About Bisgeos Hostel & Cottages

Bisgeos 12 Bed Bunkhouse/Hostel was rewarded with the 5 star emblem by the tourist board in 2003 - only shared by 3 other hostels in Scotland.

The hostel gets its unique atmosphere from the use of rustic traditional building materials - wooden and flagstone floors, solid timber bunks, walls cludded with bark cuttings and careful interior decorations in a nautical theme with nets, ropes and sails. Modern features as underfloor heating, dimming lights, powershowers and modern kitchen add comfort to the hostels other features - good vibes and breathtaking views.

The spacious kitchen has an extendable dining table in a cozy corner seating up to 12 people, ideal for a group booking with your friends, 2 electric hobs / ovens, 2 fridges, microvawe, toaster, mixer etc are available to provide a rich meal from Westray's fresh ingredients ( famous steaks and fresh seafoods). We also supply a washing machine and dryer in this part of the hostel.

The bunks are made from solid timber to fit a single bed matress, which is wider than the usual bunk size. each bunk has its own light, socket and bedside shelf.

The highlight of the hostel is its conservatory. Nets, sails, ropes and nautical maps gives the special atmosphere blending in with the panoramic view over a large bay with three Orkney isles silouetted on the horizon. Sea, land and sky are on stage from this point above the western cliffs.









we take heart from the comments left in our guest book, such as:

'After nearly 25years of independent travel.....this is as good as it gets!'

Bisgeos is more than just a place to stay - it is an almost certain cure for stress!