Business Details
35 Years
experience
Luxury B & B in Lerwick, Shetland
Glen Orchy House is a distinguished guest house nestled in Lerwick, the heart of Shetland's captivating landscape. Established in 1991 as a meticulously restored historic building dating back to 1904, we combine the charm of a bygone era with modern comforts. Our accommodations include double, single, twin, triple, and family rooms, each equipped with satellite television, broadband internet, and underfloor heating for personalized comfort. We pride ourselves on offering en-suite facilities, a delectable home-cooked breakfast using local ingredients, and thoughtful amenities such as laundry service and luggage storage.Our prime location ensures easy access to Lerwick's ferry port, bus stations, and local attractions, with dedicated support for guests requiring accessibility features. With over three decades of service, we remain committed to providing an authentic Shetland experience rooted in hospitality, heritage, and attention to detail.
Services
Bed & Breakfast
En-suite Rooms
Breakfast Service
Laundry Service
Luggage Storage
Airport Shuttle
Accessibility Facilities
Tourist Information
Wi-Fi Access
Fax & Printing
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer en-suite rooms with underfloor heating in a historic 1904 building.
- Our home-cooked breakfast uses fresh local ingredients for a true Shetland taste.
- We provide easy access to Lerwick's ferry port, bus stations, and key attractions.
- Our guest house includes laundry service and luggage storage for convenience.
- We cater to accessibility needs with ground-floor facilities for mobility impaired guests.
Services
Bed & Breakfast
Our en-suite rooms offer comfort and character, featuring satellite TV, broadband internet, and underfloor heating. Guests enjoy a daily home-cooked breakfast using local ingredients, with flexible serving times to accommodate early departures.
Laundry Service
We provide convenient laundry facilities to ensure guests can travel light and maintain fresh clothing throughout their stay in Shetland's unpredictable weather conditions.
Luggage Storage
Secure storage allows guests to explore Lerwick freely before check-in or after check-out, with easy access to transportation links and local amenities.
Accessibility Facilities
Ground-floor rooms with adapted facilities ensure comfortable stays for guests with mobility impairments, reflecting our commitment to inclusive hospitality in Shetland's tourism sector.
Tourist Information
Our staff offers expert guidance on Shetland's attractions, from historic sites like Jarlshof to wildlife experiences and annual festivals, enhancing guests' exploration of the islands.
Questions
What are your cancellation policies?
Guests must provide 48 hours' notice for cancellations to avoid full room charges.
Do you offer breakfast options for early departures?
Yes, we provide non-cooked breakfast packs for guests leaving before regular service times.
Are there dining options nearby?
Our sister restaurant Phu Siam offers Thai cuisine within walking distance of the guest house.
How accessible is the guest house for mobility impaired visitors?
We have ground-floor rooms with adapted facilities to accommodate guests with mobility needs.
What transportation links are available?
We're within walking distance of Lerwick's ferry terminal and bus stations, with Sumburgh Airport 25 miles away.
Can I store luggage before check-in?
Yes, we offer secure luggage storage for guests exploring Lerwick prior to room availability.
Reviews (7)
Kevin Speed
Oct 06, 2021
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Good location but uphill from the town. It was ok but not brilliant. Plenty of free parking round the back. Room needed updating, and matresses wasn't very comfortable. Bedding, duvet and covers definately need replacing as old and thin and cover dated. Lovely breakfast with lots of fruit as well as the usual. Staff helpful and friendly.
Ankit Patel
Jul 14, 2021
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Its not a 3* its 0* hotel ..I advide do not book this hotel.. I had very bad experience.. they gave me initially 1st room but I couldn't open the window and temperature goes above 27... Then I ask to change my room and they said they dont have any room available. After this kind of answer I replied I will book another hotel and within 5min they turn up with another room availability... They moved me another room but this room very noisy because main heating system passing through this room.. I advice not to book this hotel..
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Siddhartha Banerje
Jun 29, 2021
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Great breakfast options included in the rent. Good homely hotel, nice hosts, great location on the knab.
O. M.
Nov 10, 2020
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Stayed at the Glen Orchy whilst filming a wildlife show in the Shetlands. The owner and her colleagues are some of the most hospitable, welcoming people you could meet. Meal sizes were more than generous and they even threw us a leaving party before we checked out on the last night and provided a glorious thai feast to send us off. All very homey and down to earth, a lovely reflection of the landscape.
Gerry Campion
Oct 02, 2020
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Nice rooms and good breakfast. It is also also very central to bars and restaurants. It has its own parking .
Joanna Barwick
Jun 28, 2020
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Lovely B&B run by lovely people. My colleagues and I stayed here for a week and were blown away by how friendly, accommodating and thoughtful the staff and owners were. They bent over backwards to help us - providing packed lunches, meals at special times of day, extra storage rooms and much more. The location is great, a short walk from the harbour, shops and good restaurants. The breakfasts were delicious and generous. Highly recommend for tourists & business travellers.
MaryS
Dec 29, 2017
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My adult Son and I took the trip of a lifetime and that included visiting the Shetland Islands. We stayed at the guest house for three nights while we roamed the islands with our rental car. (Rental car recommended to really see the sights!). Our visit at Glen Orchy was delightful. Though we weren't around much, we had breakfast in the morning and dragged ourselves in late at night to the most comfortable beds. The staff is wonderful. The proprietor is very nice and Diane, the assistant staff manager is just plain delightful with a wonderful welcoming smile and a great sense of humor. I really
