Enjoy the panorama, unwind and view the ever-changing spectacle of incredible skies and sunsets. Orkney voles, hares, hen harriers and owls can often be seen. Sleeping up to four people, and with its modern amenities and central heating, it’s a great base for relaxing, exploring the nearby famous archaeological sites, walking, bird watching, cycling, golfing, fishing, photography, painting, shopping in Stromness or Kirkwall, or visiting the other islands.
For more on what Orkney has to offer visit: http://www.visitorkney.com/
Newcott is a cottage with an abundance of character, with many original features, particularly in the sitting room, where the original coombed wooden ceiling is said to be from a ship. Hooks remain in the ceiling where old cooking utensils used to hang. There are comfortable chairs and there is an electric replica wood burning stove. A TV and DVD player is provided. There is a selection of board games and books to while away the long winter evenings.
The walls in the cottage are thick and the windowsills are deep. The original tiny scullery is now the thick-walled entrance to the well-appointed kitchen with dining area, with superb views. The quality wall and base units and amenities contain everything you need for a great self-catering holiday.
There are two good-sized and charming bedrooms, one double, with memory foam mattress, which was the original ‘Ben End’ of the cottage and one twin, which was the original lower Byre. Both rooms have blackout curtains/blinds to aid sleep in mid-summer when it gets darkish at midnight and starts to get light again about 2am.
Bathroom, with bath and shower over, wash hand basin & toilet.
Outside is an area of garden, surrounded by fields. A garden bench with table and chairs commands stunning panoramic views.
The cottage is all electric with storage & convector heaters.
Rental prices are inclusive of all electricity, bedding and linen.
There is ample space for parking several cars.
Well-behaved dogs are usually accepted. Please contact us by telephone if you wish to bring your dog.
Newcott is totally non-smoking.
As much as possible, we try to use environmentally friendly cleaning products and to recycle bottles, newspapers and plastics.
We ask our guests to depart by 10am at the latest and arrive after 2pm. This gives us time to prepare for our next guests.
Newcott Prices for 2012.
Prices held at 2011 levels.
These prices are for weekly rental of the cottage.
Jan £240, Feb £260, Mar £310, Apr £350, May £410, Jun £430, Jul £440, Aug £430, Sep £410, Oct £340, Nov £260, Dec £240
Christmas 370, New Year £370, Both weeks £660
Winter Short Breaks: Nov to Feb: 2 nights £80, 3-£115, 4-£150, 5-£185, 6-£220
Mrs A Gray, Vakkerrygg, Stenness KW16 3LB T 01856 850 072
ann@vakkerrygg.plus.com