Four star recently upgraded character building situated along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. All rooms are en suite overlooking the beach and pier where local fishermen work.
From Stromness and Kirkwall: Leave the ferry and take the A965 and follow the road signs for Kirkwall. Coming in to Kirkwall, turn right at the Highland Fuels garage, signposted to Burray & South Ronaldsay. Follow the road past Somerfield & Lidl superstores, then turn right at the roundabout. Follow the road out of town past the Highland Park Distillery. After 7 miles you will come to St May's. Carry on and turn right across the Churchill Barriers. Cross 3 barriers. Carry on, past the Fossil & Vintage Centre. Approching Burray Village, turn right. Go down the hill and at the bottom, bear left and follow the road round, past the harbour and you will see The Sands Hotel. From St Margaret's Hope: Follwo the road through the village, up the hill to the main road. turn left for Kirkwall. After crossing the 4th Chruchill Barrier you are entering Burray Village. Go down the hill and at the bottom, bear left and follow the road round, past the harbour and you will see The Sands Hotel. From Kirkwall Airport: Leave the airport and turn left. After 3 miles, turn right, signposted to Holm and the Barriers. Follow the road until you come to the Chruchill Barriers. Trun left across the barriers. Cross 3 barriers. Carry on, past the Fossil & Vintage Centre. Approching Burray Village, turn right. Go down the hill and at the bottom, bear left and follow the road round, past the harbour and you will see The Sands Hotel. There is ample space for car parking.