West Manse
The West Manse is a comfortable Grade II listed Georgian/Victorian Manse sympathetically restored using local traditional materials and skills, combined with modern "state of the art" insulation and a ground source heat pump. It now offers excellent classically elegant self catering accommodation for individuals, couples and groups and is the venue for a variety of creative courses - especially cooking.
We are resident and self contained on the top floor.
The Manse hosts a wide variety of cooking courses, from traditional Orkney baking to Pakistani cuisine, and ancient cooking (hailing back to Viking days) to continental bread baking.
The Manse has a large well equipped kitchen and an adjoining glass roofed work area. Typical cooking course size would be 6 -8 but a children's of 11 was a great success.
Orkney has many talented artists and is an inspiring place to work.
We have courses planned for 2008 tutored by experienced local artists.
Westray is an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of modern living and collect ones thoughts. There is inspiration to be had in the ancient history and dynamic landscapes, the ever changing weather and the emotive sea.
The West Manse offers you peace to write your book, then if you would like a change of scene, a delicious meal, a day or more exploring Papa Westray, to meet and talk with another writer Jim (the writer/bottle washer) and Morag (the chef) Hewitson at School Place, Papa Westray will make you very welcome. Highly Recommended.
Writing courses in the planning stage.
Westray is a breath of fresh air, breathe in the sky, the sea and the surroundings of an island that lives at a more relaxed pace.
And remember to relax, there's always the morn'
The West Manse is also available for private banquets.
The West Manse offers you exclusive use o f the kitchen, dining room and drawing room for your special occasion.
Come and prepare your own banquet @ £50 for all day and evening.
For a little extra, we can even clear up for you in the morning.
Or, if you prefer, talk to Gill, work out your menu and we will prepare it for you.
Maybe some of your guests would like to stay overnight. There are two en-suite double bedrroms and one twin bedroom.
