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 WiFi - what more could you want from a stay in the B&B consistently rated #1 on Trip Advisor for the Isle of Lewis? 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 three rooms and two SEApods, all with views out across the Atlantic. In the house are our spacious family ensuite (sleeps up to four); our king size ensuite (sleeps up to three) and our king size with private bathroom. Our SEApods are ensuite B&B rooms on the cliffs with added privacy and their own kitchen. All rooms have 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. All major credit and debit cards accepted. Contact: Sarah Taylor-Gerloch. Tel: 01851 672753. Instant availability and booking online via our website.
E-mail: stay@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 Visit Scotland "Taste our Best" 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 4 spacious luxury en-suite bedrooms. All are equipped with home cinema system, Samsung flat screen TV and a Bose speaker. In addition each room has a Nespresso machine and complimentary hospitality cupboard. Outside each bedroom is a personal decking area. Broad Bay House is equipped and decorated to a high quality contemporary style. Soft colours, natural woods and sympathetic furnishings provide a relaxing environment. A highlight of the house is the large dining/lounge area, which has a vaulted ceiling and windows on three sides, providing lovely views of the coast and local wildlife. Other facilities include free Wi-Fi, a guest laundry, a guest library with PC, local maps and books; plus an honesty bar. A full Scottish breakfast is served each morning and a 3 course evening dinner is available on most nights. Open all year. B&B S from £139, D from £179. Prices are per room per night. Contact: Sue or Tom. 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, this homely Bed and Breakfast is only 10 minutes drive from Tarbert, the main centre and ferry port of Harris. Dunvegan View is located in a rural, tranquil setting, less than 100m from the sea, with wonderful views across the Minch to the Isle of Skye. Built by the owners late grandfather, the original croft house was extended in the 1950s and has now been fully refurbished to give high standards of comfort and quality. There are two guest bedrooms, one double and one twin. Both are well appointed, have sea views and en-suite shower rooms. A hearty Scottish breakfast is served each morning, offering plenty of choice and a chance to sample local island produce. 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. Mobile: 07580 133144.
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 2014/15/16/17/18. 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 two twin rooms, both 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 £90 per room per night based on 2 sharing (subject to discounts for 3 days or more). Evening meals from £25 per person. Contact: Alan Ross. Tel: 01859 530420.
E-mail: alanaross@oshfinsbay.com
WWW: www.theoldschoolhousefinsbay.com

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

Two Harbours Guest House, Scalpay, Isle of Harris, HS4 3XU. (4 Star) Approximately 6 miles east of Tarbert and connected to mainland Harris by a road-bridge, Scalpay is a scenic, peaceful island and an ideal base to explore all of Harris and Lewis. We offer adult-friendly, peaceful, spacious, coastal accommodation situated between the north and south harbours. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms with mains pressure showers and are up one flight of stairs. Yummy breakfasts are served, as are tea and cakes on arrival. Choice of 3 excellent rooms: 2 doubles, 1 twin. Prices from £120 per room per night. There is free WiFi, plenty of parking, wonderful views and walks to the lighthouse. An excellent Bistro is just 100yds away (closed Wednesday/Sunday, reservations a must). Sorry no pets or children under 14. Contact Jacqui or Shaun on 01859 540329.
E-mail: twoharboursharris@hotmail.co.uk
WWW: www.twoharboursharris.co.uk