Undiscovered Scotland

Aird Uig SEAcroft - Licensed Bed & Breakfast serving evening meals, 3a Aird, Uig, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9JA. With views over the Atlantic, pets welcome, freesat TV and free WiFi - what more could you want from a stay in the B&B consistently rated #1 on Trip Advisor for the Outer Hebrides? SEAcroft is a licensed B&B and our family home and we are Sarah, Elliot and Andrew (hence the name!). Accommodation is a choice of four rooms, all with views out across the Atlantic: our spacious family ensuite (sleeping up to four); king size ensuite (sleeping up to three), king size with private bathroom; and a double with private bathroom. All rooms have free WiFi and freesat TV. There is also a comfortable dining room with a library of local maps, reference books and a selection of games. We offer a wide range of food in the evenings using locally sourced ingredients including Miavaig lobster, hand dived scallops, Highland fillet steaks and rack of Blackface lamb. A hearty breakfast is served each morning and packed lunches can be provided. Prices from £85 for B&B for the room per night. Reduced rates for children. All major credit and debit cards accepted. Contact: Sarah Taylor-Gerloch. Tel: 01851 672753.
E-mail: reservations@seacroftuig.co.uk
WWW: www.seacroftuig.co.uk

Avalon Guest House, 12 West Side, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, HS3 3BG. Less than an hour's drive from the Calanish Stones and half an hour to St Clement's Church at Rodel is Avalon. In between are the majestic hills of North Harris and the golden sandy beaches of Luskentyre, Seilebost and Horgabost, making this a great base for exploring all that Harris has to offer and for touring more widely. There is good fishing on the island and Harris also has a golf club which welcomes visitors. Avalon is situated on a family croft, with a southerly aspect over West Loch Tarbert. Guest rooms include two doubles and a twin, all en-suite and with views over the loch. All have flat screen TVs, iPod docks and there is free WiFi. The guest dining room also benefits from fantastic views. Here, you will find peace and tranquility, in comfortable and friendly surroundings, while you view the wildlife from your window. Open April to October. B&B £38 per person per night. Contact: Arlene Morrison. Tel: +44 (0) 1859 502334.
E-mail: arlenemorrison2334@hotmail.com
WWW: www.avalonguesthouse.org

Broad Bay House, Back, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0LQ. STB 5 Gold Star Guest House with Category 1 Disabled access and Eat Scotland Silver Award. Just a few miles north of Stornoway, Broad Bay House is adjacent to a sweeping sandy beach with direct access to the shore. The house has four spacious luxury en-suite bedrooms including one fully accessible room. All are are equipped with home cinema system, Samsung flat screen TV and a dock for your iPod. Outside each bedroom is a personal decking area. Other facilities include free WiFi, a guest laundry, a library with PC, local maps and books and a CD/DVD collection. A full Scottish breakfast is served each morning and a 3 or 4 course evening dinner is available. Open all year. B&B S from £119, D from £149. Prices are per room per night. Sorry no children under 12 or pets. Broad Bay House is non smoking throughout. Contact: Ian Fordham. Tel: +44 (0) 1851 820990.
E-mail: stay@broadbayhouse.co.uk
WWW: www.broadbayhouse.co.uk

Dunvegan View, 9 Cluer, Isle of Harris, HS3 3EP. Located in Cluer, on the eastern coast of the Isle of Harris, Dunvegan View is only 10 minutes drive from Tarbert, the main centre and ferry port of Harris. The house sits in a secluded, tranquil setting less than 100m from the sea, with wonderful views across the Minch to the entrance of Loch Dunvegan and MacLeod's Tables on the Isle of Skye - hence the name. Built in 1921/1922 by John Morrison (the current owner's late grandfather), the original croft house was extended in the 1950s and has now been fully refurbished to give a high standards of comfort. Guest accommodation is in a choice of double and twin en-suite bedrooms, each one provided with a TV, radio alarm clock, hair dryer and hospitality tray. Ideally located for touring the Western Isles, Dunvegan View is also a great place to sit back and relax. Otters are regular visitors to the bay and seals can be seen basking on the rocks here. Open all year. For B&B, call for best price. Contact: Anne Broadbent. Tel: 01859 530294.
E-mail: anne.broadbent2@btinternet.com
WWW: www.dunveganview.com

Flodabay Farm, Isle of Harris, HS3 3HA. Flodabay Farm B&B offers private and comfortable accommodation on the stunning Isle of Harris and boasts a Certificate of Excellence 2014 award from TripAdvisor. Our farm is set in 30 acres of peaceful croftland with stunning views of the Bays of Harris, Isle of Skye and the mainland hills of Scotland. Situated on the road between Tarbert and Leverburgh we're ideally sited for exploring Lewis and Harris. Our superb en-suite bedroom has its own private entrance and dining area. The room has a kingsize oak bed, Freesat TV plus a selection DVDs, a supply of books and tea and coffee facilities. Flodabay Farm B&B also provides free wireless Internet access. We have two Lochs on our croft which you can fish for wild brown trout free of charge. Rods can be provided. We are also just a 2 minute walk from Flodabay Jetty where you can launch small boats, dinghies or kayaks. There are numerous cafes and art galleries in the area. Open all year. B&B from £35 per person per night. Contact: Tony or Sharon. Tel: 01859 530353.
E-mail: tonyandsharon@flodabayfarm.co.uk
WWW: www.flodabayfarm.co.uk

The Gatliff Hebridean Hostels Trust operates hostel a at Rhenigidale. The GHHT operates a two-star hostel at Rhenigidale, allowing visitors to share in the life and culture of the local community. The Trust supports three hostels, each in an idyllic position: Berneray on North Uist, Howmore on South Uist and Rhenigidale on North Harris. Each is looked after by a warden and has piped water and WCs. Beds, duvets, cooking equipment, stoves and cutlery are provided. Personal sheet sleeping bags are necessary and may be rented, if required, at £2 per visit. Camping is possible at all hostels. These 'distinctive hostels of destination' are open all year. Bednight fees: £16 for adults; £8 for under 18s. Reservations are not possible, but beds are usually available. Camping with use of the hostels' cooking and communal facilities £11 per adult per night and Under 18s £8.
E-mail: ghht@gatliff.org.uk
WWW: www.gatliff.org.uk

Highcroft Bed and Breakfast, 6 Ardnakillie, Scalpay, Isle of Harris, HS4 3YB. In a peaceful location with spectacular sea views, Highcroft overlooks East Loch Tarbert. You can watch the ferry coming and going on it's daily passage through East Loch from here. There is also an abundance of wildlife and sea birds. A bridge connects Scalpay to mainland Harris and there are wonderful beaches within a 20 minute drive. Accommodation at Highcroft is in a choice of double, twin or family en-suite rooms, each one individually decorated and highly appointed. Breakfast is served in our comfortable breakfast room and there is a cosy lounge for guests' use. Scalpay provides a great base for exploring the magical Isle of Harris and Highcroft is a great place to come back to at the end of a busy day. Open all year. B&B D/T/Family from £35 per person per night. Contact: Chirsty MacKinnon. Tel: 01859 540305.
E-mail: scalpayharris@gmail.com
WWW: www.scalpayharris.com

The Old School House, Finsbay, Isle of Harris, HS3 3JD. Trip Advisor Certifcate of Excellence 2014/15/16/17. 13 miles south of Tarbert and 7 miles from Leverburgh, The Old School House offers spacious, comfortable accommodation. Located on a quiet side road by the shore of Loch Finsbay, the views from here extend to the Isle of Skye. Guests may walk straight out of the property onto the moors and towards the sea. Accommodation is offered in three twin rooms, all en-suite. One is on the ground floor. There is a guest lounge/dining room, also on the ground floor. The Old School House provides broadband Internet access. The local area is popular for hill walking, fly fishing, cycling and ornithology and guests may take the ferry to North Uist or book on one of the private charter boats that run to St. Kilda. Open all year. B&B £85 per room per night based on 2 sharing (subject to discounts for 3 days or more). Evening meals from £20 per person. Contact: Alan Ross. Tel: 01859 530420.
E-mail: alanaross@oshfinsbay.com
WWW: www.theoldschoolhousefinsbay.com

Otter Bunkhouse, Carishader, Uig, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9ER. On the shores of West Loch Roag, in the village of Carishader, Otter Bunkhouse provides a comfortable and cosy retreat for walkers, cyclists surfers, kayakers and anyone wishing to explore the stunning scenery and wildlife of the Isle of Lewis. Callanish standing stones and Dun Carloway Broch are close by and the famous Lewis Chessmen, 12th century Viking chess pieces, were found at nearby Ardroil Beach. The bunkhouse  offers a cosy hideaway with modern facilities. There is one bedroom with 8 beds, a toilet and shower room, and a separate lounge area with kitchenette facilities. There is an outside decking area with stunning views over West Loch Roag, private direct access to the loch for kayakers and a separate drying shed for use by kayakers, cyclists, etc. Open all year. Beds, including bedding, are available at a cost of £20 per person per night and towels can be provided on request. Otter Bunkhouse welcomes independent travellers and also accept bookings for sole use of the bunkhouse depending on availability. Tel: 07942 349755.
E-mail: otterbunkhouse@gmail.com
WWW: www.otterbunkhouse.com

Spinners Cottage B&B, Geocrab, Isle of Harris, HS3 3HB. This charming traditional cottage B&B is located in Geocrab, in the bays of Harris, on the east coast of the island with outstanding views and scenery. An ideal base for touring, walking, cycling, fishing, kayaking or simply relaxing, Spinners Cottage is within easy reach of the beautiful beaches of Harris and is equi-distant from the ferry ports at Tarbert and Leverburgh. Our comfortable Harris Tweed-style twin- bedded, en-suite guest room comes complete with tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and a radio. We offer exclusive use of the garden room to our guests. This overlooks the loch and is where breakfast is served. You can also plan your days on the island using the maps and local information provided. There is TV in the adjacent lounge and we have reliable satellite WiFi. Outside there is dry overnight storage for bikes and off road parking. A full Scottish breakfast is served each morning and packed lunches are available. Open all year. Our aim is to ensure you have a happy, relaxing time here along with a truly Scottish welcome. B&B £45 per person per night. Single occupancy is £60 per night. Contact: Karen Mairi Smith. Tel: +44(0)1859 530284.
E-mail: kmairi28@yahoo.co.uk
WWW: www.spinnerscottageharris.co.uk

Stornoway Bed and Breakfast, 29 and 32 Kenneth Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Located on a quiet back street of Stornoway, just a couple of minutes walk from both the ferry and bus terminals, An Lanntair Arts Centre and all shops, pubs and restaurants, Stornoway Bed and Breakfast occupies two recently renovated properties comprising nine warm and comfortable rooms, all bar one being en-suite. Each bedroom has digital TV, and there is free Wi-Fi in both properties. A hearty Hebridean breakfast is served each morning in 29, with lighter options also available. Stornoway is a great base from which to explore the islands of Lewis and Harris, where you will find plenty to see and do and a beautiful and varied landscape including rugged mountains and the best beaches you will find worldwide. Visit Scotland 4 star grading and Tripadvisor 2016 Certificate of Excellence. Book direct with instant availability and confirmation and for our best rates with no commission. Tel: 07917 035295.
E-mail: stay@hebgroup.co.uk
WWW: www.stornowaybedandbreakfast.co.uk

Taylor Hill B&B, Taylor Hill, Leverburgh, Isle of Harris, HS5 3TX. Taylor Hill is conveniently located in the village of Leverburgh, at the southern end of the magical Isle of Harris. Leverburgh, known in Gaelic as An t-Ob, is the terminus of the Sound of Harris ferry linking Harris with North Uist, and is a great base from which to explore Harris and, to its north, Lewis. We have 2 en-suite double guest rooms, each provided with tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, a clock radio and free WiFi.There is a guest lounge with TV with Freeview which also has a dining area where breakfast is served each morning. Taylor Hill offers extensive views to the south west that include the Sound of Harris. You'll find plenty to see and do here, with a host of activities nearby for those keen on outdoor pursuits including walking, fishing and cycling. Or why not take the ferry and explore North and South Uist? Alternatively, trips to St Kilda leave daily, weather permitting, 1.5 miles from the house. Open all year. B&B is £75 per room per night. Contact: Shona Morrison. Tel: 01859 520266.
E-mail: bookings@taylorhill.co
WWW: www.taylorhill.co

Tigh an Eilein Bed and Breakfast, 5A Flodabay, Isle of Harris, HS3 3HA. Offering comfortable accommodation and stunning views across The Little Minch to the Isle of Skye, Tigh an Eilein is sited in the unique lunar landscape of the Bays of Harris, midway between the ferry terminals at Tarbert and Leverburgh. St Clements Church at Rodel and the magnificent beaches on the west side of the island are a short drive away. We have two rooms available - Room 1 is a double with en-suite shower priced at £40 per person per night which can also be made up as a triple at £100.00 per night. Room 2 is a single with separate shared bathroom for which the cost is £35.00 per night. TV in bedrooms and guests have access to free wireless broadband. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided. A full Scottish breakfast is served in our dining room each morning. Early starts can be catered for. Open all year and offering 3 nights for the price of 2 between 1 October to 31 March. Contact: Christina Johnston. Tel: 01859 530270. Mobile: 07521 725611.
E-mail: alleycatcj@yahoo.co.uk
WWW: www.tighaneilein-harris.co.uk