The creation of the Byre at Heddle has been a considerable task and was completed late in 2007. We are consequently awaiting grading by the STB. We humbly expect to do quite well when this grading is carried out. 
Our intention is to exceed your expectations at every turn if at all possible. On arrival you will receive a welcome hamper that will contain the following or close alternatives;
- Charles Tait Souvenir Orkney Guide Book : The Orkney Souvenir Guide is a 96-page book, a handy pocket size, and covers all the main sites of interest, monuments, visitor attractions and islands in Orkney. It is well illustrated with over 150 of Charles Tait's images. The book has proved extremely popular and is aimed at first time visitors. Free.
- Orkney: West Mainland (OS Explorer Map Series). Free.
- Orkney & Shetland Soap Company hand made bathroom toiletries. Soap, Shower/Body Gel, Shampoo. Free.
- Honour Decanters - Decanters will be topped up prior to your arrival. Port, Gin, Vodka and Malt Whisky. If you want us to stock anything else then please ask in advance. We will charge you for what you have consumed on your departure at the topping up replacement cost.
- Wine - A bottle each of decent red and white wine in the fridge. Again charged if drunk on departure at replacement cost.
- An option for a fully stocked fridge/larder is available to you at an additional cost of £50.00. This option will include the following local foods, or near alternatives.
Milk semi-skimmed and full fat ♦ Butter ♦ Selection of local Cheese ♦ Fresh Bread ♦ Six Local Eggs ♦ 500gms Orkney Smoked Salmon ♦ 500 gms Dressed local Crabmeat ♦ Oatcakes ♦ Seasonal Fresh Vegetables ♦ Local Lamb (Leg) ♦ Local Beef (2 Steaks) ♦ Selection of Twinings Teas ♦ Ground Coffee (227gms)
If you are vegetarian or have any specific needs then call us in advance of your arrival to discuss your requirements.
All bedding (Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowcases) and linen is provided and the comprehensively equipped kitchen provides touch-control glass ceramic hob, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher, microwave, built-in Electronic Pyrolytic Multifunction Oven pullout larder unit and soft-close drawers. Jean Patrique professional cookware and a full range of top quality cooking utensiles ensures that catering is a pleasure. To relax after food;
- Sony Bravia LCD TV (+Sky)
- DVD recorder
- Wireless Broadband with an Apple Ibook laptop available on request.
- BT Internet radio allowing you to listen to thousands of radio stations from around the world, with every type of music you can imagine, plus probably your own local stations.
- Intempo MP3 Ipod docking station so you can bring your own music
- An extensive library of books and local maps.
There is also full underfloor central heating and integrated Hoover washing machine/tumble drier. 
