The Slap

Summary

The Slap is a tastefully restored 19th Century croft house that now offers self catering holiday accommodation on a working croft at Ruemuera, on the southern Orkney island of Burray. Our holiday home is surrounded by acres of working croft land and enjoys lovely views overlooking Scapa Flow, Churchill Barriers and the island of Copinsay. We are ideal for children and they are welcome to see the animals and collect eggs in the morning.

About The Slap

Our holiday home has been tastefully decorated and furnished throughout to ensure guests have a home from home that they will want to return to time and time again. There are genuine Orkney flagstone floors with underfloor heating, a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and a double bedroom. A small double sofa bed in the living area to sleep 2, catering for 4 guests in total.

Facilities and amenities within the holiday cottage include:

Cooker.
Microwave.
Fridge.
Sink.
Freezer.
Washing machine.
Tumble dryer.
Working fire.
TV.
CD stereo with iPod dock.
1 double sofa bed.
Toys.
Books,
CDs & DVDs.
Wi-Fi internet access.

Electricity is extra by use of a £2 coin meter.

Welcome packs on arrival for you and your furry friend.

Local Area

Burray is connected by road over the spectacular Churchill Barriers to the main island of Orkney, making this one of the most beautiful drives you will take, past the historic block ships, sunk during the two world wars. The Orkney Isles are a beautiful collection of islands where you will find some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK. We are located in Burray which can be found to the north of South Ronaldsay, the southernmost of the Orkney islands, these two islands are connected by the forth Churchhill barrier. Scapa Flow is one of the best diving sites in the world. Diving courses can be arranged for the first time diver. To finish off a hectic day of sightseeing, take a relaxing stroll along one of the many sandy beaches and admire the crystal clear blue seas.

For more information please visit our website.

Rates: From £350 - £475 per week depending on the season.
Check in is 18.00pm and check out is 10 am due to a covid clean check.
We plant a tree for every booking made.
Maximum of 2 people.
Disabled access, widened doors and wet room available. Please enquire for details.
Children are welcome.
Pets are welcome. £15 per pet per week.
Wi-Fi internet access.
Off street parking.
Short Term Licence Number STL OR00023F.
Prices in 2023 going up £400 for jan, feb, march, nov, april, may, june, oct £475, june, july august sept, £550, dec including Christmas and new year £500. pets £15 per pet per week
Gateway cabin prices going up jan, feb,march, nov £300 per week, april, may, oct £350 per week, june, july, august sept £400 per week, pets £15 per pet per week.

Please note that map locations may be approximate.