Achmore Schoolhouse

About this property

Stornoway 10.5 miles. Achmore Schoolhouse is a holiday home in Achmore on the Isle of Lewis, close to the main Lewis to Harris road allowing guests easy access for exploring both islands during their stay. Ideal for families, this beautifully converted schoolhouse offers spacious open-plan accommodation finished to a high standard. On entering this light and airy property, visitors are greeted by a delightful sitting room with ample seating, a feature window seat ideal for curling up and enjoying the sublime views over lochs and hills, an attractive woodburning stove and a Smart TV. The addition of a spacious dining area helps to create the perfect entertaining space for friends and family. Enter the fabulous breakfast kitchen and you’ll be dying to don an apron and get cooking, using a selection of the fantastic ingredients available locally. You can perch on the breakfast bar for a more casual meal setting or once you have prepared a delicious meal in the superbly fitted kitchen, you can sit around the dining table while you enjoy your food and catch up on the day’s adventures. When bedtime calls, choose from any of the sumptuous bedrooms on offer from the wonderfully appointed king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, a double or a single, all on the ground-floor. Or for a touch of elegance, why not venture up the spiral staircase where a beautiful family suite awaits? Comprising a large, open-plan room with a king-size and a single bed and a relaxing seating area, this is the ideal space for chilling out. If the Scottish weather is kind to you then you can enjoy some family time alfresco in the secure gardens complete with garden furniture and there is a barbecue where you can enjoy summer evenings outside and soak up those stunning panoramic views. There is something for everyone here from the infamous Callanish Stones and the visitor centre which are just a short but scenic drive away, to freshwater fishing on one of the nearby lochs. There is also a working Harris Tweed Mill at Carloway, the Harris Gin distillery and a short drive away are beaches at Dalmore and Uig Sands. To explore further afield there are ferries and boat trips from Tarbert and Stornoway and the delights of the Isle of Harris are less than an hour’s drive. A short drive from the property are the ferry terminals which serve the islands of Lewis and Harris. School’s out for the holidays with a visit to Achmore Schoolhouse where forever family memories are made.

Stornoway is the only town in the Outer Hebrides and is a bustling and growing area with a busy working harbour, a great selection of shops selling local gifts including Harris Tweed, leisure facilities and wonderful award-winning restaurants selling locally sourced food of the highest quality. Lewis is a place where the lilting Gaelic language is spoken everywhere! Visitors to the town will find plenty to keep them occupied, the magnificent Lews Castle Grounds and the iconic Lews Castle, many good museums and art galleries and also a smart golf course and clubhouse. The large, quiet sandy beaches are close by and provide visitors with wonderful views and the town itself forms a great base for a holiday exploring the unique islands that form the Outer Hebrides. On the north west side of Lewis you can visit the village of Arnol with its Blackhouse Museum, an unmissable visit for anyone wanting to understand the way of life that was once widespread in Lewis. Carloway Broch is nearby and is another fascinating landmark and incredibly well preserved. The Callanish Stones from the Neolithic are also well worth visiting. The whalebone arch and numerous Iron Age dwellings on stunning Bosta beach make for great days out. The friendliness of the local people will astound visitors to the islands and you cannot fail to be impressed with the genteel and contented pace of life you will encounter here.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor single, 1 x family with king-size and single.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Utility.

Open-plan sitting and dining room with woodburning stove

Oil central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven, hob, grill, microwave, fridge, drinks fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.

Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available on request.

Parking for 4 cars.

Secure garden with lawns, garden furniture and barbecue.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 10.1 miles, pub 10.5 miles.

Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental.

Note: Please bring own linen for travel cot.

Note: Please bear in mind that this property is located on an island and therefore only accessible by plane or ferry