On the A968 below the haunted ruins of Windhouse, you'll find this well-kept, clean, snug camping böd (hut), with power and a pot-belly stove to warm your toes. It's one of the cosiest here, with a modern interior. Mattresses are thin. Book online or by phone.
Windhouse Lodge
Shetland
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