Travel And Accommodation
From camping bods to hotels, Shetland offers a range of accommodation to suit every need. Guest houses, B&Bs and self-catering cottages and apartments are available in almost every part of Shetland.
Accommodation is graded using the Visit Scotland Quality Assurance Star Grading Scheme. This is a 5-star grading system based on visitor research which indicates what a potential guest can expect from their accommodation, from cleanliness and food to ambience and hospitality.
Local travel agent John Leask and Son are acting as official accommodation agents for the Shetland Hamefarin 2010. They will be dealing with all bookings and enquiries relating to accommodation for the event.
Please see below for a selection of accommodation providers who are holding rooms specifically for Hamefarers.
If you cannot find accommodation to suit your needs a further list of accommodation providers is available via Visit.Shetland.org.
For information on how to get to Shetland view our travel page.
Accommodation Enquiries
To make a booking, or to find out more information about accommodation options, please submit an enquiry by following these links:
Accommodation Providers
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Guest Houses
Northern Lights Holistic Spa
Well appointed, spacious rooms all with en-suite facilities and commanding beautiful views of Bressay Sound and the surrounding countryside. Use of the spa facilities and Wi-Fi access available.
2 x Double rooms with En-suite facilities � Price tba
2 x Twin rooms with En-suite facilities � Price tba
Evening meals provided
Breiview Guest House
Situated in a quiet area of Lerwick with private parking. All rooms are spacious, en-suite with digital tv. "Honesty bar" with stunning views.
3 x Double rooms with En-suite facilities - £30 per person
5 x Twin rooms with En-suite facilities - £30 per person
Evening meals provided.
Eddlewood Guest House
Spacious comfortable rooms all ensuite with digital TV, coffe/tea facilities and full choice breakfast menu. Central location for all ameneties. All rooms non-smoking. Single occupancy £39-£45 per person per room.
3 x Double rooms with En-suite facilities - £62 per room
1 x Twin room with En-suite facilities - £64 per room
1 x Family room with En-suite facilities - £79 per room
Evening meals provided.
Burrastow House
On the Westside of Shetland you can find spectacular scenery, peace and the ideal refuge for the escapist. Children half price.
2 x Family rooms with En-suite facilities - £45 per person
2 x Double rooms with En-suite facilities - £45 per person
Evening meals provided
Bed & Breakfast
Valley B&B
Warm and comfortable accommodation with satalite TV, DVD, wireless broadband, hairdryer, radio/alarm, tea/coffee making facilities. Ample parking and on bus route. Generous cooked breakfasts.
2 x Double/Twin rooms with En-suite facilities - £25 per person
1 x Family (1 double & 1 single bed) / Triple (3 single beds) room with En-suite facilities - £25 per person
Single occupancy £30.
Windward B&B
Rating: 3 Star
A warm, friendly welcome assured! Comfortable rooms and nice sea views. Situated in peaceful village. Shops, restaurants, bus stop nearby. Good base, 6 miles from Lerwick.
1 x Double room with Prviate facilities - £25-27 per person
1 x Twin room with En-suite facilities - £28-30 per person
1 x Family room with En-suite facilities - £28-30 per person
Woosung
Rating: Awaiting Inspection
Very central accommodation - all amenities within walking distance. A warm welcome awaits you in our family run B&B.
2 x Twin rooms with Shared facilities - £46 per room
Evening meals provided
Seafield Farm
Rating: 3 Star
Farmhouse in peaceful location, with beautiful sea views overlooking Breawick Bay. Ample car parking, guests' private sitting room. Bus stop nearby, town centre 1m.
1 x Double room with Shared facilities - £26 per person
1 x Twin room with Shared facilities - £26 per person
1 x Twin room with En-suite facilities - £28 per person
Westhall B&B
Period property set within private grounds, located on the Ness of Sound. Quiet rural setting with stunning sea views. Easy travelling distance from town centre.
1 x Double room with En-suite facilities - £45 per person
1 x Double room with Shared facilities - £40 per person
1 x Twin room with Shared facilities - £40 per person
Aald Harbour B&B
Rating: Awaiting Inspection
Family run bed and breakfast situated in the town centre of Lerwick. All rooms en-suite, tea/coffee making facilities, TV with DVD and Freeview. Broadband available throughout.
2 x Double rooms with En-suite facilities - £25 per person/£30 single occupancy
1 x Twin room with En-suite facilities - £25 per person/£30 single occupancy
Westayre B&B
Warm welcoming family home on working croft. Quiet area close to eaches and magnifient cliff scenery. Walks, bird watching.
1 x Double room with En-suite facilities - £30-35 per person
1 x Twin room with En-suite facilities - £30-35 per person
Boatsroom B&B
Very welcoming, friendly and homely accommodation situated on a working Shetland croft. After a hectic day, Boatsroom provides a quiet and cosey retreat. Local produce used as far as possible. Evening meals available at £12pp.
1 x Twin room with Shared facilities - £25 per person
1 x Double room with Shared facilities - £25 per person
Shalders Guest House
One double room or one family room with private bathroom (with jacuzzi bath), great views, internet access, TV, fridge and refreshment tray. Double room has inter-connecting children's room. Children under 5 free, up to 14 years £10.
1 x Double room with Prviate facilities - £30 per person
Evening meals provided
Setterbrae B&B
Relaxing accommodation overlooking Loch of Spiggie. Located close to archaeological sites, Spiggie Beach, Sumburgh airport and ferry to Fair Isle. Double sofa bed in twin room suitable for child/3rd adult. Hamefarers welcome.
1 x Double room with En-suite facilities - £32 per person
1 x Twin/Family room with Prviate Facilities facilities - £30 per person
1 x Double room with Prviate Facilities facilities - £30 per person
Windrush B&B
Rating: 3 Star
Quiet location in rural Cunningsburgh, overlooking Aithsvoe with views to Mousa. Easy reach of Lerwick and airport. Delicious choice of freshly cooked breadfasts made with local ingredients.
1 x Double room with En-suite facilities - £25-30 per person
1 x Twin room with Prviate facilities - £25-30 per person
Evening meals provided
Da Muckle Hus
Da Mucklehus is a 19th century renovated house retaining charm and character. Guest lounge, open fire, mature garden. Great location. Excellent food. Warm welcome.
1 x Double room with En-suite facilities - £30 per person
1 x Twin/Large Double room with En-suite facilities - £30 per person
Evening meals provided
Pomona
Rating: 2 Star
A home from hom B&B situated in a quiet area overlooking Gruting Voe. Ideal for walking and near archaeological sites.
1 x Double room with Prviate facilities - £25 per person
1 x Twin room with Prviate facilities - £25 per person
Self Catering
Crofthouse
Rating: 3 Star
1 bedroomed croft house, kitchen, bathroom and living room. All modern conveniences. All linen supplied.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 1, Sleeps 2
Price: Negotiable
Fishers Croft
Rating: 4 Star
A renovated Fisherman's croft sitting above Hamnavoe over looking the harbour and lighthouse. Well equipped. Sleeps two comfortably but also double sofa-bed.
Rooms: Public Rooms 3, Bedrooms 1, Sleeps 4
Price: £50 per night
Highmount Cottage
Rating: 3 Star
Highmount Cottage can sleep up to 6 people and contains a large bedroom with king sized bed and smaller bedroom with single bed and pull out under bed and box room with bunk beds.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 3, Sleeps 6
Price: £50 per night / £300 per week
Abateg
High quality, modern open plan apartment with all modern conveniences. Very suitable fro a family of up to six. Non smoking property.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 1, Sleeps 6
Price: £400 per week
Cymrund
Rating: Awaiting Inspection
One bedroom flat attached to modern dwellinghouse. Sitting room, kitchen/dining room, shower room. Rural setting 7 miles from Lerwick. Travel cot, high chair, baby bath all available.
Rooms: Public Rooms 3, Bedrooms 1, Sleeps 4
Price: £50 per night
Easterhoull Chalets
Nine individual chalets, each one has 2 bedrooms, sleeps max 4 people. Stunning sea views, beautiful location.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4
Price: £350 per week
6 Water Lane
Central location, 3rd floor flat.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 5
Price: £400 per week
Blydest
Rating: 3 Star
Bright and airy third floor flat. Comprises of double room, twin room and sofa bed in lounge area. Very central location.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 6
Price: £68 per night
Valeind
Rating: 3 Star
Fully equipped first floor flat provides lovely views over the harbour. Within easy reach of all facilities. Non-smoking property.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 3
Price: £410 per week / £800 per fortnight
7a Hillhead
Rating: 3 Star
Fully equipped apartment with one double and one single bedroom. Decorated and furnished to a very high standard. Restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 3
Price: £50 per night
Flat
Rating: 3 Star
Basement flat in town centre, minutes from shops, restaurants, play park with ample parking. Ideal base to explore Shetland. Front and rear garden.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 1, Sleeps 2
Price: £280 per week
4 Greenfield Square
Rating: 3 Star
Bungalow with open plan kitchen/living area, newly refurbished. Very central location. All bedding and linen provided.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4
Price: £60 per night
Heart Stanes
Comfortable first floor accommodation in the heart of Lerwick. Near to all amenities, ideal base for travelling. See website for more details.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 6
Price: £440 per week
Croft Cottage
Rating: 3 Star
Rural cottage situated in peaceful hamlet close to the shore. Woodburning stove. All modern conveniences. Shop nearby, 25 minutes by car to Lerwick, 15 minutes by car to Brae.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4
Price: £380 per week
Midfield
Traditional croft house on a working croft in the North Mainland. Peat fire in lounge.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 3, Sleeps 5
Price: £300 per week
Askalong
Modern house on a working croft in the North Mainland. Spectacular views over Gluss Voe. Two double bedrooms and one single bedroom.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 3, Sleeps 5
Price: £300 per week
Aesthus
Well appointed comfortable cottage on working beef/sheep farm. Lots of wildlife. 2 miles from Simmer Dim Rally (motor bikes) yearly in mid June.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 3, Sleeps 6
Price: £310 per week
Wildrig
Two bedroom apartment overlooking magnificent views of Spiggie Loch and Beach.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4
Price: £350 (2 people) / £450 (4 people) per week
The apartment is on a smallholding overlooking Spiggie Loch. Sleeps 4 people, double bedroom, sofa bed in sitting room. All mod cons. Dogs welcome.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 1, Sleeps 4
Price: £375 per week
Nordagerdi
Spacious self-catering cottage in wildlife-rich secluded location overlooking Pool of Virkie and Sumburgh Head.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4
Price: £325 per week
Havra Cottage
Refurbished croft cottage. Wonderful sea views. Modern kitchen/diner. Large airy living room with woodburning stove. Five minutes walk to Maywick beach. Own transport is recommended - nearest bus stop 2 miles.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 1, Sleeps 2
Price: £480 per week
Ronan Cottage
Rating: 3 Star
Comfortable, traditional cottage in idyllic setting with spectacular and uninterrupted views of St Niniams Isle and Foula.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 3, Sleeps 5
Price: £450 per week
Abundavoe
Spacious, modern, Scandanavian style apartment overlooking Aithsvoe and new pleasure boat marina. Ideal central base with lovely coastal walks close at hand.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 1, Sleeps 2
Price: £450 per week / £800 per fortnight
Fairview
Rating: 4 Star
Substantial, distinctive detached traditional house. Fully modernised. 2 minutes to beach, 5 minutes drive to Lerwick. Well equipped kitchen, peat fire and ensuite bedrooms. Large established garden. Everything you need to feel at home.
Rooms: Public Rooms 4, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4
Price: £420 per week
Hillside Brae Self Catering
Newly built 4 star luxury accommodation overlooking Gulberwick Bay and the Bard of Bressay. An ideal base for exploring Shetland.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4
Price: £540 per week
Brekka Lodge
Modern, high quality property, completed in 2009. Set in a central, tranquil location ideally suited for relaxing or exploring the rest of Shetland
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4-6
Price: £490 per week
3 Voesgarth Crescent
Rating: 3 Star
Comfortable modern bungalow centrally situated on Britains most northerly island. Magnificent view of Baltasound Voe.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 3, Sleeps 5
Price: £300 per week
Da Barn
Rating: 2 Star
Fully equipped self-contained accommodation with its own private entrance. Stunning views along west coast of Unst and across to Yell.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 1, Sleeps 2
Price: £43 per night
North Booth
Rating: 2 Star
Idyllic location adjacent to Westing Beach with spectacular views over Belmont Sound. Comfortable, well equipped cottage with peat fire and self contained garden.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4
Price: £325 per week
North Dale
Rating: 2 Star
Restored croft house in a quiet area. Area recognised for its history. All modern facilities.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 3, Sleeps 4
Price: �250 per week
Nordabrake Self Catering Houses
Nordabrake's 18 self catering houses are ideal for parties of all shapes and sizes providing a comfortable home-from-home. Set in a circle around a central lawn with a children's play area, each house sleeps 5 adults - cots can also be provided.
Rooms: Public Rooms 3, Bedrooms 3, Sleeps 5
Price: £460 per week / shorter stays, with a minimum of 2 nights stay
Scarvataing
Rating: 4 Star
Very central and comfortable base to explore Shetland. Recently renovated and refurbished with very comfortable accommodation.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 6
Price: £400 per week
Burnside Cottage
Rating: 2 Star
Traditional stone cottage adjoining listed cottage in the centre of village, with front garden leading down to the sea. Close to village amenities, bus and beautiful westside coastal walks.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 1, Sleeps 2
Price: £210 per week
Kinlea
Rating: 4 Star
2 double bedrooms, kitchen/dining, lounge and utility room. 2 minutes from Weisdale shop and post office.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4
Price: £500 per week
Queans
Rating: 4 Star
Queans is a newly renovated holiday home, with extension added, it has 3 good sized bedrooms, sitting room and large kitchen.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 3, Sleeps 5
Price: £400 per week
Old Croft House
Rating: Awaiting Inspection
Rural two storey cottage recently renovated. Upstairs - one double room and one twin room, ground floor - open plan sitting/itchen area, utility room and bathroom.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4
Price: £400 per week
Wast Banks Holiday Accommodation
Rating: Awaiting Inspection
A beautifully reburbished large crofthouse on the west mainland with fantastic views. Ideal for families or larger groups.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 3, Sleeps 7
Price: £400 per week
Crawton Cottage
Comfortable croft house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Rural location, peaceful, good walking and fishing nearby.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms 3, Sleeps 6
Price: £450-£475 per week
Coel-na-mara
Close to Mid Yell pier and beach. Spacious sitting room and kitchen. All linen and utensils provided. Saturday to Saturday bookings only.
Rooms: Public Rooms 1, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4
Price: £315 per week
Voeview Cottage
Rating: 2 Star
Small crofthouse with beautiful views of Hascosay and Fetlar. Open fire in living room (peats provided). Excellent location for visiting Unst, Fetlar and Mainland. Property has steep stair and coomb ceiling upstairs.
Rooms: Public Rooms 2, Bedrooms
Overby
Rating: 3 Star
Beautiful moderised house on shore of Burravoe. Private, quiet location. Enjoy superb sea views, seabirds and wildlife. Minimum stay 1 week (Friday to Friday bookings.
Rooms: Public Rooms 3, Bedrooms 2, Sleeps 4
Price: £375 per week
Hostels & Inns
Islesburgh House Hostel
Five Star accommodation at a budget price. Family friendly. Next door to Islesburgh Community Centre. Town centre location close to all amenities.
1 x 2-bed room with Shared facilities - £13.50 child / £16.50 adult per night
2 x 4-bed rooms with Shared facilities - £13.50 child / £16.50 adult per night
4 x 4-bed rooms with En-suite facilities - £13.50 child / £16.50 adult per night
1 x 6-bed room with Shared facilities - £13.50 child / £16.50 adult per night
1 x 8-bed room with Shared facilities - £13.50 child / £16.50 adult per night
2 x 12-bed room with Shared facilities - £13.50 child / £16.50 adult per night
Notes: Non-ensuite rooms have basin; Rooms can be booked exclusively - £50.00 4-bed room / £75.00 6-bed room.
Meals and snacks are available next door in Islesburgh Community Centre.
Orca Country Inn
Relaxed, informal country inn - recently refurbished offering comfortable ensuite rooms, home cooked food using local and seasonal produce and fresh fish and Shetland lamb. All freshly prepared meals.
1 x Twin room with Prviate facilities - £72.50 per room
2 x Single rooms with En-suite facilities - £47.50 per room
2 x Double rooms with En-suite facilities - £72.50 per room
1 x Family room (sleeps 3) with En-suite facilities - £89.00 per room
Evening meals provided
Sgts Mess Hostel
Double, twin or single rooms available, sink and storage space in each room, communal showers, toilets and kitchen area.
3 x Single rooms with Shared facilities - £18.50 per person
3 x Double rooms with Shared facilities - £18.50 per person
3 x Twin rooms with Shared facilities - £18.50 per person
Evening meals provided.