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Popular holiday rental amenities in the Shetland Islands
You will have a large selection of properties to compare and choose from if you are looking for a holiday rental with a pool in Shetland Islands. Additionally, holiday rentals with pools in Shetland Islands have an average price of £0 per night. Most of the listed holiday rentals with pools are house rentals. A few of Shetland Islands's holiday rentals including a pool are within 2 kilometres of water, so you can spend your days lounging by the pool or the waterfront. If you want to bring your pet, you should easily be able to search and find a pet-friendly property in Shetland Islands. Most pet-friendly rentals in Shetland Islands are house rentals. Furthermore, they cost, on average, £100. per night. It is also possible to find pet-friendly rentals that are near the city centre. In Shetland Islands, a few of the properties are less than 2 kilometres away from the city centre.
The weather in the Shetland Islands
Above are the weather conditions for Shetland Islands. This year, July will have higher average temperatures. Conversely, February is the coolest month in the Shetland Islands, with temperatures going under 2°. The rainiest month is July while the driest month is May.
Accommodations in the Shetland Islands
119 among the 167 listed rentals in Shetland Islands are apartment rentals. They account for more than a quarter of the property types in this destination (29.1%). Additionally, the standard size of apartment rentals in Shetland Islands is 57 m², and they cost, on average, £88 a night. Moreover, these properties are a great choice for medium-sized groups and families, since most can welcome 4 guests. House rentals are the other most common type of accommodation in Shetland Islands. Our data reveals that the standard price of house rentals is £106 a night for an area of 99 m².
Find the perfect remote holiday letting on the Shetland Islands
Located off the north coast of Scotland, the Shetland Islands have a character all their own. Part Scottish, part Viking, the islands have a fascinating history – and there are lots of rural holiday cottages for visitors who want some peace and quiet.
Nightlife
Folk music and the Northern Lights
Though the Shetland Islands may be remote, Shetlanders still know how to have a good time. Even the smallest villages have a local pub, which is the heart of the community. Stop in to see folk musicians playing traditional Scottish music. The islands also host several musical events, including the Shetland Folk Festival and the Accordion and Fiddle Festival. The Shetland Islands are one of the best places in the UK to spot the beautiful Northern Lights phenomena, which are at their peak during the winter.
Local Attractions
Shetland's prehistoric and Viking history
The Shetland Islands were home to some very early settlements, and there are many ancient villages that you can visit today. Jarlshof and Old Scatness are particularly outstanding – Jarlshof is home to a fascinating visitor centre for those who want to learn more about Bronze and Iron Age Shetland. The northernmost of the Shetland Islands, Unst, is home to many former Viking settlements. Excavated by archaeologists, they are now open to visitors.
Local Events
Up Helly Aa winter celebration
The Shetland Islands host Up Helly Aa, a unique celebration that marks the end of the Yuletide season. Every February, in Lerwick and nine other Shetland villages, groups of costumed men roam the streets with torches of fire. The celebration culminates in the burning of a Viking longship, and the subsequent party lasts throughout the night, with music, dancing, and whisky.
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