Tranquil and cosy, with wood-burning stove and open views west over Sandsound Voe. Central location 17 miles from Lerwick. Ideally situated for loch and sea fishing, with hill and coastal walks on your doorstep. Seabirds, seals and otters regularly seen from the cottage.
Former fisherman's lodge, now provides a well-equipped, comfortable base for your Shetland holiday.
Key information
Type
Self Catering
Number of Bedrooms
1
Sleeps
2
Prices
Rates start at:
Cottage (Jan-Feb and Nov-Dec): £450 per week
Cottage (Mar-Apr and Sep-Oct): £500 per week
Cottage (May-Aug): £550 per week
A minimum 2 night stay is required.
Cottage (Jan-Feb and Nov-Dec): £450 per week
Cottage (Mar-Apr and Sep-Oct): £500 per week
Cottage (May-Aug): £550 per week
A minimum 2 night stay is required.
Address
Sandsound, Bixter, Shetland
Postcode
ZE2 9LU
Area
West Mainland
Contact Name(s)
Ruth Anderson
Short Term Lets Licence No
SH00326P
EPC Rating
D
Facilities
Internet access
No smoking
No pets
Tea/Coffee making facilities
Hairdryer
Shetland Tourism Association Member
Built in the 1890s as summer accommodation for fishermen salting and drying fish on the beach below, the cottage is now a cosy, comfortable base for your Shetland holiday.
The entrance porch houses a washing machine/tumble drier, and 3-drawer freezer.
The kitchen with adjacent dining area is fitted with an electric cooker (ceramic hob with grill and double oven), dishwasher, microwave and fridge, with plenty of cookware, crockery and utensils.
The bathroom has a power shower, lots of storage and a plentiful supply of towels. Complimentary Shetland Soap products are provided.
The comfortable sitting-room has a TV, a DVD player and CD/radio, also a wide selection of Shetland-themed books and CDs to enjoy. There’s also a wood burning stove, so you can light a welcoming fire after a busy day.
The main rooms have electric storage heaters with a heated mirror and heated towel-rail in the bathroom.
The bedroom has the option of a superking bed or twin single beds, please let Ruth know your preference when you book.
There is a paved/grassy area in the front of the west-facing cottage, with a bench and picnic table where you can enjoy the sunset over Sandsound Voe.
Sandsound is lovely for walks; seals and otters are regular visitors. Details of local activities are in the cottage’s information pack.
More information
You’ll find tea and coffee in the cottage and Ruth’s homebakes on your arrival.
Wifi is available free for guests, using their own enabled devices.
Access is by private road off the B-class Sandsound road, with parking right outside the cottage.
There’s a clothes line in the garden and an airer and dehumidifier inside.
A £50 non-refundable deposit is payable on booking with the balance payable on your arrival. Prices include all linen and electricity costs.
Directions
By Ferry
When leaving the ferry terminal, turn right onto the main A970 north. After around 5 miles, turn left onto the A971 west road when you see the signpost to Walls and Sandness. Continue, passing through the village of Weisdale, for around 9.5 miles, till you see the signpost for Sandsound and turn left onto the B-class road. Continue on for another mile and you will see the cottage by the shore, on your right. Turn sharp right onto the Lodge’s private drive, and you’re there. The journey should take around 30 minutes.
By Air
From Sumburgh airport, follow the main A970 north towards Lerwick, then head north from the town on the main A970, joining the A971 and the B-class road to the cottage as directed above. The journey should take around 1 hour.
Ruth will arrange access arrangements with you when you book the cottage.
