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Merkister Hotel
At a Glance
- endless coffee in the lounge and library
- notable restaurant
Pros
- some small rooms
- the bedrooms are a bit dated
Cons
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Merkister Hotel Review
After a long day taking in the sights, the gentle lap of Loch Harray, which the Merkister overlooks, soothes the soul. Popular with anglers, the hotel has experienced ghillies (guides) to show you to the choicest spots and provide instruction for novices. Left your rod at home? You can rent all the equipment you need, including boats. The comfortable, if old-fashioned, rooms encourage a good night's sleep after a hard day on the water. Skerries, the hotel's restaurant, serves superior Scottish cuisine that includes local seafood and Aberdeen Angus beef reared within a 10-mi radius. The hotel is 11 mi from Kirkwall.
- Address: A965, Harray, KW17 2LF | Map It
- Phone: 01856/771366
- Website: www.merkister.com
- Location: Kirkwall
Contact Information
- 16 rooms.
- Rate includes breakfast.
- Credit cards accepted.
Hotel Details
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