Guests say
Seaview cottage on the Isle of Lewis receives high praise for its exceptional cleanliness, spacious and cosy interiors, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests consistently highlight the warm hospitality of the hosts, who are attentive and helpful throughout the stay. The property’s peaceful location offers both convenience and a sense of seclusion, making it ideal for families and groups. Thoughtful touches such as welcome hampers and local advice are frequently mentioned, contributing to a memorable experience. Overall, guests thoroughly enjoyed their stays and would happily return.
Multiple reviews describe the property as exceptionally clean, spotlessly maintained, and extremely tidy, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests appreciate the cottage’s peaceful and quiet setting, with convenient access to Stornoway and local attractions. The location is described as perfect for a relaxing getaway and ideal for exploring Lewis and Harris.
The cottage is repeatedly described as cosy, comfortable, spacious, and well-suited for families and groups. Beds are noted as comfortable, and the property is praised for being warm and inviting.
Reviews highlight a well-equipped kitchen, modern bathrooms, underfloor heating, and ample amenities. The property is described as well-maintained and thoughtfully designed for guests’ needs.
Guests frequently mention thoughtful touches such as welcome hampers, milk, butter, bread, and wine on arrival, as well as attentive and helpful hosts. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The tranquillity, closeness to beaches and points of interest are some key features to Seaview, and also not far to Stornoway!.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Books, Games, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Single (2ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgates. Initial supply of logs for multifuel stove. Welcome pack. . Front garden with garden furniture. Back garden. Fly fishing on-site. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 3 steps in the garden.. This detached, four bedroom house is situated on the main street of the quiet hamlet of Barvas. Visit Stornoway, the capital of Lewis with it’s many attractions (Castle Grounds, museum, harbour, restaurants and shopts) and only minutes away from the Clach An Trushel Standing Stones and the Whalebone Arch. Situated on the atlantic coast of Lewis at the crossroads north to the Butt of Lewis, you can enjoy a day out in Stornoway or visit some of the island’s beautiful beaches, with many other historical sights within easy reach. Visit the Blackhouse in Arnol and experience how Crofters used to live and work until the early 20th Century.
Stop at the Norse Mill and kiln on your way to Dun Carloway, an Iron Age Broch, and then head on to the beautiful, renowned Callanish Standing Stones and Visitor Centre. For young guests, there is a small playpark a 5-minute walk down the road, or go for a spin up to Ness to visit the lighthouse at the spectacular coastline, and spend an afternoon in the lovely playpark in the dunes. Stop at Clach an Trushal, the tallest standing stone in Scotland, on your way north. In Barvas, there’s a local service station, where you can top up your car and get some basic shopping including hot snacks Monday to Friday mornings, a post offce, and also a hairdressers. In Barvas itself, you can find the Church of Scotland, place of the great revival in 1949.
Whatever the time of year you come to visit the island, nature won’t disappoint. Spot amazing wildlife, experience the beautiful scent of machair flowers in the summer, hear the sounds of the corncrake or, if you come for an autumn break, lookout for the Aurora Borealis as it creates spectacular night skies to the north.
The cottage has a twin and a single bedroom upstairs, with a bathroom with overhead shower. On the ground floor there are another two double bedrooms and a shower room with walk-in shower. There’s also a kitchen/dining room leading out to the back garden with views over the crofts and a cosy living area with a wood burner. Beach 2 miles.
Free WiFi
Reviews (12)
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Confirmed Guest
A very well designed and tasteful holiday house with more than enough space for the five of us, including for showering/bathing. A lovely welcome pack awaited us in the very equipped stocked kitchen. Our hosts were very welcoming, both via text and in person, also sharing plenty tips to make our stay as pleasurable as possible, drawing on their extensive local knowledge. Our only negative was that we found the duvets a bit on the small side, probably due to spoiling ourselves at home by having a size bigger than the bed. Overall a great place to explore Lewis and Harris from.
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Lee Carl
Beautiful cottage spotlessly clean and contained everything we needed. A really quiet location and the owners were massively helpful and friendly. I would recommend and we're looking forward to going back. Loved it
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Mike
Fantastic place realy cozy and Colin and his partner were so helpful. Milk and butter in the fridge and a loaf of bread and a bottle of wine such a nice thing to walk in to. Great wood burner and underfloor heating in the bathroom. Will be back again