Charming period country cottage with sea views. Ideal place to relax and unwind. – Home 8666211 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Charming period country cottage with sea views. Ideal place to relax and unwind. – Home 8666211
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 2 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Drill Hall Cottage is a hundred year old stone built cottage, and was formerly the residence of the local Territorial Army commander in Evie. The cottage has been completely renovated, retaining original features such as fireplaces, cornice, wood panelling, and high ceilings. It is situated in the beautiful Evie countryside and is surrounded by lush farmland. Drill Hall Cottage has a lovely view of Eynhallow sound, and is just a short walk from Aikerness beach. In the summer, you can hear Red Throated Divers calling as they pass overhead between the sea and the hill loch where they nest. Enclosed south-facing garden with lawn and sun area. The house also boasts a library of historical and contemporary Orkney books, including novels, poetry, folklore, saga and history.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($187.41) £150.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Linda H.
- Average reply time:
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Response rate:
- 83%
- Calendar last updated:
- 22 Jan 2024
- Years listed:
- 7
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 6 reviews
Very Good
6 reviews
- Excellent
- 4
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Nice well-equipped cottage, no internet and messy neighbours”
The cottage is perfectly well equipped and very comfortable, including comfortable beds, good heating, good kitchen. It does have a sea view (far away) but the view out the front windows is on a house… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Thank you for your review. We are glad you were pleased with our cottage. Internet was installed last year, once Covid restrictions allowed engineers to visit. Regarding the neighbouring property, we don’t feel that this is a fair complaint; it is someone else’s property and beyond our control.
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“A great get away from it all "home from home"”
The accommodation is comfortable and well appointed with everything required to make a fabulous base to explore the islands whether walking, cycling or by car. The views across the bay to Rousay are … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to review the cottage. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. In the details of the cottage, it is explained that there is no internet. We have done this so that people can unwind, relax and really enjoy Orkney.
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“Beautiful cottage in a lovely location”
The cottage is beautiful. It has been renovated to a high standard and is very clean and comfortable. There is some fantastic furniture that fits in with the period of the house. The bedrooms have bla… More
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Response from the owner Hi Lois - thank you for taking the time to review the Cottage. You are very kind. Glad you enjoyed your stay!
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“Stay on the Orkneys”
The cottage was warm and comfortable which was lovely as during our stay we experienced torrential rain, cold winds with windows of sunshine surprisingly popping up every now and again. The kitchen was well set up and very workable, the dining room a very good size, the lounge was cosy with the opportunity for a real fire if you wanted. We were always warm so did not feel the need. The bathroom was good - plenty of hot water. The shower cubicle was huge but the basin was a bit on the tiny side though! The two bedrooms were good with comfy beds and each had good blackout blinds which were very necessary as it was still light at midnight. We had beautiful views of the sea and islands from the kitchen, dining room and lounge; the field next to us was filled with cows with their calves, sheep with their lambs. There was extensive bird life in the area. Parking was easy in the drive next to the cottage. The village had a small, well-stocked shop which we used a couple of times. A mile walk or drive down to the Sandy beach provided good dog walks. Evie itself is a little off the beaten track but the island is easy to drive around and we visited most of the Neolithic sites. The Broch of Gurness is a mile away and well worth a visit. More overlooked are the farm museums which we thoroughly enjoyed. The people on the islands were very friendly, we enjoyed our stay but if you go do take a lot of rain proofs and warm clothes it is wetter and colder in the Orkneys than you might think!
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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely review. Yes do always take waterproof and warm clothes to Orkney.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Well located holidays let”
Nice clean and fresh holiday home with lots to see and do near by.Well appointed and comfortable. Warm welcome on arrival.If asked we would recommend.
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Response from the owner Thanks for the lovely review.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Drill Hall Cottage”
Fabulous place all round. Very comfortable and spacious. A wee welcome gift of local produce was a nice touch. A very interesting whistle-stop tour of the islands given by Simon from the comfort of… More
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Response from the owner Many thanks for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you and have you staying in our cottage: Simon.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Linda (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Linda (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Linda (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Linda the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Linda (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Linda (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Linda (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Linda (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Linda (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Linda (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Linda (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Linda (the owner) a message.
If Linda (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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