If you are visiting Skara Brae its a worthwhile visit since your ticket gains you entry to both the site and Skaill House, lots of cool exhibits and rooms that have been preserved as they have been for many years. A worthwhile venture for those interested in the history of the area.

I can't speak to it as a place to stay, as that's not why I visited. Ultimately it's a manor house with a lengthy history and unique setting set up as a museum -- not a place I would have stopped at if not at Skara Brae ... but I don't mind having visited, as the collections there are nice, and there's some very interesting bits of personal history (as well as background about the discovery of the neolithic village). Since I think it's all a single entry fee, I recommend taking the time.

Loved this place situated on the Orkney island of Stromness. It was so well presented with good explanations, historical context, and significance to the local area. To get to the house, you need to get a bus from Stromness. A return ticket cost PS4.00 return. It is then PS10 to get to see the scara brae historical encampment and house. Very good value for money and well worth the time to get there. There's a nice cafe and a decent shop. The staff were helpful and friendly. The whole site is so well preserved and easy to navigate. A lot of thought has gone into helping the visitor appreciate the magnitude of this find that takes you back 3000 years BC. I think it could be difficult for a wheelchair user or child in pushchair to navigate the house and so I would recommend you check this before heading out on the 6 mile journey from Skowness. This was one of my favourite places on a wider Scotland trip, and I would recommend it as an amazing part of Scottish history to be savoured and enjoyed with a lot of learning thrown in. Take warm clothes if the weather isn't great. It's quite exposed, and there is some walking albeit on well carved paths. Dogs on leads allowed.

We stopped in for a free visit since it adjoins Skara Brae. It's a beautifully preserved 18th Century manor house with a rich and tragic history. We were warmly welcomed to look around. There are mementos from Queen Elizabeth's visit to the house. The manor has glass cases displaying archeological finds from Skara Brae, collected by the manor's Lord William in the 19th century. The library and parlor were highlights. There's a little shop with reasonably priced local gifts.

Big Family history and way of living of those excavators of Skara Brae. Nice authentic house with pictures and set up furniture. Feels like you just visit somebody in early 19 century...

A house of domestic proportions. Excellent displays. Beautiful views from the rooms.