The Orkney Caravan Park (Pickaquoy)

Orkney, Scotland

294 Reviews

4.5 / 5 overall rating based on 294 reviews in the last 12 months

98.6% would recommend this site

98.6% would stay here again

Excellent

200

Very Good

75

Average

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Poor

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Terrible

2

"Central site within walking distance to Kirkwall and easy driving to main Orkney attractions."

Dow, Tom - Stayed with Partner, October 2024

13/10/2024

Excellent site. Very well managed with super facilities.

Kitchen area and showers, toilets immaculate. 5 mins from ferry from Lerwick and to Aberdeen.

Swimming pool and cafe etc beside site and a 15......Read more.

Excellent site. Very well managed with super facilities.

Kitchen area and showers, toilets immaculate. 5 mins from ferry from Lerwick and to Aberdeen.

Swimming pool and cafe etc beside site and a 15 minute walk to central Kirkwall, Cathedral and museum....Read less.

"Clean!!"

Forrester, Andrew - Stayed Self, October 2024

11/10/2024

Facilities were excellent, clean & well catered for.

Friendly staff.

"St Magnus"

Macleod, Muriel - Stayed Self, October 2024

11/10/2024

Had everything l needed. Not having a sink and loo in pod was the only thing l would change but the place was great. Location was fantastic and services were great. Thanks. Will definitely recommend

"Great and would stay again"

Davis, Duncan - Stayed with Family, October 2024

07/10/2024

The staff are great and the place is clean and tidy with good facilities, the shower rooms are freezing (windows left open for ventilation) but that is balenced out by the showers being boiling.

The......Read more.

The staff are great and the place is clean and tidy with good facilities, the shower rooms are freezing (windows left open for ventilation) but that is balenced out by the showers being boiling.

The internet is useless if more than one person is using it, but the mobile signal is great so most people would be fine anyway.

The microwave in the kitchen is great for quick easy food, although a second would be nice for busy mealtimes. There are plenty of sinks for washing up.

Overall it is definitely the best campsite on Orkney and the price is good compared to down south....Read less.

"Great location and facilities."

Fullerton, James - Stayed Self, September 2024

05/10/2024

Lovely site. Handybfor town. Great facilities.

"Well placed site with friendly service."

Saunders, Paul - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

05/10/2024

This is a well laid out site with good hard standing and importantly for Orkney, good drainage when wet. The grey water and toilet disposal points are at the entrance with parking. The shower rooms......Read more.

This is a well laid out site with good hard standing and importantly for Orkney, good drainage when wet. The grey water and toilet disposal points are at the entrance with parking. The shower rooms with basin and toilet were excellent but chilly as windows have to be left open for ventilation. There is a lounge area especially handy for the campers. Not many water points but we were luckily in reach of one on pitch 12. Really good power supply that never tripped out. Within walking distance of the supermarkets and the town and good dog walking just across the road. If the toilet block was warmer would have been 5*. Swimming pool adjacent with a good cafe and breakfasts....Read less.

"Lovely clean site"

Gray, Margaret - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

04/10/2024

Lovely clean site toilets and showers were clean and tidy.Looking forward to staying there again next year.

"Orkney beach race weekend"

Gall, Stewart - Stayed with Friends, September 2024

04/10/2024

I found the site to be in an ideal location. 5 min walk to Tesco 10 min walk to town centre.

Very clean site with very good facilities.

Highly recommend to others.

"Just brilliant"

Milby, James - Stayed with Family, September 2024

04/10/2024

The pod was more than just a pod. After a long ferry the site was a 40 minute stroll from the North link ferry. The site info and codes sent before hand was perfect. Pod beds, warmth, dehumidifier......Read more.

The pod was more than just a pod. After a long ferry the site was a 40 minute stroll from the North link ferry. The site info and codes sent before hand was perfect. Pod beds, warmth, dehumidifier etc was stunning. Thankfully no television. WiFi was mostly good. Onsite individual showers and facilities were perfect and only a 10 minute stroll to the town centre. I use pods regularly on long walks and cycles, This was the best. Can't wait to return and I will. Jamie from Ayr...Read less.

"Top site."

Stewart, Trevor - Stayed Self, September 2024

03/10/2024

Great location for accessibility to Kirkwall, excellent site facilities, friendly staff, spotlessly clean, quiet and great value for money.

"Costa, clean and friendly Caravan park"

Herhaus, Karl-Heinz - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

02/10/2024

Everything Perfect

"Impersonal but practical"

Russell, Claire - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

02/10/2024

Everything is automated with little if any interaction with staff. We were happy to have a pitch close to the entrance and facilities. But that did mean we were asked for info (eg entry code) on......Read more.

Everything is automated with little if any interaction with staff. We were happy to have a pitch close to the entrance and facilities. But that did mean we were asked for info (eg entry code) on several occasions. Someone even knocked on my van door when I was napping. Not everyone reads their booking confirmation in depth - so they didn’t know there was a code or that pitch numbers were listed outside the office. When I did see a member of staff in the office, they did not attempt to greet anyone, just looked at their computer. The facilities themselves were very good (apart from the charge for hairdryer use, seems a bit petty). Would have appreciated info about the immediate locality eg are there any pubs/restaurants in walking distance...Read less.

"On arrival reception staff not interested"

Lambert, Paul - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

02/10/2024

What a let down this place is. Within minutes didnt feel safe, nearly turned round and found somewhere else to stay. It looked like a travellers site. Pitches too small, grass verges chewed up.......Read more.

What a let down this place is. Within minutes didnt feel safe, nearly turned round and found somewhere else to stay. It looked like a travellers site. Pitches too small, grass verges chewed up. Groups of people walking over our pitch on the way to the leisure centre. Toilets and showers disgusting. Guaranteed never to return. Would rather park up next to the M6 motorway than stay at this dump. The worst site we have ever stayed at, and we have travelled extensively....Read less.

"Everything campers need"

Cooper, Andrew - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

30/09/2024

Excellent location and great facilities, both onsite and in Kirkwall. Thank you!

"Home from Home"

Bell, David - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

30/09/2024

Our fourth visit to Picky. A Great place to base yourself to explore and discover the delights of the whole of Orkney. Adds extra comfort and excellent facilities in addition to the caravan, making......Read more.

Our fourth visit to Picky. A Great place to base yourself to explore and discover the delights of the whole of Orkney. Adds extra comfort and excellent facilities in addition to the caravan, making your stay the perfect holiday. We really enjoyed our stay, everyone was so friendly and helpful. Look forward to seeing you all again soon...Read less.

"Why no pitch"

Gartside, Duncan - Stayed Self, September 2024

30/09/2024

On booking the campsite, I booked a tent pitch with a hard standing due to the wet forecast. Whilst on the ferry I received an email asking if I had a car. I said no, a motorcycle. On arrival I was......Read more.

On booking the campsite, I booked a tent pitch with a hard standing due to the wet forecast. Whilst on the ferry I received an email asking if I had a car. I said no, a motorcycle. On arrival I was informed I couldn’t have the pitch for reasons not explained. I was directed to the camping field which as you can imaging over the duration of my stay became wetter and slippier. Which whilst being a motorcycle rider and not a car driver made parking by my tent quite dangerous. No reason was given as to why I couldn’t use a hard standing pitch, and as 75% were not being used I found quite annoying, especially as I had booked one on your website. If I wasn’t allowed to have a tent in a pitch with a hard standing then why was it offered when I booked. A response would be appreciated....Read less.

"Spacious sites, close to Leisure centre, shops and historic sites."

Mackenzie, Sheila - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

28/09/2024

Nice central site for shops and historic sites. Large hard standing and grass garden area. Shower block had individual shower, and toilet giving plenty of space. The only drawback was the floor......Read more.

Nice central site for shops and historic sites. Large hard standing and grass garden area. Shower block had individual shower, and toilet giving plenty of space. The only drawback was the floor squeezy which was a little too big and hard to clean the floor after use. Unfortunately when we were there the ground was pretty wet and to my dismay some vans chose not to be careful manoeuvring and churned up the ground....Read less.

"Lovely site with good facilities"

Holmes, Edmond - Stayed with Friends, September 2024

27/09/2024

This is an easy site to set up our unit, it's level with good hard standing pitches

Access to Kirkwall town centre is a 10/15 minute walk

"Everything very good on site except toilet building cleanliness, very lacking in cleaning not up to a good standard"

Sutherland, Anne - Stayed with Family, September 2024

27/09/2024

Staff lovely ,site well presented site .only toilet block cleanliness let site down

"Everything you need"

Wildenhayn, Thomas - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

26/09/2024

Nice caravan Park, clean toilets and showers, just a few minutes walk from the kirkwall towncenter

"Lovely central site"

Ayling, Nikki - Stayed with Friends, September 2024

26/09/2024

Lovely site with great facilities & shower rooms. Just a little disappointed that our welcome from the warden was not particularly friendly or welcoming. Reception seemed a little stand offish.

"Great site!"

Askwith, Jon - Stayed Self, September 2024

25/09/2024

Great site with good facilities,clean and close to the centre of Kirkwall.Fantastic.

"Always a great place to stay."

Colquhoun, David - Stayed Self, September 2024

24/09/2024

Always clean and tidy.

A very convenient stopover on my way to and from

Rousay.

"Good and central site for discovering Orkney."

Gammage, Richard - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

24/09/2024

We enjoyed staying at this site very much. It was close to the city centre and central for discovering wider Orkney.

Latterly, when our dog needed treatment the superb local vet (Flett and......Read more.

We enjoyed staying at this site very much. It was close to the city centre and central for discovering wider Orkney.

Latterly, when our dog needed treatment the superb local vet (Flett and Carmichael) was within walking distance.

Being picky the only thing I would change is the height of the gate entry keyboard, or add another, as it is only just reachable from a motor-home window!...Read less.

"The shower facilities were clean but very wet, damp and a bit chilly. Washing up and laundry were good. The site itself was close to Kirkwell centre which was useful. The site itself felt a bit “tired”, it was tricky to drive into our pitch without going"

Allen, Fiona - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

24/09/2024

Overall the site was a good choice for visiting Kirkwell and places of interest were easily accessible. Facilities offered everything you may need although the showers block was very wet, damp and a......Read more.

Overall the site was a good choice for visiting Kirkwell and places of interest were easily accessible. Facilities offered everything you may need although the showers block was very wet, damp and a wee bit chilly. The site was wet underfoot due to the rain and it was tricky turning into our space with the campervan without mounting the grass and leaving furrows....Read less.

"Top campsite"

Maze, Kevin - Stayed with Friends, September 2024

24/09/2024

From arriving at the campsite it is well secured and all self explanatory to gain access to everything. Clean and tidy, the pod I was staying in was better than the hotel room I had in Aberdeen the......Read more.

From arriving at the campsite it is well secured and all self explanatory to gain access to everything. Clean and tidy, the pod I was staying in was better than the hotel room I had in Aberdeen the night before.. it had everything in it that you need to enjoy your stay. Was clean tidy and warm. The facilities on the site were the best I have ever seen and showers were good to with a squeegee to clean behind you and cleaning stuff as well. It was well looked after. Nice as a short walk into town and shops near by. Ideal for families going the with the centre next door as I went in for a swim and a sauna plus it has so much more. A good base for touring the island. I will be back next year and use the pods again as it was great especially if your not into camping and don’t have a caravan as you still get the experience of camping but your just a little more glamping lol. I have recommended to friends if they ever want to go ....Read less.

"Great place to stay close to the ferry"

Meachin, Clare - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

23/09/2024

So easy to book! We had to book in unexpected circumstances and could do it all on line. Pitches were a good size. Facilities excellent. Close to all we needed in Kirkwall.

"Great stay"

French, Erin - Stayed Self, September 2024

23/09/2024

Our ship came in very late, but they were so accommodating and made sure we had the information we needed to get in and get settled. Accommodation were really good, and facilities were clean. ......Read more.

Our ship came in very late, but they were so accommodating and made sure we had the information we needed to get in and get settled. Accommodation were really good, and facilities were clean. Location was very easy to find and very central....Read less.

"Recommend"

Fertij, Thomas - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

22/09/2024

Very clean, very good Toilets and showers.

Good kitchen facilities, especially of the water kettle.

Not so good : complicated door lock, after rain the ground was very wet, big puddles on our pitch.

"Fantastic Campsite"

Kiernan, Joane - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

22/09/2024

Great location and amazing facilities. The staff are great. Fab pitch and no problems at all.

"Reimbursement due to reduced stay"

Bamberg, Peter - Stayed Self, September 2024

21/09/2024

I made originally a 4 day reservation and payed for it;

due to an enforced change of schedule I had to shorten my stay to become 3 days, a week before my arrival;

Despite the excellent services and......Read more.

I made originally a 4 day reservation and payed for it;

due to an enforced change of schedule I had to shorten my stay to become 3 days, a week before my arrival;

Despite the excellent services and installations of your camp site I do not accept your regulation of non-reimbursement in your rules (30 days before check-in!!!).

Yes, I enjoyed my stay in Campstead.

Kind regards Peter...Read less.

"Excellant facility and close to the town"

Ma, Yumeng - Stayed Self, September 2024

21/09/2024

Excellant facilities, all being kept clean and tidy. There's a spacious lounge that's warm and cosy with charging points. Close to town and to the harbour, the location is very convenient.

"Great location"

Maughan, Sue - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

20/09/2024

Very convenient site in walking distance from town centre and easy access to island ferries. Good facilities.

"Really good with one suggestion"

Hamilton, Andrew - Stayed with Family, September 2024

19/09/2024

Had two separate night’s stay and it was really good.

Only thing to improve would be making grass at side of pitch for only one of the pitches rather than any old how.

Caravan next to us had awning......Read more.

Had two separate night’s stay and it was really good.

Only thing to improve would be making grass at side of pitch for only one of the pitches rather than any old how.

Caravan next to us had awning on ‘their’ patch of grass and car on ‘ours’ so we could not put the dog out on his long lead as they were back and fro to car and he is over friendly!...Read less.

"Spot on stay at The Pickaquoy Orkney Campsite"

Traill, Doug - Stayed with Family, September 2024

18/09/2024

The staff are very friendly and helpful the facilities are clean and good value for money

We visited local attractions including the new museum on Hoy which is well worth a visit

"Camp site"

Onion, John - Stayed Self, September 2024

17/09/2024

Camp was excellent very clean & easy to find close to all amenities & town centre.

"Holiday"

Steer, Christopher - Stayed with Family, September 2024

16/09/2024

Very nice site But shower and toilets could do with a good steam clean please.

"Very convenient"

Seeber, Richard - Stayed with Family, September 2024

15/09/2024

We were completely stuck for a place to sleep as everywhere was fully booked but we found an available space in the camping pods. Not our usual style perhaps but comfortable. All the facilities were......Read more.

We were completely stuck for a place to sleep as everywhere was fully booked but we found an available space in the camping pods. Not our usual style perhaps but comfortable. All the facilities were great. It is well appointed. You have everything you need and it is close to town centre. Toilets shower kitchen facilities etc. And very reasonable pricing....Read less.

"Not very welcoming"

Gillman, Vicky - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

13/09/2024

Initial greeting was not welcoming, we felt that we had inconvenienced receptionist. Cathedral interesting, not much open in Kirkwall on a Sunday!

"excellent site, well run, ,good, clean facilities"

Hetherington, Mark - Stayed Self, August 2024

13/09/2024

Fantastic site, close to town and shops yet quiet, great facilities including kettle. fridge and toaster, good value. One of the best sites I have camped in.

"Good site"

Thompson, Janet - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

12/09/2024

Good indoor kitchen and sitting room. Unfortunately this space was occupied all day by a family of four who had nowhere to live currently. So it was difficult to meet other campers. Other than that......Read more.

Good indoor kitchen and sitting room. Unfortunately this space was occupied all day by a family of four who had nowhere to live currently. So it was difficult to meet other campers. Other than that the facilities were excellent....Read less.

"Delighted"

Kennedy, Jennifer - Stayed with Family, September 2024

10/09/2024

Arrived of the Ferry , no place to stay but luckily Campsite answered our call and told us to come round they had space for us.It was nice and central and near the Ferry Port.

Carol was very helpful......Read more.

Arrived of the Ferry , no place to stay but luckily Campsite answered our call and told us to come round they had space for us.It was nice and central and near the Ferry Port.

Carol was very helpful and polite....Read less.

"Taking over the communal area, bad wi-fi"

Gormley, Lyndon - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

10/09/2024

The staff on our arrival in our Motorhome were very friendly and informative. We have wi-fi in our Motorhome which was poor, so we connected to the site wi-fi which was even worse.

We went in the......Read more.

The staff on our arrival in our Motorhome were very friendly and informative. We have wi-fi in our Motorhome which was poor, so we connected to the site wi-fi which was even worse.

We went in the communal lounge on numerous occasions to wash dishes, use washing machine and dryer etc. , every time there was the same family there, male and female partner and two teenage children boy and girl sprawled on the seats. No matter what time of day this family were there between 8am and 9pm that I know of, it could have been longer. I noticed that the man seemed to be working and he had at least eight devices connected to the internet, this clearly would effect on the wi-fi for the rest of the site.

So apart from not having any wi-fi I found the site to be ideally situated to all attractions and convenient for Kirkwall....Read less.

"Exceeded expectations"

Stewart, Kennedy - Stayed with Family, September 2024

09/09/2024

Great place to stay. Pod was clean, handily located and reasonably priced. Will recommend to others and we plan to visit again

"Visit to Kirkwall on Orkney Tour"

Dougal, Judith - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

09/09/2024

Campsite was ideally located for walking into Kirkwall to visit the cathedral and museum. Lovely shops and great whiskey tasting at Highland Park.

Pitches well spaced out and facilities spotless.......Read more.

Campsite was ideally located for walking into Kirkwall to visit the cathedral and museum. Lovely shops and great whiskey tasting at Highland Park.

Pitches well spaced out and facilities spotless.

Site is by a road however sheltered behind bushes and near Tesco, Lidl and sports centre. Plenty of green space to exercise dogs minutes from site....Read less.

"Nice campsite, 1st time visiting."

Melley, Jane - Stayed with Family, September 2024

08/09/2024

The campsite was mice, 5 minute walk from Kirkwall and all the big shops.

The amenities were very good.

If I was ti change anything it would be the showers. Having to press the button every 10......Read more.

The campsite was mice, 5 minute walk from Kirkwall and all the big shops.

The amenities were very good.

If I was ti change anything it would be the showers. Having to press the button every 10 seconds for water was a bit much. Nobody can wash in 10 seconds....Read less.

"Convenient location"

Hoar, David - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

08/09/2024

We had an excellent welcome on arrival and were able to choose a different pitch from the one we selected on line, which turned out to be too short for our 7.5m motorhome. The positive points for us......Read more.

We had an excellent welcome on arrival and were able to choose a different pitch from the one we selected on line, which turned out to be too short for our 7.5m motorhome. The positive points for us are proximity to Kirkwall and its location to explore mainland and the other islands. Although there are a range of facilities our use was limited as a family was clearly using the site as temporary living accommodation, including dogs, and were permanently using the lounge. The shower rooms, although surface cleaned each day were not deep hygiene cleaned, so never looked or smelled clean. They are in dire need of upgrading, with black mold on the shower curtains, floor and wall coverings delaminating and generally shabby. Because the toilet and shower are alongside each other I felt that hygiene was a real issue on this site. Because of it's location I might consider using it again, but will explore other options first....Read less.

"Zentral gelegen"

Nix, Angelika - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

07/09/2024

Zentral gelegen und guter Ausgangspunkt um Mainland oder die Orkneys zu erkunden. Personal war sehr freundlich. Auf dem Platz gibt es alles was man benötigt, drr Trockenraum kann sehr hilfreich sein.......Read more.

Zentral gelegen und guter Ausgangspunkt um Mainland oder die Orkneys zu erkunden. Personal war sehr freundlich. Auf dem Platz gibt es alles was man benötigt, drr Trockenraum kann sehr hilfreich sein. In unmittelbarer Umgebung Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Die kleinen Cafés in der Stadt sind einfach herrlich....Read less.

"Verry good place"

Simmen, Kurt - Stayed with Partner, September 2024

07/09/2024

Verry good place

"Lovely site"

Radcliffe, Sarah - Stayed with Family, August 2024

07/09/2024

Really convenient location if on foot, but feels out of the way. Relaxed, quiet and honey.

"Northern lights"

Passmore, Wyn - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

06/09/2024

The site's location, staff friendliness, cleanliness, facilities, amenities and value for money were excellent, except for one minor issue; the floors of the showers need cleaning.

We have been going......Read more.

The site's location, staff friendliness, cleanliness, facilities, amenities and value for money were excellent, except for one minor issue; the floors of the showers need cleaning.

We have been going to beautiful, peaceful Orkney for many years, and it never disappoints. For the first time this year we saw the northern lights, which was a bonus.

Overall the campsite, which we've stayed at several times, helped make it a wonderful holiday....Read less.

"Great Site"

Wastle, John - Stayed Self, August 2024

05/09/2024

Very good, clean amenities. Short walk into Kirkwall.

"Very nice and well organized campsite"

Sprafke, Tobias - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

05/09/2024

This is a very nice campsite that is very well organized and always very clean.

I'd be happy to come again

"Easy access"

Wilson, Russell - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

04/09/2024

Excellent site all the information you have , so the site staff can get on with other thing's. Toilets and showers always spotless.so easy to use facilities in leisure centre. Easy walk into Kirkwall.

"Schottlandtour 2024"

Hofmann, Thorsten - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

04/09/2024

Buchung vor Ort während der Geschäftszeiten kein Problem, auch die Verlängerung ist schnell erledigt. Sauberer Campingplatz, Sanitäranlagen ebenfalls.

"Good overall the pitches could be larger for car caravan units"

Mowat, Ewan - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

02/09/2024

Overall good pitches could be larger for car caravan units toilet block and services great

"Orkneys little Gem"

Spence, Colin - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

02/09/2024

One of the BEST sites I’ve ever stayed on.

Great amenities great location fabulous staff.

Thank you x

"A very pleasant stay ..."

Link, Barbara - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

01/09/2024

We had a very pleasant stay with friendly people. Very good facilities with kitchen, living room, shower and toilettes.

"Perfect for exploring Kirkwall."

Kidd, Ella - Stayed with Friends, August 2024

01/09/2024

Great location for Kirkwall and surrounding areas. Everything was walkable from campsite.

"Excellent"

Slomnicki, Radek - Stayed with Family, August 2024

31/08/2024

Excellent caravan park

"Solid campground at Kirkwall"

Kofler, Markus - Stayed Self, August 2024

28/08/2024

The camping is very well located at Kirkwall.

"Revisit"

Jones, Mary - Stayed Self, August 2024

28/08/2024

I like the way the site separates big vehicles from smaller and has a specific field for small tents only( the occupants might appreciate being further from the parking street lights if the......Read more.

I like the way the site separates big vehicles from smaller and has a specific field for small tents only( the occupants might appreciate being further from the parking street lights if the Pickaquoy, though!)

I felt that you need to get a good plumber in to fix all the lavatory flushes and the wet floors in the showers!...Read less.

"10 out 10"

Baker, John - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

28/08/2024

Very good service

"First time here certainly will not be my last."

Moore, John - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

27/08/2024

It has been many years since I have used campsites and what I didn't particularly enjoy was seperate shower cubicles, seperate toilet cubicles and communal sinks.

Absolutely nothing like that here a......Read more.

It has been many years since I have used campsites and what I didn't particularly enjoy was seperate shower cubicles, seperate toilet cubicles and communal sinks.

Absolutely nothing like that here a multitude of wet rooms. All equipped with a shower, a toilet, a sink and all spotlessly clean.

So no rushing to the toilet block at 5 in the morning to try and get washed etc, before the rush hour started...bliss.

Finding and accessing the site...easy find Tesco and you are within 400 metres on the same road

Site itself is very well laid out, tidy and well maintained and spotless.

When booking pick the stance you want and you are safe in the knowledge that it will be there for you when you arrive.

This is a good location for exploring the wealth of scenery, history and attractions as well as numerous other islands accessible from the Ferry terminal just 5 minutes away. There are way to many adventures awaiting to list here but there is plenty of information in the main reception are...Read less.

"Orkney Week"

Henderson, Gregoir - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

27/08/2024

We stayed at this site for 8 nights in August 2024. The site was well laid out and the facilities amongst the best we’ve encountered. The seperate wc/shower cubicles with instant hot water were......Read more.

We stayed at this site for 8 nights in August 2024. The site was well laid out and the facilities amongst the best we’ve encountered. The seperate wc/shower cubicles with instant hot water were brilliant and plentiful - despite the site being full we never had to wait. The laundry and drying room was also very well equipped and useful. Finally the location of the site is so close to the centre of Kirkwall - a leasing 10 minute walk through a park....Read less.

"stay"

Tapping, Paul - Stayed with Friends, August 2024

26/08/2024

Happy with stay the the camp site

"Clean and well serviced site"

Laird, Maurice - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

26/08/2024

We loved our stay staff appeared to be very approachable. Our outside light wasn’t working but maintenance team were prompt and replaced lamp. Shower block was very good with lots of toilets and......Read more.

We loved our stay staff appeared to be very approachable. Our outside light wasn’t working but maintenance team were prompt and replaced lamp. Shower block was very good with lots of toilets and showers. It would have been better if decking for pod had a bit more cover. As our weather was rather rainy and outside deck and table very wet. It would have been nicer had we been able to sit out in between showers. Site is well maintained Pod was lovely and cosy....Read less.

"Camping"

Heard, Simon - Stayed with Family, August 2024

26/08/2024

Good location with supermarkets and the town within easy walking distance. Nicely laid out pitches and good toilet facilities plus lounge, kitchen and laundry. The weather wasn't good during our stay......Read more.

Good location with supermarkets and the town within easy walking distance. Nicely laid out pitches and good toilet facilities plus lounge, kitchen and laundry. The weather wasn't good during our stay so the lounge was a great place to be while it was raining. The staff were welcoming and friendly....Read less.

"Lane family in Orkney"

Lane, Clive - Stayed with Family, August 2024

25/08/2024

Excellent facilities, fantastic that you have a lounge area for people in tents to use. Conveniently sites for Kirkwall and supermarkets.

Kirkwall was a lovely town to visit and we easily covered all......Read more.

Excellent facilities, fantastic that you have a lounge area for people in tents to use. Conveniently sites for Kirkwall and supermarkets.

Kirkwall was a lovely town to visit and we easily covered all major sites in Orkney in 6 days including taking our camper van to Hoy to walk to the Old Man.

Next time Rousay will be on our list....Read less.

"Nice"

Kropf, Robert - Stayed with Friends, August 2024

24/08/2024

Nice

"Everything you need"

Yeomans, Richard - Stayed with Family, August 2024

23/08/2024

Great location... easy walking distance to Kirkwall. The Pickaquoy Centre has a cafe and leisure facilities which is a great extra. Small play park for kids. All the facilities you need in a warm,......Read more.

Great location... easy walking distance to Kirkwall. The Pickaquoy Centre has a cafe and leisure facilities which is a great extra. Small play park for kids. All the facilities you need in a warm, inside building and seemed to be enough for everyone. Great campsite....Read less.

"Kirkwall, Orkney"

Long, Dominic - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

22/08/2024

Good facilities, convenient location

"cheaper than a taxi to Birsay"

Moddlemas, Jim - Stayed Self, August 2024

22/08/2024

Good value for money

"Great campsite"

Maclean, Corrina - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

22/08/2024

Great site really close to the centre of Kirkwall and you can walk into centre. Right beside leisure centre . Site facilities were great and very clean .

"Camping"

Nelson, Joanne - Stayed with Family, August 2024

21/08/2024

Location very convenient for local amenities. Really good to be near shops, The Picky centre & walkable distance into the town.

Good value

Easily accessible

Staff helpful & friendly

Safety - fine......Read more.

Location very convenient for local amenities. Really good to be near shops, The Picky centre & walkable distance into the town.

Good value

Easily accessible

Staff helpful & friendly

Safety - fine for us but was aware there were single women camping nearby & how vulnerable they were.

It was quite a windy & wet night - prob worth considering more shelters - it’s good the trees and hedges that are there just need more to make it even better.

However overall a good experience at a nice little site....Read less.

"Touring break"

Wilson, Biddy - Stayed with Family, August 2024

21/08/2024

Ideal location for site seeing, excellent facilities, would have liked to stayed longer

"Only a tent and a bike"

Duncan, Murray - Stayed Self, July 2024

21/08/2024

Situated on the outskirts of Kirkwall, the campsite is well located for visits to the historic town.

The site itself is well managed, clean and tidy, with good kitchen facilities, a comfortable......Read more.

Situated on the outskirts of Kirkwall, the campsite is well located for visits to the historic town.

The site itself is well managed, clean and tidy, with good kitchen facilities, a comfortable lounge and a clean toilet and shower block.

There is a separate area for backpackers and cyclists which means that it is safe and quiet. However, it would be helpful if a couple of tables/benches were provided to enable tenters to eat and relax comfortably....Read less.

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Salmeron, Antoine - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

20/08/2024

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"Clean pleasant site"

Stoneman, Tony - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

19/08/2024

When arrived couldn’t access the site and no attendant around So thought this is a great start. Being a Man I had only read the first few lines of my email you know how it is but when forced into......Read more.

When arrived couldn’t access the site and no attendant around So thought this is a great start. Being a Man I had only read the first few lines of my email you know how it is but when forced into action I found everything I needed to know in the email so stupid me got in parked up and had a great couple of days there. Found the washing machines and driers a bit expensive but if that’s the biggest problem in the world then life is good....Read less.

"Orkney County show"

Mitchell, George - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

19/08/2024

Site was busy but facilities were very good and toilet' kept clean,lots of dog's on site some under control and other's not and some leaving deposits,but all in all site is good and easy access to......Read more.

Site was busy but facilities were very good and toilet' kept clean,lots of dog's on site some under control and other's not and some leaving deposits,but all in all site is good and easy access to Town and attractions....Read less.

"Lovely clean friendly camp site in a perfect location."

Sutherland, Maurice - Stayed with Family, August 2024

19/08/2024

Good easy booking and kept nice and tidy

"excellent campsite!"

Stuart, Barbara - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

19/08/2024

This is a fabulous campsite with excellent facilities and is conveniently located near the centre of Kirkwall and ferry terminals. Great value. I loved this the last time I stayed here and was not......Read more.

This is a fabulous campsite with excellent facilities and is conveniently located near the centre of Kirkwall and ferry terminals. Great value. I loved this the last time I stayed here and was not disappointed this time. Thanks to Orkney council for running these campsites!...Read less.

"Nice days"

Caparros Lleonart, Àlex - Stayed Self, August 2024

19/08/2024

Everything was perfect, the site, installations and staff. The location is also very good, with sports center and supermarkets really near. The price is very fair for the services, but I missed:

- A......Read more.

Everything was perfect, the site, installations and staff. The location is also very good, with sports center and supermarkets really near. The price is very fair for the services, but I missed:

- A cooking zone, With your climate, I think it would be a good idea to have an space protected of the wind and rain.

- A recycling bin that includes everything, not only plastic bottles and aluminium cans. I imagine that there should be a reason for it, but having to put plastics and some cans in the general waste is not acceptable in our times.

Thanks for having this space!...Read less.

"Lovely facilities, staff helpful and welcoming. Close to shops, yet far enough👍"

Stubbs, Mary - Stayed Self, August 2024

18/08/2024

Lovely facilities, staff helpful and welcoming, close to shops, yet far enough👍

"Lovely family friendly park"

Northwood, Georgina - Stayed with Family, August 2024

17/08/2024

Somewhere to hang washing would be an amazing other than that a fab place!

"Unexpected visit!"

Fairlie, Helen - Stayed with Partner, August 2024

16/08/2024

We needed a place to stay unexpectedly as we’d arrived a day earlier than planned due to weather related ferry issues. We really appreciated being able to make a last minute, same-day booking and......Read more.

We needed a place to stay unexpectedly as we’d arrived a day earlier than planned due to weather related ferry issues. We really appreciated being able to make a last minute, same-day booking and turn up on site at 8.30pm. Everything worked perfectly, and the facilities are brilliant. Thank you!...Read less.

"Nice camping and beautiful island."

Landsman, Henricus - Stayed Self, August 2024

16/08/2024

We were a little bit early ( 2 ours) , but weren't allowed on the camping ( pitch) . Some flexibility in that mather would be nice.

We enyoided our stay.

"Returning visitor"

Coghill, Gwen - Stayed with Family, August 2024

16/08/2024

Excellent site !

Every thing was 1st class and staff were all friendly and helpful.

Will be back!!

"Fabulous Orkney"

Fleming, Alison - Stayed with Friends, August 2024

15/08/2024

Great site - close enough to Kirkwall to walk in to the town. Not the most scenic, but still very green. Staff were friendly and helpful; booking was easy and questions were answered promptly. The......Read more.

Great site - close enough to Kirkwall to walk in to the town. Not the most scenic, but still very green. Staff were friendly and helpful; booking was easy and questions were answered promptly. The facilities were clean, and, despite the site being full, we didn't have to wait for showers etc... Thank you very much!...Read less.

"great location close to town - but bathroom floors always wet"

Ferguson, Nigel - Stayed Self, August 2024

15/08/2024

Loved the location - ability to wander into town . Didn't use the lounge but appreciated others would . Kitchen facilities were great .

Only issue I found was that all of the individual bathroom......Read more.

Loved the location - ability to wander into town . Didn't use the lounge but appreciated others would . Kitchen facilities were great .

Only issue I found was that all of the individual bathroom floors always seemed to be wet , sometimes muddy . While of course this is down to users not cleaning up properly after themselves - perhaps a sign of poor design ?...Read less.

"Good value"

Budge, Owen - Stayed with Family, August 2024

15/08/2024

Good value for money, close to the town centre.

Very busy site during our stay

"Great place, great price."

Lee, Nigel - Stayed Self, August 2024

14/08/2024

Hi Folks, I enjoyed my stay at Pickaquoy a really good campsite and amazingly quiet considering it's location, ie not rural and on the edge of town.

The staff were very pleasant and helpful with any......Read more.

Hi Folks, I enjoyed my stay at Pickaquoy a really good campsite and amazingly quiet considering it's location, ie not rural and on the edge of town.

The staff were very pleasant and helpful with any queries I had.

They had to work hard to keep the showers etc clean as some on the site made their job harder than it should have been. Great effort from all members of the team!!

Because of the size of the kitchen it was a great place to socialise with others on the site. I'd definitely use Pickaquoy again, a 15 min walk and in the centre of town with it's amazing Cathedral, museum and it's exhibition of Ness of Brodgar.

The charity shops are better than some stores!! Three supermarkets within easy walking distance. It all adds up for me to a great experience. My friends would use it on my say so.

Look after it and keep the price right, we are not all loaded!!

Nij Lee. High Peak....Read less.

"Brilliant Base for our family holiday."

Flatman, Paul - Stayed with Family, August 2024

12/08/2024

We chose the site as it is so central in Kirkwall & next door to the sports, swim & cinema centre.

Shower & social area was so clean & well looked after.

5 days seeing stunning scenery & fabulous......Read more.

We chose the site as it is so central in Kirkwall & next door to the sports, swim & cinema centre.

Shower & social area was so clean & well looked after.

5 days seeing stunning scenery & fabulous places.

Orkney is ace!...Read less.

"Great Site"

Bowring, Ross - Stayed with Friends, August 2024

10/08/2024

Great clean site, good facilities, friendly staff......would be better if the pod had running water and a toilet tho'

"Second visit."

Young, David - Stayed with Friends, July 2024

09/08/2024

This was my second visit to Orkney and I stayed at this site both times as it is a lovely park in a super location. It's a short and pleasant walk into Kirkwall and the adjacent public park is great......Read more.

This was my second visit to Orkney and I stayed at this site both times as it is a lovely park in a super location. It's a short and pleasant walk into Kirkwall and the adjacent public park is great for walking dogs.

The facilities on site are very good and clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

I'll stay here again on my next Orkney holiday....Read less.

"Great location"

Hunter, Alex - Stayed with Partner, July 2024

09/08/2024

Great location, good toilet block with big showers and toilet only cubicles. We had a hard standing pitch and there are plenty of ehu's and water points as well. There are also grass pitches and......Read more.

Great location, good toilet block with big showers and toilet only cubicles. We had a hard standing pitch and there are plenty of ehu's and water points as well. There are also grass pitches and areas for tents as well. There is a drive over grey water and chemical water disposal adjacent to the site entrance. The one thing that let it down for me is the wifi, it was very poor on the site and only just marginally better in the office, so that needs attention. However it was a great Base to explore not only Kirkwall but the whole of Orkney too....Read less.

"Lovely stay"

Macleod, Leeanne - Stayed with Family, July 2024

09/08/2024

We visited for a 2 night stop before heading further north, and didn’t want to leave! Spacious pitch, lovely peaceful spot but walking distance to the centre. And great facilities, we will be back!

"Well managed and equipped campsite in a good location near to public transport and town facilities."

Neff, Joachim - Stayed Self, July 2024

07/08/2024

Well managed and equipped campsite in a good location near to public transport and town facilities.

"Perfect spot to explore Orkney by bus and ferry"

Stevens, Jillian - Stayed with Family, July 2024

07/08/2024

A great spot near Kirkwall. No road noise and the pitches are a good size. From the site you can get to most places by bus, either from outside the site or from the Travel Centre (also the Tourist......Read more.

A great spot near Kirkwall. No road noise and the pitches are a good size. From the site you can get to most places by bus, either from outside the site or from the Travel Centre (also the Tourist Information) a 10 minute walk away. It is a 15 minute walk to the harbour, for ferries to some of the other islands. Only book if you wan to take a vehicle. Hoy ferry is a short bus ride away, as is Tingwall for the Rousay ferry. There's a bus that drops you outside the Scapa Distillery for an excellent tour and tasting in the beautiful Noust. Adjacent to the site is the leisure centre and there's also a cinema. Nearby is a Co-op, a large Tesco, and Lidl. All open 7 days. Helgi's is a great bar/restaurant, you need to book. The Kirkwall Hotel has a lovely restaurant and the excellent Highland Park Bar. Archive Coffee, good for coffee, cake or lunch. Facilities at the site are great, and well cleaned but they need a better system for visitors to keep the showers clean. Otherwise perfect....Read less.

"Excellent site and staff"

Warren, Paul - Stayed with Friends, July 2024

06/08/2024

The site’s location is just a short walk from Kirkwall town centre and major supermarkets for supplies are even nearer and open late. Access to the site by vehicle is via a PIN code barrier as is......Read more.

The site’s location is just a short walk from Kirkwall town centre and major supermarkets for supplies are even nearer and open late. Access to the site by vehicle is via a PIN code barrier as is access to the combined shower/laundry/kitchen and lounge. Whilst these amenities were busy, they were clean and tidy and I didn’t at any point need to wait to use them.

The staff were lovely, any queries were dealt with quickly and effectively and they were also checking the pitches to prevent any problems there.

There was a fenced grass area and children’s playground so youngsters could play safely away from vehicles plus the Pickaquoy sport centre has a large pool, cinema and cafe. All in all an excellent site central for exploring the mainland or getting the ferry out to the outer islands. The cost per person was great value for money given all the amenities available.

Kirkwall has the biggest selection of walkable eating places and bars on the mainland....Read less.

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