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Accommodation for Shetland & the Faroe Islands
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Choose from the wide selection
of Scotsell's recommended holidays - or we'll help you design the Scottish
holiday that suits you best.
Shetland | Faroe Islands
Ratings Information
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Busta House Hotel
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Brae
A
16th Century Lairds home, Busta House remains tranquil and elegant whilst
offering all modern comforts. The unspoilt beauty of Shetland's landscape,
seas and awesome skies combine with Busta's tragic history to create the
charm of a bygone era. Add the warmth of peat fires, malt whisky collection
and fine cuisine, and you are promised a lovely holiday experience. 22
en-suite bedrooms.
Price B
Hotel 
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Herrislea House Hotel
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Herrislea House Hotel
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Veensgarth, Tingwall
Shetland's only 4 star country
house hotel outside Lerwick. Solely owned and run by native Shetlanders.
Refurbished to combine, for example, country house furnishings with modern
heating and on-line computing in each of the 13 en-suite bedrooms. The
owners take a great pride in supplying all their own lamb and beef from
the family croft.
Dining room closed on Sundays; buffet dinner in
cafe bar (reduced cost).
Price C
Small Hotel
 Gold
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Sumburgh Hotel
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Sumburgh
Wonderful puffin watching
on the spectacular cliffs of Sumburgh Head up to mid August! A relaxed
country retreat surrounded by wildlife, fresh air, white sandy beaches
and close to the major archaeological sites of Jarlshof & Scatness.
Friendly efficient service is a hallmark. 36 en-suite rooms with sea views
and excellent restaurant - a great location for an exciting part of your
holiday.
SPECIAL OFFER Stay 7 nights on B&B or
DB&B and pay for only 6.
Price A
Hotel
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The Lerwick Hotel
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Lerwick
34 bedroom
hotel, 10 minutes walk from the town centre and harbour set in a quiet
location with excellent views over Breiwick Bay and to Bressay Island
from most rooms. Renowned in Shetland for its cuisine in the informal
in the informal Brasserie or Seafood Restaurant with its wonderful views.
A truly relaxing location with quality cuisine and attentive service.
Price B
Hotel
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Glen Orchy House
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Lerwick
Town and country on your door step. Situated
on the south side of Lerwick overlooking the Knab and adjacent to a nine
hole golf course free to the public. Ideal for coastal walks and yet only
5 minutes walk from the town centre. Glen Orchy has 22 en-suite bedrooms,
lounge with 'Honesty Bar' and a no smoking lounge with views to the Isle
of Bressay. Private car parking. Dinner available Monday - Friday.
Price A
Guest House
Silver
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Breiview Guest House
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Lerwick
Breiview is a homely, family run guest house
offering 9 clean, spacious, en-suite bedrooms (4 on ground floor) and
private car parking. Situated in a quiet area of Lerwick overlooking Breiwick
Bay with nice coastal walks nearby, it is close to Clickimin Broch and
the leisure centre and yet only 20 minutes walk to the town centre. A
friendly and comfortable base while visiting Shetland. Dinner available. Licensed.
Price A
Guest House
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Buness Country House
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Baltasound, Island of Unst
Britain's
northernmost island, Unst's has spectacular shores, archaeology, natural
history and two nature reserves, with approachable puffins, striking cliffs
and strange geology, need at least 4 days to explore. Buness is a 16th
Century, family home with 3 en-suite bedrooms with sea views, library
and sea facing conservatory in which, in the wonderful light of nightless
summer, you dine on delicious local sea and land produce.
Guest House
Silver
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The Hotel Föroyar |
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Faroe Islands
The Hotel Föroyar is located in a beautiful position with a panoramic view
over Tórshavn and the isle of Nólsoy. 108 en-suite bedrooms, all with
views, restaurant and bar. 4 stars.
Scotsell 0141 558 0100 |
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Green
Tourism Award
Establishments with a concern for the environment can take part in
the Scottish Tourist Board's Green Tourism Business Scheme. Their
efforts to operate in an environmentally friendly way are graded either
Gold, Silver or Bronze. Gold
Silver
Bronze
Scottish
Tourist Board Quality Assurance
As well as inspections carried out by Scotsell, the Scottish Tourist
Board's Quality Assurance Scheme awards stars on an annual basis for
ambience, cleanliness, hospitality, accommodation standard and food
for a variety of accommodation types, such as hotels, small hotels,
guest houses, B&Bs and inns.
Gradings are as follows: 
Exceptional and World Class
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Fair and
Acceptable
AA
Rosettes
Several establishments have been awarded rosettes from the AA to denote
their high quality of food, demonstrating technical skill and making
use of good quality, fresh ingredients. |
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