Widefirth Cottage 1, Rendall, Orkney – Home 7530372 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- min stay varies
Widefirth Cottage 1, Rendall, Orkney – Home 7530372
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Widefirth cottages offers a high standard of comfortable accommodation. Located in the countryside with outstanding sea views, it is in a great location for exploring Orkney.
Widefirth Cottages offer two properties (1 and 2 which are both advertised on holiday lettings). They are well equipped cosy cottages and with free wi-fi and a welcome pack provided on arrival, you have everything you will need for a relaxing stay in Orkney. There are two twin bedrooms and one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. In addition, there is a large family bathroom with a spa bath. There is a large enclosed garden with a separate barbecue area and ample parking. A rich diversity of wildlife can be viewed from the comforts of the cottage, regular visitors include hen harriers, owls and hares and in the winter months the northern lights frequent our skies.
We are ideally situated for exploring Orkney and only a 20-minute drive from the main archaeological sites of Skara Brae, Maes Howe, Standing Stones of Stenness, Ness of Brodgar.
On site there is an information point to plan your Orkney holiday and a large picnic area on the seafront with lovely coastal walks. We also have Shetland ponies, chickens and ducks on site for you to see.
We welcome your dogs by arrangement only. Please send a message to request this before booking.
Widefirth Cottage key features include:
- Large comfortable sitting room which is light and airy in summer and yet cosy and warm in the winter. For your entertainment, there is a widescreen Digital TV with DVD player.
- Spacious dining room with patio doors leading out to the patio and garden.
- Large kitchen, well equipped with modern appliances. Includes large built-in fridge and freezer, dishwasher, microwave conventional oven, electric hob and oven, electric mixer and coffee maker.
- Separate utility room with washing machine, tumble drier, additional sink and storage facilities.
- The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and is fully equipped with a walk in shower. TV also included.
- The two twin bedrooms are well proportioned with large built in wardrobes and TV.
- The family bathroom is a bright functional room. Why not relax from a long day exploring Orkney, in the luxurious spa bath. Or if you prefer, there is a separate showering area. The bathroom has ample storage facilities for towels and toiletries and also has a heated towel rail.
- Large garden area, with separate barbeque area provided off the patio. Separate drying area. Bird tables attract a diversity of birdlife to the area.
- Small shed available for storage of bikes, fishing or outdoor gear.
- There is a large selection of DVDs, Orkney books and local information. Binoculars, maps and guides are also available.
Dogs are also welcome by arrangement only.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Private garden
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
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
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- 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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No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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House rules
Please note that we don't allow your dog to be left unattended in the cottage, on the furniture or in the bedrooms.
We do not accept any other pets.
About the owner
Lesley S.
Tourist License
OR00109F
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 31 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 14 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 22 reviews
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22 reviews
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- Very Good
- 1
- Average
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- Poor
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“All round - a great holiday”
Very nice house - good position - comfortable snd well furnished and equipped. Generous welcome from the owners. Would go back hsppily
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“Perfect Cottage for us.”
A fantastic, clean, warm, well-equipped self-catering cottage where one is able to fully wind down and relax. Situated just north of Kirkwall, it is well signed and so easy to find. The hosts are ver… More
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“What a wonderful accommodation”
I cannot recommend highly enough. This cottage is one of the best that I have ever rented - it is well fitted out for all self catering needs - it is also spotlessly clean. The host is friendly and we… More
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“Fourth time!”
This was our fourth time of visiting. Really well equipped and furnished. TV in each room but we didn’t switch on at all. Lots of attention to detail and owners have obviously invested in keepi… More
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“Family holiday”
Beautiful house with everything what you need. Great location. Near to Kirkwall and not far from all places you want to visit. House is very comfortable, very clean with great massive garden. Wond… More
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“Great getaway”
Booked this fairly last minute after a recommendation from a friend in Orkney. We were not disappointed. Signage to location was great and we found it no bother. Communication with the hosts before, d… More
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“A superb cottage, equipped to a high standard & extremely comfortable. Great view over the Firth.”
We stayed earlier in September in Widefirth Cottage 1, our second time in three years. The welcome tray is a pleasant thought by the hosts and the cottage is well equipped and furnished to a high stan… More
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“Widefirth cottage”
What an outstanding property ,with everything needed to have a relaxing comfortable holiday . Very well equipped and spotless .We didn't want leave We will definitely be booking again
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“Will book again. Our dogs loved it!”
Sorry Lesley & Grieg for slow review. After very relaxing break, work now full on! Great cottage. Very spacious. We were family of four with kids 9 &12. Plenty of room for 6 people of all ag… More
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“Fantastic accommodation”
Just returned from a fantastic week in Orkney, having stayed in the cleanest, well furnished and organised property that we could have wanted. It is in a very quiet location just a couple of miles &ls… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Lesley (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 Lesley (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 Lesley (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 Lesley 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 Lesley (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 Lesley (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 Lesley (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- 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 Lesley (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. Lesley (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 Lesley (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 Lesley (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 Lesley (the owner) a message.
If Lesley (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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