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5 Star Traditional Hebridean Thatched Cottage Isle of South Uist awaits you

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A stone cottage with a thatched roof, a chimney, and a small window.
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A cozy room with leather sofas, a stone wall, a fireplace, and a table with a patterned tablecloth.
A cozy room with a stone wall, a fireplace, leather chairs, a wooden table with a candle, and a microwave.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a dishwasher, and a NINIA coffee machine.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Isle of South Uist, Scotland
  • Place, Our Lady of the Isles
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Mol Mòr
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, North Uist Distillery
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Benbecula (BEB)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

South Uist

At this cottage, you'll be 8.2 km (5.1 mi) from Mol Mòr and 8.5 km (5.3 mi) from Our Lady of the Isles. .Accommodation features a washing machine, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Isles - 16 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Mol Mòr - 18 min drive - 9.6 km
  • North Uist Distillery - 24 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Oitir Mhòr - 28 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Askernish Golf Club - 49 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

  • Benbecula (BEB) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stepping Stone - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dark Island Hotel Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunes Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

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

5 Star Traditional Hebridean Thatched Cottage Isle of South Uist awaits you

A luxury 5 star self catering thatched cottage centrally located in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland island chain on the beautiful island of South Uist. The cottage is an original 1800s traditional thatched cottage which has been renovated to the highest standard. It is full of authentic Hebridean character with added luxuries for your relaxation and enjoyment.

The Shieling by the Bay is located in a tranquil unspoilt environment where an abundance of rare wildlife will entertain you in their natural habitat from your window or the secluded bay view seating area.
You can sit and relax on your private elevated view point of Creag Loisgte (Burn Rock) where you may view The Isle of Skye, Rhum, Barra, Benbecula, North Uist, The Monach Isles and the Isle of Harris.

Enjoy the finest award winning local produce from the fertile land and sea of the Outer Hebrides in local restaurants and from local suppliers.

We have taken great care to reuse as many original materials as possible when we renovated the Cottage to ensure that we kept its Carbon Footprint Low from the outset. This also retained the authentic character of the original building.
We Installed ground mounted Solar panels on the Croft land to generate our own Electricity, ensuring that we operate as sustainable as possible and provide Environmentally Friendly, Low Carbon accommodation for our guests.

The Cottage has Underfloor Heating throughout, Luxury Eco-Friendly Cotton Towels and Bath Robes, free Wifi and Smart TV.
In addition to the Underfloor Heating the cottage includes a high quality Electric Stove to create a hassle free cosy ambience at the touch of a button, powered by the Croft Solar Panels.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number ES00683F

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to 5 Star Traditional Hebridean Thatched Cottage Isle of South Uist awaits you?

The closest beach to 5 Star Traditional Hebridean Thatched Cottage Isle of South Uist awaits you is Baleshare Beach (17.4 km).

Does 5 Star Traditional Hebridean Thatched Cottage Isle of South Uist awaits you have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 5 Star Traditional Hebridean Thatched Cottage Isle of South Uist awaits you?

No, 5 Star Traditional Hebridean Thatched Cottage Isle of South Uist awaits you does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 5 Star Traditional Hebridean Thatched Cottage Isle of South Uist awaits you?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at 5 Star Traditional Hebridean Thatched Cottage Isle of South Uist awaits you?

No, pets are not allowed.

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