WELCOME TO VOXTER OUTDOOR CENTRE
THE IDEAL BASE FOR YOUR GROUP ACCOMMODATION & EVENT IN SHETLAND.
Surrounded by farmland and rolling hills, a small dense wooded forest and a shallow inlet from the sea, Voxter House is an ideal spot for exploring the Shetland environment and for many outdoor activities.
Voxter Outdoor Centre was bequeathed to the Shetland people by it's last owner, Robbie Hughson. It had spent most of its life as a Church of Scotland Manse and glebe. It is now run by a small committee of volunteers who’s aim is to look after this valuable community asset, and ensure locals and visitors make the most of its potential as a base for exploring the natural surroundings and making the most of Shetland's culture and heritage.
This old Manse is nestled in the valley at Voxter, just to the North of Brae in Shetland, and has its own grounds.
FACILITIES
Phone
Wifi
Mobile coverage in the area is poor, but free Wifi in the Centre is good. There is also a payphone in the hallway.
Sleeping
Eating / Living
Outdoor Space
Voxter Outdoor Centre can sleep up to 24 people upstairs.
There are two 6-bed dormitories and one 8-bed dormitory as well as two 2-bed rooms with en-suite showers and toilets. Each bunk bed is supplied with a mattress protector and a fitted bed sheet
There are more toilets and showers on the ground floor.
We are now in a position to supply a bedding pack for hire. This includes a duvet with cover,
a pillow with protector and cover, and a bath towel.
The cost to hire these items is £20 per person per visit.
Those who do not want to hire a pack may, of course bring their own bed linen.
There is a fully equipped kitchen. Adjacent to this is the dining room. This can double up as classroom or crafting area. There is a comfortable lounge which can also be used for indoor activities.
The conservatory room can be used for messier activities, washing, drying and as a bootroom.
Hire of the centre gives you access to the walled garden and the small grassed area adjacent to the centre. The wooded area is accessible at all times.
There is a small car park to the rear of the centre.
Extra guests can camp on the grounds as part of the venue hire.
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BOOKING & HIRING
The centre can be booked by using the "Contact Us" form at the bottom of this page. We will then send you the booking form along with our terms and conditions. Your booking will be confirmed once we receive your booking form and deposit.
New Prices for 2023:
Here are the new prices for 2023/4 We've had to increase our prices due to the Covid regulations on cleaning surfaces, fabrics and furnishings.
Minimum centre hire is £180 per night with a 3-night minimum stay (£540 minimum). This covers up to 10 guests staying in the centre.
Additional guests may stay in the centre up to a total of 24 guests, at a charge of £18 per person per night. There may be possibilities for shorter bookings at the discretion of the Committee, especially in off-season November through to March.
Due to a few groups not respecting the building, and leaving it in an unacceptable condition, we have, with much regret, decided that we need to charge a
cleaning/ damages deposit of £200. This deposit will be payable with your final balance, then immediately refunded to your original form of payment, if everything is in good order after your visit.
There is space in the grounds for camping. Tents and camper vans are charged at £8 per person per night, however this is only available in conjunction with the hire of the whole venue. Day hires, shorter stays, and reduced pricing is available for local schools and youth groups, at the discretion of the Committee.
We respectfully ask that all groups leave the premises clean and tidy. Find more info on our Facebook page. Please contact us if you have any problems with the new pricing.
So many of you have benefitted from what this amazing building has to offer. Now we ask you to give something back, so future generations can have the same opportunities.
Our building is tired and in need of TLC so we need funding and volunteers to help us get back on our feet. We have a BIG target of £60k and lots of jobs, big and small.
If you would like to make a donation towards our refurbishment project please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/voxtercentre.
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As a registered charity we're always wanting to improve and build on what we're doing. If you're interested in supporting the work of Voxter Trust please get in touch.
For bookings please complete the contact form below and someone will get back to you within a few days.
If your query is more urgent please call 07826503467
In the event of an emergency please call
Dugie Gunn on 07967 716 751.