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
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Offers To - K Allan Properties
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
OR VIA EMAIL WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON
OUR WEBSITE
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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).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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K Allan Properties Ltd, Kirkwall
Watergate House Watergate, St. Ola, Orkney, KW15 1PD
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