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Peerie House

Shetland

Self Catering (Minimum nights - 3)

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Hosted by Bridget

About

The Peerie (small in Shetland dialect) house is next door to The Lodge, set back slightly, with its private walled garden, but with the same magnificent views. The Former pump house to Leagraths greenhouses was converted into a house in the 1970s and has recently been updated and modernised. It sleeps two in one twin bedroom.

 

About the property: 

The Peerie House is in a walled garden next to the Fetlar lodge with beautiful views over Tresta bay. It has a good-sized double bedroom with twin beds. The garden doors open from the sitting room, which looks out over the bay.

 

Surrounding Area

 

Fetlar lies South of Unst and to the East of Yell. These islands together make up the North Isles of Shetland. You can get to Fetlar Island by ferry or bus.

 

Bridget's Insider's Guide to Peerie House: 

 

Fetlar Interpretive Centre: The centre is located at the Beach of Houbie opposite The Lodge/Peerie house. The Visit Scotland four-star community museum showcases the island's heritage and traditions, displaying its history,  including that of the Leagarth estate and its beautiful gardens. It also provides information on available activities, including maps of the many walks and a list of birds and mammals spotted daily.  Fetlar Interpretive Centre | Private House Stays

 

Tresta beach: Fetlar's award-winning, long white beach is one of the most stunning beaches in Shetland, with its spectacular cliffs and beautiful location. Tresta beach is easy to access and is perfect for families.

 

Hike to the end of Lambhoga: Since The Lodge overlooks the point of Lambhoga the hike to the end seems appropriate though it is one of the more challenging walks on the island.  There is a track leading from the beach but it runs out about half way round and after that it does become harder work. However if you make it to the end you will be rewarded with wonderful views of Fetlar and in early summer you should see puffins nesting on the cliffs.

 

RSPB Mires of Funzie Reserve: The RSPB hide at the Mires of Funzie is a mire habitat where you can see various wading birds but, most importantly, the red-necked phalarope. Fetlar holds over half the breeding population in the British Isles.  

 

Hike to the Natural arch at the Snap: Fetlar's coastline provides excellent hiking experiences, like the Snap walk, which takes you from Funzie southwest towards an area known as the Snap. Here you will see an array of seabirds, including fulmars, skuas and shags, and divers may be spotted on the lochs. Seals can also be seen on and off the rocks. This walk takes around 2 ½ hours.

Hosted by Bridget

My name is Bridget Cheyne. My family have been in Shetland for over 400 years, originally in Northmavine on Mainland and, more recently, Fetlar. My great-grandfather, Watson Cheyne, grew up in the Manse on Fetlar, where his grandfather was Minister.

He became a famous surgeon and microbiologist, working with Lord Lister of antiseptic fame, who he met at Edinburgh University.  Lord Lister took this island boy to Kings College Hospital in London, but he missed his childhood home, so he bought the land at Houbie on Fetlar in 1900 and built a magnificent house and garden for himself and his family.

My father formed Leagarth Estates, which owns the main house, Leagarth and the holiday cottages, The Lodge and The Peerie house. Today I run the company for all my extended family. Although we no longer live full-time on Fetlar, the house and land are used extensively by all family members and loved by us just as it was by my great-grandfather all those years ago.

 

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Other amenities

Along side the individual room facilities we also provide the following amenaties, services and and facilities for you to use

  • Garden
  • Washing Machine
  • Guests Get Own House Keys
  • WiFi
  • Kettle
  • microwave
  • Tumble dryer
  • Cots, High Chairs, Mattress (on request)
  • Washing Line

Suitability

  • Couples welcome
  • Singles welcome
  • Children welcome (Age 2 - 12)
  • Infants welcome (Under 2 )
  • All Ages are welcome
  • Teenagers (12-18)

Where we are

Leagarth Estates, Fetlar, Shetland, ZE2 9DJ, United Kingdom

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Guest book reviews

“Just a note to say that we loved our stay at the Peerie House. The cottage was delightful. It was really well equipped, very cosy, comfortable and very clean. We really enjoyed Fetlar- the wildlife was outstanding. We saw red-necked phalaropes everyday and otters in the bay by the house as well as at Urie. The local museum was very informative and the history of Leagarth House stays with us. Many thanks for your help in making our visit possible!"

John and Sandra Banff August 2022

“I just wanted to say what a lovely cottage The Peerie house! So spotlessly clean and comfortable and the quality of the linens and furnishings was just fantastic."

Janet May 2022

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Hosted by Bridget

My name is Bridget Cheyne. My family have been in Shetland for over 400 years, originally in Northmavine on Mainland and, more recently, Fetlar. My great-grandfather, Watson Cheyne, grew up in the Manse on Fetlar, where his grandfather was Minister.

He became a famous surgeon and microbiologist, working with Lord Lister of antiseptic fame, who he met at Edinburgh University.  Lord Lister took this island boy to Kings College Hospital in London, but he missed his childhood home, so he bought the land at Houbie on Fetlar in 1900 and built a magnificent house and garden for himself and his family.

My father formed Leagarth Estates, which owns the main house, Leagarth and the holiday cottages, The Lodge and The Peerie house. Today I run the company for all my extended family. Although we no longer live full-time on Fetlar, the house and land are used extensively by all family members and loved by us just as it was by my great-grandfather all those years ago.

 

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