Buxa Farm Chalets - self-catering Orkney, Scapa Flow

Buxa Farm Chalets

NEW SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION

Westrow Lodge • Orphir • Orkney • Scotland
Tel: 01856 811360 • Fax: 01856 811737 • e-mail:k2bichan@aol.com

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Buxa Farm Chalets are presently under construction and are due to be finished in early 2005. They are three new Norwegian style semi-detached chalets situated on the A964 between Houton and Stromness in Orphir. The wood chalets with stone entrance porches are located on the waterfront of Scapa Flow on 20 acres of unspoilt land with stunning panoramic views of the hills of Hoy, Lighthouse on Graemsay and Stromness. The land will be developed in accordance to Rural Stewardship guidelines to encourage plant and wildlife around the ponds and remaining property. Access to the shore is a short walk through the property.

The chalets will be developed to a VisitScotland four star standard, be open all year round, and offer accommodation for four people in each unit. Each unit is single storey and will include ample parking, entrance porch, living area with spectacular views to Scapa Flow, well equipped kitchen open to dining area, 2 bedrooms (zip and link beds offer an option of double or twin bedding) and bath with tub and attached shower. Cots and additional beds can be set up. A colour television, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer will come as standard. Ramps, wide doors and lowered light switches make these units accessible for those with disabilities.

There are no hidden charges as all electric, linens, towels etc. will be included in the tariff. For the sake of other visitors, we ask for no pets and no smoking in the chalets.

Floor Plans of Buxa Farm Chalets

Day View from Buxa Farm Chalets		Sunset View over Stromness
	Click on an image to see a larger view
A morning cup of coffee or tea and The sunsets can easily be viewed enjoy the glorious views to Hoy and from the huge glass sliding doors Stromness from the privacy of your of each chalet while enjoying a chalet. glass of wine after a day of sightseeing. Night View from Buxa Farm Chalets		As night closes in the friendly beam of the lighthouse is totally calming. Everyone sleeps well in Orkney due perhaps to the tranquility of the islands and the fresh air.

Note: Pictures of interior will be added to this website nearer to completion date.

Tariffs
Bookings run from Saturday to Saturday on a weekly basis and are inclusive of VAT

January - March: £275
April-May: £375
June: £425
July-August: £450
September: £375
October-December: £275
* 10% discount for bookings of two weeks or more.Payment Information

We require all guests to pay a non-refundable deposit of £100 per week per chalet to secure a booking, the balance being payable one month/4 weeks before the date of arrival. Rent is payable in full at the time of booking for reservations made less than one month/4 weeks before arrival. Please make all cheques/postal orders payable to “Buxa Farm Chalets” and send payments to the address above. Please note: We cannot accept credit card payments. A booking acknowledgement will be sent to you showing the full charge for the period and the amount of deposit paid.

Cancellations
You must cancel your reservation within 21 days of your planned stay to ensure a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit. We would advise that you arrange cancellation insurance.

Check In/Check Out
When planning your trip to Orkney by air or by ferry please note these times and plan accordingly:
Check In time begins after 2:00 pm
Check out time is before 10:00 am.

How To Get To Buxa Farm Chalets...

From Stromness: When departing the ferry in Stromness: Turn right upon departure from the ferry parking lot onto the A965 taking you towards Kirkwall. Turn right at A964 signposted to Orphir. Continue for approximately 5 miles and Buxa Farm Chalets is signposted on the right. Go to the end of the road and take a left at next signpost. Approximately 15 minutes.

From Kirkwall: When departing the ferry in Kirkwall: Turn left upon departure from the ferry parking lot and head through industrial park (taking you towards Kirkwall) to junction, take right and then 1st turn left at Mills Filling Station and follow road to traffic circle, take right at traffic circle. Take another right at the A964 Orphir road and stay on for about 20 minutes passing through small village of Orphir and uphill past Houton Ferry Terminal. Buxa Farm Chalets is signposted on the left. Go to the end of the road and take a left at next signpost.

From St. Margaret’s Hope: When departing the ferry from St Margarets Hope follow signs to Kirkwall. You will pass Highland Park Distillery on the right when entering Kirkwall, follow the road around and then take left at the A964 Orphir road (signposted) and stay on for about 20 minutes passing through small village of Orphir and uphill past Houton Ferry Terminal. Buxa Farm Chalets is signposted on the left. Go to the end of the road and take a left at next signpost.

What is there to see and do?

The most common complaint we get from visitors is that there just isn’t enough time to see everything in Orkney! We suggest before you visit that you log on to the local tourist information site: www.visitorkney.com that is just chock full of information on what to see and do in Orkney. Alternatively you can phone the VisitOrkney tourist information centre in Orkney, phone: 01856 872856, for a full colour brochure for information on things to see and do, travel, where to stay, where to dine, and where to buy things made in Orkney. Buxa Farm Chalets are ideally situated in the centre of the Orkney Mainland so everything is within easy reach!