A historic hotel on a Scottish island has been brought to the market for sale. The hotel dates to 1860 and has "an imposing position overlooking the beach and with stunning views". Graham + Sibbald is marketing The Sands Hotel, located on the Island of Burray, just off mainland Orkney, once only accessible by boat, but now linked by the iconic causeways, the Churchill Barriers.
The hotel has "an imposing position overlooking the beach and Burray Harbour, with stunning views over Water Sound to South Ronaldsay". The hotel offers six ensuite letting rooms and two modern suites (Image: Graham + Sibbald) The agent said: "This location is a fantastic destination enriched with history. "The route through these islands encompasses the Churchill Barriers.
Burray itself, is a small but thriving community with a variety of attractions, with beautiful beaches, an excellent play park and crazy golf course. "Burray is also the home of the Orkney Gin Company and is where the award-winning gins are produced. The route to access Burray is an attraction itself offering spectacular scenery, only found here.
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