The Smithfield Hotel stands prominently in the centre of Dounby village in Orkney. It has a public bar, a lounge bar called The Plout Kirn and the Barn Restaurant.

Local amenities are within walking distance, Dounby hosts craft workers, tearooms, shops, evening entertainment and an agricultural show in early August.

Orkney's most famous historic monuments - The Ring of Brodgar, Maes Howe, Skara Brae, The Brough of Birsay, The Broch of Gurness and the Standing Stones of Stenness are all within a 12 mile radius of the hotel. Also found nearby is the Kitchener’s Memorial (a First World War monument), Farm and folk museums at Kirbister and Corrigal, and a working meal mill and peat banks. History enthusiasts couldn't hope to be in a better location!

Wildlife enthusiasts are only a few miles from amazing Atlantic coastal scenery, including shell beaches, sea-bird cliffs and wetland bird reserves. We especially recommend Marwick Head for sea cliffs and The Brough of Birsay for puffin spotting.

Fishing enthusiasts will find three freshwater lochs in the area which offer some of the best free Fishing to be found. Please let us know if you would like a packed lunch made for your fishing trip.

With all these things to see and do, as well as some of the most breathtaking Scottish scenery you will see, The Smithfield hotel is in the perfect location for a variety of holiday holidays, from outdoor adventure breaks to relaxing in the summer sun.