The Orca is a boutique hotel / hostel catering to the guest who likes to do their own thing - self catering to enable you to come and go as you please; situated in a beautiful rural setting nestling among mature trees at the head of Hoswick Bay. It lies halfway between Sumburgh to the South and Lerwick to the North on the East coast of Shetland. Whales which used to be hunted from this area now swim majestically past close to the shore and can regularly be seen by visitors. The cosy accommodation affords guests the facilities to make their holiday a unique experience full self catering facilities include a professional kitchen with workstations and ample cookware and tableware enabling guests to select and prepare the food they want when they want. Eat in the Dining Room or outside in the nice weather the choice is yours. Indeed Choice sums up your holiday experience here; go where you want when you want and eat what you want when you want. Staff are unobtrusive but helpful allowing you to "do your own thing". Shetland is a living landscape and history tempts you from every corner Bronze Age - its here! Viking Towns - here! .. and all within easy reach by bus or car. World class archaeology abounds throughout the isles. Lerwick Shetland's administrative capital is only thirteen miles away with its shops music leisure and museum centres including new multi screen cinema. Something for everyone Come and see...

All the bedrooms at the Orca enjoy TV hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms have guest controlled timed heaters to ensure their individual comfort whatever the weather. The bedrooms all enjoy rural and / or sea views and are not overlooked. Because of it's setting guests are assured of a quiet and relaxing time during their stay.

Easy car parking and car washing facilities. Outdoor seating and tables. Laundry and Ironing facilities. Drying facilities for Outdoor gear. WiFi is available in all public areas. Large screen TVs in Lounge and Dining/Games room. Bar facilities for functions. Bespoke Wedding facilities.

Style:

• Stylish
• Secluded
• Homely
• Comfortable
• Boutique

Rooms Facilities:

• Colour television
• Desk
• Hairdryer
• Freeview
• Non-smoking
• Ironing board
• Wireless internet connection
• Family/oversized room
• Iron
• DVD player
• Tea and coffee making facilities

Bed Details:

• Twin (single beds)
• Double bed
• Single bed

Bathroom Details:

• Private bathroom
• Private toilet
• Shower
• En suite
• Bathtub/shower combination

Eco Policy:
Consider other Guests please keep noise to a reasonable level.

Amenities:

• Lounge
• Lock-up facility for bicycles
• Wedding services
• Ironing facilities
• BBQ/Picnic area
• Internet access (wireless) in public areas
• Non-smoking (throughout)

Parking:

• Long-term parking
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Number of Rooms: 6

Number of Floors: 2

Smoking Policy: No smoking

Dining Facilities:

• For complete freedom the Orca is self-catering allowing guests to come and go as they please and prepare meals to suit themselves. The fitted professional kitchen provides guests with workstations storage and fridge and freezer capacity and copious amounts of cookware and tableware; to ensure that any meal from a sandwich to a formal four course dinner can be prepared. Meals can then be enjoyed in the Dining Room where any combination of tables and chairs can be utilised to suit the occasion.

Children Policy: Children welcome

Child Facilities:

• Highchairs
• Cots

Check In Time: 1753-01-01 12:00:00.000

Check Out Time: 1753-01-01 10:00:00.000

Reception Closing Time: 1753-01-01 21:00:00.000

Pet Policy:

• No pets

Recreation:

• Sailing
• Windsurfing
• Mountain biking
• Sightseeing tours
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Boating
• Fishing
• Walking
• Bird watching
• Beach nearby
• Shopping
• Animal watching
• Cycling
• Scuba diving

Business Facilities:

• Internet connection (wireless)
• Printer
• Photocopier
• Meeting rooms

Directions:
From the airport head North on main A970 road towards Lerwick. Turn Right following Hoswick sign. Follow road down for approx. 1.5 miles to T Junction turn right for Hoswick village turn right opposite bus shelter and the Orca is 200m on your right situated amongst mature trees. Pull into main car park and follow steps up to reception.;