Accommodation in the Outer Islands

Bleaker Island - Cobb's cottage the Outer Islands

Settlement HouseOpen All Year

• Address Bleaker Island
• Owner Mike and Phyl Rendell
• Email mrendell@horizon.co.fk
• Tel +(500) 21084 / 32491

Bleaker Island is roughly a 30 minute flight from Stanley in the south-east of the archipelago. Cobb’s Cottage has recently been constructed; it is centrally heated and equipped to a high standard to accommodate 5 people. Meal packs can be provided on request. Bleaker Island is home to many colonies of penguins and other birds and sea lions can usually be seen within easy walking distance of the settlement. Wide sandy bays and beautiful sheltered coves characterise this lowland Island.

• Payment Methods
• Cash (UK/FI Pounds)
• Cheque (UK Sterling)
• Cheque (FI Pound)

• Facilities
• TV in lounge
• DVD and/or Video facilities
• Selection of toys/games/reading materials available
• Tea and coffee making facilities available
• Packed lunch available on request
• Guided tours can be arranged
• Suitable for aged/infirm
• Child friendly

Carcass Island the Outer Islands

HomestayOpen Oct-Mar

• Address Carcass Island
• Owner Rob and Lorraine McGill
• Email lorraine@horizon.co.fk
• Tel +(500) 41106
• Fax +(500) 41107

Carcass Island is around an hour’s flying time from Stanley in the north west of the archipelago. The farm house has recently been upgraded, offering a comfortable, friendly atmosphere and a home from home experience. Magellanic and gentoo penguins breed here and numerous other birds can be seen as the island is rat and cat free. Marine mammals are also plentiful with elephant seals on the north-west point. Carcass Island is small enough to be explored on foot with sandy beaches and rugged clifftops; alternatively drop-offs/pick-ups can be arranged or use of the Land Rover – all free-of-charge. Boat trips can be organised to nearby West Point Island where black-browed albatross breed. Cheaper rates in October and March.

• Payment Methods
• Cash (UK/FI Pounds)
• Cash (US Dollar)
• Cash (Euro)
• Cheque (UK Sterling)
• Cheque (FI Pound)

• Facilities
• TV in lounge
• DVD and/or Video facilities
• Internet facilities available
• Telephone facilities available
• Selection of toys/games/reading materials available
• Tea and coffee making facilities available
• Laundry facilities for guest usage
• Packed lunch available on request
• Guided tours can be arranged
• Suitable for aged/infirm
• Child friendly

Pebble Island Lodge the Outer Islands

LodgeOpen Oct-Mar

• Address Pebble Island
• Owner Jacqui Jennings and Allan White
• Email penguinsgalore204@horizon.co.fk
• Tel +(500) 41093
• Fax +(500) 41094
• Web www.pebblelodge.com

Pebble Island boasts a comfortable lodge and is around an hour’s flying time from Stanley in the north west of the archipelago. The island is home to 42 species of birds including 4 types of penguin. Scenically attractive, grassy plains with ponds and wetlands in the east contrast with the moorland and mountains of the western side. Large expanses of sandy beaches include locations where the semi-precious Falkland pebbles can be found. Rich in history from the 1982 conflict with memorials and cairns around the island. Detailed tours are provided; walking opportunities abound and a drop-off service is easily arranged.

• Payment Methods
• Cash (UK/FI Pounds)
• Cash (US Dollar)
• Cash (Euro)
• Cheque (UK Sterling)
• Cheque (FI Pound)

• Facilities
• TV in lounge
• DVD and/or Video facilities
• Internet facilities available
• Telephone facilities available
• Selection of toys/games/reading materials available
• Laundry facilities for guest usage
• Packed lunch available on request
• Guided tours can be arranged
• Suitable for aged/infirm
• Child friendly

Saunders Island - Settlement Houses the Outer Islands

Settlement HouseOpen All Year

• Address Saunders Island
• Owner David and Suzan Pole-Evans
• Email saunders@cwimail.fk
• Tel +(500) 41298
• Fax +(500) 41296

Saunders Island is around an hour’s flying time from Stanley, three miles off the north west coast of West Falkland. Two houses each fully equipped; Main House for 10, and Stone Cottage for 6. Both are situated in the main settlement of the Island. The ruins of Port Egmont, the first British settlement in 1765, are a 30 minute walk away. Fishing and 4WD excursions to other parts of the island to enjoy the wildlife can be arranged.

• Payment Methods
• Cash (UK/FI Pounds)
• Cash (US Dollar)
• Cash (Euro)
• Cheque (UK Sterling)
• Cheque (FI Pound)

• Facilities
• TV in lounge
• DVD and/or Video facilities
• Selection of toys/games/reading materials available
• Tea and coffee making facilities available
• Microwave oven provided
• Laundry facilities for guest usage
• Guided tours can be arranged
• Suitable for aged/infirm
• Child friendly

Saunders Island - The Neck the Outer Islands

Settlement HouseOpen All Year

• Address Saunders Island
• Owner David and Suzan Pole-Evans
• Email saunders@cwimail.fk
• Tel +(500) 41298
• Fax +(500) 41296

Saunders Island is around an hour’s flying time from Stanley, three miles off the north west coast of West Falkland. The Neck offers basic, centrally heated accommodation in a three roomed fully equipped cabin for 8, recently upgraded to provide 24 hour power. The Neck is situated 10 miles from the Island’s airstrip at the north western end of the Island. Superb wildlife is literally on the doorstep, including penguins, seal and black-browed albatross. This isolated location offers peace, solitude, amazing views and great walking opportunities.

• Payment Methods
• Cash (UK/FI Pounds)
• Cash (US Dollar)
• Cash (Euro)
• Cheque (UK Sterling)
• Cheque (FI Pound)

• Facilities
• Selection of toys/games/reading materials available
• Tea and coffee making facilities available
• Suitable for aged/infirm
• Child friendly

Saunders Island - The Rookery Inn the Outer Islands

Settlement HouseOpen All Year

• Address Saunders Island
• Owner David and Suzan Pole-Evans
• Email saunders@cwimail.fk
• Tel +(500) 41298
• Fax +(500) 41296

Saunders Island is around an hour’s flying time from Stanley, three miles off the north west coast of West Falkland. The Rookery is the newest accommodation on Saunders Island, fully equipped for 4 with central heating and 24 hour power. Set in a remote position in the north of the island, home also to colonies of black-browed albatross and rockhopper penguins. Closer to the settlement than The Neck, The Rookery still provides a feeling of isolation with fantastic hiking.

• Payment Methods
• Cash (UK/FI Pounds)
• Cash (US Dollar)
• Cash (Euro)
• Cheque (UK Sterling)
• Cheque (FI Pound)

• Facilities
• Selection of toys/games/reading materials available
• Tea and coffee making facilities available
• Suitable for aged/infirm
• Child friendly

Sea Lion Island Lodge the Outer Islands

LodgeOpen Sept-Mar

• Address Sea Lion Island
• Manager Jenny Luxton
• Email Sealion_Lodge@horizon.co.fk
• Tel +(500) 32004
• Fax +(500) 32003
• Web www.sealionisland.com

Sea Lion Island is about 40 minutes flying time from Stanley in the south east of the archipelago. The Lodge is the only accommodation on the Island, offering guests privacy and security in comfortable surroundings. Outside the Lodge is an abundance of wildlife just minutes from the door. As well as the inevitable sea lions, this is home to three species of breeding penguins and the largest breeding colony of Southern Elephant Seals. Killer whales prowl the shores and over forty species of birds visit the island. The island is compact in size, so easy to explore on foot. Cheaper rates in September, October and March. Special rates for last minute booking on request.

• Payment Methods
• Cash (UK/FI Pounds)
• Cash (US Dollar)
• Cash (Euro)
• Cheque (UK Sterling)
• Cheque (FI Pound)

• Facilities
• TV in lounge
• DVD and/or Video facilities
• Internet facilities available
• Telephone facilities available
• Selection of toys/games/reading materials available
• Tea and coffee making facilities available
• Laundry service available
• Packed lunch available on request
• Guided tours can be arranged
• Suitable for aged/infirm
• Child friendly

Weddell Island - Mountain View Cottage the Outer Islands

Settlement HouseOpen Oct-Mar

• Address Weddell Island
• Manager Martin and Jane Beaton
• Email weddell@cwimail.fk
• Tel +(500) 42398

Weddell Island, situated to the West of West Falkland, is just over an hour's flight from Stanley. It is the largest offshore island and home to an impressive range of flora and fauna much of which is just walking distance from the settlement. Gentoo and Magellanic penguins abound along with a wide variety of other birdlife plus the added attraction of Patagonian foxes. Marine mammals frequent the coastal waters and rare plants and beautiful wild flowers exist in profusion. Mountain View Cottage is a large well equipped 2-storey Settlement house that sleeps 8 as standard (2 doubles, 2 twins and 2 singles). Mountain View Cottage offers comfortable spacious modern living with the added bonuses of peace, quiet and wonderful views in all directions. This is a perfect base from which to explore this vast, captivating, majestic Island which will afford the more adventurous walker a true wilderness experience. The Cottage is fully equipped for self-catering and a fully catered option is also available. A free half-day tour of the Loop Head Nature Reserve is included for groups of 4 or less, staying at least two nights.

• Payment Methods
• Cash (UK/FI Pounds)
• Cash (US Dollar)
• Cash (Euro)
• Cheque (UK Sterling) - with charge
• Cheque (FI Pound)

• Facilities
• DVD and/or Video facilities
• Internet facilities available
• Selection of toys/games/reading materials available
• Tea and coffee making facilities available
• Microwave oven provided
• Laundry facilities for guest usage
• Laundry service available
• Packed lunch available on request
• Guided tours can be arranged
• Suitable for aged/infirm
• Child friendly

Weddell Island - Sea View Cottage the Outer Islands

Settlement HouseOpen Oct-Mar

• Address Weddell Island
• Manager Martin and Jane Beaton
• Email weddell@cwimail.fk
• Tel +(500) 42398

Weddell Island, situated to the West of West Falkland, is just over an hour's flight from Stanley. It is the largest offshore island and home to an impressive range of flora and fauna much of which is just walking distance from the Settlement. Gentoo and Magellanic penguins abound along with a wide variety of other birdlife plus the added attraction of Patagonian foxes. Marine mammals frequent the coastal waters and rare plants and beautiful wild flowers exist in profusion. Sea View Cottage is a well equipped family-sized Settlement cottage that sleeps 4 as standard (1 double, 1 twin). It offers comfortable modern living with peace, quiet and wonderful views in all directions. It is a perfect base from which to explore this vast, captivating, majestic Island which will afford the more adventurous walker a true wilderness experience. The Cottage is equipped for self catering and a catered option is also available. A free half-day tour of the Loop Head Nature Reserve is included for groups of 4 or less, staying at least two nights.

• Payment Methods
• Cash (UK/FI Pounds)
• Cash (US Dollar)
• Cash (Euro)
• Cheque (UK Sterling) - with charge
• Cheque (FI Pound)

• Facilities
• DVD and/or Video facilities
• Internet facilities available
• Selection of toys/games/reading materials available
• Tea and coffee making facilities available
• Microwave oven provided
• Laundry facilities for guest usage
• Laundry service available
• Packed lunch available on request
• Guided tours can be arranged
• Suitable for aged/infirm
• Child friendly

Weddell Island- Hamilton Cottage the Outer Islands

Settlement HouseOpen Oct-Mar

Weddell Island, situated to the West of West Falkland, is just over an hour's flight from Stanley. It is the largest offshore island and home to an impressive range of flora and fauna much of which is just walking distance from the Settlement. Gentoo and Magellanic penguins abound along with a wide variety of other birdlife plus the added attraction of Patagonian foxes. Marine mammals frequent the coastal waters and rare plants and beautiful wild flowers exist in profusion. Hamilton Cottage is a well equipped cottage with one double bed. It is ideally suited to a couple or single person. The Cottage offers comfortable accommodation, privacy, peace and quiet. It is a perfect base from which to explore this vast, captivating, majestic Island which will afford the more adventurous walker a true wilderness experience. The Cottage is equipped for self catering and a catered option is also available. A free half-day tour of the Loop Head Nature Reserve is included for those staying at least two nights.

• Payment Methods
• Cash (UK/FI Pounds)
• Cash (US Dollar)
• Cash (Euro)
• Cheque (UK Sterling) - with charge
• Cheque (FI Pound)

• Facilities
• TV in lounge
• DVD and/or Video facilities
• Tea and coffee making facilities available
• Laundry facilities for guest usage
• Guided tours can be arranged
• Suitable for aged/infirm
• Child friendly