Norlande

Good. Plus side - well equipped, breakfast is in your room ( ok if that's what you want), ensuite with mega power shower! Downers - something strange with the plumbing, noisy. Mild grumble - the breakfast didn't offer and bread or fruit. There was a toaster, butter, jam - but nothing to put it on!

I stayed at Norlande for a week and on the whole I enjoyed my stay. The room ‘Northern Lights’ on the first was exceptionally clean and the four poster bed comfortable. The room was made up daily which I appreciated too. Being spring in Shetland the sun comes up around 5 - I’d have really appreciated some curtains or a blackout blind over the window. I only met Amanda, the host, on one occasion having done a self check in - although the ease of checking was very simple I would have liked to have had a gentle knock at the door to say hello and check if all was fine. Amanda was very friendly when I bumped into her with another guest though. I ended up going out for breakfast every day as sadly the breakfast basket that was left in the room (although well stocked) didn’t have an option for my dietary restrictions Overall I liked the guest house and the facilities are very good but curtains would have been appreciated

Had great stay at Norlande. I had a tiny room, but i knew that in advance. It had all I needed as a base for my exploration of the Shetlands. Very comfortable bed. And I became very fond of the wee bird that chirped outside my window.

Amanda and family are great and can't do enough for their guests. A lovely little wicker picnic basket of breakfast goodies wi as well as yoghurt orange juice butter and preserves in the fridge replenished every day for you to have breakfast at your leisure in your room. Great idea. Rooms have a toaster, fridge, microwave and capsule coffee maker as well as the usual kettle and tea / coffee supplies. As an added bonus for visitors to the annual Folk Festival it's within sight of the festival club and very central. Great powerful shower also and everything absolutely spotless. A credit to Shetland and would highly recommend.

Our host, Amanda, could not have been more helpful or hospitable. Given the covid restrictions, she was able to set up the room so that we were able to have breakfast in our room. The room was so comfortable and clean. The location was great with the main town centre on your doorstep and short walk from the Ferry Terminal. Amanda's passion and knowledge of Shetland was invaluable and she was always on hand with tips and advice. We are coming back to Shetland and, without question, we will be staying here again! Thank you Amanda! And see you again soon!