About this property
Historic Setting: The Anchorage in Saint Margarets Hope is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi, perfect for relaxation and connectivity. Comfortable Amenities: The hostel features private check-in and check-out services, a shared kitchen, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Free parking is available on-site. Local Attractions: Located 23 km from Kirkwall Airport, nearby attractions include Burray (7 km), Maeshowe (40 km), Standing Stones of Stenness (41 km), Ring of Brogdar (43 km), and the Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gail
United Kingdom“Lovely decorated property, very modern and comfortable. Everything you could need is provided- on-suite room, towels, body wash and shampoo even, hairdryer, TV with Netflix and other entertainment channels, lovely thick duvet, comfortable pillows,...” 
Graham United Kingdom“Great value and good facilities, probably the cleanest room I have ever stayed in.”- Ilse
South Africa“For a hostel it is very practically furnished and kitted out. Especially yhe hair dryer. The kitchen is very pleasant!” 
Paul United Kingdom“The Anchorage is just a short drive from where the ferry arrives in St Margaret’s Hope. Ideal if, like me, you don’t want to venture too far on arriving in Orkney, especially if your ferry arrives at dusk. Shona was waiting for me and showed me to...”- Elizabeth United Kingdom“Brilliant position within five minutes drive the ferry. Local post office and shop around the corner. Easy buses into Kirkwall and around the mainland island.”
- Vincent United Kingdom“Friendly reception. Women waiting at the door to greet”
- Rob United Kingdom“Close to the Ferry and water. A very friendly welcome. Well equipped kitchen. Beautiful village.”
Gillian United Kingdom“Nice comfortable room. Plenty of kitchen amenities for preparing food. An interesting location, right on the waterfront in St Margaret's Hope. On street parking is available. Two shops nearby.”- April United Kingdom“Had everything we needed. Was booked as an emergency due to the stormy weather as we had intended to camp. Had everything we needed, bed was comfortable and shower was welcome”
- Maureen
Australia“Self contained, comfortable and easy to get around”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform The Anchorage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
