Annie’s Place self-catering holiday apartment is an ideal location for a relaxing, coastal holiday on the shoreline of Birsay Bay, with easy access to all that Orkney has to offer its visitors; whether in winter weather or summer sunshine
The level, ground floor apartment takes up to four guests, but is also very popular with solo travellers and couples. Guests consistently recommend us and give genuine 5 star ratings for the cleanliness, facilities, beauty and accessibility of our seaside location as well as our helpful, non-intrusive welcome and hospitality :
- "Can’t recommend Annie’s Place highly enough. A really special place, a perfect location. Cosy, compact and accessible. In very easy reach of other parts of Orkney, but you get to stay in one of the most beautiful spots. "
- "Very friendly owners. Fantastic communication before and after our stay. The property was outstanding, very clean, warm and perfect for a winter break. A great stay.
Currently, we have only three high season weeks left : 25th of April: 7th May: 1st August. These are one week bookings starting on a Saturday. The autumn weeks from Saturday 12th September are also available.
If you want to escape from the pressures of everyday life, then book directly using the Check Availability & Book Online box on every website page. You can also contact us at
As you are booking directly with us, there are no additional agency fees.
Our all inclusive charge is £700 per week. Free Parking is available. We also welcome one small to medium sized dog, with a charge of £30 to cover additional steam cleaning costs.
Read on for what Annie's Place offers you as a guest!
Annie's Place is a ground floor, level apartment within the former St Magnus Kirk Manse, built in 1761. It is suitable for guests of all ages. You can read further information about the accommodation with photos of the rooms by clicking on this link. Our short-term lets licence (OR00014F) means that all health and safety requirements are being met.
We are on a small lane in the historic village of Palace, Birsay on Orkney's West Mainland; an ideal location for a relaxing, coastal holiday. You can walk up the lane to the shoreline and relax on our bench to enjoy amazing sea views, wonderful sunsets and, perhaps, the Northern Lights! Look out for seals and a myriad of seabirds! Many guests appreciate the seating we provide there in order to enjoy a snack or a relaxing drink.
You can take a short stroll from our doorstep to the tidal island of the Brough of Birsay, visiting the historic St Magnus Kirk and the ruins of the 16th century Earls Palace as you go. The Brough's seacliffs are teeming with birds, including puffins, during the breeding season.
As well as walking along dramatic coastlines direct from Annie's Place, you can paddle in the sea, fish in nearby lochs, cycle, or travel by car to view all that Orkney's scenery, history, archaelogy, wild life and islands have to offer.
As it is in the centre of Palace Village, Annie's Place has the convenience of Palace Village Stores with a wide range of groceries and cafe facilities, JP Orkney's Honesty Box with home made quality foods, and the very popular Birsay Bay Tearoom offering home made food and baking. There is also Otara Crystals selling crystals, rocks, fossils and jewellery. The main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness are a short drive away, with quality shopping, food and drink, museums and historical buildings to appreciate.
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