What’s a FAQ?
Our FAQ section helps to quickly answer common questions you may have regarding a stay at The Foveran Hotel.
If you have any questions not answered here please Contact us for further information.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Opening times
- Booking ahead
- Drinks before Dinner
- Larger parties
- Children
- Gift voucher
- Booking procedure
- Deposit
- Transport
- Views
- Pets
- Room rates
- Check-in times
1. Opening times
Dinner is served every night of the week from mid May to mid September. The rest of the year we are open but nights vary so please contact us to check availability.
We do not serve lunch but are happy to recommend places to stop for refreshments on your day out.
2. Booking ahead
We can get heavily booked or booked-up completely, a week or two ahead, but also receive last-minute cancellations from time-to-time. It is always worth telephoning to check availability, so don’t hesitate to contact us. If you are planning to be in Orkney on a specific date, or are celebrating a special occasion, be sure to book in advance.
3. Drinks before Dinner
We do not have a separate bar area from our restaurant, however we do have a small lounge where you can enjoy a pre-dinner drink or perhaps a night-cap of one of our famous local whiskies. Local drinks include Highland Park, Scapa Malt and Sinclair Breweries.
4. Larger parties
All bookings for exclusive use of the restaurant and large parties of 8 or more people will be discussed on a one-to-one basis. The maximum number of guests we can seat is 50 (should a top table be required this restricts guests numbers to 44). For private hire we do require a minimum of 40 adults guests. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
5. Children
As parents ourselves, we love children who enjoy their food and are happy dining with their families in the restaurant. However, we would remind parents that people dining in the restaurant are there for an enjoyable night-out and their experience could be marred by sitting alongside children who are tired and fidgety. Whilst we do not offer a children’s menu the kitchen is happy to alter dishes and serve smaller portions.
6. Gift voucher
Gift Vouchers can be purchased for any amount towards the cost of a meal, a bottle of wine, accommodation, or all of these things together. They are very popular with our customers, especially when purchased as a gift for an important birthday, anniversary, or a retirement present. We can also arrange for a last-minute gift of a bottle of wine, for example, to be placed on the table for a friend or relative, with an appropriate message.
Please contact us by telephone for personal advice about Gift Vouchers, or to make special arrangements for someone who plans to visit us. Vouchers are valid from 12 months from date of purchase.
7. Booking procedure
Please contact us by telephone or e-mail to check availability or make a booking.
8. Deposit
To secure accommodation bookings we do require a non-refundable deposit, (the cost of the parties first nights bed and breakfast).
9. Transport
There are excellent car hire, local taxi and tour guide services operating on the island but we do recommend guests coming to stay with us have their own transport.
Please visit the VisitOrkney travel web page for further information on Orkney travel.
10. Views
The best sea views are to be had whilst dining in our restaurant, the rooms look out over the surrounding countryside. Whilst in Orkney you will find you are never that far from the sea.
11. Pets
We do not accept pets within the hotel but are happy if residents have suitable overnight facilities with their transport to accommodate their pets.
12. Room rates
Bed and Breakast rates
| Room type | Price |
|---|---|
| Single | £70.00 - £72.50 per night |
| Double or twin | £52.00 - £55.00 per person per night |
Dinner, bed and breakfast rates
(Dinner allowance £27.50 per person per night from our a la carte menu).
| Room type | Price |
|---|---|
| Single | £95.00 - £97.50 per night |
| Double or twin | £77.50 - £80.00 per person per night |
13. Check-in times
Check-in is from 4.30pm daily. Guests may check-in earlier by arrangement, please contact us to discuss your requirements.