Furso
This traditional Orcadian Langhouse has been in the Flett family since at least the 17th Century. The original character and many original features were kept intact, but modern comforts are also included - meaning your stay here will be a truly unique experience.
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Sleeps 6, across two bedrooms plus traditional box bed in sitting room
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Private garden with picnic bench
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Linen and electricity included in rental cost
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Fully equipped kitchen
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Pets welcome
The main bedroom, located at the far end of the cottage, is furnished with a cast iron double bed. Photo provided by Orkney Heritage.
The other bedroom, in the middle of the house, has a traditional Orcadian box bed which is a small double bed.
The patio outside the front door offers a beautiful sun trap to relax in.
The main bedroom, located at the far end of the cottage, is furnished with a cast iron double bed. Photo provided by Orkney Heritage.
Facilities
Furso has two bedrooms. One has a cast iron double bed, and the other has a traditional box bed; there is also a box bed in the sitting room. Each box bed can sleep two people. We can provide additional fold out spring beds and a cot for babies if required. Linen and towels are included in the rental fee.
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The sitting room has an open fire which will be cleaned and ready to use if desired. Fuel for the fire in the form of paper, wood, peat and coal is provided. There is a freeview television and a radio in the living room.
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The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric cooker, fridge, washing machine, microwave and utensils.
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The bathroom is equipped with a modern electric shower, which complements the decorative cast iron bath.
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The main bedroom, located at the far end of the cottage, is furnished with a cast iron double bed. Photo provided by Orkney Heritage.
The patio outside the front door offers a beautiful sun trap to relax in.
Dog Friendly Accommodation
Holidays are fun for all the family, including pets! Dogs are welcome to join you during your stay at Furso.
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There is a large garden to explore although please note this is not enclosed, and there is a working farm located nearby.
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We ask that your pets are kept off the beds and that you clean up after them.
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History
The Flett family have lived in Furso since at least the 17th century. It was still used as a family home until the 1960s and as a summer retreat until the late 1980s – despite not having electricity or mains water until the early nineties. It has been used as holiday accommodation since around 2001 when it was sympathetically renovated by the Flett family.
As you look through the house you will see many of the original features and clues to Furso's past, such as the grain store above the bathroom, the girnal in the sitting room (used for storing beremeal) and the original crane over the fire, which was used for hanging cooking pots over the hot flames.