Gord Guest House
Shetland
Bed and Breakfast
The property owner
Hosted by Juliet and Lucy
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About
Gord Guest House is at the heart of Fetlar, the “Garden of Shetland”. The property is a perfect base for those who want to experience all of what the Shetland Islands offer. With lovely clean beaches and a beautiful landscape less than five minutes' walk away from the Guest House, it is an excellent place for family holidays and couple retreats. It is an extraordinary place to come and enjoy peace and quiet as well as stunning scenery and wildlife. The price quoted includes a full breakfast and three course evening meal as well as the room. You’ll enjoy comfortable en-suite rooms with plenty of good home cooking using local ingredients.
About the property
Originally a croft house that was built on the site of a Viking long house (featured on a Time Team episode), Gord Guest House is a stunning property in an even better location. With four double bedrooms that are all en-suite and have genuinely fantastic views over the garden and the sea. There is also a lounge area for sitting and relaxing before a freshly cooked homemade meal. It is a home away from home for weary travellers who are tired after experiencing the best of what Shetland has to offer.
Food and exploration
If you want to have food provided with accommodation on Fetlar, then Gord is the place to stay. Excellent home cooking in a friendly and family-run setting. Focus on food and good times in a location that plunges you into the rest of the islands. You have so much to take in; Juliet and Lucy will happily offer their knowledge to guide your decision-making.
Surrounding Area
Fetlar has 63 residents, and Shetland itself only has approximately 22,000 residents. The nearest town of any size is Lerwick on the main island of Shetland. To reach Lerwick, you need to take two ferry rides. The appeal of Fetlar is the seclusion; you can immerse yourself into the rural landscape and step away from society.
Juliet and Lucy’s Insider’s Guide to Gord Guest House
Walking: Fetlar is truly wonderful to ramble around, with some great terrain and better views, it is a perfect way to spend a few hours of your day. The island has some very special walks, including The Urie Walk, The Roundhouse Walk, Strandburgh Ness Walk and The Snap Walk. Juliet and Lucy would be more than happy to offer guidance to walkers who cannot choose which to walk first.
Fetlar Interpretive Centre, the island museum: This is the place to go for all information regarding Fetlar. With detailed maps and brochures illuminating the island and its attractions, it is a great spot to get to know your surroundings. With the bonus of free WIFI, it is well worth popping by.
Funzie: This area is not only beautiful, but it is also geologically fascinating with stones that have undergone millions of years of movement on its glorious beach. Look out into the water to see sea stacks and skerries as well as some fantastic wildlife.
Brough Lodge: The abandoned home of the Nicolson family who were the major landowners of Fetlar and responsible for the early clearances, there are some great walks around here, allowing you to fully take in the area.
Tresta Beach: The award-winning beach has stunning cliffs and calm waters. It’s easily accessible and is a great way to spend a few hours with family and friends.
Traveling to Fetlar involves a series of steps, as it is one of the remote islands in Shetland, Scotland. Here's how you can plan your journey:
Travel to Shetland:
By Ferry: From mainland Scotland, you can take a NorthLink ferry from Aberdeen or Scrabster to Lerwick, the main town in Shetland.
By Air: Alternatively, you can fly with Loganair from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, or Inverness to Sumburgh Airport in the South Mainland of Shetland.
From Lerwick to Fetlar:
Drive to Toft: From Lerwick, you need to drive north to Toft, which is about a 45-minute drive along the A970.
First Ferry: At Toft, take the ferry across Yell Sound to Ulsta on the island of Yell. This ferry journey is approximately 20 minutes long.
Drive Through Yell: Once you arrive in Ulsta, drive north to Gutcher, which should take about 25 minutes. Be mindful of local wildlife like sheep on the roads.
Second Ferry: From Gutcher, take another ferry across Bluemull Sound to Hamars Ness in Fetlar. This ferry ride lasts about 25 minutes.
Booking and Timetable:
Ferry services are operated by Shetland Islands Council. It's advisable to book in advance, especially for the Fetlar ferry. You can book online or by calling the booking office. Check the ferry timetables as they change seasonally.
Public Transport Option:
If you're traveling without a car, there are bus services from Lerwick to the ferry terminals, coordinated with ferry timings. From within Fetlar, there's a limited bus service from Funzie to Hamars Ness. For specific travel within Fetlar, there's also a dial-a-ride service which requires booking the day before.
Other Considerations:
There are no fuel stations on Fetlar, so ensure your vehicle is fully fueled before leaving Lerwick or Yell.
The island has no public transport once you're on Fetlar, so if you're not staying close to where the ferry docks, plan your transport accordingly.
Planning your trip with these steps will help ensure a smooth journey to Fetlar. Remember, weather and sea conditions can affect ferry schedules, so stay updated with the latest travel information from ZetTrans or Shetland Islands Council's ferry services.
Our rooms
Includes
- Ensuite Bathroom with Shower
- Dogs Welcome
- TV/DVD
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Wifi
Includes
- Ensuite Bathroom with Shower
- Dogs Welcome
- TV/DVD
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Wifi
Includes
- Ensuite Bathroom with Shower
- Dogs Welcome
- TV/DVD
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Wifi
Includes
- Ensuite Bathroom with Shower
- Dogs Welcome
- TV/DVD
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Wifi
Other amenities
Along side the individual room facilities we also provide the following amenaties, services and and facilities for you to use
- Free Parking Nearby
- Full Cooked Breakfast Provided
- Packed Lunches Provided by Arrangement
- Mobile Reception
- Tea and Coffee Facilities
- TV & Wireless Broadband
- Vegetarian Meals Provided
- Private Garden
- Evening Meals
- Sitting Room
- WiFi
- Hair Dryer
Suitability
- Couples welcome
- Singles welcome
- Children welcome (Age 2 - 12)
- Infants welcome (Under 2 )
- Pets welcome
Awards and accreditations
Things to know
Cancellation.
Once your booking has been confirmed, you have entered into a contract with us. If you wish to cancel (for any reason) then the following provisions apply.
Any deposit paid is non refundable unless it is possible to rebook the space with another visitor in which case the deposit will be refunded subject to a deduction of £30 for administration expenses.
The final payment is also due/non refundable unless the time can be rebooked with another visitor or, by agreement, the booking is moved either to another date in the same season or to the following year. In the event of the booking being moved to the following year any increase in the rates then being charged will be payable.
You are advised to take out travel insurance to cover you in the event of having to cancel your booking.
Check-in and check-out.
Check- in after midday and check-out before 11am but check with Juliet and Lucy before arriving/departing.
Cleaning.
All rooms are thoroughly cleaned at the end of each booking so that all guests arrive to a clean room.
Payment.
Gord Guest House accepts all major credit cards
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