West Shaird is a stone built, detached farmhouse situated on the west side of South Ronaldsay, Orkney enjoying beautiful views over the sandy beach of Sandwick bay.  It is the ideal accommodation for a wonderful holiday.  A 5-minute walk to the beach allows excellent bird and seal watching and cliff walking. The village of St. Margaret’s Hope is 3 miles away and here you will find award winning Creel Restaurant, shops, café, hotels, post office, museum, craft shop, tennis court, bowling green and a recentlly constructed 9-hole golf course. The Pentland Ferry terminal to Gills Bay in Caithness is in St. Margaret’s Hope. South Ronaldsay is ideally situated for many interesting walks, craft trails and beautiful beaches. West Shaird is the ideal base for visiting Tomb of the Eagles, Hoxa Tapestry Gallery, Smithy Museum, Churchill Barriers, Italian chapel, Burwick Short Sea Crossing for foot passengers and Maritime Aquarium. Kirkwall, Orkney’s main town, is 19 miles away across The Churchill Barriers.  Many interesting archaeological sites are within easy driving.

West Shaird is surrounded by the owner’s farmland and is ideal for those seeking comfort in a peaceful location. The tranquillity allows one to hear the wonderful bird songs throughout the year and is ideal for cycling and walking. It can sleep 6 people.

Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a toilet with wash hand basin. One king size bedroom, one twin and one with bunks. Downstairs there are two public rooms – a lounge with open coal fire and a kitchen-dining room with Rayburn stove. There is also a large shower room with toilet. The kitchen is very well equipped and has a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, gas cooker and microwave oven. Water is heated by immersion and there is oil central heating. There is generous off road parking and a large area of lawn in front of the house. There is also a small, enclosed garden with access to picnic table and garden furniture.  Well-behaved pets are welcomed by arrangement.

Prices vary from £280 - £460 per week. This is inclusive of V.A.T., fuel, bed linen and towels.  Short breaks can be arranged off season.