The Westings

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a warm breakfast by the fire, then unwind with tea or plan their next adventure at this welcoming retreat in Shetland.

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The fireplace in Herrislea House Hotel's lobby creates a cozy atmosphere that sets the tone for a relaxing stay. Guests enjoy a full breakfast each morning and appreciate practical amenities including free WiFi, luggage storage, and helpful staff who provide tour assistance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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  • Sea view
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About the area

Gott is home to The Westings. Böd of Gremista and Scalloway Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Clickimin Leisure Centre and West Mainland Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Gott travel guide
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Tingwall, Gott, Scotland, ZE2 9SB

What's nearby

  • Lerwick Town Hall
    Lerwick Town Hall
    11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Böd of Gremista
    8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition
    11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Fort Charlotte
    11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Shetland Museum
    13 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lounge Bar
    9 min drive
  • TJ’s Thai
    8 min drive
  • The Dowry
    9 min drive
  • Fort Cafe And Take Away
    9 min drive
  • Magnus' Lounge
    8 min drive

About this property

The Westings

Upscale hotel, remodelled in 2023
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Westings. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A ferry terminal shuttle, outdoor furniture and tour/ticket information
  • Coffee/tea in reception, 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Westings include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - September 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets stay for free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Westings pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The Westings?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Westings?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Westings?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Westings located?

Situated in Gott, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Böd of Gremista, Scalloway Castle and Shetland Bus Memorial. Scalloway Museum and Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Westings Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night stay

Nice and clean, Cody room with comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped family room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, helpful, polite and professional. Breakfast food was very good, with plenty of variety. Location was just outside of Lerwick with good connections to the rest of the island(s), and wirh plenty of free off road parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying here. Only a ten minute drive out of Lerwick. Breakfast was delicious. Really nice room. Good shower pressure. Lovely hosts. Plenty of parking space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place - the room was gorgeous. It was perfect for what we needed, within half an hour to the Sumburgh Airport. The stairs to the rooms might be challenging for some but this is not uncommon for an older style Shetland hotel. The dining and lounge areas were quaint and comfortable. Dinner was simple but just what we wanted. The staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property boasts Shetland’s beautiful scenery, and affords a lovely, quiet location while being only minutes from Lerwick. The staff are lovely and accommodating. The breakfasts are delicious, as are the other special menu items; available to dine in or as room service. The rooms are clean and well maintained and provide amenities not always available in any hotel; let alone a small, country inn. Microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge and a well stocked minbar to name a few. There are laundry services available, as well. And the staff take very good care of your personal items.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked two nights and were sold an economical double room. The room was tiny with the bed only accessible on one side. The proprietor helped us pull it away from the wall so we didn't have to climb over one another in the night. This made the room smaller and exposed the cabling and wires hidden. The hotel decor was unusual; hunting trophies from Africa (horned skulls) and Asian bric a brac. The breakfast was limited and if we asked for toast we got a slice provided. I understood that the property had changed hands this March. This is clearly a factor but we couldn't recommend this hotel on the basis of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The cleanliness of the guest house was okay and the decor had an old eclectic mix. Disappointed with the lack of interaction from the owners, although staff were attentive they were not communicative. Food was alright but certainly not outstanding. We were surprised of the service due to lack of guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a home away from home. So inviting and warm with attention to every detail. Wonderful home cooked meals and a county inn setting. We will be back! The proprietors Marjorie and Gordon make us feel so welcome and cared for.Highly recommended and sad to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

kirsti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michèle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021