The Hogan
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Fully modernised self catering apartment in a stunning location
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The
Accommodation |
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The Hogan was probably built in
the early 1800s, but no one is really sure. It is shown
on maps of 1870 and was probably a single storey croft cottage
with a peat roof. The original walls still form part of
the main house. It was extended around 1900 and again
around 1970. ‘Hogan’ is the Old Norse for a pasture
and it can be seen from its sheltered location that this is
an ideal description. It is also noted as ‘Da Hogen’
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The apartment is on the south side of
the house and gets the best of the sunshine. Fully
modernised in 2003 it has a bedroom with double bed, living room
(with futon sleeping 2 extra visitors if needed), kitchen, bathroom,
utility room with washing machine and drying facilities. Parking and
bicycle storage available. |
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Shetland
Islands |
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The
Shetland Islands are situated almost 1000 km north of London, as
remote as you like yet easy to get to. Only 15 of the 100+ islands
are inhabited. With a Pictish & Viking heritage, Shetland has only
been part of Scotland for 500 years. The climate is mild. In
summer it’s never too hot and in winter it hardly ever freezes or
snows. In June it is daylight almost all the time whilst at other
times the clear air makes star gazing a spectacular experience. If
you are lucky you will see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
There is an abundance of flora and fauna close at hand, natural and
historical wonders to see. |
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West
Burrafirth |
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West Burrafirth is a
tiny community on the West Side of Mainland Shetland (known as the
“wild west” because of its remoteness!). There is a ruined Pictish
broch, an ancient water mill system and a pretty harbour, home to
small fishing boats and the ferry to the island of Papa Stour. The
area is ideal for bird and seal watching, artists & photographers,
walking and cycling or as a retreat for enjoying peace & quiet,
fresh clear air and silence. |
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Transport |
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Getting to Shetland
By air: Flybe operate flights
to Sumburgh airport from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness
and Kirkwall.
www.flybe.com These
are BA codeshare flights so bookings from the rest of the
UK can be made right through.
In
the summer Loganair operate flights to Bergen www.loganair.co.uk
By sea: NorthLink Ferries operate
cruise ferries from Aberdeen every evening and from Kirkwall
3 times a week. Contact: 0845 6000 449 or
www.northlinkferries.co.uk (Don't
use other booking sites as only fares booked on the official
site are fully refundable)
Getting to West Burrafirth
Drive 6 miles north from Lerwick
on A970. At Tingwall turn left onto A971 towards Walls and
Sandness. Four miles past the village of Bixter, turn
right onto single track road (signed to West Burrafirth and Papa
Stour Ferry) After five miles take left fork at the pier, towards Snarraness. Hogan is half a mile, on the right. |
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Contact
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We
are open all year round with week, weekend and winter lets. For more
information and to make bookings, please contact
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Pay your deposit by credit/debit card here:
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