Situated on the shores of Harray Loch, the Merkister hotel appears in its grounds in the many location that is wonderful commanding impressive views of the famous loch as well as its environments. We're in the location that is ideal your see, 15 minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness, and nestled in the exact middle of Skara Brae, Maeshowe, Brough of Birsay , a few RSPB reserves and much, a lot more. The Hotel has sixteen rooms, fifteen en-suites plus one with a bathroom that is private. We have three new Superior Terraced Garden spaces and this can be converted to Emperor Doubles or Twins, they have a Wet Room with Italian Ceramics en-suite, ivory leather-based lounge furniture, wide display screen electronic television, DVD/CD player etc. plus little extras such as for example Orkney Art, Orkney Crystal, extra-large bathrobes and binoculars to check away at the bird life regarding the loch. They likewise have their own personal terrace that is furnished the loch. All rooms are on the bottom degree. Our Lounge club features local produce and serves sets from Fresh Battered Haddock, Steak & Ale Pie up to our Famous Aberdeen Angus Steaks and Hand Dived Scallops...view samples menu's on our websitehere The Fishermans Neuk is our residents lounge that is private. We have comfortable fabric furniture, a tiny collection; including publications of interest about Orkney, complimentary filtered coffee can be acquired for hours and a courtesy club that is personal. Our visitors love this room, whether it's to possess a quite continue reading an, or even to fulfill other guests for a chat before and after dinner afternoon. The lounge bar is for folks who enjoy an even more place that is informal eat. Our club menu features specialities regarding the along with conventional club food time. The bar is someplace that is excellent enjoy a drink at any time of the day, particularly the nights, once the club is busy with locals and guests alike trading stories of the day. Voted 'Britains Best' by the visitors of Trout & Salmon, The Merkister might be most commonly known for the fishing. We've our very own pier and jetty with ships, outboards, rods, lines, rod space etc. the resident guillie, John Munson, can organize any such thing, from the hire of a boat, tuition for the novice angler, right up to your own personal fishing agenda that is personal.