Shetland Holidays at Saxa Vord Resort, Unst
Self Catering Houses, Hostel, Restaurant and Bar
Shetland Holidays in UNST: Surely the last great adventure in Europe!
Situated in the wild North Atlantic, less than 200 miles from Norway and on the same latitude as southern Greenland, Unst is the most northerly populated island in the British Isles.
Although small in size – it is a mere 12 miles long by 5 wide – it possesses magnificent scenery, a special culture and an extraordinarily rich natural and cultural heritage.
Here you will discover fascinating and varied geology, intriguing archaeology & history, a rich fauna & flora, a vibrant local culture, and warm and welcoming people, and you can walk, fish and bicycle wherever you want.
However, Unst has something more to offer: something elemental. Wherever you go you will feel both the power of the natural forces around you and an overwhelming sense of space, freedom and peace. You will feel at one with the two absolutes of the North: limitless ocean and free air.
A visit to Unst really is "The last great adventure in Europe".
Find out more about Unst.
Saxa Vord and Unst Regeneration Growers Enterprise (URGE) were winners in the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards 2011 - 'Best Supplier Partnership' category, this builds on our short listing last year for the Dining Out Experience Tourist Award.
Originally built as a home-from-home for the families of the RAF personnel manning the nearby radar station, Saxa Vord has been transformed into a warm, comfortable and welcoming base for people wishing to explore, discover, understand and enjoy all that Unst and Shetland have to offer.
You can choose from one of our Nordabrake Self Catering Houses or our Hostel, perfect for individuals, couples, families or parties of all shapes, sizes and interests: birdwatchers, geologist, archaeologists - anyone with an interest in Shetland. View all accommodation options.
You will also be able to enjoy the meal of your choice in our Sergeants' Mess Lounge Bar, where you can also relax over a pint of Unst's own Valhalla beer.
But Saxa Vord is much more than a wonderful place to stay.
During the day you will be able to explore Unst and Shetland's many other islands, either on your own or in the company of a guide, while in the evenings you can enjoy talks, demonstrations, music and dance - or friendly conversation with other guests in the bar.
At Saxa Vord you will find a place where you can think, reflect, learn, experience, create, connect, debate and explore. You will have a Shetland holiday to remember… and a new island home-from-home to return to.