"★★★★★
Busta House was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Shetland.
We stayed in the Noss Room, and from the moment we arrived, it felt like we had landed somewhere genuinely special. The house itself is beautiful—historic, full of character and atmosphere, and exactly the sort of place you hope to find when travelling somewhere like Shetland. It doesn’t feel manufactured or overly polished; it feels authentic, warm and wonderfully connected to the place and its history.
The grounds are beautiful as well. We loved having the freedom to simply step outside and wander, stroll around the property and explore. There is something pretty wonderful about being able to start or end your day with a walk around the grounds, taking in the landscape and the quiet of Shetland without having to go anywhere at all.
And the location was absolutely perfect for us. We wanted to experience every aspect of Shetland, rather than stay in one area, and Busta House gave us an ideal base from which to do exactly that. We explored coastlines, beaches and cliffs, went searching for wildlife, travelled through tiny communities and headed as far north as Yell and Unst. We covered an extraordinary amount of Shetland during our stay, and Busta always felt perfectly positioned in the middle of our adventures.
After long days of windswept coastlines, wildlife, tiny roads and Shetland adventures, coming back to Busta felt like coming home. We loved settling in, having a drink, talking about eve"
"I had a lovely stay here, it is well located and the room I was in was well kept. I will say watch out for the step into the bathroom as the door is misleading! Also if you're more than a size 12 you will struggle to wash yourself in the shower without banging your elbows on something!
The in room tea and coffee making facilities, along with the small fridge were appreciated.
I had an issue with the toilet flush which was dealt with in an expedient manner.
I would stay here again :)"
"Best place to stay when visiting Shetland. Perfect location within Shetland and within Lerwick. Walkable to everything in Lerwick.
The owner Peter is great. The breakfast was very nice and the room was cozy. Very quiet and clean property. We loved it there."
"Sarah the host was lovely and we enjoyed her art/gallery and garden. Chalet was in a good position if you have a car. We didn't know you couldn't drive your car to your chalet - suitcases have to be lugged up and down steps. We would have liked some outdoor seating. Kitchen was small but good and had everything we needed. Lsundry was fine. I thought the chalets were near a beach because of the photos but they weren't."
"A very nice room although I found the bed a bit soft. The staff are extremely nice and accommodating. The breakfast was excellent. I ate in the restaurant twice but recommend eating at some of the restaurants in town."
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Busta, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.
What can I see and do in Busta?
While you're exploring the area, Ness of Hillswick Circular Walk and Ayre of Hamnavoe are a couple of picturesque spots to get outside and enjoy nature. In the wider area, you’ll find North Mainland Leisure Centre and Sullom Voe Oil Terminal.
What are holiday rentals like in Busta?
Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Busta. Holiday rentals offer amenities such as patios, hot tubs and fire pits so you'll have all the conveniences of home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, holiday rentals can provide a sense of seclusion away from shared hotel lifts and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you the excitement and enjoyment of travel. You'll also have more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which makes a holiday rental a popular option for family trips.
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