Location. Springfield is situated at Royal Houll, Scousburgh, approximately one mile west of the Robins Brae junction on the A970. It overlooks Spiggie Loch and the west coast of Shetland. Sumburgh Airport is 4 miles south and Lerwick is 21 miles north. Springfield Holiday Chalet Royal Houll, Scousburgh, Shetland An adapted holiday chalet for people with disabilities and their families and carers Useful Numbers Springfield Holiday Chalet Levenwick Health Centre 01950 461222 Accident & Emergency, Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick 01595 743000 NHS 24, Medical / Nursing / Dental service Facilities 08454 242424 Springfield is a Norwegian-style house with a large open plan Emergency Repairs (Shetland Islands Council) furnished lounge with large picture windows so that guests can relax and appreciate 01595 744150 the spectacular views. There is a dining area Housekeeper Mrs Millie Johnson and newly refurbished 01950 460679 wheelchair accessible kitchen with washing Key pick up & drop off, Overtonlea Care Centre, Levenwick machine and tumble dryer. 01595 745032 Off the main hall there are three twin bedrooms and a “wet room” which includes a shower chair and Local Shops handrails. Outside is a grassed garden, an external store and a garage. Mainlands Ltd, Dunrossness - 01950 460676 J Goudies, Virkie - 01950 460257 Bigton Stores, Bigton - 01950 422307 Places to Eat Midway Stores, Levenwick - 01950 422220 Locally, Sumburgh & Spiggie Hotels serve afternoon and evening meals. There are also shops close by at Dunrossness Industrial Allans of Gillock Ltd (hardware) - 01950 460417 Estate and Bigton. In Lerwick (21 miles North of the chalet) there are Hotels, Bistros, Cafes, Fish & Chip shops, Chinese and (Supermarkets are in Lerwick) Indian restaurants. There are also two large supermarkets. Some local places of interest Springfield Holiday Chalet The chalet overlooks the Spiggie Loch and Scousburgh beach on Terms & Conditions of use the south of the Island. This shallow loch attracts 1. The chalet will be available from 2.00pm on the day of large numbers of arrival and should be vacated by 10.00am on the day wildfowl during the autumn and winter, of departure. (Other times by prior arrangement.) including whooper swans, wigeon and teal and In summer arctic terns, arctic and great 2. A booking deposit of 10% will be charged which will be skuas. deducted from the final invoice. Linen will be provided. There are some wonderful local beaches to enjoy the most notable being St Ninians which is the largest active tombola in 3. Full payment must be received at least 14 days prior to the UK and connects to the small Island of St Ninians Isle famed your arrival. for its treasure. 4. Cancellation notice must be received no later than 14 Quendale Mill, the Over-Shot Water Mill and Dam give an days in advance otherwise the booking deposit will not excellent insight to life on the Shetland be returned. Islands over the last one hundred years (and more). 5. Disability Shetland is not responsible for loss or Sumburgh Lighthouse is the oldest damage to any personal possessions. Individuals and lighthouse in Shetland, and perhaps groups should ensure that they have adequate the most well known. Rising above the insurance cover during their stay at Springfield. precipitous Sumburgh Head cliffs at the right time of year one can watch puffins. 6. Pets are not allowed on the premises at any time. Guide dogs are permitted although Disability Shetland Jarlshof was discovered by accident almost must be made aware of this in advance. 100 years ago when a big storm washed away a lot of top soil to reveal the ancient 7. Springfield is a non smoking facility. and magnificent Bronze Age coastal settlement. www.shetland-communities.org.uk/subsites/disability-shetland 8. Disability Shetland staff are not based at the chalet. All Support services visitors are advised to carry out their own Risk Assessment of the premises upon arrival. Any hazards Helping Hands Information Pack Disability Shetland can or dangerous occurrences that may affect the safety or provide families, carers and organisations with this pack free comfort of guests should be reported to the of charge. It includes a whole host of useful information emergency contact as soon as possible. such as vision services, speech and language therapists, social work information and child development initiative. 9. Disability Shetland reserves the right to cancel any booking at short notice. It is anticipated that this will Travel Bag This is a "Mayday" Wheelchair Travel Bag. It can be done only in the case of an emergency. help to protect your wheelchair on aircraft, cars and boats. 10. Any minor maintenance items, damages, breakages or There is no need to fold down the back of your wheelchair incidents should be reported in the Reports Book and it keeps everything together. It costs £105 to buy new situated in the Chalet. Guests will be required to but can be hired from Disability Shetland for £5.00. compensate Shetland Charitable Trust for any related loss or damage. For major maintenance problems, Wheelchair Lending Service We have a selection of report to the 24-hour Emergency Support number wheelchairs available for loan to local residents or to anyone (01595 693007). visiting Shetland. If you require one during your stay at Springfiled, please enquire when booking. 11. The chalet should be left in a clean and tidy condition. M.V. Wootton Lass can take individuals or small groups on Keys to Chalet sightseeing or fishing trips around the Keys can be collected from and should be returned to Scalloway area. Overtonlea Care Centre 01595 745032. You should contact the Centre 24 – 48 hours prior to your visit to arrange for the collection of keys. Emergency Contacts 24-hour Emergency Support Number (Maintenance) 01595 693007 Alternative emergency contact - Ms Millie Johnson 01950 460679 .