1901, our historic
42 bedroomed hotel lies in the heart of the unique fishing port of Stromness, overlooking the working harbour and Scapa Flow. The
bedrooms are ensuite with
telephones, colour
television and
tea/
coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors and car
parking is available to guests. Indulge in the charm of a picturesque village harbour view from the bay windows of the Hamnavoe
Lounge Bar where award winning Orkney Ales are available on tap or enjoy a welcoming open fire and warm atmosphere in the traditional splendour of the Flattie
Bar. Residents can enjoy a cosy
quiet atmosphere in the Still
Room with a choice of over one hundred malt whiskies. The a la carte Scapa Flow
Restaurant prides itself on using the finest local Orcadian produce - the very best grass-reared beef, fresh fish and succulent shellfish. To the rear of the Hotel we have a large beautifully kept Victorian
Garden where residents can enjoy a stroll in the evening or a
quiet refreshment whilst relaxing in the afternoon. The Hotel can also cater for
weddings,
parties and functions for up to 120 guests or any special event you may require, at very competitive rates. Please contact us for details.
Overlooking the picturesque harbour in Stromness (birthplace of George MacKay Brown), the provides comfortable accommodation and finest Orkney produce in our Scapa Flow
restaurant to make your
trip to Orkney very special. With award winning Orkney Ales and over one hundred malt whiskies (including special bottlings from the. Highland Park Distillery and Scapa Distillery), the residents
lounge of the hotel offers a
quiet and cosy atmosphere in this historic town in Orkney. The Stromness Hotel is situated just 4.5 miles from the Ring of Brodgar and Standing Stones historic sites and is the perfect base for your visit to Orkney. The narrow, winding streets through Stromness have a unique traditional and historic feel about them, and the contemporary styled Pier Arts
Centre offers up a truely inspired harmony between the traditional and the modern. (featuring a remarkable collection of 20th century British art) is within a short stroll of the hotel, and was reopened on the 7th of July 2007 following an extensive redevelopment and expansion. For more information about the. or to contact the hotel, please enter our site. CLICK HERE TO SKIP INTRO. This site is best viewed at at least 800x600 resolution with Netscape 4+ or IE4+ You will need Flash (approx. 2 minutes to on a 56k
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Bed and
Breakfast per person per night. May - Sept - £49.00 (£6 single occupancy suppliment).
Single, Double Twin Rooms Available. Children under 14 - No charge if with parent(s). 5 - 14 years not Sharing - Half Price. For
Parties of 12 or more - special discounted rates. Function
Room - caters for
parties up to 120, or any special event you may require. The Management will endeavour to put together any package holiday or special requirement for any group - large or small - wherever possible. The Hotel has a
non-smoking policy. Private Car
Parking - to find our car park simply follow the map below. As you disembark the MV Hamnavoe, take a left turn, and follow the road into the main street of Stromness. You will see the hotel and there are places to park nearby - please check into the hotel first. After you have checked in you can find our car park by driving into the main street of Stromness. Take a right turn up Church road - at the top of this road you will reach a crossroads - turn right again. Then drive straight on until the next right turn. At this turn you will find the Stromness Hotel car park and our rear entrance.
For further information or to make a booking, contact us:
Telephone (UK): 01856 850298
Telephone (International): +44 1856 850298
Fax (UK): 01856 850610
Fax (International): +44 1856 850610 E-Mail: or complete the information request form below: Availability Request. Please type the following word into the box below (this is to prevent automated spam submissions)
Orkney Jazz Festival - 25 - 27 April 2008 The Jazz Festival is held in the Stromness Hotel, and showcases local jazz musicians as well as jazz musicians from the jazz scene within the UK. Orkney Folk Festival - 22 - 25 May 2008 The Folk Festival offers ceilidhs, workshops and
pub sessions based in Stromness. Visit -
www.orkneyfolkfestival.com. St Magnus Festival - 20 - 25 June 2008 The St Magnus Festival is held over the midsummer with a feast of music, art, literature and drama concerts and performances. Visit -
www.stmagnusfestival.com. Stromness Shopping Week - 20 - 26 July 2008 A summer
celebration in Stromness featuring sports, art, music, dance and of course the Shopping Week Queen and her attendants. The County Show - 9 August 2008 The first week in August is the agricultural show week in Orkney with the final being the County Show. All of the shows are a great family day out, where the finest of the islands' livestock compete for Best in Show. Sanday - Dates to be confirmed. East Mainland - Dates to be confirmed. Shapinsay - Dates to be confirmed. Dounby Show - Dates to be confirmed. Orkney Beer Festival - 22 - 24 August 2008 This festival is a chance to sample award-winning local beers as well as cask conditioned ales from the length and breadth of the UK, in the welcoming surroundings of the Stromness Hotel. Orkney Science Festival - 4 - 10 September 2008 This international science festival features demonstrations, talks, field
trips and visits, and evening ceilidhs and concerts. Blues Weekend - 19 - 21 September 2008
WELCOME TO THE STROMNESS HOTEL... The Stromness Hotel is in the very heart of Stromness - overlooking the picturesque harbour of this historic seaport. Our comfortable
rooms and fine food and
drink will make your
trip to Orkney a very special one! Please browse through our website to discover more about us - we look forward to being of service. The Stromness Hotel, The Pierhead, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AA
Tel: (01856) 850298 Email:
info@stromnesshotel.com
Orkney Jazz Festival - 25 - 27 April 2008 Das Jazzfestival findet direkt im Stromness Hotel statt und prasentiert lokale Jazzmusiker sowie Jazzgrossen aus Grossbritannien. Orkney Folk Festival - 22 - 25 Mai 2008 Das Folkfestival umfasst Unterhaltungsabende,
Seminare und Auftritte in den
Pubs von Stromness. Lesen Sie mehr unter.
www.orkneyfolkfestival.com. St Magnus Festival - 20 - 25 Juni 2008 Das St. Magnus Festival findet zur Sommersonnenwende statt und besteht aus Musik-, Kunst- und literarischen Veranstaltungen, Konzerten und Theaterauffuhrungen. Lesen Sie mehr unter -
www.stmagnusfestival.com. Stromness Shopping Week - 20 - 26 Juli 2008 Ein Sommerfest in Stromness mit Sport-, Kunst-, Musik- und Tanzveranstaltungen und der Wahl der Shopping Week Queen und ihrer Dienerschaft. The County Show - 9 August 2008 Die erste Woche im August ist der Landwirtschaftsschau von Orkney gewidmet, die mit der County Show ihren Hohepunkt findet. Alle Veranstaltungen sind ideal fur einen Familienausflug geeignet. Die herausragendsten Nutztiere der Inseln wetteifern hier um den Titel Best in Show. Sanday - to be confirmed. East Mainland - to be confirmed. Shapinsay - to be confirmed. Dounby Show - to be confirmed. Orkney Beer Festival - 22 - 24 August 2008 Auf diesem Festival haben Sie die Gelegenheit, die preisgekronten lokalen Biere sowie im Fass gereifte Ales aus ganz Grossbritannien in der behaglichen Atmosphare des Stromness Hotels zu probieren. Orkney Science Festival - 4 - 10 September 2008 Dieses internationale Wissenschaftsfestival bietet Vorfuhrungen, Gesprache, Exkursionen und Ausfluge sowie abendliche Unterhaltungsveranstaltungen und Konzerte. Lesen Sie mehr unter -
www.oisf.org.uk
Bed and
Breakfast (per persona per notte). Sono disponibili stanze singole, matrimoniali e doppie. I minori di 14 anni accompagnati da almeno un genitore non pagano. Bambini da 5 a 14 anni, stanza non condivisa: meta prezzo. Prenotazioni di gruppo. Per gruppi di almeno 12 persone: Tariffae speciali scontate. Sala ricevimenti: in grado di accogliere fino a 120 persone o eventi speciali. L'amministrazione dell'hotel si impegna, nei limiti del possibile, a offrire viaggi organizzati in grado di soddisfare le esigenze di gruppi di qualsiasi dimensione. Sono disponibili stanze non fumatori. Parcheggio privato: per individuare il parcheggio seguite le indicazioni della mappa riportata di seguito. Appena sbarcati dal traghetto MV Hamnavoe, svoltate a sinistra e imboccate la strada che conduce nella via principale di Stromness. Nei pressi dell'hotel sono disponibili dei parcheggi. Effettuate innanzitutto la registrazione presso l'hotel. Dopo esservi registrati, potrete dirigervi al parcheggio privato seguendo la via principale di Stromness. Svoltate a destra in Church Road e, giunti all'incrocio, svoltate di nuovo a destra. Proseguite sempre dritti fino alla successiva svolta a destra dove troverete il parcheggio privato e l'entrata sul retro dello Stromness Hotel.