Port of St. Margaret's Hope
Harbour Hotels and Accommodation
(St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK)
Especially during the summer months St. Margaret's Hope welcomes numerous visitors. The stunning natural beauty and interesting ancient history of Orkney are the major attractions. It is also an ideal place to get away from it all. Fishing, diving around ship wrecks and bird watching are popular activities.
The town and its surroundings has a modest but suitable number of hotels and other accommodation establishments on offer.
Some of the establishments enjoying a good reputation include Roeberry House which is situated 3 km / 2 miles from St. Margaret's Hope. The hotel is located on a rise above the silver sandy beach of the Sands of Wright. Roeberry House is a family owned guest accommodation including 'dogs, grannies and children' and a relaxed atmosphere.
Situated in the centre of St. Margaret's Hope is The Murray Arms Hotel. It is a typical Scottish stone building which has been extensively renovated over the years. Besides catering for visitors the hotel is also popular among the locals. The hotel has a public bar with a pool table, darts area and other games. At the Southern tip of South Ronaldsay you'll find Banks cottages, situated about 15 minutes by car from the ferry terminal. The cottages are located near the sea, set within five acres. Each cottage is fully equipped containing a kitchen, WC and shower, dining room, open plan lounge and a double bedroom.
