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Cottage
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
7 nights min stay

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100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Child friendly
Pet friendly
Private garden

From the owner

Furso is a traditional langhouse which has been used as a family home since at least the 17th century. It was still used as a family home until the 1960s and as a summer retreat until the late 1980s – despite not having electricity or mains water until the early nineties. It has been used as holiday accommodation since around 2001 when it was sympathetically renovated by the Flett family. The original character and many original features were kept intact, but modern comforts are also included - meaning your stay here will be a truly unique experience.It is located in the heart of Orkney's only landlocked parish, Harray, within close proximity to Harray Loch. While staying at the property you are only around a 20 minute drive away from both Kirkwall and Stromness, the main towns on the island. Furso has two bedrooms. One has a cast iron double bed, and the other has a traditional box bed; there is also a box bed in the sitting room. Each box bed can sleep two people. We can provide additional fold out spring beds and a cot for babies if required. Linen and towels are provided.The sitting room has an open fire which will be cleaned and ready to use if desired. Fuel for the fire in the form of paper, wood, peat and coal is provided. The fire still has the original crane over it, which was used for hanging cooking pots over the hot flames.As well as the fire, heat is provided via underfloor heating and additional electric heaters are provided. There is a freeview television and a radio in the living room.The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric cooker, fridge, washing machine, microwave and utensils. The bathroom has a brand new electric shower installed in 2013, plus a cast iron bath.Furso has a large garden which is great for children and pets to run around and play in. We also have a picnic table which you can sit at and enjoy something to eat or drink while taking in the tranquility and beauty of Orkney. Pets are more than welcome. We have a large garden for dogs to run around in but we ask that you clean up after your pets. Please mention your pets when booking.Discounted prices may be available - please contact us for more details.

Please note, check in is available from 2pm onwards and check out is at 10am on the day of departure.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

3 Full beds
1 Family bathroom

Families

Great for children of all ages
Pets welcome
High chair

Access

Parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Private garden
High chair
Linen provided
Towels provided

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Furso – Home 5337277

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Furso – Home 5337277

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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
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Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

Valerie F.

Tourist License
OR00165F

Average reply time:: 2 hours 29 minutes
Calendar last updated:: 01 Mar 2024
Years listed:: 9
Based in:: United Kingdom

Languages spoken: English

Reviews

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Alan R

Kirkby Stephen, United Kingdom

Fabulous place to stay

Nov 2022

We loved the longhouse because it has retained its 17th century features whilst providing comfort too. We had a fire each evening making it nice and cosy. It is very quiet round about the property. Eq… More

10 Nov 2022

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bernerlap

Keasden, United Kingdom

Wonderful Cottage

Mar 2022

We loved this cottage. It was very cosy and had loads of original features, but still has all the modern facilities you need. My one suggestion would be to make the garden dog secure so people can let… More

3 Apr 2022

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421Christine

Berwick upon Tweed, United Kingdom

Fantastic Furso

Aug 2021

Furso is fantastic ! Wonderfully renovated 400 year old longhouse. Very well equipped, comfortable and warm . VERY dog friendly….large garden and walks from the house . Welcoming hosts. Bea… More

4 Aug 2021

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DotR2002

Perfect step back in time

Jun 2021

Original Orkney longhouse sympathetically restored includes just enough modern appliances to provide comfort. It was truly one of the best holidays we’ve ever had. Central position for touring, … More

23 Jun 2021

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Voyager569511

Quaint quirky comfortable

Jun 2019

Great wee cottage perfect combination of old and new. Warm, comfortable, great shower in quiet farmland. Dog friendly.

9 Jun 2019

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