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Inganess Road, Kirkwall KW15 1SP, Scotland
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Ranked #9 of 10 hotels in Kirkwall
3.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Our second visit to La'vrockha”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2006
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This was our second trip to Orkney, and we stayed with the Websters both time. My cousins, uncle, and I highly recommended La'vrockha. It is centrally located near the Highland Distillery.

On our first trip, three of us stayed in the family room, which is large and spacious. On our second trip, my uncle was older and had recently had surgery, so he and one cousin stayed downstairs in a lovely room that has been adapted for handicap use while my other cousin and I stayed upstairs. The walk-in shower was a treat for my uncle, who had hip replacement and partial knee replacement. At other B&Bs he had to climb into bathtubs to shower.

We loved the enlarged dining area, and all the guests were friendly. We arrived fairly late the first night, but John was very accommodating and waited up for a couple who were even later as they were coming on the ferry from the northern islands. John was also quite happy to to chill our wine for us.

  • Liked — Really nice hosts and lovely place with all the amenities
  • Tips/Secrets — Ask John for the little map that shows parking lots in Kirkwall.
  • Stayed September 2006, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“love the lav-rocka”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2006
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We spent three nights at lav'rockha and enjoyed our stay.

The room was clean and warm. The beds were certainly acceptable. The bathroom was huge with a strong shower which provided HOT water. We stayed in countless B&B's during our trip to Scotland in which we froze because the heating was so pathetic and in which the showers were either tepid or a mere trickle.

The Websters were exceedingly friendly and helpful. They offered some practical advice on sights, restaurants, and shopping.

We also read about the 'award-winning' breakfasts on the website. Because we were travelling off-season, we really did not expect the kitchen to be running at 'award' level so we were not overly disappointed.

Would I stay there again? Yes.

Would I recommend it to friends? Yes.

  • Stayed December 2005
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Worst night's sleep in years!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2006
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This guest house was clean, with reasonably new decor, though not overly tasteful (tartan carpets, I thought it looked a bit '80s'). We were given a family room (only wanted a double). The bed was so uncomfortable - springs digging into our backs, all saggy - we hardly slept a wink (and we never normally have any problems!). The next morning at breakfast we politely informed the owner that we wouldn't be staying an extra night, and explained why. We expected him to maybe reduce the price a bit as a goodwill gesture but he didn't, although he did offer to swap the mattress. The breakfast was ok but certainly not the 'award winning' standard that the advert claimed it to be. Given the price (£52 I think) it was the worst place we stayed value-wise in Orkney, and certainly the most uncomfortable!

  • Stayed December 2005
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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John Webster, Owner at Lav'rockha Guest House, responded to this review
2 June 2006
Unfortunately in this business, one very occasionally meets a guest who sets out to obtain a discount. The guests in question were given a larger room as we were quiet at that time of year, and it was freshly redecorated (as all our rooms are each year). Nevertheless, upon receiving the compaint, we offered to obtain, that day, a new matress, even though theirs was the only negative comment we have ever received about the beds. They made a show of checking out and going to find somewhere else. It turned out that the other place had already been booked. Please draw your own conclusions.
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  • Lav Rockha Hotel
Address: Inganess Road, Kirkwall KW15 1SP, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR2,112 - 2,612

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