Inns with Accommodation in the Shetland Islands

The Shetland Islands are brimming with ancient history and heritage and this remote region, tucked away above Scotland, has a wide range of ancient attractions scattered across its many islands. Making it the ideal destination for a long weekend, or an extended break with friends or family, inns with accommodation in the Shetland Islands are the perfect choice for a stay.

If a relaxing break is what you’re looking for, there’s no place more relaxing than St Ninian’s Isle, a large tombolo on the west coast of Shetland linking the South Mainland with the Isle. If you’re looking for an insight into the past lives of the Shetlanders, Croft House Museum in Boddam takes you back to the 1870’s showing you inside a traditional home of a Shetlander. If the weather is on your side, a venture to Unst and the Hermaness National Nature Reserve is a must. Overlooking Muckle Flugga, Britain’s most northerly point, the Hermaness National Nature Reserve provides a haven for thousands of seabirds. So sit back and enjoy the wildlife around you, however maybe not the time for a picnic!

For those visiting with family and friends, there’s a host of activities to keep everyone busy whilst staying active and exploring the Shetland Islands. Why not rent a bike and take one of the coastal cycle routes that pass by many of the famous attractions throughout all the Shetland Islands.

Inns with accommodation in the Shetland Islands offer guests a warm, homely base to explore the Shetland Islands, so why not enjoy a hearty breakfast and then head out to explore Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement. The extraordinary site has a complex of ancient settlements covering more than 4000 years of history and is a must see on a visit to the Shetland Islands.

Inns provide everything you need all under one roof, why worry about searching for a good restaurant to eat in the evening or something to do when a range of entertainment is already on offer right where you are sleeping. With a host of inns displaying traditional features to more contemporary rooms there’s an inn for every taste and budget. Rooms are equipped with modern features such as flat screen TV’s, Freeview, WiFi, comfortable bedding and tea and coffee making facilities.

To top it off, wake up feeling refreshed and energized with a hearty cooked breakfast to get you recharged for the day ahead. Inns not only provide delicious breakfasts but home cooked, locally sourced lunch and dinner meals to combine with a selection of cask ales, wines and spirits. With no need to worry about walking back to your hotel, you can indulge and enjoy the evening entertainment unique to the Shetland Islands.

Find out more about the attractions on offer by visiting our Things to Do section.

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