Lewis
Na h-Eileanan Siar
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Lewis is a ground-floor hut on the outskirts of Stornoway, sleeping up to four in a single bedroom plus sofa bed. The open-plan layout contains a double bed, kitchen with electric hob and microwave, shower room, and a living area with television. Wi-Fi, electricity, bed linen and towels are included; the heating is electric central. One dog is welcome and stays free, though it must be kept on a lead.
What makes this place distinctive is the shared laundry facility—a fourth building equipped with washing machine, tumble dryer, dehumidifier and drying racks. For anyone hiking or cycling the Hebridean Way, which ends in Stornoway, this is genuinely useful. Gear can be cleaned and dried overnight, something most holiday accommodation simply doesn't offer. There is also private parking for one car and a shared garden. The heating runs on a coin meter (£1 and £2 coins). Smoking is not permitted, and a travel cot and highchair are available on request.
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Arrive after 15:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
A beautiful Island. Recommend visiting. The Callanish Stones were amazing.
2 months ago · via Google
We visited 1st of march and the weather was nice for the first hour so managed to get to see the Callanish stones.. but then the rain and wind came in, so we drove to the northern point of lewis. The sea was wild and little hidden coves everywhere with white sand beaches and blue sea.. absolutely stunning! But there was no paddling for us today! But it was a beautiful sight non the less. Driving through the island was very samey.. pebbledashed house after pebble dashed house rusting cars, reminiscent of steptoes yard.. Pete bogs and barrenness.. That said its dotted with a lot of lochs.. which I would think are good for a wild swim.. it was so quiet on the island when we visited on the west side. But we had people just hitchhiking with their shopping to get home and random travellers. Everyone seems really friendly though.
2 years ago · via Google
Visited Isle of Lewis, Balallan, October 2023. Great weather if you know how to layer & like the cold & rain, beaches & lochs & landscape are just gorgeous. Got Covid 19 during visit.
2 years ago · via Google
A beautiful spot with the houses so well cared for. Some are rented out. One still in the original condition as it was when lived in the 70s. A working weaver too. A must on your places to see.
3 years ago · via Google