Old Point
Self Catering
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Quiet secluded modernised one roomed traditional stone cottage with woodburning stove and built in box bed. 5 metres from the sea looking south over Scapa Flow with stunning views and the Hoy hills in the distance.
Old Point is a fully modernised one roomed cottage. It has a welcoming wood burning stove, a galley kitchen with all you need and a built in box bed (snuggle in to the cosy sleeping space, surrounded on 3 sides by walls, with access on the 4th side.) There is a separate shower room.
The low original door opens onto a narrow lawned area and then, there is the sea.
Access to the shore via a steep 3metre slope.
Stunning views of Scapa Flow to the south with the Hoy hills in the distance.
Watch sunrises and sunsets, moon rises and moonsets. Watch seals and birds (gannets, terns, oystercatchers, redshanks, hen harriers, short eared owls to mention a few)
Otters and whales have been seen but are very rare.
Very peaceful, tranquil, secluded location.
Although compact, it has all the amenities needed.
Galley kitchen. Gas hob and multifunction microwave oven. Fridge with a small freezer compartment. Toaster and electric kettle. Cooking pots and pans and appropriate utensils.
Dining table, crockery and cutlery.
Shower room with wash hand basin. Shaver socket. Loo!
Built in double box bed with storage under. There is a travel cot if needed. Bedding provided, towels available on request.
Television with Freeview and DVD.
Woodburning stove with some fuel provided, then logs available for £6/bag. Replace what you use in the woodshed.
There is background underfloor heating (from a ground source heat pump) and electricity is included in the rental price.
Gradings
- 3 Self Catering
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| 2013 Opening Times (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013) |
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Tel: +44(0)1856 811772
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