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Published on 20/09/2018

Storm Ali has taken its time in descending on Orkney. Here in Palace, Birsay, the storm did not arrive until late yesterday afternoon after tearing its way across the trees and transport networks of mainland Scotland. Since then the rain and wind have been pelting our garden and windows ....YET....interspersed with beautiful blue skies and sunshine....enough to tempt us and our self-catering guests out to view the Brough and Birsay

Published on 12/09/2018

Our self catering guests appreciate that we keep Annie's Place in tip top condition; this includes our garden gate and shoreline bench on Birsay Bay. Robin has been busy reparing the garden gate and developing garden walls and BBQ garden. I keep the weeds under control around the shoreline bench as well as thoughout the garden. Some photos below demonstrate our efforts!

Published on 18/08/2018

Guests to Annie's Place have not been able to enjoy Esme's Eggs recently because suddenly they have turned into little chicks! As photos below show.....10 tinies with their caring mum. A chick in the hand...?? We are now calling them Rhona's chicks because she looks after them three times a day and checks they are safe from rats and the new threat to birdlife in Orkney...stoats. We saw two stoats frolicking around Skara

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I can't imagine we could have chosen better for our first visit to Orkney. The location is wonderful; the house is comfortable and has everything you need; and Annie and Robin are so friendly and welcoming. They have created an exceptional place to stay.
– 10th May 2019, guest from Gunnislake
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We loved our stay at Annie's Place. A tranquil yet convenient location, with all the facilities you need. Anne and Robin were fantastic hosts.
– 22nd April 2019
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Absolutely amazing position and beautiful clean facilities. The apartment is warm and cosy and welcoming after a late afternoon amble along the beach. Anne and Robin were the perfect hosts allowing me both my solitude and a sense of comfort with their wealth of knowledge and experience about the Islands. They encouraged me to follow my Orkney journey with a very open heart and I am smitten. Will be back to Annie's Place year after year after year.
– 7th April 2019
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Gem of a spot! And absolutely fantastic hosts! Thanks Anne and Robin. We had an amazing time.
– 17th October 2018
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Annie`s Place is spacious, comfortable and extremely well equipped. The owners are nearby and have good information on local places to visit. This apartment is in a good situation to visit all areas of Orkney with good local walks and a shop next door. Fantastic sunsets and seal watching at the shore.
– 12th September 2018, guest from Glasgow
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We had a wonderful stay at Annie's Place. The owners were exceptionally helpful and did everything they could to make our stay enjoyable. The house was very well equipped with many thoughtful touches and was a great base for exploring Orkney
– 10th September 2018, guest from Buckingham
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Our third visit and everything was perfect as always. Superb accommodation in an awesome location with a welcome from Anne and Robin that's second-to-none!
– 17th August 2018, guest from Warrington
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Delightful hosts who have taken great care in providing a lovely holiday home. Accessible to exploring West Mainland easily. Although we didn't use the garden because we were out & about, knowing we could enjoy a beautiful garden / sit by the sea if we wanted to was much appreciated.
– 25th July 2018, guest from North Waltham

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Storm Ali hits Birsay Bay, Orkney

Repairing our holiday gateway to Birsay Bay!

Esme's Eggs have become Rhona's chicks!

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