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There are two ground floors rooms with walk-in shower rooms, one being the twin bedroom with a further two bedrooms with bath\/showers located on the first floor.<\/p>\n<p>The memorable guest lounge and dining area overlooks the island of Hoy on the Orkney Islands, the style is eclectic with interesting ideas in architecture all delightfully warmed by the multi fuelled stove which can be a joy on blustery days giving guests that extra cosy feeling and making it the perfect place to sit and relax within the warm and comfortable surroundings, comparing the days adventures with fellow guests.<\/p>\n<p><span>We provide an extensive continental breakfast which can include porridge\/cereals, mixed prepared fresh fruit and berries, yogurt, freshly cooked pastries both sweet and savoury, variety of bread some of which are freshly made on the premises, platters of local and continental cheeses and cold meats which include (when available) hot smoked salmon and venison, fruit juices, jams and marmalades, variety of black, fruit and herb teas, nespresso coffee and hot chocolate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Salmon Landings&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Salmon Landings<\/h1>\n<p>was originally the \u2018Old Salmon Fishing Station\u2019 at Port Ghrant on Strathy Point. 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