Beachview Cottages (Grandfathers House)

Northton, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JA

Type:Self Catering

Gradings

  • 4 Star Self Catering
4 Star Self Catering

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 75 reviews75 reviews
From £850.00

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About

Grandfather's House is just 5 min walk from five Northton white/jewel beaches, Scarista beach, Caepaval and Moadal hillwalks start from the house. This cosy house (with designer wood/burner) is a romantic retreat, has many returning costumers much loved by honeymoon couple’s. The House has: well-equipped open-plan kitchen/lounge,  De Longhi-Prima-Donna-de-Luxe, bean-to-cup coffee machine, wood-burner, design  sheep-leather furniture, LED-TV,  Wi-Fi speaker and was built to high standard with good quality King-size bed (160 x 200cm), crispy linen, fluffy towels and en-suite shower-room, 2 marble wash-basins and upstairs toilet too. We are delighted to inform you about walks, where to go fishing, spot wild-life, seals, otters, golden eagles, showing these with the OS map on the table.

Grandfather's House used to be an original Black-House (1900), has 1300mm thick stone walls, to withstand winter's weather and is a perfect spot to explore the amazing coast of Harris, unspoilt white sandy beaches and summer's blooming Northton's machair.

Harris Golf course 5.min.drive, ferry to Uist, 5.min, sea food restaurant's nearby, as well as Croft 36, located opposite GF House, fresh bread, home made delicious food every day available.  Price includes: cleaning/heating/Wi-Fi/electricity/bed linen/towels, Sat-Sat.

Well behaved dog welcome on/request, agreeing to Dog Policy, £ 75 per/week.

 

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
1
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Grandfathers Cottage - Sleeps 2from £850.00 to £950.00 per unit per week

*From £850 in low season, £950 April until the end of October.

Rent includes bedlinen, towels, Wi-Fi, cleaning service, electricity, heating, 1 bag of wood for the wood-burner.

Small, medium-sized dog on request, agreeing to dog Policy. Fee £75 p/w

Covid reassurance, disinfected, steam cleaned, bring your own pillows and financial reassurance payments will; be refunded in case of a Government's travel ban.

Facilities

Catering

  • Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles - Temple Café, Anchorage Restaurant, Machair Kitchen, Scarista House
  • Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop - Co-op Clachan shop - Leverburgh

Domestic

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Drying Facilities
  • Electric Shaver Point
  • Freezer - Compartment in fridge
  • Fridge
  • Gas Cooker - 4 hob
  • Hairdryer Available
  • Heating Throughout Property
  • Iron Available
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Linen Provided
  • Lounge
  • Microwave - lLarge combination microwave/oven/grill
  • Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
  • Outdoor Drying Facility
  • Shower - En-suite
  • Towels Provided - Large fluffy towels
  • WC EnSuite - Also downstairs toilet

Facilities

  • Internet Access

Languages Spoken

  • French Speaking
  • German Speaking - Fluent

Leisure Facilities

  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Entertainment Available - Books, DVD's, games
  • Garden - Large garden to the front and large garden to the rear and side
  • Gift Shop - Gallery on site
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • TV Lounge
  • WiFi

Location

  • Coastal Location
  • Island Location
  • Rural Location
  • Sea/Loch View - From bedroom beach/sea views
  • Village Location - One street village ending at the beach

Payment Methods

  • Bank Transfers Accepted

Special Requirements

  • Dogs Welcome - On request - only £75 p/w

Transport

  • Bike Storage Available
  • Cycle Hire Nearby
  • On Public Transport Route
  • Private Parking

Map & Directions

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

5 of 5 stars
    • Service
      5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      70
    • Very Good
      3
    • Average
      0
    • Poor
      1
    • Terrible
      1

    Recent Reviews:

    • 108aliciag
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Wonderful house, amazing views
      5 of 5 stars
      10th July 2022
      We had a wonderful weeks stay at Fulmar cottage. The weather could have been better but the cottage and the views made up for it. The cottage is very comfortable, the sauna was nice to use on the... Read full review
    • ruthhanisch
      Dortmund, Germany
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Bliss
      5 of 5 stars
      12th August 2022
      Beautiful cottage with all the trappings - cultivated interiors with original wall art works in really every room - extraordinary views of the lagoon - we saw golden eagles while eating toast! Lovely! Read full review
    • Jackie S
      Fantastic location, stunning views
      5 of 5 stars
      9th June 2023
      We had a great week staying in Gannet cottage. The cottage has everything you need & stunning views over the beach. The bed was really comfy, plenty hot water & good power in the shower. Suzan & Jan... Read full review

    Gradings

    • 4 Star Self Catering
    4 Star Self Catering

    Awards

    • Green TourismGreen Tourism Gold Green Tourism Gold 2012
    • Other AwardsGold Listing Gold Listing 2013
    • Other AwardsOuter Hebrides Tourism Member Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
    • Other AwardsWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

    Opening Times

    Open All Year (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

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