With distant views to the Orkney Islands, and with the ferry just half a mile away, this unusual, eco-friendly, dog-friendly B&B is a perfect stopover for island hoppers. Artist Stephen George and his wife, Kacey, developed the property from a former croft house, to create two ground-floor guest suites, one with a separate bunk room to sleep a family if required. Each has comfy seating, bright fabrics, Stephen’s photographs and wood carvings, a dining area and mini-fridge and countryside views. Extras include fresh milk and cookies, bottled water and vegan toiletries. Meals are delivered on a trolley and can be requested via WhatsApp, but technophobes are welcome to order in the traditional way. Our inspectors were mightily impressed with the ‘faultless looking-after’ they received ‘to ensure comfort’, the attention to detail, ‘commitment and enthusiasm’. An imaginative choice at supper includes ribeye steak, local smoked trout, Buddha bowls, plenty of vegan options. At breakfast there is smoked salmon from Caithness Smokehouse, local free-range eggs, bacon and sausages from outdoor-reared native-breed pigs, a full vegan with scrambled tofu, all dishes beautifully presented.