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61º North, Elegance and Luxury in the UK’s Northernmost Stately Home. Winner of more than 8 Prestigious Architectural Awards and a Category ‘A’ Listed Building (Scotland) Grade 1 (England). Described as ‘One of the best preserved neo-classical Georgian Houses in Scotland’ and ‘The most northerly Country House in Britain’ makes this a stay to remember.We also cater for candlelit evening meals at extra cost.Built in 1775, Belmont House overlooks the Bluemull Sound on Unst with very rare three-quarter views from the Drawing Room south towards Linga Island and Yell, west towards the Loch of Belmont and north towards the Loch of Snarravoe . Viking heritage is but a whisker away. Immaculately restored, this elegant house is set into a designed landscape with walled formal gardens which are included in the Inventory of Historic Gardens. Belmont House is a building of National historic and architectural significance and importance.Relax in the stunning gardens or simply unwind with a book in the Drawing Room.Exclusive and unique elegance for the Elite and most discerning of guests.Discretion and privacy are assured. Two-night stays are a minimum requirement to gain the benefit of the experience of both House and Island.Relax and “Be da Laird” in our fabulous south-facing “Ornyst” King size room or north-facing “Skidbladnir” Twin Garden/Farm view room (best for Aurora Borealis and stunning sunsets). All bedrooms come with private lockable bathrooms/shower rooms in either “Captain Cooks Bathroom”, “Rufus” shower room or the fabulously sumptuous “O’Mill Bathroom”.Stay on the second floor in our “Harald Fairhair” Family/Animal-friendly room double-sized bed. Free dog treats per stay, water on tap and love guaranteed.£20 per animal per night (except guide dogs).Each room comes with linen, Bath & Hand Towels (on request).Free 1.3 Gbps Super-Fast Internet, Hairdryers, Amazon Echo & Studio, Individually Controllable Electric Blankets, Electric Radiators, Hot Water Bottles, Fridge, Free Tea and Coffee etc. on request.Take Breakfast (all other meals can be supplied/catered with prior arrangement) in the incredible “Theatre” Dining Room” with its voluptuous Georgian red theme.Full access to the Georgian “Oval Blue” Drawing Room to relax and take in the scenery with rare three-aspect views across the Loch of Belmont, Bluemull Sound and Loch of Snarravoe and Linga Island.Wander the full 4 acre gardens at your leisure and make use of the “Pineapple Pergola” or the “Venetian Pink” Writing Room to read, write or simply look out and daydream across the Bluemull Sound.We are fully accessible for mobility and other access challenges; hence, our Shower Room, “Harald” comfortable Double Sofa bed and Dining are all on the ground floor with extra wide doors to aid step-free access.Prices are for Bed & Breakfast, per room with Island Breakfast included.
Whether you’re looking for a special handmade gift, a souvenir of you time in Shetland or a crafting experience to remember, Glansin Glass is a wonderful place to visit.Cheryl Jamieson started Glansin Glass in 2008 after discovering kiln-formed glass on a trip to Norway. She had always wanted to develop her creative side and dreamed of having her own craft business. In fused glass she finally found her ideal medium and it allows her to express her love for her native islands and create beautiful pieces of art that capture something of the essence of the place she calls home.Cheryl is a proud Shetlander, and her work is very much inspired by her roots. Shetland is famous for many things such as knitwear, archaeology, geology and music and this eclectic range of inspirations shines through.The new Glansin Glass visitor centre opened in 2021 and is the perfect place to indulge yourself or a loved one and purchase a completely unique piece. You can also book a glass making workshop. Cheryl will give you a warm welcome and help you to make your very own piece of Glansin Glass.Glansin Glass is Shetland glass – through and through!
Fetlar, “The Garden of Shetland”, is one of the Northern Isles but very accessible with up to eight daily return ferries in the Summer – it is an easy day trip from the Mainland.Gord Guest House is the only guest house on Fetlar at Houbie, in the centre of the island. As in the shop and café, we use fresh, local produce wherever possible including beef, lamb, mutton and pork produced on our farm. We also currently have two self-catering holiday properties available, a one bedroomed chalet at Aithness and a four bedroomed croft house at Tresta, overlooking Tresta Wick, which can be configured as a three bedroomed house with a one bedroomed annexe. We are happy to supply meals to those self-catering, either delivered to the house or to eat at Gord Guest House.At the shop and café we are open seven days a week through the Summer (five days a week in the Winter). We re-stock once a week and are happy to take orders on a Monday which will be available in the shop on Wednesday. In the café we serve homemade soup, hot and cold filled rolls, homebakes and coffee, tea, hot chocolate and cold drinks throughout the year.Our farm has a herd of over 30 breeding cows (a mixture of Shetlands, Highlands, Beef Shorthorn and Galloways) and around 600 breeding sheep (a mixture of Shetlands, Suffolks and Blackfaces). We also have three pigs: Iron Age, Gloucester old spot cross and Saddleback cross sows.
Unst Partnership produces a tourist map of the island each year, highlighting local sights and businesses. As well as our own website which lists what we do, we also look after two other websites: "Visit-unst.com" which carries general tourist information including accommodation; and "Unst Walkers are Welcome" which lists walking trails. We have been a local development company since 2000 and run a charity shop open on Thursdays and Saturdays 2-4pm, next door to the Final Checkout shop at Hagdale, Baltasound. This year we are in the process of negotiating with Shetland Amenity Trust to take over the Viking galley and longhouse site in Haroldswick to manage it locally. We are happy to assist with any tourism enquiries and our office at Hagdale is usually open 10-5pm Mon-Fri, 2-4pm on Saturdays.
