- A living room, with a dining area and a sun lounge area
- A separate kitchen
- A bathroom with a walk-in shower
Dene Cottage is a peaceful retreat with beautiful views of open countryside, but just a short walk from the village of Dounby and its hotel and shops, surrounded by wonderful views the cottage is powered by a wind turbine and solar panels, the cottage has a Gold Green Tourism award. It is perfectly situated for exploring Orkney and its dramatic scenery and the world renowned archaeological sites. The cottage is also ideal for bird watching with an extensive range of birds which frequent the areas around the cottage.
The cottage is ideal for two or three people as it has a double and a single room. It could accommodate a family of four as an extra child’s bed can be added. It also has a comfortable living room, well equipped kitchen, bathroom with large walk in shower and a sunroom area with patio doors to the garden, the perfect location for watching birds or the sunset on the long summer nights.
Situated only a 10 minute walk from the village of Dounby with its small supermarket, Post Office, craft shop, or an evening stroll down beside the Loch of Harray to the Merkister Hotel for a drink or a meal at their highly recommended restaurant.
Environmentally friendly cottage – A holiday with a clearer conscience!
Built in the early 1900’s, the cottage has been fully restored and insulated to a high standard, and never having had mains electricity it is powered by solar panels and a wind turbine. These power all the necessary home comforts including TV, Wi-Fi and a Sound System, washing machine and of course lighting and sockets. There is a multi-fuel stove for the cooler months and a small gas heater for quick and easy heat.
