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We provide bed and breakfast and evening meal. Fetlar is a quiet and relaxing place to visit; very popular with bird watchers and anyone who likes walking, clean air and friendly people.
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We were very well looked after by Juliet who contacted us to let us know the electricity would be turned off for a few hours. She made us a flask for when we arrived which was much appreciated. Lovely hearty and wholesome evening meals. Great porridge and 4 fresh fruits provided. Juliet is a mine of information about the island. We had some lovely walks with amazing views. A great stay. Thank you very much. We would love to come again.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Give yourselves enough time to do some walks on this lovely little island.
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Response from Lucy Cummings, Owner at Gord B&B
Responded 14 May 2023
It was a pleasure to meet you and we're so glad you enjoyed your stay - looking forward to seeing you again!
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Such a lovely cosy place to stay. Really friendly welcome and the food is wonderful - especially the homemade soups. My bed was so comfortable it was difficult to get out of! So peaceful and quiet, great place to recharge your batteries and chill out.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Lucy Cummings, Owner at Gord B&B
Responded 28 Jun 2022
Happy you had a good holiday in Fetlar - we really enjoyed having you to stay - maybe when you come back for wool week you can squeeze in another quick visit!
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The room was spacious and warm with ample storage. Breakfast and the set dinner included much home produce and were freshly prepared and in generous quantities, it was difficult not to over eat! This is not a five star boutique hotel but you will be warm, welcomed and well fed by your hostess in a beautifully relaxed setting. Juliet and Lucy were mines of information about where to go and what to see and even contacted us on Unst to warn of changes to the ferry timetable which saved us several hours of sitting on a dockside waiting to get back. The shop/café provides souvenirs, including some wonderful framed photos of local birds, as well as foodstuffs. Despite some iffy weather we had a great time, enjoyed excellent views of many birds, despite the bird flu, and managed a number of walks around the coast. A holiday to remember with pleasure.…
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Lucy Cummings, Owner at Gord B&B
Responded 24 Jun 2022
So happy you and Judy enjoyed your stay - we certainly enjoyed having you to stay. We always say to visitors it is worth staying a few days and I'm glad you agree!
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Fetlar is beyond the back of beyond and Gord is a well appointed and comfortable guest house, adjoining the island shop and off licence. My room was clean and bright with a few down to a shingle beach and headland. The meals were superb - proper home cooking and exceptionally generous portions. You can buy your own wine next door to have with your evening meal. Excellent base for birdwatchers.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 20 Jun 2021
Thanks so much for your review - we're glad you enjoyed your stay!
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We spent a few nights at the Gord B&B and couldn’t have been happier. Our room was cozy and comfortable. The heated towel bar in the bathroom was a nice touch. Food was thoughtfully prepared, nutritious and plentiful- you will replace all the calories you burn hiking and bird watching. The hosts are kind and helpful, with advice about good walks and where to find wildflowers. The Cafe and Shop are next door to the B&B, convenient for getting beer or wine to go with your dinner, or just a cuppa and home bake to enjoy while hanging out. Three days wasn’t enough, we are looking forward to planning another trip to Fetlar and having another stay at Gord.
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from LucyC3185, Owner at Gord B&B
Responded 27 Jul 2019
Thank you so much for your kind review. We hope you make it back to Fetlar soon, and look forward to welcoming you again.
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Lovely furnished spacey and cosy room with individual electric heating and a very good mattress. Good and very hot shower, fast Wi-Fi. Absolutely fantastic 3 course homemade diner with local products and a huge packed lunch on request. Warm and welcoming host. Great choice and well worth the price.
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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In the course of visiting some of the places on Fetlar where relations used to live we spent a night at the Gord B and B on Fetlar. We didn’t meet Juliet but were looked after by her sister Lucy. Our room was fairly spacious with its own bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. It was more functional than gorgeous, and the bed wasn’t terribly comfortable. The Wi-Fi signal was good although we couldn’t get any mobile phone coverage through our Australian Telco partner in the UK. Given the lack of anywhere else serving dinner on the island we opted for the Bed, dinner and breakfast option at 75GBP per person. While the breakfast had a range of options and generous portions we were disappointed with the dinner. Although we had responded to a request for advice about dietary restrictions some months before by saying that one of us didn’t eat offal we were served pork liver and ‘pheasant’ pate first, with no alternative on offer. The main course was lasagne with lettuce, and the dessert was vanilla ice cream and some kiwifruit and stone fruit. Overall we didn’t think the evening meal was worth the price of GBP 20 per person. We brought our own wine however the shop next door that Lucy also runs now sells alcohol. With the large kitchen not being used in the evening we could have easily have self-catered if that option had been offered. If we came back to Fetlar I think we’d investigate staying at Yell and coming over for the day.…
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Lucy C, Owner at Gord B&B
Responded 28 Jul 2018
I am sorry that you were disappointed with your stay. I wish you had felt able to discuss this with us before your departure. You were in the large double room which previous guests have found very comfortable. Obviously we cannot be responsible for poor mobile phone coverage – several networks including Vodafone have good coverage on Fetlar but others do not. As you point out our wi-fi works well with reasonable internet speeds. The price quoted was inclusive of bed, breakfast and evening meal. We do not normally quote a separate price for dinner but even at £20 for a three course dinner with coffee, including VAT, we are surprised at your suggestion that this represented poor value. Your first course was pheasant pate which one member of your party said he thoroughly enjoyed and finished what was provided for your other party member. You also expressed satisfaction about the main course which was home made lasagne using beef from our own farm. The fruit used in the desert was all fresh - we try to ensure that fresh salad, vegetables and fruit are included in every dinner as these can sometimes be in short supply in the northern isles. We invite guests to purchase drinks through our shop if they wish to enjoy a drink with their evening meal but made no issue of you bringing your own, and stored your beer in the kitchen fridge. This is not a self catering operation and we therefore are not able to permit guests to use the kitchen – we provide self catering accommodation elsewhere on Fetlar. I am glad that you were happy with the breakfast.
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We were over on Fetlar for the day and stopped at the Gord Shop and Cafe (which is part of the B&B). We met the very hospitable Lucy, who made us fresh filter coffee and bacon rolls. Wifi is available if so desired and toilet facilities. The shop is well stocked too so a good place to get supplies if needed Given our experience in the shop and cafe, we would love to stay in the B&B some time
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Lucy C, Owner at Gord B&B
Responded 24 Jul 2018
Thank you very much for your kind review - it was lovely to meet you and I hope you do come back to Fetlar - it is well worth spending some time here to enjoy the wonderful wildlife and scenery.
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Fetlar takes some doing to get to but it was worth it. The rooms are nice and clean, the food is good and Juliette went way above and beyond to make our stay perfect. It was even nice to listen to and watch the birds in the bushes outside our windows.
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Lucy C, Owner at Gord B&B
Responded 8 Jul 2018
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Once you have worked out the ferry timetables, Fetlar is surprisingly easy to get to - and well worth the effort. Hope to see you again.
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This is lovely accommodation with 3 separate rooms and a common lounge and dinning area. Price includes home cooked dinner and breakfast very tasty and generous portions. Juliet is a very friendly hostess. And even though she has only been running the B&B for the last 8 months is very knowledgeable on the area. Beds are very comfortable and each room has its own modern bathroom. There is free wifi. Juliet is looking to get an on license so she can serve wine with meals. As fetlar is otherwise dry. (Apart from Saturday nights at the village hall when all the locals come out) A brilliant stay just too short.
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 22 Jul 2017
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again for a longer visit.
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Which popular attractions are close to Gord B&B?
Nearby attractions include Fetlar Interpretive Centre (0.2 miles), Tresta Beach (1.0 miles), and Fetlar Kirk (0.8 miles).
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Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and breakfast.
What food & drink options are available at Gord B&B?
Guests can enjoy breakfast during their stay.