North Town Croft House

A self-catering Shetland croft, the house is beautifully furnished, homely and very comfortable – there should be everything you need. North Town is not a modern house with glossy finishes; it’s old and quirky and full of character. If you like traditional features, cosiness, a mix of old and new things and a Scandinavian feel, you’ll feel quite at home.

Sleeps four: two in a big double bedroom and two in a tiny bunk room. Cosy sitting room with stove; spacious dining kitchen; bright bathroom with lovely old fittings.

Staying here will give you peace and quiet: it will give you space to think, read, cook, potter or just sit by the stove with your feet up. It will give you scope to explore: bring your wetsuit, walking gear and binoculars and get outdoors. Go sea-kayaking, snorkelling or otter-watching and see amazing marine life and abundant seabirds.

In summer you can enjoy many hours of daylight (as much as 18 hours) and some surprisingly warm days with amazing light, big skies and luminous colours.

In winter the house is very cosy, with lots of woollen blankets and fleeces to keep you warm. Get a teapot brewing on the stove and snuggle up with a good book. Wrap up and step outside on a clear night and you’ll see millions of stars and even the Northern Lights.

Rooms
Large double bedroom with comfortable double bed, good storage and sea view.

Very small but well-equipped box room with bunk beds, skylight and heavy curtain across doorway.

Comfy sitting room with large sofa, two armchairs, stove in traditional fireplace, writing table for all those post-cards, games chest for occasional rainy days, TV and skylight.

Bright and pretty south-facing kitchen with large dining table, picture window, plenty of pots and pans and cooking essentials.

Bathroom with shower over large old cast-iron bath. Functional hall for boots, coats and waterproofs.

Oil-fired central heating, multi-fuel stove, fridge with ice compartment, Calor gas cooker, electric shower, washing machine, iron and ironing board. There is no telephone, microwave oven or Wi-Fi. Mobile reception is variable and parking for two cars.

A high-chair is provided for toddlers but please bring your own cot for babies. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, at no extra cost, and must be kept under your control at all times.

Surrounding the red sandy bay which gives the place its Norse name, Reawick is a small, friendly crofting settlement in the West Mainland.

It’s an excellent base from which to explore the rest of Shetland and its many islands. Reawick is fairly central and close to the A970 that takes you in to Lerwick – about 35 minutes in the car or 24 miles away – and down to Sumburgh around 50 miles away.