Glover Lodges - Self catering holiday accommodation in Shetland

Luxury self-catering accommodation in Lerwick, Shetland. Ideal for self-catering holidays, business trips or short breaks.

The Property

This Lerwick property “Hjaltland” is a newly refurbished bright & airy first floor flat situated in a spacious residential cul-de-sac with easy off-road parking. This high quality self-catering apartment is ideally located as it is very close to the town centre – just a 4 minute walk away – but it is situated in a particularly quiet and picturesque part of Lerwick with outstanding views to the South-West over Breiwick Sound and adjoins a small 9 hole golf course which sweeps along the spectacular Lerwick coastline.

With town and country on your doorstep it is the perfect retreat for both tourist and business visitors alike.

This well-equipped luxury holiday accommodation in Lerwick has been completely refurbished in early 2011 and now boasts a brand new kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms all decorated to the very highest of standards.

There is an open-plan living/dining room with quality leather sofas, flatscreen LCD TV with Freeview channels, DVD player and Hifi system. The lounge and dining area both have amazing seaviews either Southwards over the golf course and the beautiful Breiwick Bay as well as Northwards over Lerwick and out towards the North mouth of the harbour.

   Free Wi-Fi access.

A carefully planned kitchen with beautiful solid oak fitted units and black satin worktops comes complete with fully integrated dishwasher, double oven, washer/dryer, microwave and large fridge/freezer as well as a quality range of crockery and cutlery – a joy in which to self-cater!

There are 2 double bedrooms with quality solid oak furniture, large fitted wardrobes and LCD TV with freeview channels.

The luxurious bathroom comprises WC, washbasin, curved bath with overhead mains power MIRA shower and heated towel rail.

Heating is supplied by way of storage heaters and electric panel heaters.

All bedlinen, towels, hairdryer, iron and ironing board are supplied.

We also provide a good selection of interesting books, games, maps and DVDS for visitors use.

Outdoors there is a shared garden and washing-line (with the apartment below), however, a small flight of steps just outside the front door leads onto open grassland which slopes down to the spectacular Lerwick coastline where wildlife and birdlife are in abundance.

There is plenty of allocated parking outside the small apartment block and across the road.

Floorplan

Please click here to view an interactive floor-plan for this property.

What’s nearby

If you want to explore as much of Shetland as possible but also want to be close to all the amenities of a vibrant town, then Hjaltland provides the perfect mix of town and country.

The house is located near the top of a gently sloping hill and adjoins a 9 hole golf course which is free to the public. A 2 minute walk and you reach the spectacular coastline with it’s abundant wildlife and birdlife and a 4 minute walk down the hill takes you directly to the main town centre and harbour front. There are various amenities such as shops, bars, cafes and restaurants all within walking distance and a short stroll takes you to the museum, library, Bowling Green and Flower Park and various other places of interest. The beautiful Sands of Sound Beach and the ancient Clickimin Broch are a 25 minute walk away, as is the superb Clickimin Leisure Complex which has an excellent swimming pool, squash courts, indoor bowling green and state-of-the-art gymnasium.

Overall an ideal choice for both tourist and business visitors alike!

Directions

From Lerwick Ferry Terminal turn left onto the main road and follow the coastal road into the main town centre and as you pass the main harbour front and head up the hill you will reach a small roundabout at the top of the hill near a large Kirk. Take the second exit which is the road straight ahead of you and head up the hill a short distance and take the second right turning just past the Glen Orchy Guest House into Hjaltland Place. No 8 Hjaltland Place is situated on the left hand side of the road with a red door.

From Sumburgh Airport follow the main A970 to Lerwick. Upon descending the hill into Lerwick on the main South Road, keep straight ahead over the 2 small roundabouts heading into the centre of Lerwick. When you reach the small roundabout near the big Kirk and car parking area take the third exit onto Knab Road. As you drive up the slight hill Hjaltland Place is the second turning on your right just past the Glen Orchy Guest House. No 8 Hjlatland Place is situated on the left hand side of the road with a red door.

We are happy to meet you at the property at 2pm, or alternative arrangements for key collection can be made in advance of arrival.

Check-In Time: 2pm
Check-Out Time: 10am
Changeover Day: Fridays during peak periods.

Bookings can be made for as little as 4 nights during the winter months and for a minimum of one week during the summer months.

Terms & Conditions of Hire

Stays in Hjaltland must be for a minimum of 4 nights during the low season (October to March) and a minimum of 7 nights during the Spring and Summer months with changeover day every Friday during the peak Summer months.

The property sleeps up to 4 people in two double bedrooms.

Sorry but no pets are allowed and no smoking inside the premises.

Payment in full will be requested approximately 2-3 months prior to arrival. We strongly recommend that you take out holiday/travel insurance to cover any unexpected late cancellation as we will only be able to offer a refund if we are able to rebook the property at short notice.

Please read our full schedule of terms & conditions on the reservations/confirmation pages on our website prior to booking.

For availability and prices please email info@gloverlodges.co.uk or telephone Mr and Mrs Inkster on 01950 477596.

 

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