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Lovely Holiday Home with wonderful sea views in peaceful, sheltered location

Family-friendly holiday home in Isle of Lewis

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Enjoy a serene beach experience with access to calm waters and scenic views of surrounding hills.
Situated in a rural setting, this single-story house features a combination of white and stone exterior walls and a chimney.
Relax in this inviting living room with a leather sofa, side table, and large sliding door leading to an outdoor area.
Relax in this stylish living room with a high ceiling, flat-screen TV, and comfortable sofa.
Dine in style with a classic table surrounded by comfortable chairs and a beautiful window view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely Holiday Home with wonderful sea views in peaceful, sheltered location

Family-friendly holiday home in Isle of Lewis
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has a garden and barbecues. WiFi in public areas is free. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Evelyn

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Isle of Lewis, SCT

What's nearby

  • Tràigh Bhostaidh - 12 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Callanish Stone Circle - 33 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Uig Sands - 46 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Carloway Broch - 46 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Garenin Blackhouse Village - 50 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Stornoway (SYY) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shallop Shack - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Waterside Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Callanish Visitor Centre - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Calanais Standing Stones and Heritage Centre - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Café Central - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Holiday Home with wonderful sea views in peaceful, sheltered location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Holiday Home with wonderful sea views in peaceful, sheltered location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Holiday Home with wonderful sea views in peaceful, sheltered location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Holiday Home with wonderful sea views in peaceful, sheltered location located?

This family-friendly Isle of Lewis holiday home is located by the sea, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Tràigh Bhostaidh, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Callanish Stone Circle and Calanais Visitor Centre. Tràigh na Clibhe and Traigh Bhorgaidh are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Lovely Holiday Home with wonderful sea views in peaceful, sheltered location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Great location and very comfortable home. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would recommend to others!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful island hideaway.

A spacious and well appointed holiday home. It has great views and is in a beautiful and peaceful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haven

Airy wonderful views comfortable and well appointed
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter W., Lindenlaan 11 3951XT Maarn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house with a more than beautiful view.

Had a wonderful week. Enjoyed the beautiful rugged scenery on Lewis and its beautiful beaches. more than worth it!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage, lovely location

We had a great week in the cottage, it was very well equipped and in a very quiet and peaceful location with stunning views to the sea and islands. The cottage was very spacious and the bedroom we chose downstairs was so comfortable, would definitely visit again and would recommend this also. We had good weather and went to most places of interest, especially Luskentyre beach which was stunning and well worth the drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Home from Home

A beautifully appointed house, very spacious but cosy. Excellent facilities too with internet, TV, DVD's and games for the rainy days. The upstairs lounge was a great place to relax with a stunning view to the sea and the islands beyond. We highly recommend Glen Cottage for any group or family looking for a rural escape.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hosts

The Isle of Lewis is a magical place to visit and this house makes an ideal base to explore the scenery. The property is large and comfortable and very warm with decent views of the sea, and unbelievable night sky views ( this is truely a dark sky location great for astrophotography) Stornoway isn't too far away, but in any case, you won't see many cars while driving around.. The hosts were easily contactable via phone or email, and will try to recify situations if they arise, however the one problem they couldn't fix was the neighbour's barking dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a great location. Exceptional Hosts

This cottage was our home for 2 weeks and was used as a base to explore the Isle of Lewis and Harris. Convenient to all major attractions and an easy commute to Stonaway Evelyn and Graeme were excellent hosts who were very quick to respond when required. The cottage is well equipped and very clean. We are extremely pleased with our experience at this beautiful home. Peter, Brenda, Mike and Marion Ontario Canada.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Week

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the cottage in Croir. Our children loved the garden. We loved the view of the sea. On our first day we saw a pair of golden eagles hovering above the garden. The cottage felt welcoming. It was well equipped and tastefully furnished. We enjoyed reading books about the local history.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place to be!

It‘s a lovely house with an amazing quietness. You can hear some animals, the wind and only sometimes you hear something man made like a car or a ship. It’s extremely remote, therefore you can’t just go around the corner to buy some stuff or go to a restaurant, but we have been looking for exactly such a location, including the rough and beautiful landscapes and it was perfect for us. Thank you Evelyn for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of paradise

We had a wonderfully peaceful holiday at Glen cottage, which was a pleasure to stay in & all arrangements/communications with the owners were straightforward & prompt: check in & property info was sent to us well before our trip, which was greatly appreciated as we had a 2 day journey to get there! Also we were greeted by a huge variety of drinks (kindly put out for us) including alcoholic & decaf tea - both favourites. The surrounding area is just amazing, perfect for anyone wanting to 'get away from it all' & experience some natural beauty. A big thank you Evelyn.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great base for exploring Lewis and Harris.

A great location to visit beautiful beaches and all that Harris and Lewis offer. We had wonderful blue skies as well as rain and wind giving us the fully Hebridean experience. The house was very well equipped, clean and warm. The box of treats and card was a lovely thoughtful welcome. Unfortunately, the woodburning stove was out of action which was disappointing and a couple of other small things (that are easily resolved) have made this a 4 star review but in essence this is a great place to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glen Cottage

This is a very clean, comfortable and warm property. There is ample space even for a large family. We have just returned from a 10 night stay and the house gave us everything we needed. The owners are very friendly and helpful. They are also easy to contact. The VRBO app decided to lose all our correspondence somehow and I got hold of Evelyn straight away, she sent the information directly. There is plenty of parking and a good sized garden. Unfortunately the weather was quite poor during our stay so we weren't able to sit outside. We would highly recommend this property if you need space, comfortable beds, a good view and a quiet location.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very relaxing week

We were enjoying hiking, great beaches on the island and the quiet place located in beautiful nature !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

We loved this warm cosy house in a beautiful location far off the beaten track. The house was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Great to have the central heating with the horrible weather we had. Beautiful views from the upstairs sitting room. Would happily go back. Thank you to the hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glen Cottage

The house is very comfortable and well equipped with great views out to sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great views from the large upstairs living area and only a short drive to bosta beach which is stunning 😍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britta W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most wonderful Christmas

My family and I spent a most wonderful Christmas at Glen Cottage. It was our first time on Lewis, it it certainly won’t be the last! Evelyn and Graeme surprised us with some lovely Christmas decorations, a most generous hamper and beautiful handwritten card. The house (especially the kitchen) was well equipped, we didn’t miss anything! Everything was clean, the house itself very spacious and offered stunning views from every window. Most of all we enjoyed the wood burning stove and spent really cosy evenings in front of the fire. We can’t thank Evelyn and Graeme enough for offering us this opportunity of a perfect holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday on lewis

Lovely spacious house, v quiet and comfortable with beautiful views. Great for exploring local beaches and further afield. Plenty of space for chilling out when the weather not good. Heated up quickly so nice and cosy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getting away from it all

A great location and accommodation for a getaway vacation. The cottage has everything you could ask for. The view from the upstairs lounge is something to behold, and yes, we also saw the eagles. Travelling to and from Stornaway when we needed to was all part of the adventure. We would also recommend Cameron’s chippy in Stornaway. We would not hesitate to visit again. If we are in this part of the world. A few niggles, The microwave needed a good clean ( which we did ), the fridge has seen better days and should be replaced , and mould on the sink in the bathroom should be an easy fix. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cat C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace

This property was all you coukd ask for on a isle of pure beauty ! We had the most fantastic time travelling round we saw the golden Eagle on our last day just sat on the rocks infront of the house the beaches were amazing and we were more than lucky weather wise and swam daily ....definitely worth a visit x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

François F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnifique séjour au calme

La maison est très accueillante, chaleureuse. Située dans un lieu reculé de l’île, au calme, avec une très belle vue. Le panier d’accueil est une attention très appréciée. Penser à faire des courses avant d’arriver cependant. Nous y avons passé une très belle semaine sur une île absolument magnifique. N’hésitez pas.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glen Cottage

Really clean and tidy property. Masses of room to give all age groups their own space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm & relaxing

This is a wonderful house in a very remote but impressive area. Big rooms, nice furniture, great kitchen, dining room and bathrooms. Lovely views from every window. You can feel very comfortable when you don' t want to go out because of the wheather...!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Femke Morrison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

We really enjoyed our stay at Glen Cottage. The house is very spacious and well equipped. The views are incredible, it was a great base to explore the area from. Evelyn is a great host who goes the extra mile for her guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022