Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Mainland

The place to stay in the area. If it's free, book it. Perfect location with amazing sunsets over the water each night. Easy to get in and out of the driveway. Well stocked kitchen, excellent shower, the bed in the first room is super comfortable [only one used], and the sun room was perfect to relax in. Little garden out front for the dogs and a nice picnic table to eat outside. Overall a wonderful place.

Riff Cottage was by far the best holiday rental we have ever stayed in - quiet, warm, comfortable, spacious, clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated. There are wonderful views to the farmyard and the firth and hills beyond. Greig and Lesley were the perfect hosts, quickly responsive when we needed help, friendly when we met them around the farm but otherwise unobtrusive. The location is perfect for accessing the nearby neolithic sites and nature reserves and the shop is Finstown is a short drive away. We much appreciated the ample welcome pack. We thoroughly recommend a stay at Riff Cottage.

Fantastic place we booked while up in the area, will book again, thankyou!

My friends and I loved the space and light and comfort of the Kirk. We came all the way from Norfolk on trains and ferries and fell in love with the land and seas and community of Hoy. The peace is deep here ... no background hum. I love to see the sea around me. We cycled over to Rackwick Bay which was exhilarating and went to cafe church at Emily's which was connecting. Thanks so much I hold these islands with me now. From Jen

Evelyn was so responsive to every enquiry we made prior to arrival, where she greeted us in person and showed us around the beautiful loch-side property. Comfortable, clean and well kitted out, this is ideal for anyone basing themselves near Stromness. The birdlife on the doorstep; Mergansers, Black and Red-Throated Divers, Terns and waders, as well as seals and hare, made this place even more special for us. Top rate. Thank you for everything, Evelyn.

Outstanding stay. Cozy and sing, generously stocked with milk, cereal, coffee, tea, bread, jam, and butter. Wonderful stopping point for those exploring Westray and Papa Westray.

This was our families favorite place to stay. Beautiful area, house has lots of amenities, central to the places we wanted to visit, and quiet. Sharon was a great host. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone staying in the Orkneys.

Sammy was great very communicative when I had questions. He also gave clear instructions and communicated prior to me checking in. The house is an ideal location. Beautiful area. The house was very clean and comfortable and the pictures didn’t do it justice. Thanks again, Sammy for sharing your lovely home.

Fantastic accommodation with great amenities in a very convenient location for exploring the island. Very clean and well-equipped, would definitely recommend to anyone travelling to Orkney.

Had a lovely short stay to catch early ferry to Orkney. Everything needed supplied. Accommodation very clean and tidy, bed was very comfortable. Derek was very good in communication and information supplied. certainly would stay again.

What an absolute dream of a place to stay. Recently fully renovated and it is simply stunning. Minutes from the center of Wick and just off the NC 500, Drumdry was an ideal base for exploring the far northeastern corner of Scotland. The cottage was situated among beautiful farm fields and our son loved saying hi every morning to the sheep outside. And I can’t say enough how wonderful the owner is. She not only was so friendly and welcoming when we arrived, she also thoughtfully brought us a bunch of toys for our son to play with and feel more at home. I literally don’t think you could ask for a better host. Indeed our whole experience at Drumdry was so lovely it has reset the bar for what a 5 star stay is. I couldn’t recommend a stay here highly enough!

Old hall is in a fabulous location with beautiful walks and a lovely, swimmable beach accessible from the door. the house is comfortable, fully equipped, scrupulously clean and Sandra is a very responsive host ☺️ we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. top tip: we did need to use our eye masks as the room is quite light with the early sun.

These pods were perfect for our family. It's about 15 minutes to John O' Groats and plenty to do around the area. Gillian sent recommendations for things to do and places to eat around the area which was super helpful. My son befriended the sheep that are in the field next door and spent hours out there feeding and petting them. Gillian also offers a range of extras to purchase including a BBQ package and grill kit which was all very delicious. Overall we had a great time and would recommend these pods to our friends!

Anne was such a welcoming host and had provided everything needed to make us comfortable. Huge amount of information about local attractions etc. Wonderful for children as many toys and books provided for them. It's a quirky and rather old fashioned house but every modern facility is also in place. It's very homely. Quite a walk into town but just a few minutes by car.

Not too sure what to say about this stunning house, other than WOW WOW WOW!!! If you’re looking for the perfect base for a group or family getaway, look no further (I looked far and wide before stumbling over Keiss Harbour House and what a find!!!) From start to finish, Jill has been a fantastic host. The house was exactly as described and even better than expected! We were completely blown away. We visited Keiss as a surprise 40th birthday trip with my boyfriend and 8 of our friends. We all agreed that this is by far the best stay any of us have had. There was something for all of us, walking, to beach trips, the beautiful local town of Wick, kite surfing, diving, john o’groats, lots of delicious food. A Tesco 10 mins down the road meant we were able to make great use of the brilliantly stocked kitchen, the stew cooked in the huge slow cooker provided went down a treat after a blustery day! We aren’t ones to return to the same destination but will definitely be back!

Really great place to stay. Lovely views and surroundings. Working lighthouse makes the experience great. Opportunity to see Orcas and other wildlife. Warm welcome from Ben and a lovely touch with welcome package for us ad the dogs. Cottage was warm and had everything we needed. Highly recommended.

Absolutely amazing. Beautiful view of the beach and surrounding area. We got lucky and saw the northern lights! The place was super cozy. Loved the extra effort the hosts put in to make sure we had everything we needed, which included a dog bed, doggy treats and board games. The Christmas tree and bottle of Prosecco were a much appreciated bonus. I will definitely be recommending this place to my friends.

A peaceful stay in the clean and well decorated birdbox during lambing with views over the strath. We took our corgi Nana along who loved laying on the grass listening to the birds and sheep. There were plenty amenities available to prepare meals. The hottub was very cosy even as temperatures dropped. Easy to access the north coast to go sightseeing.

This is a really unique stay and I spent a good part of my time there looking out at sea wondering when I would next be able to come back. So that should tell you how much I liked it! It’s at a lighthouse, so as you would expect, it’s at the end of a long road (which is very bumpy in places!). Then you get to the cosy house, with a wood fire, and well stocked kitchen with welcome treats. Alan is very friendly as are the dogs and the chickens! My child loved feeding them every morning. The fresh farm eggs were such a treat. Cantick Head itself is stunning and we loved being in the hot tub and sauna. Note to other guests- all these are wood powered so stock up on firewood before you arrive (you can buy bags at the shop next to the Lyness ferry). My mum took one of the bikes out and we all enjoyed walking the coastline. This is a special stay, don’t hesitate to book!

The pod had a great view on the coast and is located at a field of the cows. Inside the pod is very cosy, clean and offers everything you need for a relaxing stay. 10/10

What an incredible place! With the amazing views and incredible sunrise, it’s a place not to miss out on! Sarah was so accommodating, allowing us to come a day early on very short notice. Providing us with all the essentials we needed for the stay (also for the doggo) , local recommendations of where to go and an overall incredible host. Thankyou Sarah for an amazing weekend

We had a wonderful week at Kilnbarn cottage. Jackie and Dave have created a very special and exceptionally comfortable and well equipped place on the stunning Sanday shoreline, which was beyond our expectations. The perfect place to stay and enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife, including an otter, that the beautiful island of Sanday has to offer. Our beardie Stormy loved the secure garden.

Had a fabulous stay, location of cabin was ideal for us. Very well equipped with everything you needed, and our host went out of the way to provide us with a cafeteria even though there was a coffee machine and pods provided . We also hired the hot tub for a small extra fee which was fantastic. Would definitely recommend Otterswick cabin which we stayed in.

Beautiful location only stayed for one night due to our plans we could have stayed longer and if we return will definitely rebook