General Information

Shetland lies 600 miles (960km) North of London.  There are more than 100 islands with just 15 of them inhabited, spanning the 100 miles (145km) between Fair Isle and Out Stack, the northernmost point in Britain.

Most famous for its ponies, distinctive "Fair Isle" knitting patterns and Viking links. Visit Shetland at any time of year and you'll be enchanted by the rugged beauty of the landscape, its dramatic changing colours and textures will take your breath away.

The tranquil location will ensure, whether you are on holiday or business, that you have a peaceful, relaxing break. From the lounge enjoy watching the marine traffic entering/exiting Lerwick Harbour in Breiwick Bay or survey the rabbits, birds and other wildlife going about their daily antics in the garden. You may even see a pod of killer whales swim past or spot our local otter!

The bustling archipelago of just over 22,500 people boasts abundant wildlife, a spectacular coastline and dozens of major archaeological sites. Whether arriving for the first time or returning, you can be sure of a great welcome.

Brekka Lodge is a fantastic base for enjoying Shetland's abundance of wildlife due to its geographic location. Situated midway between the UK and the Arctic, Shetland is on a migration flyway. Large numbers of birds pass through the islands on their migrations to and from the Arctic. Several species stop off to feed, and the island's position also attracts many vagrant species from North America and Asia that have been blown off course. As a result Shetland is renowned as a rarity hotspot which also incurs a human migration.

Many of our visitors boast about the nature on the doorstep, with the beaches, coastline and loch being firm favourites. With beautiful beaches only a stones throw away, you can watch gannets diving for fish from the lounge window. You may even be lucky enough to spot the local shy otter who has been seen two feet from the property and often on the shoreline closeby. The number of rare bird sightings in Fladdabister, Ocraquoy and Cunningsburgh showing why our Shetland self catering property is popular with bird watchers. Book now for a Spring or Autumn break in the hope of finding some of these rare stragglers.