Braeswick B&B

  We stayed one night in Braeswick B and B. Jon was the perfect host and could not have made our stay more enjoyable. Ore room was very comfortable with a... read more stunning
View. We booked dinner B and B and the food did not disappoint. We were served a delicious home cooked three course meal with tea or coffee which for value was exceptional. Breakfast was the same. I would certainly recommend Braeswick if you are looking for accommodation in Sanday.

  Jon is the perfect host at his wonderful guest house on this incredible island. Situated a short hop from the ferry it is perfectly located for sensational views all around.... read more We had a gorgeous room with huge, comfortable bed and excellent, large shower. Views to die for over the plains to the sea. Wake up to the sound of curlews calling gently in their ethereal tones. Paradise.
Jon is an excellent cook and the breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The breakfast room is a great USP here. It is bright and airy and all seats are window seats looking out directly onto a field of curlews, lapwings and oyster catchers. If you are lucky, like we were, you also get to see a short eared owl sweeping over the field. Where else could you get this?
We did not want to leave and promised ourselves a return trip at the first opportunity. More

  My friends and I occupied all three rooms for two nights and had a wonderful time. Jon was a friendly host and a brilliant cook, with an extensive menu for... read more both the evening meal and breakfast. The view from the dining room/lounge was superb, with a telescope provided for a better view of birds and other wildlife. Jon is an accomplished photographer and his pictures on the walls gave us more views of this beautiful island. Jon recommended excellent walks from the house and elsewhere. Our bedrooms were extremely comfortable. It just could not have been better!

  I stayed 3 nights at this wonderful b&b. It is immaculate throughout. Food, cooked by Jon was great, evening meal an option, which I took up as travelling solo and... read more on foot.
The views are stunning and there are plenty of walks to go on near to b&b. Stove beach is lovely and easy to get to. Take the challenging walk along the cliff to get to next bay, for an easy stroll back.
I highly recommend visiting Sanday, even if it did take me 36 hours of travelling by boat and train. Will definitely return.

  I can heartily recommend Braeswick B&B to anyone visiting the beautiful island of Sanday. The B&B is a 5 minute drive from the ferry, and offers comfortable rooms (including great... read more showers!) with plenty of storage space for clothes/suitcases. The beds are very comfortable and we all (family of 4 in 2 rooms) had a great sleep for the 2 nights we were there. If I had one (minor) grumble, it would be that the double beds are 3/4 length. I am only 5'8" but my feet would hang out of the end of the bed if I laid straight. Thankfully I don't sleep straight, so it wasn't an issue, but could be for taller guests. This minor concern wouldn't put me off staying again, I'd have no hesitation in rebooking. The views from the dining area are amazing and you could easily just sit there for hours looking out over the Sanday coastline and North Atlantic. Breakfast was great and we also took advantage of the home made evening meals (as there isn't a lot else on offer), however these were really nice and offered great value for money. Jon's was a wonderful host and I felt that nothing was too much trouble for him. As he didn't have a guest in our room on the evening of our departure, he allowed us to use the room until our ferry (we had a 6pm departure to Kirkwall) which was a... I can heartily recommend Braeswick B&B to anyone visiting the beautiful island of Sanday. The B&B is a 5 minute drive from the ferry, and offers comfortable rooms (including great showers!) with plenty of storage space for clothes/suitcases. The beds are very comfortable and we all (family of 4 in 2 rooms) had a great sleep for the 2 nights we were there. If I had one (minor) grumble, it would be that the double beds are 3/4 length. I am only 5'8" but my feet would hang out of the end of the bed if I laid straight. Thankfully I don't sleep straight, so it wasn't an issue, but could be for taller guests. This minor concern wouldn't put me off staying again, I'd have no hesitation in rebooking.

The views from the dining area are amazing and you could easily just sit there for hours looking out over the Sanday coastline and North Atlantic. Breakfast was great and we also took advantage of the home made evening meals (as there isn't a lot else on offer), however these were really nice and offered great value for money.

Jon's was a wonderful host and I felt that nothing was too much trouble for him. As he didn't have a guest in our room on the evening of our departure, he allowed us to use the room until our ferry (we had a 6pm departure to Kirkwall) which was a real bonus.

Book here and you won't be disappointed. More

  It is not very often that B&Bs warrant 5 stars. Most are OK for the night and that's about it, but this is an exception. The attention to... read more detail, cleanliness and service is quite beyond anything i have previously experienced i would expect no more if I were staying at The Savoy in London. Everything gets a large tick, including the food. More astonishing is that the establishment is run mainly by Jon, a master of the perfect host brigade. Visitors will not be disappointment.

  So many wonderful things to say about this place and the hosts its hard to know where to start. John and Maria are the ultimate in friendly and... read more accomplished hosts. Going out of their way to make sure your needs are met. Highly recommend the evening meal to top off your days end travels. The view from the dining area is picture perfect. Look for the owls flying over the field and the seals sunning themselves on the outcrop. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 the best, the showers are unbelievable. Multiple shower heads coming from all directions and the high water pressure is so refreshing you hate to stop...and did I mention the shampoo, conditioner and bath gel are in this spa like shower. Going to rethink my shower at home. The beds and linens are comfortable and luxurious. Nice big wrap around towels. And plenty of pillows for those of us who need them. Again, great views of the bay and fields that add to your comfort. Good cross ventilation so your room and bath stay cool on the warm July evenings. The dining/lounge area has these comfy chairs for observing the beauty that is Sanday. So you might say we really, really liked everything about Braeswick B&B including the price which just put the icing on the cake.
Thanks John and Maria for this a memorable trip.

  Very pleasant B&B experience, very helpful hosts familiar with Sanday and all its corners. Room pleasant with thoughtful touches, lovely shower, and a lend of the toolkit to attend to... read more a loose fixing on the bike hired for getting about. Lovely food and a wonderful view from the picture window out over land to sea. I would recommend this B&B.

  A wonderful B&B experience, Jon is a marvellous host, anxious to cater to your every need or concern: just ask! Property is spotlessly clean and full of thoughtful touches: informative... read more guide to hospitality and local tourism, compact but well equipped drinks tray with good selection of types of tea, fluffy towels on heated rail, dispensers of hand soap, shower creme, shampoo and conditioner, lighted basin mirror, bean-to-cup coffee machine in the hall, extensive breakfast menu (to fill in the night before) with tasty and beautifully cooked results! We received a warm welcome on a very windy and rainy Orkney summer day. 🙂