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 The Observatory is set in a sheltered spot in the north of the island,
near the island pier (where the Good Shepherd comes in) and commands
magnificent views of sea and cliffs from the picture windows of both
lounge and dining room.
We are open from
late April to the end of October. Pressure on the available space is
especially heavy during spring (May) and autumn (September) migration,
so early booking is advised. We accept bookings for the following year
on August 1st unless you are a ‘Friend of Fair Isle’ when you can book
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All accommodation at the Observatory
is on a full-board basis (see prices below). Breakfast, lunch, dinner
and supper are all provided at set times, on a set menu basis.
Vegetarian and all special dietary requirements are also catered for,
but please request at the time of booking. Packed lunches are also
available on request. Arrangements in the dining room are informal,
with our staff and visitors eating together at large tables – the
‘family’ atmosphere engendered in this way helps to ensure that nobody
is left out.
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Single room
Single, twin or dormitory rooms are available (with one dormitory
converting into a family room). Most single rooms and all twin rooms
have washbasins, with bathrooms and shower rooms conveniently
situated nearby.
Twin room
Dormitory accommodation
Our three dormitory rooms can sleep 4,5 or 6 people (with
bunks). Bedding and towels are provided as standard.
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 The double-glazing and central heating
throughout the building help to ensure comfort and there is a drying
room to cope with wet clothes and boots. We are fully licensed to sell
canned lagers, beers, cider spirits and soft drinks in our bar,
situated in the lounge. There is also a small ‘tuck shop’ where you
can buy extra snacks such as chocolate, crisps and soft drinks.
The
Observatory is a no-smoking building. |
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Shop
We have 24 hour lighting throughout
the building, although as we are situated on a remote island we do not
have mains electricity and have to rely on expensive generators.
However, you can charge mobile phones etc in some sockets situated
downstairs. Vodafone and BT Cellnet mobile phone networks work on the
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TARIFF
The normal
accommodation rates given below are per person per night
and inclusive of
full board and VAT
Bed in
dormitory £ 30.00
Sharing
Twin £ 39.00
Single £ 44.00
SPECIAL REDUCTIONS
Friends of Fair
Isle are eligible for a 10% reduction during
July and August
Groups of 8 or more
adults staying for a minimum of seven nights outside of the peak
migration period (15-30 Sep) and willing to share receive a 10%
discount
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To discuss your booking,
please call Fair Isle Lodge and Bird Observatory on 01595 760258,
e-mail us at -
fairisle.birdobs@zetnet.co.uk.
or write for
further details available from:
The administrator (Hollie Shaw),
Fair Isle Bird Observatory,
Fair Isle,
Shetland, ZE2 9JU.
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