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PEEDIE WHITES COTTAGE
18 Balfour Village, Shapinsay, Orkney KW17 DX
Photo above shows view across Elwick Bay onto Balfour Village.
Sleeps: 4.
Sorry no pets.
No smoking.
Visit Scotland: 4 stars.
Price range: £280 - £375 pw.
Short breaks: £65 per night - min 3 nights.
For further details please contact:
Sheena Sinclair
Tel: 01856 711 300 or 301
    
 
Photos above show the cottage, and the view from the front of the cottage.
 This traditional stone built cottage is newly renovated to a very high standard offering a homely base for your island stay. Situated on the Shapinsay shoreline nestling in the quiet conservation village of Balfour. The front gardens here meet the shores of Elwick Bay which is a very popular meeting place for seals. Literally two minutes walk to the pier from where the small friendly city of Kirkwall, with St Magnus Cathedral, is just a 25 minute ferry trip away. - The island shop, restaurant, heritage centre and pub are all within 20 - 100 yards.
- Shapinsay is a beautiful, low-lying agricultural island ideal for walking or cycling.
 - Translucent skies over striking sea and landscapes provide plenty to whet the palette of the discerning artist.
- Just relax with nature on the shore while bird/seal watching. RSPB Reserve nearby.
- Being on a small centrally located Island on the North side of Orkney Mainland the property is ideally situated for visiting Kirkwall and the Mainland whilst experiencing island life as well.
- Literally two minutes walk to the pier from where the small friendly city of Kirkwall, with St Magnus Cathedral, is just a 25 minute ferry trip away.
ACCOMMODATION 2 Bedrooms: 1 Double Bedroom with en-suite shower, toilet and wash hand basin. 1 Double Bedroom. Shower Room with toilet and wash hand basin. Kitchen/Living/Dining area. All modern kitchen appliances: oven/hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer. Washing machine and Tumble drier TV. DVD. High quality linen supplied. Payphone. Total Control Central Heating. Awaiting STB grading. The price includes all electricity and linen - weekly linen change.
All weeks include: - High quality bath, hand towels and bed linen (made up) and tea towels.
- A welcome of Orkney fare.
- Fresh cut flowers (when available).
The telephone is charged at a competitive rate.
Arrangements can be made for basic provisions to await your arrival. Nearby shop stocks all the essentials - Open till 6.30pm weekdays, till 5.00pm Saturdays and 2.00pm-4.00pm Sundays.
If you are new to Orkney some directions may be needed to help with your journey. Hope this is of some help. Whichever way you choose to travel you will arrive on the Mainland of Orkney either by Ferry or by Air and then on to Shapinsay.
For sea travel to Orkney Mainland please check the following:
Northlink Ferries, Tel: 01856 885 500
Pentland Ferries, Tel: 01856 831226
John o' Groats Ferries, Tel: 01955 611353
You then need to make your way to kirkwall where the Shapinsay ferry terminal is easy to find. The island of Shapinsay is reached by a 25min ferry trip from here aboard MV Shpainsay. or MVShapinsay ferry times check Tel: 01856 872044.
For Air travel information I would suggest you either contact British Airways, tel 0870 8509 850, or ask your travel agent.
Your arrival airport is Kirkwall. From here you are just a few minutes from MV Shapinsay ferry terminal by taxi. I would advise pre-booking your taxi.
There is also an airport shuttle bus every 15 mins which takes you into Kirkwall dropping you near to the Shapinsay ferry by request. |
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