Herrislea House Hotel

Veensgarth, Tingwall, ZE2 9SB, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
106 reviews

Warms and cosy with a friendly welcome and lovely breakfast.

Rebecca United Kingdom
a living room with a fireplace and red chairs at Herrislea House Hotel in Tingwall
a living room with a staircase and a chandelier at Herrislea House Hotel in Tingwall
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Herrislea House Hotel

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Located just a 10-minute drive from Lerwick, Herrislea House Hotel is licensed and offering snacks and mini meals using local products, free WiFi in all rooms, and free parking. each of the 9 well-appointed, individually decorated bedrooms has a minibar and an en-suite bathroom.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Tingwall
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  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Warms and cosy with a friendly welcome and lovely breakfast.”
  • Cliff
    Qatar Qatar
    “Very friendly, great location, excellent breakfast”
  • Noreen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very friendly staff and cosy bedroom. Excellent food, homely cooking and plentiful”

Managed by David Sutherland

Company review score: 9Based on 106 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Herrislea House Hotel is central. No traffic to worry about leaving here. You can access most of all areas in Shetland within 90 mins. We can help you make the most out of your stay with us, by providing information on the surrounding area and things to do in Shetland. We can help you plan your trip whether your looking for Tourist sights, for Business contacts or the great places to eat. If you are travelling to the far flung places in Shetland like the isles there is a network of inter-island ferries and we can help you plan and book for them too. In Shetland, we have a superb musical heritage and a splendid Music Venue called 'Mareel', where you can see a variety of local, national and international acts. We can help with booking that too or visiting a host of local attractions and interesting sites. Of course no trip to Shetland is complete without taking in some of the wildlife or our Shetland ponies, we will try our best to send you in the right direction.

Property information

Herrislea House Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the Shetland Islands, making it your perfect base to enjoy a wide range of activities throughout Shetland. Whether you are visiting as a business traveller, or for pleasure, we can help you make the most out of your stay with us by providing information on the surrounding area and things to do in Shetland. We can help you plan the inter-island ferry trips and book them too.

Neighbourhood information

When staying at Herrislea House Shetland Hotel you can enjoy the fresh, rugged landscape, blaze your own trail and explore our heritage. In summer there is no darkness, you never need to stop! when you can go no further, tumble back into our front hall for a warm hot chocolate or a dram from our malt whisky selection. After all that fresh air you may need a snack or tea/coffee & cakes. We aim to help you enjoy Shetland and Herrislea House so ask us about activities and places to go. Nearby we have the Ting Holm, seat of the Viking parliament close to St Magnus Kirk standing at the head of Tingwall loch for over 200years. A short trip to the south end of the valley you will find the ancient capital of Scalloway with its castle and small well thought out museum, along with the north Atlantic Fisheries College of international reknown.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Scottish • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Herrislea House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash Herrislea House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel cannot accept American Express as a form of payment.

Please note on Friday and Saturday, a meal service is only available upon request. Please check at reception. As an alternative, Lerwick and Scalloway are just 10 minutes' drive away

Please inform Herrislea House Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Herrislea House Hotel

  • Herrislea House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • Room options at Herrislea House Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Herrislea House Hotel is 1.1 miles from the centre of Tingwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Herrislea House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at Herrislea House Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at Herrislea House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.