Glover Lodges

The Property

Papa is a beautiful Scandinavian style wooden lodge built and furnished to the highest standards. Spacious, bright and tastefully decorated, this 4 Star luxury lodge is the ultimate in self-catering accommodation and can comfortably sleep up to 4 people.

This is one of 2 luxury lodges located in the beautifully unspoilt area of Fladdabister & Ocraquoy on the South Mainland of Shetland and has exceptional seaviews over the Bay of Ocraquoy below and out towards the islands of Bressay & Noss. Indeed there would be few lodges in the world that offers the discerning guests such unique surroundings – Papa really does capture the essence of Shetland’s natural beauty.

From the large front windows you can see a variety boats & ships entering Lerwick harbour or marvel at the seabirds such as the magnificent gannets diving into the sea below. Alternatively take the two minute stroll down to the bay below and get up close to this amazing wildlife!

This beautiful lodge has been carefully designed & furnished to the highest standards for the discerning visitor who recognises the importance of comfort, cleanliness, privacy & quality. Great care has been taken throughout to provide an environment of not only great natural beauty, but also one which will remain timeless for years to come.

We have made optimum use of space by designing an open-plan living/dining room & kitchen area and the large front windows ensure that whether you’re in the kitchen, living room or dining room you can be assured of wonderful sea-views!

The lodge is extremely well equipped with flatscreen LCD TV and Freeview channels, DVD player and Hifi system, Wifi broadband internet connection and a selection of games, DVDs, books & maps. The rooms are heated with a combination of storage & panel heaters plus an electric fire in the centre of the living room.

   Free Wi-Fi access in Lodge.

The fully-equipped kitchen is modern and spacious and comes with a fitted double oven, fitted dishwasher & fridge, washing machine, microwave, kettle, toaster & cafetiere. All crockery, cutlery, kitchen towels and cleaning utensils are provided.

There are two bedrooms – one with a double bed and one with twin beds – both of which are tastefully decorated and furnished in quality pine.

The luxury bathroom comes complete with modern fitted units, bath with power shower and heated towel rail. Bathroom towels, iron and ironing board are supplied.

Outdoors there is a spacious garden area with rotary dryer as well as table and chairs on the balcony. There is ample parking and turning space.

Floorplan

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What’s nearby

This property has the most perfect location for exploring the whole of Shetland.

On the doorstep you have all the gems of the South including the “Mousa Broch” in Sandwick; the beautiful sandy beaches of Levenwick & St Ninians Isle in Bigton, and further South can be found the Sumburgh Head Nature Reserve, the ancient settlement of “Jarlshof” and the excavations at Scatness to name but a few!

Lerwick is an easy 10 minute drive North with all the activities and amenities you would expect from such a vibrant Capital.

And remember, it’s less than an hour’s drive from here to the most northerly tip of Shetland and from where small inter-island ferries can take you to the North Isles of Yell, Unst, Fetlar and Skerries for the day!

Directions

From Lerwick head for the main A970 south towards Sumburgh. Stay on the A970 passing Gulberwick & Quarff, then take the next left to Fladdabister. Follow the lane through Fladdabister and as you go up the hill we are situated on the left-hand side – a wooden house called “Blaisdon” with double garage and red roof surrounded by a dry stone wall and brown wooden fence.

From Sumburgh Airport follow the main A970 towards Lerwick, passing Levenwick, Sandwick & Cunningsburgh. Upon exiting Cunningsburgh you will pass the Cunningsburgh Hall on your left – take the next right to Fladdabister/Aithsetter and turn immediately left to Fladdabister/Ocraquoy and follow the lane until you come to the wooden house called “Blaisdon” on your right with red roof, double garage and surrounding dry stone wall and brown wooden fence.

Keys can be collected from the main house, “Blaisdon”.

• Check-in time: 2pm onwards.
• Check-out time: 10am.
• Changeover day: Saturday (during peak season).

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