The cottage is situated in the south east parish of Deerness with its Mull Head Nature Reserve and archaeological site at Mine Howe to whet your appetite. The well stocked village shop is 5 minutes away, the Quoyburray Inn excellent for bar meals just 10 minutes away and picnics at the beautiful sandy beaches at Newark Bay or Dingieshowe 1 mile away - all contribute to relaxing and enjoying the island atmosphere. For a little extra activity the capital of Kirkwall with the magnificent St Magnus Cathedral can be reached in 20 minutes.

Ferries take just over an hour to cross the scenic Pentland Firth and bring you in to either St Margaret's Hope (20 minutes from cottage) or Stromness (40 minutes). The airport is 10 minutes drive. As in all rural areas there is a limited bus service so a car is recommended.

Directions
From St Margaret's Hope take A961 turning right to Deerness just before St Mary's which shortly joins  the A960 to Deerness

From Stromness take main road to Kirkwall then A960 to Airport and Deerness

From Kirkwall take A960 to Airport and Deerness.

Continue on the A960 passed Dingieshowe and after about 1 mile pass the road to Halley on left.  Shortly after there is a red telephone box on right. 
Turn left up hill towards farm.  Cottage on left.
If you reach the village shop you have gone too far!

Ferry Bookings
        a)   Gills Bay  -  St Margaret's Hope  (shortest crossing)
               Pentland Ferries  Tel:  01856 831226          www.pentlandferries.co.uk

        b)   Scrabster  -  Stromness
              Northlink Ferries   Tel: 0845 6000449         www.northlinkferries.co.uk

        c)   Aberdeen  -  Kirkwall
              Northlink Ferries   As above