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Reviews of Point Of Ness

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Point Of Ness
Ness Point
Stromness
Orkney Islands   (Browse area)
KW16 3DL
Tel: 01856 873535  or  01856 850907
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Pitches: 49
Open: 01/04/2024 to 30/09/2024
           01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025

Rating: Average Review Score: 8/10 from 58 Reviews
                8/10 from 58 Reviews

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 Electric Hookups   Hardstanding Pitches   No Fully Serviced Pitches   Show Full Facilities
Who's it for
 Families Welcome   Not Members Only   Rallies Welcome   Not Naturist Site 
 Dogs Welcome   No Dogs Allowed   Groups Welcome 
Facilities
 Toilet Facilities   Hot Showers   Washing Up   No Bathroom 
 No Baby Changing   Laundry On Site   Drinking Water   Disabled Friendly 
 Chemical Disposal   No Battery Charging   No Gas Exchange   No Recycling Facilities 
 No Kitchen Facilities   No Freezer / Fridge   No Motorhome Point   No Wifi Access 
 Shop <1 mile   Bar <1 mile   Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Activities
 No Playground   No TV Room   No Games Room   No Evening Ents 
 Fishing <1 mile   No Wild Swimming   Indoor Pool <1 mile   No Outdoor Pool 
 Horse Riding <5 miles   No Cycle Hire   Golf <1 mile   Tennis <1 mile 
 Beach On Site   Watersports <5 miles   No Boat Launch 
Other Features
 Sea Views   Not Working Farm   No Campfires Allowed 
 Coastside Pitches   Public Transport <1 mile  No Dog Walk 

Reviews:  58 in total, now showing 11 to 20                 Previous 10          Next 10
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Date of Visit: July 2022 Unit:  Motorhome
Nights stayed: 5 Travelling as:  Retired couple
Reviewer: Smart Family 96 reviews from this member

 We booked 5 nights at this site on a hardstanding pitch.

The site has the most incredible views out to the sea and the island of Hoy, its great watching the Stromness Ferry come and go from the harbour.

The wardens Jem is such a friendly bubbly person and si helpful. The toilets are all unisex self contained cubicles so when busybody may have to wait sometimes, but they are kept very clean, Stromness is a lovely small town with a narrow main street,

Lots of quaint shops and a Coop supermarket.

We would recommend this site. 
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Date of Visit: June 2022 Unit:  Motorhome
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Retired couple
Reviewer: Damaca 92 reviews from this member

 Lovely site, great views of Hoy opposite and of ships, boats and ferries sailing past the site, which as its name implies is located on a little point jutting into the bay.

There is a nice walk from the site along the coast away from Stromness, or in the other direction into Stromness, a pretty little place with a few shops, cafés and points of interest.

A well stocked Coop is at the far end of town, with ample parking for motorhomes in the town's free car park nearby. The warden(s) were efficient and friendly.

On-line booking and pitch selection means you can pitch up immediately on arrival even if you get here, as we did, at about 9pm on the last ferry over.

The toilet, shower and dishwashing facilities are all clean and first class, with plenty of hot water.

Take care to drive to the site via their recommended route; don't try to navigate the extremely narrow main street through Stromness!

Also, it's worth booking tickets for Orkney's main ancient sites on-line before you come. We managed to get into one (Skara Brae) by buying a ticket at the site, but another (Maeshowe) was 'fully booked for the next 6 days'. 


Date of Visit: June 2022 Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 1 Travelling as:  Mature couple
Reviewer: Ghs1 1 review from this member

 Facilities are very good, clean and modern, and the staff are excellent.

However our tent and one other were wrecked by the wind. This site is not suitable for tents as it is too exposed and speaking to the motor home campers they didn't think caravans would have been safe either.

Our tent was a high spec one rated for wind speeds of 55mph constant. 
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Date of Visit: August 2021 Unit:  Motorhome
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Retired couple
Reviewer: Truediamond 117 reviews from this member

 We booked this Site in February for an August stay which was just as well as it was operating under strict Covid protocols while we were there.

Every other pitch was left vacant, facilities like showers, toilets and dishwashing were limited to 1 person or family use. Overall then, it felt very safe and secure.

The staff were also very helpful. We'd stayed here before so knew where to get fish on the Industrial Estate and the local walks.

We had a great day on Hoy, taking the passenger ferry from Stromness and walking over to the Old Man.

A great site and always relaxing to watch the boats come and go. At £25/night with EHU its good value for money. The only negative is that it can be very exposed to wind. Not a problem in a Motorhome but could be a problem for tents or awnings.

Their Motorhome servicing point is open to non residents but they ask for a donation to be left in the Office. Although we saw several vans take advantage, disappointingly, none seemed ready to pay. 


Date of Visit: May 2021  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Motorhome
Nights stayed: 3 Travelling as:  Family with young children
Reviewer: Darnto 1 review from this member

 Point of Ness is a great way to spend a few nights if your using it as a base while travelling or sight seeing in Orkney.

It had all the facilities I needed to maintain the motor home while there with utilities and hook up easy to use.

Stunning views and walks are a bonus.

Warden was so helpful from the minute we got there explaining everything we needed to do regarding covid restrictions and using the facilities they offered. First class.

Would definitely use site again if was visiting Orkney. 
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Date of Visit: October 2020  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Motorhome
Nights stayed: 1 Travelling as:  Retired couple
Reviewer: Redmum3 2 reviews from this member

 We really enjoyed our stay.

Booking done easily through UKCampsite.co.uk.

Great pitches and the warden was lovely.

Good facilities.

Stromness is worth a visit. 


Date of Visit: August 2020  Confirmed Booking Unit:  Tent
Nights stayed: 1 Travelling as:  Family with older children
Reviewer: Asdu21 3 reviews from this member

 Best site we've ever stayed in; John at the reception was great,

The site was lovely providing a great view on the town of Stromness, the island of Hoy and the bay, all was clean and organized.

The toilet even had sanitary products handy. Really fab campsite, highly recommended. 
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Date of Visit: July 2020 Unit:  Touring Caravan
Nights stayed: 3 Travelling as:  Mature couple
Reviewer: Mumpeebs 1 review from this member

 This Council, well- run site is a great point from which to set up base to explore Stromness and whole of the Orkney mainland. On arrival John, the Warden, sets out clear guidelines for the health & safety of all guests. Pretty much everyone wore a mask and was courteous. I booked our elec hook-up pitch online This Council, well- run site is a great point from which to set up base to explore Stromness and whole of the Orkney mainland. On arrival John, the Warden, sets out clear guidelines for the health & safety of all guests. Pretty much everyone wore a mask and was courteous.

I booked online and chose elec hook up pitch: PON07 - right on the seafront overlooking the bay.

The site is basic but well-kept and very clean. I liked how the Warden always checked in on his guests from time to time to make sure we were happy and not in need of anything. There is access to WiFi in the small lounge at reception. The showers are new, clean, hot, and free! As a middle-aged couple we were happy this site was quiet, but I’m not sure there’s much for young families here-no play area obvious.

It was a 15min walk into Stromness, interesting old architecture & history, and shops are few & far between, but there is a good sized Co op (Kirkwall would be better for retail therapy!)

I particularly enjoyed watching life on the water right next to our pitch; the Sail boats, lifeboats and the large Northlink ferry MV Hamnavoe, coming in & out! At around £20/night, I highly recommend this site. 
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Date of Visit: July 2020 Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 5 Travelling as:  Family with older children
Reviewer: Thebutt 3 reviews from this member

 Small site but one of the few open on the islands. The site management are exceptional both in terms of vivid professionalism and general friendliness.

The site is in a very good location to access the main island sites, walking and Hoy.

Facilities are clean and comply with present vivid regulations.

In present times this is a 9 site although in normal times it is more like a 7. 
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Date of Visit: May 2019 Unit:  Campervan
Nights stayed: 2 Travelling as:  Retired couple
Reviewer: Dot P 725 reviews from this member

 Campsite run by Orkney Council - situated right on the waters edge 15 minutes walk from the old town.

Booking must be made on-line of by telephoning council. You are given a pitch number either by return email or on phone and that is where you must pitch. There is a list in the reception of available pitches as of the time warden last there - but people could have booked in meantime - so if you turn up un-booked and chose a pitch you may need to move - it really is so much easier to book on line.

That all said - this is a great site. Warden is there for a few hours once or twice a day - really helpful friendly. There is a kitchen area with microwave, washing machine (£1 wash takes 15 mins) and dryer (£1 for 15 minutes), pus a dish washing sink with hot water.

Front pitches are hardstanding, rest are on grass but its very firm and well cut. All but a couple of pitches have ehu - you chose if you want electric when you book.

Showers and loos are old - but really well cleaned. The shower is 20p for I think it was 7 minutes. Fresh water tap outside reception and am motorhome service area the other side.

In the opposite direction to town there is a wonderful footpath, takes you around the coast adjacent to the island of Hoy with incredible views.

In Stromness there are a few cafes, a hotel and a couple of shops. For camping and and outdoor gear go to Stromness Rope shop (upp) they stock everything you could need from camping pegs to walkig boats and coats at really reasonable prices. There is a decent size Coop at the end of the harbour.

Would not hesitate to use this site or recommend its fabulous. 
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