The Highlanders' Museum
5% gift shop discount
A five-star attraction with 14 exhibition galleries including the late Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection.
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Why stay here ...
This quiet Adults Only CL, situated less than 10 minutes from the Ferry Terminal at St Margaret’s Hope, is run by Club members Cindy De Battista and her husband Alan. No part of the main island (called Mainland) is very far away, and the site makes an excellent base for visiting all the attractions of Mainland Orkney with the capital city Kirkwall, and the magnificent St Magnus Cathedral, just 30 minutes away across the Churchill Barriers.
The site occupies an elevated position, with breath taking 180-degree sea views of the east coast of South Ronaldsay and the connected South Isles, looking out to the Island of Copinsay. Orkney has something to offer in all seasons and with our hard standings, we can accommodate visitors at all times of the year, but online bookings are only available April to September. Out with these months, contact us through the website contact form as we may be able to accommodate you.
While we understand that some visitors to Orkney may want to move around when they are here, many of our guests take advantage of our longer stay discounts, (3-4 nights 15%, 5-6 nights 20%, over 7 nights 25%.) and find that they can easily visit all the attractions on Mainland Orkney from a base at Pool Farmhouse Orkney CL.
We operate a “Bookings Only” policy, with all bookings made through our website, as we may not be available for casual arrivals. The site remains closed to any casual arrivals to reduce disturbance to our guests and ensure that we are aware of any pending arrivals.
Please use the “Website Button” to check availability, see Terms and Conditions and make a booking. Also, visit our Facebook page for latest news and offers.
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Latest arrival time: 12:00 AM
Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
1 acres
Some sloping pitches
Levelling blocks required
Electric amperage: 10
Lawned site
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- KW17 2TH
- GPS:
- Lat 58.829145 / Lon -2.913311
- OS field ref:
- ND476937
- OS map ref:
- 7
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Kirkwall, St Margarets Hope
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
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Please be careful when booking this site
Pool Farmhouse
This is not a comment about the campsite as we never managed to get there. It is a warning to other people considering booking this site - please make sure you are fully appraised of Mr Jackson's terms and conditions before you book
My husband I booked this site for three nights earlier this month. Prior to that we were staying on another small 5 pitch CL site also on Orkney. Six nights before we were due to arrive at Mr Jackson's site my husband became seriously ill. He was admitted to Orkney Hospital and subsequently airlifted to Aberdeen
We did think, given the extenuating circumstances, Mr Jackson might consider some sort of refund. As soon as we knew we would not be able to fulfil our booking we informed Mr Jackson's wife. We were surprised and upset that she took it upon herself to ask personal information about my husbands health - as it could be "something as trivial as a cut finger". We were told we had already incurred expense on his site - even though we had never set foot in the place. We were regaled with detailed information about his own personal and family problems - and this was offered in part as an explanation why he could not consider a refund. He also took it upon himself to book us in for a further three night stay in September without any consultation with us at all.
We were surprised and disappointed with our dealings with Mr Jackson and his wife. His response was in marked contrast to other small Orkney businesses (including the small CL site we were already on) which all responded in a kind and understanding spirit. It feels to me as though Mr Jackson's money matters more to him than human kindness, customer care and goodwill.
JAconley
Reviewed on 09/07/2023 12:52
Perfect spot
Pool Farmhouse
We spent a wonderful week at Pool Farmhouse CL whilst exploring the southern end of the Orkney Islands. The site is well maintained and superb value for money. We will definitely return.
gcp
Reviewed on 23/06/2023 19:51
A lovely CL with very friendly and helpful host
Pool Farmhouse
We were very pleased that we chose this site as our first on Orkney. Alan was a great host amd told us where to take our dog for walks, where to see seals and possibly shirt eared owls. The site is well situated for exploring the southern isles and all the attractions in the area
Lovely quiet CL
Pool Farmhouse
We spent 3 lovely quiet nights at this lovely little CL. Alan greeted us along with his playful dogs, and gave us plenty of advice regarding where to see the seals, all about the local birds and owls. This CL is a perfect location for the Pentland Ferry (when running) and to explore South Ronaldsay and visit the Italian Chapel.
The pitches are gravel hardstanding and pretty level The water supply and waste is in a small area with the recycling bins, within the CL area. The chemical waste point (organic/eco friendly chemical required) is in the toilet shed a short walk away with hand wash facilities. There are no showers or washing facilities but this is made clear on the website, and adds to the simplicity. We found that the max 10 Kw of electric use per day was not a problem, and actually made us a more energy efficient than usual. Nicely landscaped. If you want a quiet few days away, this is ideal
Great site, well positioned for beaches and attractions
Pool Farmhouse
Great little site, easy to find, friendly and helpful owner. We stayed here on two separate occasions during our 3 week Orkney stay. Lovely walk to beach from the site which we did with our dogs. Facilities of a good standard too and it's great if you're getting the ferry to or from St Margaret's Hope the next day. The Italian Chapel isn't too far to drive to and the Churchill Barriers give access from S Ronaldsay through other isles to the mainland.
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