Mansefield Hoose, Shetland Islands

About this listing

Welcome to Mansefield Hoose! This spacious four-bedroom house with stunning sea views is set in a beautifully peaceful rural Shetland location. Sleeping up to 8 guests, it offers two double bedrooms (one en-suite) and two zip-and-link king/twin rooms. Enjoy a spacious kitchen-diner, comfy living room with wood burner, utility room, private enclosed garden, free parking for up to four cars, and excellent birdwatching. Mansefield Hoose is also pet friendly! Perfect for families, groups and exploring Shetland’s spectacular coastline.

Key features:

☞ Spacious 4-bedroom house sleeping up to 8 guests
☞ Entire space on the ground floor
☞ 2 double bedrooms (1 with en-suite shower room)
☞ 2 zip-and-link king bedrooms (can be arranged as twins on request)
☞ 1 office/break out room
☞ Family bathroom with bath and separate shower
☞ Spacious kitchen-diner with dishwasher
☞ Utility room with washer/dryer
☞ Comfortable living room with wood burner and Freeview TV
☞ Private enclosed garden
☞ Free private driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles, plus a single garage
☞ Spectacular views across croft land to the sea and the Isle of Mousa
☞ Pet-friendly (maximum of 2 dogs – charges apply)
☞ Fantastic location for birdwatching and enjoying Shetland’s summer wildflowers
☞ Café less than 1 mile away and local grocery store within 4 miles
☞ Free Wi-Fi throughout
☞ Access to our award-winning digital guidebook—packed with everything you need to know about the property and local area

Set in a peaceful rural location, Mansefield Hoose is an ideal base for exploring Shetland’s spectacular coastline, wildlife and historic sites. Whether you’re travelling with family, friends or your four-legged companion, you’ll enjoy the tranquillity of the surrounding countryside while remaining within easy reach of local amenities and island adventures.

The local area:

Situated in the peaceful village of Cunningsburgh on Shetland’s South Mainland, Mansefield Hoose enjoys a tranquil rural setting with spectacular views across croft land to the sea and the Isle of Mousa. Perfectly positioned between Lerwick and Sumburgh, it’s an ideal base for exploring Shetland’s dramatic coastline, wildlife, beaches, historic sites and picturesque villages while enjoying the peace and beauty of the surrounding countryside.

Distances to nearby locations:

☞ Coastal walks, birdwatching & wildlife spotting – from your doorstep
☞ Local café – less than 1 mile
☞ Local grocery store – 4 miles
☞ Cunningsburgh Marina – 5 min drive
☞ Mousa Boat Jetty – 10 min drive (seasonal trips to the Isle of Mousa)
☞ Lerwick town centre – 15 min drive
☞ Shetland Museum & Archives – 15 min drive
☞ Clickimin Leisure Complex – 15 min drive
☞ Sumburgh Airport – 25 min drive
☞ Sumburgh Head Lighthouse & Puffin Colony – 30 min drive
☞ St Ninian’s Isle – 30 min drive

From Mansefield Hoose, you’ll be perfectly placed to discover everything Shetland has to offer, from world-class birdwatching and spectacular coastal scenery to ancient archaeology, local culture and island adventures. With Lerwick’s shops and restaurants just a short drive away and many of Shetland’s most iconic attractions within easy reach, you’ll have the best of both rural tranquillity and island exploration.

Some house rules and other bits:

☞ Please treat our space with respect. If any problems arise please let us know straight away and we will do our very best to resolve them for you as soon as possible.
☞ Dog friendly – charges apply of £10 per pet per night. Charged separately to booking. No dogs allowed on furniture or beds. Maximum of 2 well-behaved dog allowed.
☞ Please be mindful of our neighbours and other guests. This is a quiet residential,
neighbourhood. We kindly ask guests to respect our quiet hours between 10pm and 7am.
☞ You will be provided with access to your very own Guest Guide containing lots of useful
information about the property and the local area.
☞ Please note that guests will be required to sign a guest contract prior to being allowed access to the property (separate to your agreement with Airbnb). This contract has terms relating to your booking and information regarding the general care of the property during your stay.