West Linksness is a traditional croft house in a scenic area near a nature reserve and by the sandy beaches of Hoy. The cottage enjoys a wonderful long-distance views. Abundant wildlife including seals near by.

This cottage has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen/living room. There is one double bed, 2 single beds and a sofa bed. A zed bed can be provided on request, also a cot. Each bedroom has a washbasin, and the bathroom has a bath and shower. The kitchen is equipped with cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge, iron, washing machine dishwasher. There is a payphone and all linen cutlery and plates are provided.

There is a breakfast bar and a separate table. There is electric heating throughout the cottage, storage heaters and panel heaters

There are no steps and the cottage is suitable for disabled persons in assisted wheelchairs. Car access is available to the door and there is plenty of car parking. There is a washing line and indoor pulley for clothes drying, and a large grassed area shared with the adjacent cottage.

Hoy is one of seventy islands which make up the archipelago of the Orkney Islands. Hoy from the norse 'Haey' meaning high is the second largest island in the group. Unlike the other islands Hoy is distinctive in being mountainous. The scenery is spectacular, formed by shifting glaciars and the activity of a long extinct volcano. The famous rock stack 'The Old Man of Hoy' juts out of the sea to the south of the island and is a popular destination for walkers and rock climbers. St John's Head is reputed to be the highest shear cliff face in the UK.

Much of the north end of the island is owned by the RSPB and there is a large and varied bird population including Arctic Skuas or 'bonxies' as they are locally known. The island is a natural habitat for many birds and mammals including Arctic Hares, otters and seals. Rare and beautiful wild flowers and grasses can be seen growing on the island. As a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Hoy is protected for its environmental importance. It also falls within the National Scenic Area and has the European designation of Specially Protected Area.