You can find 8 x 2-person lodges (1 bedroomed), each situated on the ground flooring ; a galley is had by the lounge kitchen area as well as the dining table is beside the screen, which looks out over the bay. There are 4 x family lodges (2 bedroomed), each situated regarding the top flooring regarding the building The lounge/diner is bigger than the 2-person lodge in addition has a galley kitchen area below it, and. The dining table is beside the screen, which appears down on the bay of Firth. Kitchens in all lodges are well equipped with microwave range, electric cooker, ample tableware and cooking utensils. Other facilities: radio alarms, TV with freeview and DVD, CD player, WiFi and network protection that is mobile. Linen and towels offered. There clearly was an laundry that is on-site visitors. Our accommodation that is modern is located in Finstown, just off the A965 primary Kirkwall to Stromness road. This gives access that is great transportation links to and within Orkney. The Lodges are a base that is excellent exploring Orkney. From here, there is access that is simple the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage website and its archaeological treasures, such as for instance Skara Brae Maeshowe Ring of Brodgar and Standing Stones of Stenness. The Lodges are set regarding the shoreline, because of the Heddle that is heather-covered Hill up behind. Seals, otters, eider ducks and wading that is most are frequently observed in the area, as well as short-eared owls and hen harriers up on the hill. The Cuween Cairn, a Stone Age monument, stands in the mountain above Finstown. Excavations here uncovered 24 dog skulls, suggesting they had significance that is special the Neolithic individuals. The Cairn additionally commands a view that is wonderful the Bay of Firth towards the North Isles - the short walk is definitely worth the effort! The West Mainland has so much to provide within simple reach - lovely walks, sandy beaches, RSPB nature reserves, trout fishing loch, local museums, art workshops and tearooms. There are ferries towards the islands which can be outlying Tingwall (Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre)), Houton (Hoy, Flotta and Graemsay) and Kirkwall (Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray). Beyond Kirkwall lies the East Mainland, Deerness together with connected South Isles, reached via the historic barriers which can be churchill. Ideally located in the centre of most this are the Atlantis Lodges - right in the heart of Orkney!