St Clair Cottage, Westray, Orkney

Brief description:

St Clair Cottage is an easy access, warm cottage, in the village, by the shore, restored with a guest + carer in mind but magical and relaxing for all. The restored cottage has a double bed room and a disabled wet room. The newly built extension has a living room/kitchen/carers bathroom and bed recess looking on to the bay. It is in Pierowall within 5/10 minutes level walk of the hotel, galleries, Heritage Centre, shops, cafe, swimming pool, excellent play park, yet because it is set down by the shore it is quiet.

Organisation name:

W&S McEwen

Type of break:

Accessible Self Catering Accommodation, Carer Breaks

Care needs catered for:

Carer Support, Dementia, Infirm and Elderly

Ages catered for:

Children, Young People, Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Please contact us by email, phone or letter.

Type of accommodation:

Self-catering accommodation. Easy access, modernised Listed stone cottage with modern larch extension in the village, right by the shore.

Full service description:

The restored cottage has a double bed room and a disabled wet room. The newly built extension has a living room/kitchen/carers bathroom and bed recess looking on to the bay. In addition it has these things people like - The indoor six person hot tub. The attention to detail for the important Carer . It’s unmedical feel. The level garden with rubber path, plenty of flowers & a raised bed, and a beautiful garden next door. Life in Westray on the doorstep. Well stocked, friendly, helpful shops It is in Pierowall within 5/10 minutes level walk of the hotel, galleries, Heritage Centre, shops, cafe, swimming pool, excellent play park, yet because it is set down by the shore it is quiet. We have restored St Clair Cottage for us when we need it ... (hopefully not for a bit, but you never know) and with our friend Emma in mind. We met Emma when she came to live at Kalisgarth (the Westray care Home). She had a wicked sense of humour and her memory was alternative. She also knew definitely what she wanted. She loved her window in Kalisgarth with its view of the bay; so we have tried to concentrate on what Emma would like...so it’s warm, homely, fun, easy to move around, and has captivating views which change with the tides, the boats, the birds and the weather.

Price information:

Cost for the Cottage - £80.00 per night (two nights minimum) £6.00 per day for dog £450.00 per week €“ Concessions may be possible. Cost for the Hot Tub - £100.00 per week Deposits - We don't ask for deposits but some guests prefer to give one. It's up to you, whatever you prefer. Payment - By cheque, cash or BACs. Sorry no facilities for plastic.

What is included/not included in the price of the break:

electricity and underfloor heating by heat pump is included. Six person indoor hot tub, heated by heat pump & wood boiler Range Cooker Fridge freezer Low level Microwave BBQ Level garden Parking for four cars Bird feeders Fire pit Steps to shore Play park across the road Indoor swimming pool with hoist etc. across the road Telescope x12 magnification Bring your own binoculars, if you are a bird watcher you will be frustrated by the ones here. Amazon Echo Dot connected to Alexa voice service Excellent internet Plastic shower chair Day clock Baby call Jar openers Mobile hoist & other helpful equipment can be borrowed on a case by case basis €œif they can help, they certainly will€ (ask Sandy or Selbro.) Easy to move furniture and mats

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

Crossroads help might be available. Friendly Kirks and Quaker meeting near by. Shops will deliver and the Fish and Chip shop will also deliver.

Organisation providing this information:

Sandy McEwen from W&S McEwen

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

Visit Scotland

Accessible bedrooms:

Single, Double

Bedroom accessibility:

Manual height adjustable bed, Manual hoist, Level entry wet floor shower, Manual shower chair, Grab rails in shower

General accessibility:

Level entry to premises or ramp available, Designated disabled parking spaces, Parking available by premises, Level entry to gardens or ramp available, Accessible bedroom(s) on the ground floor

Visual Impairment:

Talking clocks

Dementia Adaptations:

Family or adjoining rooms available

Any further information regarding accommodation location activities and surrounding area:

Westray is a particularly friendly island, with a surprising amount of facilities. Ferries are a bit basic at the moment but it's magic when you get here. The cottage has an enclosed garden and is on a level road round the bay. It is compact, but because of the ever changing water outside and expansive skies it doesn't feel cramped. It is well lit and warm.

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