Cottages in the Outer Hebrides

A luxurious, contemporary hideaway on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis, the Longhouse sits moments from the beach with sweeping views from sea to moor. This stylish, low‑impact home blends modern design with the soul of the Hebrides. Inside, every detail is curated with comfort in mind—high‑quality furnishings, thoughtful touches, yet energy‑conscious technology keeps the experience indulgent and sustainable. A peaceful base to savour Lewis' wild beauty, rich history, culture and wildlife. Not just a place to stay, it's a place to savour.

The Red House near Tarbert, Isle of Harris

The Red House or Tigh Dearg, beautiful and secluded, renovated from a traditional stone cottage now a perfect getaway for two, central to Harris and the whole of the Western Isles.

The stylish open plan sitting room features a multifuel stove, and reclining sofa. Well equipped kitchen area, slate lined wet room, stunning mezzanine floor with sitting area boasting beautiful views and a king sized bed. From the house you can see seals basking and you can enjoy strolls along the peaceful shore. The only traffic the ferry sailing past.

Creagan Glas Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis

Creagan Glas is a tastefully rebuilt one bedroom crofter’s cottage on Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis, with sea views over Loch Roag to Breasclete and Callanish. A charming and comfortable traditional cottage that provides an idyllic and relaxing base for exploring the natural beauty of the stunning Hebridean beaches, coast and moors. Built in 1878 the croft has remained in our family for over 140 years. We have recently completely restored the house to retain its traditional character while providing 21st century comfort and convenience.

High Tor House Carriegreich, Isle of Harris

High Tor House is located in a rural location just over 3 miles from the village of Tarbert. The property is the highest building on Harris, which ensures uninterrupted panoramic views across the sea and toward the mainland. The location is an ideal base to experience all Harris has to offer, including all the beautiful beaches for which the area is renowned.

Airidh a' Bhaigh near Rubha Ghaisinis, South Uist

Airidh a' Bhaigh (The Shieling by the Bay) is a luxury 5 star thatched cottage centrally located in the Outer Hebrides on the beautiful island of South Uist. The original 1800s traditional cottage has been renovated to the highest standard, retaining authentic Hebridean character with added luxuries for your relaxation and enjoyment.

With stunning beaches, walks, and wildlife nearby and an award winning local restaurant this is the perfect hideaway for exploring the magical Hebrides. Relax and take life at your own pace in this truly romantic, idyllic setting.

Gearraidh Hosta Cottage Hosta, North Uist

The Cottage sits beside beautiful Loch Hosta with stunning views over the loch and the surrounding wild Hebridean landscape. White-Tailed and Golden Eagles can regularly be seen soaring over the hills opposite and frequently over the loch in front of the house. The beautiful sweeping sandy Hosta Beach (Traigh Stir) is a 5 min walk from the house. The surrounding machair is a haven for flowers, wildlife, bees, butterflies and corncrakes. On a clear night with virtually zero light pollution the night skies are a sight to behold.

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village Isle of Lewis

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Gearrannan self-catering offers a truly unique experience. Relax in the ambience of former times, but with all the comforts of the present day. Two thatched cottages are family sized, one smaller cottage has one double room and one group accommodation cottage sleeping up to 14 people. An ideal base for coastal and moorland walks and within walking distance of archaeological sites such as Carloway Broch and Callanish Standing Stones. We have scenery, history, environment and wildlife on our doorstep.

Carnish Cabin Flow Uig Sands, Lewis

This smart, contemporary cabin is perfect for those looking for a snug hideaway to use as a base for discovering the delights of the island. Large windows show off the seashore outside where the light dances on the water invitingly and the comfy seating is just the place to watch it all from. Otters and deer can sometimes be spotted visiting the shoreline, which is a delightful sight to wake up to of a morning.

Sealladh Eabhal Grimsay, North Uist

Sealladh Eabhal overlooks a pretty waterlily loch with a backdrop of hill and sea. This cosy cottage, situated on Grimsay, sleeps 6 and comprises living room with multi-fuel stove, double bedroom and bathroom downstairs. Upstairs has a double bedroom with ensuite toilet and a twin room. The well-equipped modern kitchen opens onto a secluded patio with uninterrupted moorland views. This tranquil space is a favourite with guests, ideal for bird-watching, enjoying beautiful sunsets and star-studded dark night skies. There is ample off-road parking.

Beacon Light Locheport, North Uist

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Architect designed house overlooking a sea loch ten metres away with spectacular views into the Hebridean wilderness. The glass and granite extension with floor to ceiling glass is joined to the original Dulchas house by a granite and glass corridor. The whole house has underfloor heating and is very tastefully furnished in a modern style with electric blinds in the extension. All rooms have views over the loch and wilderness beyond and you will be amazed at the number of otters, seals, eagles and deer you will see from the house daily.

Hebridean Holiday Cabins Breasclete, Isle of Lewis

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Self Catering Glamping Pods in the Isle of Lewis, each with a double bed, sofa bed and en-suite shower. Decking area with stunning mountain views, relax at night and watch the spectacular sunsets. Centrally located and perfect for touring Lewis and Harris and close to many of the main visitor attractions in Lewis. Just 10 minutes from the popular Carloway Broch, and Dalmore beach and just along the road from the Famous Callanish Stones.

Snowberry Cottage Borve, Isle of Lewis

Tranquil Four-Star Retreat on Lewis’ West Coast Set in peaceful Borve, this AA-rated cottage sleeps up to four and features modern amenities, secure bike storage, and a sheltered garden—ideal for relaxing after a day outdoors. A perfect base for walkers, with coastal hikes, moorland trails, and wildlife-rich landscapes nearby, including the Hebridean Way. Unwind to birdsong and sweeping sunset skies in this cosy two-bedroom haven, nestled in one of Lewis’ most scenic spots.

Ford House Creagorry, Benbecula

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Explore miles of empty sandy beaches extending through the machair land into rugged moorland and hills all of which contain a wide variety of flowers and wildlife.

Four bedrooms, comfortable lounge with open fire, separate dining room, well-equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, WiFi, garden and parking. Situated in the village of Creagorry in Benbecula, 200 yards from the causeway linking Benbecula to South Uist, Ford House is the perfect location for touring, hill walking, fishing, cycling, bird watching, beach-combing and canoeing.

Clovelly Torran Glas near Tarbert, Isle of Harris

Our luxury one bedroom cottage for couples which was newly refurbished in 2018, is an ideal year round base to explore the stunning beaches, or many of the fabulous walks that Harris & Lewis have to offer. When the weather is inclement, the cottage is the perfect place to relax and unwind, whether it is in the spa room with its double jacuzzi bath, sauna and rainfall shower, or the cinema room with a 93” Screen. The lounge with living flame gas fire offers stunning views over the sea loch.

Baile An Or Ardslave, Harris

Luxury new built three bedroom architect designed detached house on the rugged East Coast of Harris. With stunning views across the Minch towards Skye, the Cuillin, Fisherfield and the Summer Isles. A perfect base for fishing, walking, golf, cycling, wildlife watching, relaxing, painting, photography. Includes E-Bikes, E-Car Charger, Hot Tub, BBQ, Pizza Oven, Wood Stove. No Pets.

Mil Bothy Quidinish, Isle of Harris

Mil Bothy is a comfortable peaceful retreat for two built in 2014, with views to Skye and the spectacular Cuillin Mountain Range. Nature lovers can watch the water's edge wildlife activity from the windows or patio and start on a nature walk from the doorstep.

Interesting high and low ground walks nearby with stunning views of the Sound of Harris or the beaches in Luskentyre. Good base to start a trip to St Kilda. On the bookshelves there are many books of local walks, history and places of interest.

Tigh Alasdair Sidinish, North Uist

This beautiful self catering cottage is surrounded by moorland, sheep and water. Sited on the family croft, it enjoys unhindered loch and mountain views not to mention spectacular sunsets. Built in 1995, it offers all modern comforts in a traditional island setting, situated between sea and fresh water lochs.

The cottage has a cosy living room with peat fire and fabulous views, well-equipped modern kitchen, two bedrooms (one double and one with a double and single bunkbed) and bathroom with bath and shower. The perfect setting for birdwatching, walking, wildlife watching or touring the islands.

Culla Cottage Aird, Benbecula

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Culla Cottage has been tastefully restored to offer high quality accommodation for those wishing to visit one of the most scenic places in the United Kingdom.

Located in the township of Aird, just yards from a beautiful beach, Culla Cottage is the last remaining traditional cottage found on the West coast of Benbecula. The cottage has a thatched roof and rebuilt stone walls. Culla Cottage is central to the neighbouring islands and only two minutes' drive from local supermarket, P.O, & bank, with a fantastic restaurant and Chinese takeaway nearby.

àilean Borve, Isle of Harris

àilean is a stunning house filled with light. Located on the west coast of Harris amongst breath-taking beaches and fantastic Scottish scenery it has amazing views especially through the big windows in the open plan living area. The house is spacious and exceptionally comfortable with underfloor heating, infrared sauna, 3 large bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. àilean sleeps up to 6 in splendid comfort and is just a few hundred yards from the nearest beach.

The Isle of Harris is truly special and àilean is a fantastic place to enjoy your Harris holiday.

Calluna Cottage Arivruaich, Isle of Lewis

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Calluna Cottage is situated in the small picturesque village of Arivruaich on the Island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Located only 18 miles north of Tarbert and 18 miles south of Stornoway, its position is an ideal spot to discover both Lewis and Harris. The location is also a perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity, while observing the local varied wildlife from the cottage.

Machair Cottage Scarista, Isle of Harris

Machair Cottage is a traditional style croft house located in the small, secluded village of Scaristaveg, on the west coast of the Isle of Harris. The cottage is peacefully set back in its own land off the main north/south island route. An ideal base for beach, hillwalking, golf, wildlife, water sports, trips to St Kilda, or just enjoying the scenery.

Furnished to a very comfortable standard, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, dining room, bathroom, satellite TV, storage heating and multi-fuel stove, private parking, beach location with mountain and ocean views.

Abhainn Cottage Breasclete, Isle of Lewis

Luxury Hebridean Holiday Cottage located in the picturesque Breasclete by the shores of Loch Roag. Abhainn Cottage is renovated and finished to the highest standards. Perfect for exploring Lewis and Harris, 2 miles from Callanish Stones and 10 minutes to the beach. After a day exploring unwind in our spa bath and sauna, watching the sunset over the Uig hills from the decking. Honeymoon packages and Spa treatments.

March & April 4 nights from £340, 7 nights from £476. Flexible check in, 7+ nights discount, book direct through our website.

Uist Forest Retreat Claddadh, North Uist

Secluded self-catering forest cabins on the island of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Spectacular views over the forest to the beach, machair and Atlantic ocean. There is a wealth of wildlife including the UK's smallest bird the goldcrest and the UK's largest bird the white-tailed eagle. Soak in the ever-changing view from your freestanding bath, relax amongst the forest environment from your private balcony and unwind by the real wood burning fire whilst enjoying sensational sunsets...

Taigh Dòbhrain Sidinish, North Uist

Nestling into the edge of Loch a' Ghoill, this unique eco-house blends into the surroundings with its local stonework and turf roof. Inside is a beautiful, modern nest for two. The open-plan kitchen-living area and adjacent bedroom have stunning views. Taigh Dòbhrain is the ultimate place to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this traditional North Uist crofting township. Watch wildlife and the ever-changing Hebridean skies, relax in comfort by the wood burning stove or set out and explore the unspoilt beaches, moorland, and heritage of these islands.

Blue Hare Lingerbay, Isle of Harris

A modern bothy in a unique elevated position on our croft designed to accommodate one or two guests and a dog. The Blue Hare nestles into the surroundings with privacy for guests. The location is ideal for cycling, walking or even the odd yachts person wanting a break from the boat. The Blue Hare has been finished to a high level of interior fitting and furnishing. Floor to ceiling windows enable you to enjoy the panoramic sea views and observe the eagles, seals, whales, dolphins and otters.

Strathview Urgha, Tarbert

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Overlooking the sea Strathview is a well-equipped, two bedroomed traditional detached cottage situated on a working croft approximately 5 minutes' drive from the Tarbert Ferry service. Set off the road in a peaceful location the cottage is ideally placed for walking in the North Harris hills, or visiting some of the most spectacular beaches in the Scottish Isles. Enjoy the view from the sunroom and watch for wildlife. Walk the famous Postman's Path from the doorstep and enjoy a fantastic day's walking with the most spectacular views.

Mangersta Steading Uig, Isle of Lewis

Escape to Mangersta Steading, a luxury self-catering cottage for couples, boasting breathtaking 180° views across the Uig Hills, Mangersta Beach and dramatic coastal cliffs. Peacefully situated on a working croft, on a Walkhighlands walking route, it’s the perfect retreat for relaxation or adventure. Hike Mealaisbhal, discover secluded beaches and explore the unspoilt beauty of Uig. After days of exploring, unwind in the comfort of light filled contemporary interiors, a walk-in rainfall shower, king size double bedroom and gaze at spectacular coastal sunsets as eagles soar past your window.

Stella Maris Benbecula

As you step into Stella Maris its warm and cosy interiors will welcome you. Guests love the large kitchen/diner set against the amazing backdrop of the shoreline and also appreciate the cosy lounge with peat fire and sunset views and the four comfortable bedrooms.

Soak up the impressive views from the lovely garden and watch for sea eagles, hen harriers or the resident short-eared owl or maybe spot deer, seals and otters. A great base to enjoy all the outdoor activities the Outer Hebrides have to offer.

Mol Ban Lingerbay, Isle of Harris