Situated in the heart of Shetland's capital Lerwick, Glen Orchy House now offers unique, luxurious and comfortable bed and breakfast rooms for guests visiting this stunning region and all its scenery, attractions, wildlife and countryside. You will be overwhelmed by the captivating landscape of Shetland.
Dramatic scenery wonderful walks and a spectacular coastline are combined with fascinating wildlife. Glen Orchy House has most of the facilities you need to truly relax during your visit to Lerwich and the Shetland Islands. This unique building originates in 1904, when it was built as a convent for the Episcopalian church and known as the House of Charity.
Dramatic scenery wonderful walks and a spectacular coastline are combined with fascinating wildlife. Glen Orchy House has most of the facilities you need to truly relax during your visit to Lerwich and the Shetland Islands. This unique building originates in 1904, when it was built as a convent for the Episcopalian church and known as the House of Charity.
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Glen Orchy House has most of the facilities you need to truly relax during your visit to Lerwick and the Shetland Islands. There are double, single, twin, triple and family rooms available, all with satellite television, hairdryer, broadband internet and fax & printing services. The rooms also have luxurious underfloor heating, and guests are able to control the temperature in their room to suit their own level of comfort.
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Dramatic scenery, wonderful walks and a spectacular coastline are combined with fascinating wildlife - including the area's appealing puffins, seals, otters, porpoises, whales and, of course, Shetland ponies. Here you can try biking, trout fishing, scuba diving and more.
Events throughout the year include the famous Up Helly Aa fire festival in January, Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival in October and the Shetland Blues Festival in September.Glen Orchy House is close to Lerwick's Clickimin Leisure Complex, which includes a 25-metre pool with flumes, river ride and giant bubble pool; a sauna; steam room; sports hall; bowls hall; squash courts; fitness centre and more.
Events throughout the year include the famous Up Helly Aa fire festival in January, Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival in October and the Shetland Blues Festival in September.Glen Orchy House is close to Lerwick's Clickimin Leisure Complex, which includes a 25-metre pool with flumes, river ride and giant bubble pool; a sauna; steam room; sports hall; bowls hall; squash courts; fitness centre and more.
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We are proud of the Breakfast service we provide here at Glen Orchy House. We shop daily for our supplies in order to provide a fresh and varied breakfast selection. We can also prepare a non-cooked breakfast for any guests with a pre-breakfast departure time upon request. For Evening meals we recommend our Sister Restaurant 'Phu Siam' for a taste of Thailand, located a short walk from the Glen Orchy on Lerwicks main commercial street.
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Glen Orchy House is convenient for business and holiday visitors. Local amenities are just a 10-minute walk away and Shetland's Sumburgh Airport is 25 miles away, with a convenient bus service service to Lerwick from the terminal. The guest house is within walking distance of the Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal and this takes approximately 20 minutes.
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