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Hoy Lodge, Hoy, Orkney, KW16

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • CHARACTERFUL FORMER VICTORIAN SHOOTING LODGE
  • SITS IN APROX ONE ACRE OF LAND
  • TRADITIONAL FEATURES THROUGHOUT
  • PANORAMIC COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS
  • SPECTACULAR ISLAND LOCATION
  • CLOSE TO OLD MAN OF HOY AND RACKWICK BAY
  • VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
  • GRADE B LISTED BUILDING
  • WHAT3WORDS LOCATION: ///accented.embellish.bride
  • FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT K ALLAN PROPERTIES

Description

K Allan Properties are delighted to present this spectacular 1800’s former Shooting Lodge to the market. This property offers a rare opportunity to own a beautifully positioned island home on the North end of the breathtaking Isle of Hoy, offering expansive views, exceptional privacy, and a lifestyle shaped by nature, tranquillity, and wide-open skies.

This original B listed property is a rare find to the open market. Hoy Lodge is a charming and characterful residence set within approximately 1 acre of grounds, surrounded by some of Orkney’s most dramatic scenery. This home is in need of some modernisation, presenting an opportunity for those looking to reimagine a home in one of Scotland's most atmospheric island landscapes. With the right vision, this could become an extraordinary full-time residence, or peaceful retreat.

Spacious accommodation on the ground floor comprises an Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, Passage, Study, Sitting-room, Inner Hall, Dining Room, Service Hall, Scullery, Kitchen, Laundry, Service
Passage, Pantry, Dairy and rear Porch.
There are 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor and a further 2 bedrooms and bathrooms on the servants floor.

Outside is a detached garage, currently divided into a workshop/garage area and separate store. A parcel of foreshore also comes with the property and is positioned a short walk from Hoy Lodge.

Information About Hoy - Positioned in breath-taking landscape and scenery, Hoy Lodge is steeped in history. Situated on the iconic Isle of Hoy—famed for its rugged coastline, towering sea cliffs, and rich wildlife—the lodge enjoys uninterrupted views across the landscape and easy access to walking routes, including to the world-famous 'Old Man of Hoy', beaches including Rackwick Bay, and local heritage sites. The island’s community is friendly and close knit, and there are a wide range of local amenities including a primary school, shop, swimming pool, hotels with restaurants, cafes, pub and galleries. The Hoy Kirk with regular exhibitions and events and is only a short distance away. Hoy Lodge is situated in the north end of the island and is regularly serviced by a foot-passenger ferry from Moaness pier to Stromness which is conveniently close to the property. A Ro-Ro vehicle and passenger ferry travels to the island from Houton Bay to Lyness several times a day making Hoy a commutable island with Orkney Mainland.

Travelling To Hoy - Hoy is accessible via a foot passenger ferry from the town of Stromness and a vehicle ferry from Houton. For information and times of crossings please have a look on the Orkney Ferries website.

Council Tax Band - F -

Services - - Land - Approx. 1 acre
Enclosed within its own walled grounds
Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Drainage: Private septic tank
Telephone:
Heating: Electric Storage Heaters with open fireplaces throughout the Lodge

Best Estate Agent Guide - When you choose to work with us, you are officially working with one of the UK's Best Estate Agents. We received this award in 2023 and again in 2024. The very best agents are listed in The Best Estate Agent Guide – a website for sellers to help them choose who the best agents are in their area. If you want to achieve the best results for your property sale, combined with receiving the best customer service, we would love to help.

Viewings - VIEWINGS
By appointment only, arranged through K Allan Properties.
Call or email

VIEWINGS FOLLOWING ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER
Once an offer has been accepted and the property is marked as "Under Offer", K Allan Properties will not arrange or facilitate any further viewings of the property.
Any requests for access following acceptance of an offer will be considered only where required by the terms of the concluded missives, by agreement between the seller and purchaser, or where otherwise legally necessary.
K Allan Properties reserves the right to refuse requests for additional viewings or inspections which are not required under the terms of the transaction.

Offers To - K Allan Properties
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
OR VIA EMAIL WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON
OUR WEBSITE

Disclaimer - Whilst we endeavour to make these particulars accurate, they do not offer/form any part of a contract on offer and are not guaranteed. Measurements are approximate. We have not tested electricity, gas or water services or any appliances. Photographs may have been taken with a wide angle lens.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-02-03

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 430 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£350,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £78,760 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
4 G
53 E

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Electric Heating
Broadband
Ask Agent
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
Yes
Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
Lateral Living
Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Available at this postcode

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Stromness Primary School3.7 miles
    Pupils
    127
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stenness Community School6.7 miles
    Pupils
    26
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Orphir Community School7.1 miles
    Pupils
    31
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • North Walls Community School8.3 miles
    Pupils
    20
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Flotta Community School10 miles
    Pupils
    2
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Stromness Academy4.3 miles
    Pupils
    338
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kirkwall Grammar School15 miles
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Thurso High School24 miles
    Pupils
    753
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stronsay Junior High School30 miles
    Pupils
    16
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Westray Junior High School31 miles
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Stromness - Ferry Road, Stromness4 miles
Asda Dounby Express Petrol, Dounby11 miles
Co-op Kirkwall, Kirkwall14 miles

GP surgery

Stromness Surgery3.8 miles

Pharmacy

W H B Sutherland3.6 miles

Walking trail

Moaness to Rackwick975 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Thurso Rail Station23 miles

Nearest bus stop

Golf House3 miles

Typical drive times

Wick4 hr 22 min · 78 miles
Thurso4 hr 17 min · 75 miles
Kirkwall2 hr 29 min · 26 miles
Stromness2 hr 28 min · 25 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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