About
Whether you are a hiker looking for a central base to explore the beautiful Isles of Lewis and Harris, an outdoors enthusiast coming to find seals, otters and eagles or someone who simply wants to get away from it all, the Blackhouse Bothies are for you.
At Blackhouse Bothies there are two individual bothies seperated by a covered courtyard. Each can be booked individually to accommodate two people or together to accommodate four.
Set in 5 acres of croft land on the shores of Upper Loch Seaforth, the Bothies command uninterrupted views of the Harris Hills and the Eishken Estate.
Located in the small crofting village of Arivruaich, the Bothies are conveniently positioned halfway between the ferry terminals of Stornoway and Tarbert and are only a 15-minute drive from the local shop and fuel station.
Each Bothy is furnished with a luxurious super king-sized bed, bed linen and towels. There is also a cozy wood burning stove. The bathroom contains a large walk-in shower Outside a covered courtyard with outdoor cooking facilities awaits.
A portable electric hob along with plates, cutlery, utensils and cookware are all provided free of charge for each bothy. A traditional BBQ is also offered with each bothy for a nightly charge. An area to cook using your own cooking stoves is also provided.
The bothies have underfloor heating to create a comfortable warmth in the tiled floor and a wood burning stove to heat the room. The wood burner is supplied with firelighters, kindling and fuel.
The covered courtyard separates the two bothy units while providing a communal space to relax and cook. The Bothies sleep 2 adults each and can be let either individually or together.
A large continental style breakfast can be provided each morning for an extra charge.
Well behaved dogs are allowed.
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 4
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Driftwood | £120.00 per unit per night |
| Seaspray | £120.00 per unit per night |
| Seaspray and Driftwood | £240.00 per unit per night |
*Prices from £120 - £140 per bothy per night
Facilities
Catering
- Breakfast Available - Breakfast basket available on request
- Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles - Loch Erisort Inn
- Tea & Coffee Available
Domestic
- Fridge - Each room has a small bedside table sized fridge
- Hairdryer Available
- Heating Throughout Property
- Iron Available - On request
- Ironing Facilities - On request
- Kitchen - Cooking area is beneath the covered courtyard
- Linen Provided
- Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
- Private Bathroom
- Shower - Walk in shower
- Towels Provided
- WC EnSuite
Facilities
- Disabled Access - The Bothies are level throughout with a small step at the entrance. The access to the Bothies is down a gravel track over a short slope
- Internet Access - Available through 4G mobile internet
- Smoking Permitted - No smoking indoors
- Smoking Restricted - Outdoors only
Leisure Facilities
- Garden
- No Television
Location
- Coastal Location
- Island Location
- Lochside Location
- Mountains area
- Property On Farm - There are often sheep, horses and poultry on the crofts surrounding the Bothies
- Rural Location
- Sea/Loch View
- Village Location
- Waterfront Location
Payment Methods
- Bank Transfers Accepted
Special Requirements
- Business Travellers
- Disabled Citizens - The Bothies are level throughout with a small step at the entrance. The access to the Bothies is down a gravel track over a short slope
- Dogs Welcome
- Groups Welcome
- Pets Welcome By Arrangement
- Senior Citizens
- Single Travellers
- Young People
Transport
- Airport Transport Supplied - By prior arrangement
- Bike Storage Available
- Cycle Hire Nearby - By prior arrangement
- Disabled Parking
- On Public Transport Route
- Private Parking
