The Hoop is a very comfortable house in a stunning situation looking out over St Magnus Bay in Eshaness - perhaps the most unspoilt and beautiful part of mainland Shetland.
The views from the house include the famous landmarks of The Drongs, the Braewick cliffs and The Doreholm which has a massive natural arch. Foula and Papa Stour can be seen on most days.
Directly from the house there are wonderful, easy and uninterrupted walks round the Eshaness peninsula including the much photographed Eshaness cliffs. Other slightly more testing walks are within easy range. These include Ronas Hill - the highest point in Shetland - the Point of Fethaland, the Isle of Uyea, Tignon and Nibon/Gunnister.
Otters are seen regularly - sometimes ambling past the patio window. Seals proliferate round the coast and orca and other whales are sometimes seen in the sea directly in front of the house.