Scarpoe's Kitchen, Herra, Yell

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Entire cottage hosted by Inga

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bathroom
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Scarpoe's Kitchen is an ancient "Kytja" house in the beautiful island of Yell, in Shetland. It has been completely restored and is offered as a high quality and unique place to stay. The former crofthouse is the perfect spot to get away from it all. It is easy to lose yourself in “da Herra,” a magical place where ancient legends of giants and trolls abound. The air is clean and summer days are long. A feeling of age, peace and endurance is ever present in this beautiful valley.

The space
The secluded location belies the fact that the Herra is probably the most convenient location for visitors to the island of Yell, being situated in the middle of the isle. It is a short distance from the main village - leisure centre, swimming pool, shop are approximately 8 minutes drive away. There is a veritable host of things to do right on your doorstep, however, and you can fill your days without ever stepping in your car, should you wish to. Sleeping 2, the accommodation, heated by an air-source heat pump is equipped to a very high standard and comprises:
Modern fitted kitchen with induction hob, electric oven, fridge, microwave etc. Mezzanine gallery bedroom. Open plan living room-kitchen with half-vaulted ceiling - with the natural light pouring in through fixed lightbox style skylights you can feel a real sense of space. The sofa doubles up as a comfortable bed with memory foam mattress, for those who do not wish to sleep aloft. Smart, satellite TV and CD-stereo player and books mean you have something to do if you cannot venture out. Large shower room with underfloor heating. Parking, with room for several vehicles, is to the side and behind the house. We supply wi-fi via 4G EE router which we have found to be the best and most reliable system for the area - there is a strong 4G signal in da Herra.
There is a large garden area to the front with outside seating where you can look out down to the beach and over Whalfirth voe. We have erected geodesic "solardome" (May 2022) and we hope this will provide an extra haven on windier or rainy days, and a cosy retreat for being outside in the winter months. We are especially excited to have the space for those winter months when da Herra benefits from dark skies, stars and aurora borealis. Watch this space as we fine tune the "decor" and styling inside!

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom
1 double bed

What this place offers

Public or shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV
Private patio or balcony
Private garden
Indoor fireplace: electric
Hair dryer
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Where you’ll be

Mid Yell, Scotland, United Kingdom

The area is so full of things to do, you need hardly ever step in your car! Right outside the door you can go fishing, walking, birdwatching, otter and even whale/dolphin watching on occasion. If you want to work out or swim, there is a leisure centre a few miles away in Mid Yell. The ferries are about equidistant to the north (for Unst and Fetlar) and south (the mainland).

Hosted by Inga

  1. Joined in June 2018
  • 97 Reviews
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I am a born and bred Orcadian with both Orkney and Shetland ancestry. I live in Stromness with my husband who is a Shetlander. We have two grown up children who are no longer at home. My interests include gardening, singing, walking, beachcombing and snorkelling!
I am a born and bred Orcadian with both Orkney and Shetland ancestry. I live in Stromness with my husband who is a Shetlander. We have two grown up children who are no longer at ho…

During your stay

I am available most of the time - best to contact me through the email address and phone numbers supplied by airbnb. We also have a contact in da Herra who may be able to help.

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House rules

Check-in: After 16:00
Check out: 10:00
Self check-in with building staff
Not suitable for children and infants
No smoking
No pets
No parties or events

Health & safety

Airbnb's COVID-19 safety practices apply
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy