Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 37 reviews.
Rhiannon
Australia · Couple · October 2026
+The place is thoughtful from top to bottom. Wonderful facilities, excellent location, perfectly sized for a couple.
Lester
Australia · Solo · October 2026
“Home sweet home”
+Lovely owners, and great property.
−Nothing
Emma
United Kingdom · Solo · September 2026
+Every detail thought and attended too. The veiw and comfortable facilities
Moira
United Kingdom · Solo · August 2026
+Beautiful location Superior quality
Liz
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
+Lovely property. Clean and woth everything you need. Very well laid out and wonderful location being able to sit and watch the wildlife (hares, curlers, oyster catchers flying over)
Fiona
United Kingdom · Couple · July 2026
“Unique, peaceful, with great views!”
+So unique! Very high quality finish, perfectly proportioned, well equipped. Quiet peaceful location, with great views stretching over to Hoy, we enjoyed watching the curlews and short eared owls. Dounby is a great base for exploring mainland Orkney. Carolyn and Billy were extremely welcoming and helpful hosts. We’d love to stay again!
Steve
United Kingdom · Couple · June 2026
“Superb stay. We would stay here again. Highly recommended”
+The location was superb. Easily accessed from the road, close to supermarket, but with open wild views of grass and scrubland, which was teaming with Hares, Rabbits, Short Eared Owls, Hen Harriers, Curlews, gulls and pheasants. A constantly changing view. The property was compact, but very well constructed with good quality bathroom , kitchen , sitting room and bedroom. Carolyn was very helpful and easy to contact. Useful set of maps and a guide book were available to use. Warm and cosy.
−Nothing
Martin
United Kingdom · Couple · February 2026
“The most amazing wee gem.”
+Where to begin? What a wonderful wee home from home with all the mod cons. So well thought out and a magnificent view whatever the weather. We could have sat looking out that window all day. Carolyn and Billy were lovely, friendly hosts with great tips on places to visit and to eat, as this was our first trip to Orkney. Evans Howe is a marvel in craftsmanship and a most comfortable place to stay. Can't recommend it enough.
−That we couldn't stay longer.
Paul
United Kingdom · Solo · November 2025
+It has everything you need in a compact space, it's hard to believe you are in a Pod! The view is amazing!
−Leaving 😔
Jane
Australia · Couple · October 2025
“We stayed here 3 days and wished it could have been longer as it was super comfortable and has everything we needed for”
+We absolutely loved everything about this accommodation. It was so beautifully finished - felt very luxurious and very cozy. The host Carolyn was fabulous. Welcomed us, had a chat. Left a great assortment of treats on arrival. Advised where to visit.
−Nothing as it was absolutely faultless