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Self Catering Holiday Accommodation
on Orkney and Shetland

Orkney

Corkaquina

4 star

Fully refurbished traditional cottage, close to "The Loons" RSPB reserve in a scenic location. OSCOR01

Birsay, Orkney

Tel 01856 874100


Lochland Chalets

3 star

Modern chalets with own bird hide. Close to SSSI. One chalet suitable for disabled. OSLOC01

Dounby, Orkney

Tel 01856 771340

www.lochlandchalets.co.uk

Sands Hotel Apartments

3 star

Apartments with sea views in newly modernised hotel on the shore of Scapa Flow. OSSAN01

Burray, Orkney

Tel 01856 731298

www.thesandshotel.co.uk

Atlantis Lodges

4 star

Self contained apartments midway between Kirkwall and Stromness. Located on waters edge. OSATL01

Finstown, Orkney

Tel 01856 761581

www.atlantislodges.com

Eviedale Cottages

3 star

Comfortable converted farm steadings. Includes flats and cottages. OSEVI01

Evie, Orkney

Tel 01856 751270

www.creviedale.orknet.co.uk

House O'Wards

3 star

Traditional shoreside cottage, in wildlife-rich surroundings. Wonderful views. OSHOU01

Hoy, Orkney

Tel 01856 701263

www.longhope.co.uk/selfcatering

Snelsetter Farm

3 star

Beautifully converted barn on working farm. Adjacent to SWT Reserve. Close to sea. OSSNE01

Hoy. Orkney

Tel 01856 701244

www.orknet.co.uk/snelsetter

Dennishill

3 star

Recently renovated croft, three miles from ferry. Ideal location. Bikes available. OSDEN01

North Ronaldsay, Orkney

Tel 01856 874486

www.island-cottage.co.uk

Holm View

4 star

Comfortable cottage overlooking sandy beaches. Perfect for wildlife viewing. OSHOL01

Papa Westray, Orkney

Tel 01857 644211

www.papawestray.co.uk/papay/holm-view.html

 

Shetland

Saxa Vord

Saxa Vord, situated on Unst, Britain’s most northerly populated island and close to the Hermaness and Keen of Hamar NNRs, has been developed with wildlife-lovers in mind. 20 comfortable self catering houses, a 26-bedroom bunkhouse, 80-bedroom study centre, restaurants, bars and lecture rooms await. Spend your days exploring, alone or with a guide, and your evenings enjoying talks, demonstrations and great music.

Unst (island)

Tel 01957 711711

www.saxavord.com

Bressay Lighthouse

 

Two three bedroomed lighthouse keepers cottages. Close to Noss nature reserve.OSBRE01

Bressay (island)

Tel 01595 694688

www.lighthouse-holidays.com

Lurnea

3 star

Two bedroom cottage in Grunnasound. Own garden and parking. OSLUR01

Burra

Tel 01595 859413


Corbie

3 star

Two bedroom ground floor flat in town centre. Parking available. OSFLA01

Lerwick

Tel 01595 692793

www.selfcateringshetland.com

The Decca

3 star

Two and three bedroom cottages in converted Radio Navigational Signal Station. On outskirts of town. OSDEC01

Lerwick

Tel 01595 692793

www.selfcateringshetland.com

Midfield

4 star

Three bedroom house on working croft. Near Ollaberry. OSMID01

Mainland (North)

Tel 01806 544277

www.midfield-croft.freeuk.com

Isleshavn

3 star

Two bedroom chalet on working croft. Near Gletness. OSISL01

Mainland (North)

Tel 01595 890342


Nye Swarthoull

3 star

Three bedroom house next to the sea in Hillswick. OSSWA01

Mainland (North)

Tel 01806 503397

www.swarthoull.com

Stuytak

3 star

Two bedroom cottage with fantastic views. Overlooking St Magnus Bay, near Nibon. OSSTU01

Mainland (North)

Tel 01806 522589

www.nibon.shetland.co.uk

Glover Chalets

4 star

Two bedroom chalets in coastal location. Near Fladdabister and Ocraquoy.OSGLO01

Mainland (South)

Tel 01950 477596

www.gloverchalets.shetland.co.uk

Wildrig

4 star

Two bedroom apartment with views over RSPB reserve. Near Scousburgh. OSWIL01

Mainland (South)

Tel 01950 460373

www.wildrig.biz

South Lochend Cottage

3 star

Traditional two bedroom cottage. Near Maywick. OSSOU01

Mainland (South)

Tel 01595 694247

www.southlochend.co.uk

Sumburgh Lighthouse

 

Stunning location in refurbished lightouse keepers cottage. Four bedrooms. Located above cliffs, part of RSPB reserve. OSSUM01

Mainland (South)

Tel 01595 694688

www.lighthouse-holidays.com

Crawton

3 star

Three bedroom cottage in peaceful location, with sea views. Close to bay with seals. OSCRA01

Mainland (West)

Tel +41 61 361 1653

www.shetlandcroft-house.com

Marshvale

3 star

Three bedroom cottage in Aith, close to shore and lochs. Boat trips by arrangement. OSMAR01

Mainland (West)

Tel 01595 810378

www.plotters.demon.co.uk

Hillside Cottage

4 star

Two bedroom cottage in small island community. Close to airstrip. OSHIL01

Out Skerries (island)

Tel 01595 880598

www.peerieplaces.com

Easterhoul Chalets

2 star

Nine centrally heated chalets, each two bedroomed. OSEAS01

Scalloway

Tel 01595 880376


North Dale

3 star

Modernised three bedroom croft house. OSNOR01

Unst (island)

Tel 01957 711579


No. 3 Voesgarth

3 star

Modernised three bedroom bungalow. Magnificent views. OSVOE01

Unst (island)

Tel 01957 711579


No. 2 Bothies

3 star

Modern one bedroom cottage, close to island facilities. OSBOT01

Whalsay (island)

Tel 01806 566429


Coel-na-mara

2 star

Two bedroom cottage, close to water. OSCOE01

Yell (island)

Tel 01957 702102


Midbrake

X star

Two bedroom cottage within walking distance of SSSI and Breckon Sands. OSMID01

Yell (island)

Tel 01957 744343

 

 

 

See also:

Nature in Shetland website

Shetland Bird Club website