Right at the heart of the West Coast of South Harris amongst spectacular beaches and superb scenery, ailean is a spacious and luxurious self catering house for up to 6 guests.
Set in half an acre of ground the house is a fantastic place to spend your holiday. On the ground floor are a large open plan living area with big windows, utility room, king size bedroom and large bathroom with double-ended bath, separate shower and infra-red sauna.
The stairs, lit by twinkly low level LED lights, lead to large kingsize and twin bedrooms, both with beautiful en-suite shower rooms. There is also a quiet area should you wish some tranquility or a place to read or take advantage of the wifi.
There are amazing panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the North Harris hills and the island of Taransay. The perfect view to enjoy while relaxing in front of the Morso log stove at the end of your day and the sunsets are breathtaking.
ailean is superbly located to take full advantage of the islands world class beaches, outdoor activities and wildlife watching, as well as for exploring, being only a 25 minute drive from Tarbert and around 1 hour 20 minutes from Stornoway.
The nearest beach is less than 400 yards away and you awake to the sound of the surf.
The Isle of Harris is a truly special place to visit at any time of year, whether you are looking for a relaxing or romantic getaway, something more active, a wealth of nature, history or culture.
This is the perfect setting off point for the trip of a lifetime to St Kilda or one of the other islands. In the summer there is the unique spectacle of the Hebridean Machair flowers and the elusive Corncrake. Harris has it all from fishing, golf(less than one mile away, play included in rental), watersports, walking and nature watching.
Hebridean ancestors and the traditional way of life on the island can be explored nearby. The island is a dream for artists and photographers with unparallelled light and astounding colours in every season. Visit local artists and weavers in their own environment at several locations.
If you enjoy star gazing look no further than the open skies above the house, as there are no street lights to mar the view of the heavens in the inky sky and it is an excellent place to watch for the Aurora Borealis.
Above all, enjoy the calmess and serenity, which can only accompany a visit to such a beautiful and unspoiled place as this. For your next self-catering break come to Harris and experience the Outer Hebrides for yourself. One visit is never enough.
Highlights
Infra-red sauna.
Play at Scarista golf course included in rental.
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First Floor Bedroom
Dining Room
Lounge
Twin Bedroom
Facilities
Sleeps:
6
Bedrooms:
3
Cot Available:
No
Disabled Facilities: Yes. The house is not specifically equipped with disabled aids however we have had wheelchair guests. There is ramped access to the house, level ground floor with ceramic tiling throughout, wide internal and external doors and ground floor bedroom. Please let us know if you require specific information.
Linen Provided: Yes. All bedding, linen and towels are provided along with beach towels and tea towels.
Pets Allowed: Yes. Well behaved owners and their dog are welcome by prior arrangement at small extra cost. Please see our website for details or contact us.
Central Heating: Yes. Fuel type: Other
Open Fire: Yes. Fuel type: Wood
Smoking Allowed: No. The house is non smoking throughout.
Outdoor Facilities: Yes. Outdoor furniture and BBQ are provided as well as beach rug and windbreak. Outdoor drying facilities and parking. Space for bike storage in the garage.
Local Services: The nearest shop is around 7 miles to the south. There are cafes and eateries a short drive from the house. Outdoor activities such as sea kayaking and cycle hire are also available close by. Please contact us if there are specific areas you are interested in e.g. boat trips or guided walking and we will do our best to help.
Directions
Finding ailean is easy. There is a direct ferry to the Isle of Harris provided by Caledonian MacBrayne services from Uig in the north of Skye to Tarbert on Harris. CalMac also provide ferry services from Ullapool to Stornoway, which is just over an hour drive away and through the Uists to the south.
There are regular flights to Stornoway airport from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Car hire is available from Stornoway and the airport and there are also bus services to Harris.
Borve is only a 13 mile drive South from Tarbert on the A859 which takes around 25 minutes.
£100 refundable Good Housekeeping Deposit for all bookings.
We are open all year round.
Lets run from Friday at 4pm to the following Friday at 10.30am.
Awards and Accolades
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Awards:
Our house has an excellent Energy Efficiency rating in band C and an A rating for Environmental Impact. Some of the hot water is generated by solar panels on the roof and the house is heated by a wood pellet boiler.
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