The sinks were difficult to use because of the design of the taps and the hot water temperature was only just warm. I can see the need to conserve water but the push button showers are a pain. This comment is intended as an Observation and not a complaint. It by no means spoiled our stay in what is a 5star site....Read less.

All the facilities were of the highest standard, a very well appointed and well run site. I will return probably for a longer stay. Easy walk to Kirkwall centre and major shopping facility while being in a peaceful location on the edge of town. Easy road access and a short walk to a number of inter island ferries....Read less.

Nice site, kitchen and facilities good but why have all the toilet and shower units unisex? Very well kept but some of us not that keen on using them. Why not have all the cubicles on the left set up for men and those on the right for women....Read less.

This location is brilliant - the village is an easy flat 15 minute stroll from the van park. Showers and toilets cleaned twice a day, and warm. Small sitting room with plenty of usb charging plugs, books and games....Read less.

Excellent site. Best toilet and washing facilities we have ever seen. Our trailer tent pitch was very sheltered and that was much appreciated as the weather was very variable over a 5 day stay. Easy walk into Kirkwall - past Co-op, Tesco & Lidl - lovely town with a good Orkney museum and also a fascinating Wireless Museum. The cafe in the Pickaquoy centre is well worth visiting. Easy to get to Skara Brae and other historic sites as well as Stromness....Read less.

The showers are extremely HOT! No warning is given that the water is HOT and there is facility to regulate the temperature. The chemical disposal area needs to be looked at, ok it is stainless steel but it is not user friendly. The hose is too long and there is no where to secure it when not being used, this may be considered a winge but you try using it everyday!

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I was particularly impressed with the extra facilities that were provided. The excellent kitchen with microwave oven and freezer space. The laundrette with iron and ironing board.

The lounge with seating, games and DVD's. The information leaflets were very useful.

Couldn't fault it. We completed the NC500 and other places in Scotland over a 3 week period. Your campsite was by far the best....Read less.

We stayed in the St Magnus Pod which, on arrival, was spotless, spacious & surprisingly well facilitated! Our first time ‘glamping’ rather than in our tent, and we are converted - we had a sofabed, mini worktop with kettle, toaster, fridge & microwave. Crocs/cutlery for 2 (with more available to borrow from the main kitchen if needed), bowl, bunk beds x 2, heaters, dehumidifier, wardrobe/storage space... even a coffee table & picnic bench! Also had our own parking space. The site is clean, in a great location, (walking distance to Kirkwall with supermarkets & harbour etc), peaceful, with plentiful showers/bathrooms/a laundry room, shared kitchen & lounge, although the kitchen is sparsely stocked utensil wise so do take the basics. We loved our stay & cant wait to return one day. Nb. The hot water was really extremely hot to the point we were occasionally close to burning ourselves in the shower etc - watch children....Read less.

We very much enjoyed our 4 night wet and windy stay at the Pickaquoy Campsite in May. We were camping so very much appreciated the lounge to warm up in!

The showers and toilets were always very clean. The underfloor heating in the showers and hairdryers made such a big difference on a cold wet day!

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Very enjoyable stay although it rained heavily every day we were there. We did dishwashing and laundry while there. Only problem was small stones on site which stuck to shoes and were transferred to van but no problems otherwise!...Read less.

We are regular visitors to Orkney for the Folk Festival and always stay at Pickaquoy Centre. It is a great campsite and has the best facilities anywhere in the UK. It is also in walking distance to Kirkwall town centre with all its great shops and supermarkets. Just completely ideal...Read less.

We have stayed at this site a number of times but this was our first experience of staying in a pod. The pod was clean and tidy on arrival but there was a funny smell which we wondered may be coming from the floor which was still damp in places. This resolved after we gave it a wash ourselves so we wonder if maybe a foustie mop was to blame. The pod was advertised as having wi-fi access but this was episodic and a therefore a bit frustrating as we had no wi-fi access for long periods of time.

The washroom facilities remain of a very high standard and the staff are always pleasant....Read less.

Well maintained with very good facilities - washrooms excellent. Staff were always friendly and helpful.

We visited all parts of the Mainland and took the car ferry to Hoy. Visiting the Old Man of Hoy was one of the highlights of our holiday. We also enjoyed the archaeological remains, the scenery, the birds on the cliffs and the cafes....Read less.

Orkney Caravan & Camping must be one of the best campsites we've stayed at in our little tent! Staff are friendly and helpful, facilites are brilliant (best we've ever come across) and the location is perfect to walk into Kirkwall for a wee dram. Diolch, and we look forward to staying again....Read less.

We stayed at The Orkney Caravan & Camping Site during the 3rd week of May in our Motorhome. Unfortuneatly the weather was not kind to us but we enjoyed our stay none the less. The facilities are first class, quite honestly the best Ive seen, I've seen a lot. If we returned to Orkney I would not hesitate to stay again....Read less.

The best thing about the site was the helpfulness of the staff. The facilities are excellent for all weathers and were always warm and spotlessly clean. The park is within easy walking distance of Kirkwall and well placed to access all major road for exploring the islands....Read less.

We had two one night stays over the folk festival when the site was very busy, but the staff coped very well. Both times Kevin was on duty and could not have been more helpful. The experience of booking on the phone was handled cheerfully and efficiently making our stay in Orkney very pleasant.

We will be booking a couple of nights here again next year at festival time....Read less.

We spent four nights here in May 2019 and were really pleased with the cleanliness, and availibilty of facilities. The location was ideal for accessing all of Kirkwall’s amenities and providing a base for visiting Orkney’s many heritage and nature sites. We would definitely stay here again...Read less.

Very convenient site for Kirkwall and Orkney generally. Great facilities at the Centre - I went swimming and also to a live sceening of Swan Lake at the Cinema. I very much like the wash room facilities several rooms with toilet, shower and hand basin. Tesco's within easy walking distance.

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We stopped in a pod and it had eveything we needed. Warmth, comfort, fridge, microwave, kettle and plenty of space. The pod was quiet to in comparison to camping in a tent from town noise. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The facilities are excellent. There is a sports centre within walking distance great for children and a good cafe with lots of other things to offer for all ages. I can't fault anything other than the windows in the shower I used maybe need a deeper clean and more hooks on walls other than that perfect for us. Location great and will return. Thanks...Read less.

Amazing facilities...such a treat to have individual bathrooms...and lots of them. Staff always helpful and friendly and the site location within easy walking distance of Kirkwall centre and supermarkets was an extra bonud...Read less.

A nice park spoiled for us by noisy late arrivals. No time limit so sleep can be disturbed by bikers revving and campervan doors slamming post 11.30 pm. No signage asking for quiet. Similarly vehicles start leaving around 6pm. Pitches near the barriers are most susceptible. Otherwise good location. N.B. Address given as Muddiford Road on some documents. This is not correct and Sat Nav will take you into the Leisure Centre next door....Read less.

This was the perfect location for a six-night stay in Orkney. Perhaps not the most aesthetically pleasing of sites, but that's more than made up for by the close proximity to shops and the town centre, all within easy walking distance. The camping pod I stayed in was ideal and great value for money; spacious, extremely clean and with useful provision of a fridge, kettle, etc. The facilities block was excellent - never had to queue for the showers, which were spotlessly clean and with plenty of space. (In an ideal world it would be nice to be able to regulate the water temperature in the showers, but that's only a comment and not a complaint. Water pressure was excellent, which is far more important in my view!) The atmosphere on site was relaxed but everything seems to run extremely smoothly. No negatives at all and would highly recommend....Read less.

This was our first NC500 trip with the addition of two nights in Orkney. Looked online and this was listed as a good place for camper vans. We got a good pitch which backed onto the Leisure Centre. There was the bin area in front of us which was not very nice to look upon. If the opening faced the other way and the fence was slightly higher this would have sorted this issue but this of course is only our opinion. The bin however was missing on the second day and people were just leaving bottles and bags there which was not ideal. The shower facilities/laundry facilities etc were the best we had come across and were kept beautifully. Good to have the barrier and access code for security at the main check in area. The only other issue was people jumping over the wall to get easier access to Tesco./Town Centre If campers can do this then it is easy access for the general public to do the same. Unsure if planning permission would allow a higher fence with perhaps a key code access gate there instead. Apart from that we had a lovely stay in a well maintained campsite and would recommend this place to other campers....Read less.

Orkney Campsite was great all round! Welcoming & friendly staff. Fab facilities & location. Good value. Easy walk into town & central for exploring Orkney. Will definitely visit again when in the area!! Thanks guys....Read less.

If all camping parks were run on the lines of Orkney Caravan Park we would have problems booking a pitch! Everything that a caravanner or camper requires is on this site and well thought out, from the wonderful en-suite style shower rooms that are kept extremely clean to the homely lounge and kitchen facilities. Good spaces between each unit are maintained for safety. A few minutes walk will take you into charming Kirkwall and grocery shopping made easy by a choice of three well known supermarkets a couple of minutes by foot away. The roads are good and we took our motor home all over the island visiting the Italian Chapel, Skara Brae and some of the WWII remains. There were some lovely walks on sandy beaches watching the wildlife, especially the seals. I would really recommend this site - we enjoyed our time there very much....Read less.

A perfectly located site with excellent facilities. Adjacent to all local amenities Of Kirkwall. Position affords easy travelling to all the archipelago has to offer. Which is a lot. Don't reckon on less than seven nights to do it any kind of justice. This site will suit admirably....Read less.

The Pickaquoy, Kirkwall, Caravan Park, is superbly sited for access to the Pickaquoy Sports/Leisure Centre where there is an excellent swimming pool and of course there is easy access to 3 supermarkets - just a few minutes away. Very good base for touring the Orkney Mainland and of course if required an excellent central spot for visiting other Islands in the Orkney group. Kirkwall town is but a few minutes walk with some excellent eating houses with many catering for Ceoliac/Gluten Free requirements. Site staff very pleasant and helpful at all times.

Only point of slight annoyance is that in off peak times (ferry wise) it would be helpful if one could book say a half day extra (at a charge of course) to avail oneself of ferry access without having to move the caravan somewhere else for a few hours. Even just a bit of grass/semi-hard standing to site the van for a few hours. Caravan parking in and around Kirkwall and Stromness is virtually nil....Read less.

This was out first visit to Orkney and the location of the park was ideal to visit the many attractions Orkney has to offer, you never seen to travel further than 30 minutes from the campsite to get Orkney's attractions. The campsite is ideal for a walk into Kirkwall to explore the city. The campsite facilities are very good, well kept and clean. The showers are very good and water is always hot. The food preparation area and access to washing machines and tumble dryer was very helpful. An excellent site and one that we will return to....Read less.

This is a super campsite. It offers such a lot that is free, excellent WIFI, warm and clean toilet block, each toilet, basin and free hot shower are all in one large unit. I did not need to use the kitchen and laundry facilities but again were clean and appeared of good quality. It can be a bit cool and windy in Orkney and as I mentioned the facilities are warm and inviting. I found the lounge most comfortable and warm where I could enjoy a snack and a few beers, watch something on my tablet like being in your own home. 10 mins walk to Kirkwall centre with three supermarkets even closer. I really cannot see how anybody would be disappointed or find fault....Read less.

Site was clean but no on site warden and site open to anyone who wanted to come through. Not really a problem as children used it as as a cut through but well behaved.

Shower block clean but unisex.. Which I personally dont like.

Could only find this site which had the 3 of our basic requirements... Chemical disposal, showers and toilets

Would have loved a more rural location for a site with these facilities

However loved orkney and will return...Read less.

I had a weeks stay in one of the camping pods in April, the pod was both warm, clean and comfortable. The campsite facilities were also clean and not too busy. I can't comment on the staff as I didn't meet any during my stay though I presume I could have found them at the Pickaquoy Centre if I had needed them. Two points to note: 1. a pin code was emailed to me in advance though I was not advised what this was for - turned out it was for a key coded container on the outside of the pod that contained the door key - fine once found but a bit tricky in the dark when I didn't know what I was looking for - email advice would have been useful in advance. 2. As the only cooking facilities are microwave, toaster and kettle - this is quite limiting if you arrive without your own camping gear. Would be great if at least one stove / oven was supplied in the centre kitchen or pod - so I could heat up some food without resorting to microwave. So forget cooking bacon & eggs for your holiday breakfast!...Read less.

This site is far and away the very very best site in the whole of Scotland, and we should know as we tour Scotland in our Motor home for weeks at a time 5 times a year and have done every year for the past 9 years. It is so clean and well looked after by the most friendly staff who go the extra mile to help. It is a credit to Orkney and we only wish other places in Scotland would take a lead on how to cater for motorhomes caravans and campers. The only request would be some hooks in the disabled / child room. Thanks so much for all your efforts....Read less.

Friendly staff- couldn’t do enough to help. Great facilities -warm showers accessible to all. Washroom and clothes washing warm and indoors with a comfortable lounge filled with informstion about local events and info....Read less.

We have stayed on this site 8 years when we attend the Ceilidh Festival Weekend. It is a nice site well situated for local amenities and getting around the Island. One suggestion to make when booking on line we can select a site we wish to stay on but on checking in at the centre we were told the site does not allow guests to choose were they want to be unless the is a special need. This could be confusing and needs rectifying....Read less.

I was very impressed by all the facilities provided. I booked the site for it's proximity to the Picky Centre as I was attending the Dance Festival there. I arrived early for this as I wished to see more of the islands. I particularly was impressed by the regularly updated 'What's On this week and today'. My only comment is that the wash hand basins in the cubicle facilities do not give space to lean over and wash your face, or to wet and lather for a shave. The taps are easy to use, the high rise outlet is fine, but they all serve to 'cover' the basin so that you cannot lean over it and wash. A very small down side to an excellent facility....Read less.

We have used this campsite a number of times and we are very happy with our visits. The facilities are great, the toilets/showers are well maintained and warm. Maybe a mop to clean around the bottom of the showers could be added? The kitchen and laundry facilities are great too. The lounge area is very useful and comfortable. The access and admin side of things are well managed and easy to use. One of the best campsites we visit! Thank you!...Read less.

We used the site 3 separate times during our stay as we wanted to visit Kirkwall which is within easy walking distance and also it’s location made getting to ferries for other islands easy. It was very clean and warm with good kitchen and laundry facilities. Best of all was the shower which hot with a roomy and warm (underfloor heating) changing area for each separate shower....Read less.

Could not fault this campsite, washroom facilities are excellent, even heated floor in shower. Can't comment on staff as I never came across any, but obviously site and facilities are well looked after. All entry codes, WiFi etc provided in email so no problems at all. Definitely be back as easy walk into town or good location for day trips exploring mainland or smaller islands....Read less.

Stayed in one of the pods. Spacious, clean, warm and bonus of microwave and a kettle. Was a great alternative to camping, especially given the weather. Camp warden very accommodating and helpful. Facitilites great, loved the option of the lounge area. Would wholeheartedly recommend...Read less.

this site has some good facilities, but they are a little long in the tooth now, and on this occasion were not as clean as they are normally. This is a site we have stayed on before, and will probably stay on again, mainly due to the lack of alternative. it has positives, normally good clean facilities, but pitches are small and close together, the upper ones do not drain well and the road to these pitches is well overdue some maintenance with quite a few large pot holes...Read less.

Excellent new lodge facility, just what we needed in March rather than pitching a tent.

For you to check - shower room 14 may have blocked waste pipe to shower? Also in Magnus Lodge the wall heater nearest the door seems to not work....Read less.

As always we were pleased with our stay.

Despite a mix up on the pitch I had booked the staff resolved it in a friendly and accommodating manner.

Maybe purchase a few more cheaper plates etc from charity shops for the cupboards?

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My initial phone call was answered by a very helpful member of staff and within 2 minutes my booking was sorted and email confirmation quickly arrived with all the relevant details included. Also, because my stay was for 3 nights I was told I qualify for free vouchers to use the adjoining leisure centre. Bonus! ( not that I did but it was a great offer anyway). Anyhow, the site is very clean and well laid out. The bathroom facilities were also spotless. There is a code for the gate and a different one to get into the wash rooms so no one other than campers can access them. There’s also a very handy lounge area to socialise in and free WiFi! Again a bonus. The site is fairly close to the town centre so easily walkable. I can highly recommend this site

and will definitely use it again myself in the future. 10/10!...Read less.

Perfect for our over night stay from the Aberdeen Ferry en-route to Stronsay the next day.

The only criticism is that nobody told us we would need a torch to be able to enter the codes in the pod key holder,

For people needing to get in the pod late at night,maybe the out side light could be left on for them....Read less.

Park was clean, neat and tidy and a friendly atmosphere. Park is close to 3 supermarkets and walking distance to local restaurants really lovely shops and tourist attractions. The Cathedral is both beautiful and serene.

We will hopefully have a return visit very soon....Read less.

Fantastic location and facilities, but maybe can consider provide cooking kitchen because Kirkwall don't have so many restaurant and as a camper we very appropriate if the place could allow us to cook.

Thank you very much and keep it up

KAR

Malaysia

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My experience of The Orkney Caravan Site was excellent - easy access, friendly staff and very near local amenities, including shops and sports facilities. The service area was excellent providing washing/shower facilities for people and general washing up, with tumbler dryers, washing machines etc. Access was very easy via 2 Codes for vehicle access and out of hours access to the Service Centre. Recycling zone was well marked and during our week there was no evidence of spilled litter/bottles etc. Waste disposal (for Elsan/Thetford units) was excellent with wash down and hose down facilities very easy to use and obviously hard wearing and, undercover....Read less.

We appreciated the cleanliness and space of the shower rooms.

The shower was set a little hot for me, but overall the best facilities we have visited.

The lounge room and wash area was lovely, warm and relaxing with games for the kids to play.

We will come back again....Read less.

This is probably one of the best camping / caravan sites in the UK. Really good value for money, superb facilities and helpful staff.

All round a very enjoyable experience, well done to everyone who works so hard to keep the site to such a high standard.

I will definitely return just as soon as I can. Thank you...Read less.

Excellent location on central Orkney less than 10 minutes from town centre, harbour and supermarkets. Wonderful spacious pitches on well draining ground. Superb spotless warm spacious facilities. The best value for money campsite we've ever stayed at. This campsite shows how it should be done. On top of all this, the staff are really well informed and friendly....Read less.

We have stayed here about ten times. We had a bad experience when the new pool was being constructed but apart from that it has always been excellent. The disabled facilities are magnificent and make life so much easier for us. The staff are all very friendly and couldn't be more helpful.

The access barrier system can be problematic but we have always managed to cope....Read less.

We stayed in the St Magnus pod which was very clean, warm and comfortable. The pre-visit information was clear and told us all we needed to know. The pod is close to the main building where there are very nice showers, toilets and communal sitting area and kitchen. There are three supermarkets very close by and the leisure centre is right next door....Read less.

Weather was pretty bad for sleeping in a tent, very wet and extremely windy, as the site is quite open and exposed, but this lends itself in better weather to lovely views out over the water. Wardens Tim and Carol were more than helpful when we requested a move to a more secluded pitch. Even later in the week when we asked to move into one of the lodges, they were happy to oblige. The lounge, kitchen and laundry facilities are excellent and we spent most nights in the lounge chatting with other campers - Brilliant!...Read less.

Arrived late off the evening ferry from Gils Bay in the dark and pouring rain so it was great to have all the facility codes by email in advance with good directions and a plan of the site to make pitching up as easy as possible, the location is superb and within reach of the places we wanted to visit. These are excellent facilities but out of our price range for an extended family stay so moved on after two nights....Read less.

The campsite was the best I've stayed in, and for a very reasonable price. Only two things I would change (and they were very minor): there is a picnic bench that makes it very difficult to drive into the "red" zone for tents, and there were bright lights shining in the area all night long. Complimentary wifi was nice, but the signal gets weak away from the facilities block.

Staff was super friendly and helpful, and the facilities were awesome!...Read less.

I stayed 3 nights over Orkney Rock Festival.

The festival itself was nothing short of amazing. If you are thinking of attending, just do it.

The campsite is flawless, absolutely ideal for this festival....Read less.

We stayed 2nights in one of the pods, it was an excellent choice, plenty of room, kettle, fridge, toaster and microwave was a bonus plus having power was very handy for charging phones etc. The toilets/shower rooms were some if not the cleanest I've used at any campsite. Swimming pool cinema right next door to site, Co-op, Tesco and Lidl less than 5minute walk away. Overall excellent site. Definitely be back again in future....Read less.

The only negative about the site was the cleanliness of the showers. The air vents were clogged up with dust and the floors and walls needed a good scrub rather than a mop. Other than that we thought the site was really great. Never had to queue for a shower or sink, nice staff, great location and everything you could need....Read less.

We have stayed at the Pickaquoy Caravan Park several times over the years and it is a lovely place to stay. The staff on the campsite is lovely. Our only complaint is with the Pickaquoy Centre Reception (not the campsite phones). When booking for this year my call was cut off 7 times. The eighth time I called, I had to plead with the receptionist to deal with my call, saying "please don't try to transfer me to the campsite, or put me on hold". The eight calls took a long time and the whole performance was very stressful. This has happened to me before, a few years ago, so there is definitely a problem there that needs to be investigated....Read less.

It would be really helpful for people travelling on the ferry up to Shetland if a half day rate (or even quarter day) could be available so we could have Internet access, electric hook-up and somewhere to wait until the ferry check-in opens. We did enquire whether this would be possible but we're told we would have to pay £25 for another full 24 hours. Since the park was not busy you could have made a little extra money but would understand this would not be an option if the park was full....Read less.

We booked late online, unfortunately there were no electric tent pitches left, however on arrival Tim was extremely helpful and relocated us to a pitch with electric. The facilities are kept clean and tidy, I particularly liked the individual toilet/shower rooms. Really close to the town, within 10 walk to most hotels, pubs etc. would recommend a visit to the Gin Distillery!!

All in a great holiday, would highly recommend this site....Read less.

Orkney Caravan and Camping Site offered everything we were looking for in the middle of our Orkney motorhome holiday: great showers (!), great location just a short walk from the harbour and town, peace and washing machines! While we enjoy wild camping, having this site in the middle of Orkney Mainland is perfect for us, giving us a base for a few days with the extra facilities we don't have on board. The free swimming voucher at the nearby Picky Centre was also appreciated. What a wonderful facility to have next door!

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The wardens at Pickaquoy are really helpful when arriving or when problems arise. We found that our stay went smoothly and a good time was had by all. The close proximity of the centre really helped and the swimming pool is a great feature, as is the cinema.

Although there was nothing special going on in Orkney during our stay it is just a lovely place to be in and we would definitely recommend it to others.

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I was happy enough with the park but disappointed with the Pod accommodation as the floor was very wet when we arrived at 4pm although advised it had been washed an hour before hand. I could not smell any chemicals to aid cleaning it. There was also a smell of dampness for the duration of our stay. Apart from that the showers and toilets were very clean and conveniently placed near Pod...Read less.

We were really impressed with the site and the facilities. The location was perfect because we could easily walk into town. The laundry and kitchen was warm and cosy and a great place to meet fellow campers. We really enjoyed our stay.

The shower and bathroom arrangements are great with private shower rooms. The one tiny challenge was that you can't adjust the temperature of the shower and it was sometimes a wee bit too hot.

All in all an excellent site which we would highly recommend....Read less.

Following the directions from the website we arrived at the Orkney caravan and camping site from the ferry terminal no problem. As we had booked through the website everything was waiting for us with the warden, park map, facilities access code and barrier code . We found our pitch easily from the directions from the warden. The park itself was well laid out. Our pitch was tarmac and level although some vans were using levelling ramps. The facilities were really good shower rooms also had toilet and wash basin. The lounge had loads of information about the islands, transport timetables places to visit. The Pickaquoy leisure centre was right next to the campsite with swimming pool and it was a 10 minute walk to Tesco Lidl and Co-op stores and then another 10 minutes took you to the town centre of Kirkwall with it's individual shops and lovely quirky high street, harbour and lots of places to eat. Getting around was very easy as transport timetables had places to see beside relevant bus number. There was also a tour bus which toured around all major sites of interest. We will have to return as we didn't get to see everything we wanted to in the time we had. I would certainly use Orkney caravan and camping park again....Read less.

Chose this campsite as near to the ferry terminals, however, extended our stay by 2 nights and added a third as it was so handy as a stop over while touring the island. The facilities were some of the best we've seen, the shower rooms big and clean with lots of hot water. Ease of access on the site to toilets, water, etc. It's next to busy road it but we found the site peaceful. Just along the road there is a Co-op, Lidl and Tesco superstore, easy walking to town centre, shops, cafes and restaurants. Also a petrol station just around the corner. There is the Peedie sea just across the road from the campsite for dog walking and can get over to the harbour side from there too, watched cruise ships and ferries come and go. There were swans on the water. This site was ideal for us and are thinking of returning next year....Read less.

We stayed for 10 nights, The facility's are very clean with nice hot showers but the water in the the hand basins is too cold and makes it hard to have a wet shave in the morning. There are super markets just outside the site and the town centre is just a few minutes walk away....Read less.

Central location in Kirkwall for touring and sightseeing. Facilities very good- ample toilets/showers for size of park. Also very clean. No interaction with wardens but very clear instructions available for getting in touch with staff out of hours and warden office based during day and easily contactable if required. Site appeared to be fairly secure with keypad barrier in operation....Read less.

We enjoyed our stay here, picnic bench was good when some of our friends came an joined us for some drinks in the sun and luckily none of our neighbours complained about any noise or music

The grass i think could be cut an trimmed more often and the bathrooms toilets and showers could be cleaned more often...Read less.

Highly impressed by this clean and efficiently run campsite with excellent bathroom/kitchen/washing facilities. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. It felt very safe for my children and the Pickaquoy centre next door was great for affordable meals and entertainment. Thanks so much, we hope to come back some day....Read less.

During discussion with other campers from France, Germany and elsewhere in the UK, the common theme was that the Orkney campsite was one of the best in the UK. Particularly mentioned were the facilities, the cleanliness and helpfulness of the staff. The staff are second to none, all are extremely helpful no matter what the query or request for assistance and they are all very knowledgeable about Orkney and everything it has to offer....Read less.

The Orkney Caravan Park has the best facilities I have come across - bathrooms rather than showers/toilets; lounge with wifi; kitchen with microwave and toaster + washing up liquid. sheltered site (important in Orkney) next to the leisure centre. Convenient for northern isles ferries and centre of Kirkwall. My only caveat is that there is no view of Orkney's lovely scenery - but then it would not be likely to be sheltered and you can't have everything....Read less.

This is one of the best campsites we have stayed at for on-site facilities , helpfulness of staff and value for money. The shower cubicles are numerous & roomy. They are stocked with soap & paper & are kept scrupulously clean. There is a kitchen area with a kettle, microwave & fridge & a lounge with books & games for children. Widi access is free.

The leisure centre next door has a pool & cinema. The campsite is a short walk from Kirkwall, with 3 supermarkets nearby for provisions. It is a great base to explore the rest of the island from....Read less.

Great location adjacent to sports centre. We have been several times and will return next year. We always enjoy our trips to Orkney. This time we continued our journey across the pentlandite firth to Scrabster. Then on to Inverness and Strathclyde country park....Read less.

When we arrived the lady could have looked pleased to see us. I was handed paper plan and told which number for hook up. That was it. Not shown or told where facilities ie toilets water etc were.

Just as we were leaving I saw one of the male attendants and if I hadn’t struck up a conversation with him he too not very welcoming.

Other camp sites very friendly and accomindating....Read less.

Visited with canpervan iin between wild camping. Very helpful and friendly staff, great washing and laundry facilities, and everything very clean. Good indoor lounge space. Dog friendly. Close to supermarket and town centre. Excellent base for seeing the sites....Read less.

Site and facilities were clean and well maintained. Booking on line was easy, particularly liked the site plan and ability to choose from available plots. Good availability of warden. Location convenient for ferries and shops, central point for touring the islands. Well sheltered....Read less.

Visited with our young Grandaughter and were all very impressed with facilities. Central location was great for walking in to town and we were handy to go swimming each night. Loved the shower and toilet facilities and laundry was great too and reasonably priced. Staff friendly and welcoming....Read less.

This campsite is in a great central location for visiting all corners of Orkney. The facilities were modern and clean, with good sized pitches , hard standing in some areas and hookup.

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The camping and caravan site at Pickaquoy seemed to work on automatic - every required service was well noted on the point of entry leaflet - all key water/disposal areas were uncluttered and easy to find. The situation is excellent for access to shops, garages, nearby Kirkwall and, of course, the superb swimming pool and exercise centre - but a few meters away. The site was kept tidy at all times - no windblown debris or rubbish, the campers lounge and laundry area must be one of the best ever witnessed and all in all an excellent base for a holiday or visit time to Orkney. Key factor in visiting Pickaquoy is that you can go virtually anywhere on the main island and return in the evening - no need to pack up and move to another base in the island every day. No hassle no interference and all functions that make a good site worked well - out of view....Read less.

We enjoyed our stay at the site as it is in a suitable area for visiting attractions + town centre.. Toilets were clean most of the time but some people don't seem to clean up after them.. We highly recommend visiting The Orkney Distillery.. Highland Park.. Skara Brae + Italian Chapel.. Helgis has fab cocktails.. Ayre Hotel for food along with The Reel..!!!...Read less.

Conveniently located campsite with all the facilities we needed and more. Site staff very welcoming. Children loved the park and being so close to the Picky Centre. Fantastic to have big shops nearby too. We could walk to shops, town centre attractions and landmarks really easily. Shower block was brilliant-lovely hot showers. It helped make Orkney affordable and accessible to us....Read less.

The Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre is a superb caravan and camping site.

The facilities were extremely clean and very easy to use.

The staff are very welcoming and provide all relevant information regarding the site in a friendly and enthusiast manner.

Highly recommend this site to anyone planning a visit to Orkney and wish to use Kirkwall as their base.

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We stayed for 1 night and returned a week later for 2 nights. We have a 7 m Motorhome and the facilities are excellent. This is one of a very few camping sites that are excellent in this particular area...Read less.

This is a nice enough site in prime location on outskirts of Kirkwall and ideal for motorhomers. Excellent washroom facilities but site could do with a bit of a tidy-up, roads, grass etc. Access to grey waste drain for motorhomes difficult due to bin placement. Overall a good site but way too expensive. Two council sites on the island are perfectly adequate but a fraction of the price....Read less.

Overall, this is a good site. The amenities were excellent with the only negative being the push button on the showers. Apart from this, the number of available showers were excellent. Wardens were friendly and helpful. Size of the pitches would pose a challenge to any units over 7.5m.

Summary: expensive for what you get. Best facilities in Orkney and Shetland (and the outer Hebrides for what it’s worth). Should be a source of pride for Orkney, unlike Point of Ness campsite facilities which are embarrassing to a Scots person....Read less.

A good site let down by a few simple faults, my hard stand (HS31) was too shallow to allow me to park a 5.9m motorhome fully within the hard standing portion also its a pity no where for campers to cook food - a simple brick built leanto would suffice - without this campers must either eat microwave food or risk cooking in their tents on the often wet and windy days...Read less.

Stayed at the Picky Centre for 2 weeks camping as it was a great location for seeing Orkney. Close to ferries and airport.Was not disapointed, fabulous facility block, very clean and neat site.

Information board updated daily with tons of info for visitors.

Only complaint, swiming pool was closed for our entire first week which was very disapointing for our children would have been good to have had a bit of advance warning for that.

Childrens play area was good but could have been doing with more equipment such as swings and slides to have keeped them interested.

All around a great place to stay and visit Orkney.

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Wonderful showers with piping hot water. Very helpful staff, especially Chris, who looked up telephone numbers for us and gave excellent directions to the local vet. Very clean and well cared for site. Close to Kirkwall and very near a terrific cycle path that leads straight into town....Read less.

These have to be the best facsilities EVER!! Under floor heating in the whole shower block means very few wet floors, and the size of the individual rooms with shower, basin and loo made bathroom life a veritable pleasure....Read less.

This campsite has the best shower/toilet facilities of any campsite we have used! We were ‘lazy’ campers and had one of the camping pods for four nights - a stylish and comfortable space.

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We really enjoyed our stay , the facilities were excellent and having a room to sit in would have been handy had we had some bad weather, being so convenient for supermarkets and the town and central for drives around the mainland....Read less.

Fantastic location on the outskirts of Orkney, really handy for local shops, supermarkets and the Pickaquoy centre - although the swimming pool has been shut for maintenance both times we've stayed (seems to be last week in June, which coincides with the St Magnus Festival.) Plenty of large shower rooms with loo and sink in each, no problems with queueing. Water always hot - only criticism you have to keep switching button for shower back on every 20 seconds or so. Large sitting room for bad weather and kitchen with plenty of washing up sinks and microwave. Laundry facilities excellent too - perhaps another washing machine and dryer would be helpful to avoid queueing during busy periods. All facilities spotless....Read less.

We chose this site because of its situation - near to town centre - and were very pleased with this. However, we were very impressed with the facilities for campers and motorhomers: plenty of shower/bathroom units, all very clean and with the most efficient drainage I have found on a campsite; good kitchen facilities for campers; excellent price laundry facilities and even more impressive a drying line outside! The layout of the water and waste facilities was also probably the best I've seen, with easy access to everything both on arrival and on departure. Many privately owned much pricier campsites could learn a lot....Read less.

We stayed for a week and would have been happy to have stayed longer as the site is well placed to explore the Orkney mainland and to access the ferries to the outer isles. The facilities were good and catered for all campers no matter what their means of transport!...Read less.

We were pleasantly surprised to find a municipal campsite that had so many facilities ; full bathrooms, excellent kitchen and laundry, welcoming lounge with lots of information. It is a shame that lazy users do not always leave the facilities clean. I do not blame the management at all; they put enough notices around and have thought of everything you might need.

Kirkwall is a very pleasant town and there is a lot to do and visit in the area; plenty of ancient and modern historical sites ; food and drink; crafts; walks and wildlife; a music festival... We only stayed 5 days and that was nowhere near enough....Read less.

A wonderful few days at this clean, well organised and safe site. Showers and toilets were in cubicles and plenty of them. Always very clean. Excellent kitchen facilities and washing machines.

Position of drain to release waste water for the motor home was a little difficult but such a minor issue on a great site.

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We stayed for 3 nights. Excellent facilities, superb abulitions.

Good camping divisions for various campers. We had the green area for cyclists.

Close to shops and bus services.

One of the best sites I have stayed at in Scotland and Europe.

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Easy to get in and out of, location excellent for shops and town, easy walk to ferries etc. Facilities very good, never had to queue for showers in the morning, a bit on the expensive side for campsite but that’s because of its location. Staff were very friendly and helpful, would recommend this site, we stayed for a week.ferries to other islands very good....Read less.

Close to the town centre and two supermarkets. The washing and showering facilities were in 15 separate cubicles, and the standard of privacy and cleanliness was very high, although at busy times one may have to wait for a cubicle to become vacant. The site is next to a leisure centre and a main road, but we did not notice too much noise.

The site is very convenient for touring the mainland and islands, and as long as you are not expecting a quiet secluded country site, this will suit very well. The wardens were exceptionally friendly and helpful....Read less.

Fantastic campsite right on the doorstep of Kirkwall. Leisure centre right next door to site. Three major supermarkets within very short walk. Kirkwall itself about 10 mins walk with lots of history, shops, bars and restaurants. Much to do and see on Orkney - a place with great scenery, and historical sites ranging from ancient to modern....Read less.

The campsite is ideal for a holiday on Orkney. It is only a short stroll into Kirkwall,has three supermarkets nearby

(and an excellent fish merchant on the small industrial estate close by). It is also no more than twenty minutes to anywhere on mainland Orkney. The site is very clean, has ample wash/toilet facilities and has a very good lounge/kitchen. We also used the lovely new adjacent swimming pool before breakfast. The walks at Birsay and Deerness were excellent,as was our stroll through Stromness, which was more quaint than Kirkwall. This was our second stay at the site and would thoroughly recommend it....Read less.

this is an excellent site which is very well maintained.

I camped in a very quiet --tents only--zone and have no complaints whatever about this site

toilets/shower block were spotless and staff friendly and keen to ensure your stay was enjoyable on the campsite

don't be put off by proximity to Kirkwall and 2 large supermarkets --in fact this is a bonus,especially if you are on foot.

great price too

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The Orkney Caravan Park is ideally placed as a base for exploring Orkney mainland and the outlying isles and is only a ten minute walk to the centre of Kirkwall for sightseeing, shops and eating establishments. Supermarkets are even closer.

Our visit lasted eight days and included two days away from site (leaving caravan unattended) while we visited one of the North Isles. We relied upon our hitch lock and wheel clamp for security as the site entry barrier was inoperative and open 24 hours a day at the start of our stay but repaired by the time we got back: No resident staff on site, so site security was not of the highest order after about 4 or 5pm.

As a retired couple we have no need of childrens' play facilities, there are some adjoining the Park. A main road runs past the Park but noise was not a problem as the trees between the road and the pitching areas seem to do a good job of screening it out. I am slightly deaf so you might not want to take my word as gospel on this.

Generally the park is very tidy and well maintained, although during our 8 day stay I never saw anyone cutting the grass and by the end of our stay this was leading to very wet shoes each morning when collecting/disposing of fresh/grey water. On this point, a black mark for lack of signage indicating the location of grey water disposal facilities (there is no signage!). It is not even referred to on the site plan showing the pitches and other facilities, and when asked, the receptionist was not sure either.

The toilet and shower facilities are clean, warm and of a good size, excellent except for the colour scheme - Oh dear, even in full daylight and with the lights on they are quite dull - Institutional green!! Don't be fooled by the Gallery photos in the website, these were taken using flash or floodlit photography. We usually use our own caravan facilities to wash, shower and cook/clean up rather than any site facilities, however my wife did do a towel wash while on site and this proved quick and easy and very reasonably priced. The kitchen, wash-up and lounge area all look to be very good too.

The worst thing about this site however, is the overpowering smell and state of the Chemical Toilet Disposal facility. It comprises a tall stainless steel "toilet style" chute with a high level flush cistern and a hinge down grating on top of the chute. Alongside there is a large galvanised grating, about 3' x 2', set in the floor with a drain outlet clearly visible beneath it. Around this floor grating the walls have a stainless steel sheet splashback. Given the splashes on the splashback, it is doing its job, and whilst they might be approximately the same colour, I can assure you the splashes are not mud. A bib tap is located in the back panel; no hose is provided for rinsing purposes. When asked about a hose, a member of the site staff explained it had been stolen! Also there is no local provision made for hand washing after emptying your toilet cassette.

On my first visit to use this facility, a not entirely pleasant experience in any event, a previous user had obviously not raised the grating over the disposal chute and the grating was adorned with toilet paper and other miscellaneous matter. Two days later on another visit I saw that someone had used the floor drain as the disposal point. This is perhaps understandable, particularly if it had been a foreign visitor, as there is absolutely no signage to indicate what is to be used for what. The only sign displayed claimed that this was a "Self Clean Area". Management seem to consider this ample excuse for them to do nothing by way of cleaning. I don't know of any caravanners who carry the mops, brushes and cleansers needed to tackle this facility and hence its disgusting state.

In fairness to the staff member I spoke with he seems to have passed word on and some disinfectant has been applied, with a marked improvement in the smell from the area but no effort yet seems to have been directed at cleaning off the splashes.

As members of both the major UK caravan clubs, we are used to very high standards on site and this site could be up there too with some effort, but at the moment it isn't. Indeed, we have stayed on many licenced 5 van sites where the facilities have been way better than at The Orkney Caravan Park; equally true many have not been any better, but then they cost considerably less than half what is charged at Orkney.

As to value for money, for example on our journey north to Orkney, we stayed at two Club sites, one at a cost of £16.75 per night for two adults, car and caravan on hard standing with electric, the other at a cost of £18.50 for the same facilities. At Orkney Caravan Park this cost was £24.85 per night. Even without the Chemical Waste Disposal issue the numbers speak for themselves as to value for money, a 34 to 48 percent uplift on mainland club site prices is excessive. Seems to me that some commercial competition is needed.

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Lovely park very well maintained. Great shower facilities but water pressure not so good. Most staff friendly and helpful except one who was a bit abrupt and unhelpful. The security barrier was often left open ....Read less.

Easy to find late at night arriving on the ferry from Aberdeen.

The indoor facilities are second to none. All other campsites could take this one as its benchmark.

The site would appear to be well drained with no really muddy spots after some heavy rain.

I think the addition of some off ground cooking platforms would be appreciated by campers who chose to use BBQ or fire to cook on....Read less.

I went in june 2018 for and was very disappointed I stayed in August 2017 for 2 weeks wee bit better I think I'll try somewhere else next year as they say there 4 star I don't think so more like 2 star...Read less.