An outstanding hotel, without a doubt the best on Orkney, on the outskirts of Kirkwall adjacent to Highland Park Distillery. This family owned hotel offers graceful bedrooms furnished with beautiful antiques and handmade carpentry, complete with books on local history and a wonderful country house feeling throughout whilst offering excellent value for money. The en suite bathrooms are top notch and stunningly contemporary. Recently Malcolm added more en suite bedrooms in a substantial extension, so well built you wouldn’t know it wasn’t there all the time.

When taking a group of Swedes from Slow Food Scania on a food travel experience to Orkney, we based ourselves at The Lynnfield where the food, service, accommodation and hospitality were absolutely wonderful. Thanks to everyone for giving them all such a memorable experience.

There are several public rooms, all very inviting with attractive furnishings, a grand piano, whisky cabinets, open fire and the famous Orkney chairs. Malcolm’s extensive range of whiskies would be hard to beat. The dining room has panoramic views over Orkney mainland and beyond, with paintings throughout, many of which are of local landmarks. Evening dinner menus offer a host of local produce expertly cooked: scallops and monkfish; seafood platters; beef and the famous North Ronaldsay mutton, along with a delicious choice of desserts. Breakfasts are mouthwatering too with local butchers’ produce, local yoghurt, freshly squeezed juice and a good range of options. A special place to stay when visiting Orkney and all it has to offer.

If you are going to visit these wonderful northern isles to taste the fabulous food and experience their warm hospitality NorthLink Ferries will take you to Orkney and Shetland with regular timetables on their link.