Taversoe Hotel
Rousay, Orkney
📍 Rousay, Orkney, KW17 2PT
Photo: David Medcalf (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Locally sourced food served with warm hospitality
- En-suite rooms with sea views and garden access
- Guided tours of island trails, cliffs and lochs
- Well-behaved dogs welcomed at the inn
- Near Rousay Heritage Centre and other island heritage sites
The Taversoe Inn sits at the heart of Rousay, Orkney, offering elegantly decorated en-suite rooms with sea views and garden access, alongside a bar and dining room serving honest, locally sourced food. The operators describe it as a place to gather, unwind, and enjoy island life, with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly welcome. Guided tours let you explore the island's dramatic cliffs, peaceful lochs and rolling hills, while well-behaved dogs are welcomed too. Beyond the inn, Rousay's rugged coastlines and rich history are close by, with Rousay Heritage Centre just 1.9 miles away, and Kirbuster Farm Museum and Shapinsay Heritage Centre both within easy reach for those keen to explore more of Orkney's heritage.
How far to…
- Rousay Heritage Centre
- 1.9 miles
- Kirbuster Farm Museum
- 7.7 miles
- Shapinsay Heritage Centre
- 8.1 miles
Practical details
- Pets
- Dogs allowed on lead, not in dining room, charge per night
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
- Double/Twin Room
Details taken from the operator's own website on 23 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- 🌊 Sea Views
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