In these pages you will find all the information relating to our self-catering house. Prepare to be beguiled by the island of Yell and, in particular, the district known as “Da Herra,” an ancient place steeped in folklore with a feeling of repose that will hit you as soon as you come over the hill.
Gremister is situated in the middle of Yell, making it a convenient location for visitors. It is a short distance from the main village - leisure centre, swimming pool, shop and post office, as well as the local pub – approximately 8 minutes drive.
Its location also makes it equally close to both ferry terminals – Ulsta to the south of the island and Gutcher to the north (from where you can currently travel free of charge to the islands of Unst and Fetlar). Don’t, however, think for a moment that this central location makes it a bustling hub of activity (unless you consider the sheep, the rabbits, the seals, the seabirds, the waders, the odd otter……..). The house is situated almost at the end of the road and commands an imposing profile as you come down the hill as it watches over Whalfirth, a long and picturesque voe.
The house is available for holiday let all year round and, because of our high latitude we can provide extremes of British holidaymaking. The longest day or “Simmer Dim” is as close to 24hr daylight as you can imagine, the sun merely dipping beneath the horizon before rising again a few minutes later.
Summer is not as warm as mainland Britain but you can expect some lovely days and scores of beautiful skies with rapidly changing light. Alternatively, deep winter in da Herra provides a spectacular backdrop for lovers of extreme weather. You can watch as a snowstorm builds and curls up the voe, marvel at the strength of hurricane force winds or be brought down to size by the “Merrie Dancers ”(aurora borealis). You’ll have a whole hemisphere of black sky, broken only by the twinkling stars, as there are no streetlights.
Whatever season you choose, you can be assured that Gremister, with its peat fire will be clean, warm and welcoming.
