About
Brae Lea Guest House offers a warm welcome in Lochboisdale, South Uist, Outer Hebrides. A friendly bed and breakfast in a quiet location, yet close to the CalMac ferry for Mallaig, ideal for exploring local hills and beaches in this corner of the Western Isles.
Relax and watch wildlife, stroll through the flower & orchid-strewn machair (coastal meadows) or play a round at Askernish golf course, one of the top 100 golf courses in the world, less than 10 minutes drive away. Close to the Hebridean Way, Brae Lea House offers a welcome rest for cyclists and walkers alike.
All rooms ensuite (shower & WC)
Fast, free WiFi in all rooms
Breakfast included – takeaway breakfast available for early departures
Guest lounge with views to the loch and hills – perfect for eagle spotting!
Free guide booklet to Uist, Eriskay, Benbecula & Berneray in every room.
Only 12 minutes walk to the Lochboisdale – Mallaig ferry
Free onsite parking
Sun terrace
Two (chargeable) public 7.4kW electric vehicle chargers on site.
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 5
Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
---|---|
Double Room | £85.00 per person per night (room only) |
Double Room | £85.00 per person per night (room only) |
Double Room | £85.00 per person per night (room only) |
Single Room | £55.00 per person per night (room only) |
Twin Room | £90.00 per person per night (room only) |
*Summer:
Single from £60
Doubles from £95
Twin from £110
Winter:
Single from £55
Doubles from £85
Twin from £90
Facilities
Catering
- Breakfast Available - Takeaway option for early departures
- Dairy Free - On request, limited menu
- Dinner Available - October-March only, on request
- Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles
- Evening Meal Available - October-March only
- Gluten Free - On request, limited menu
- Organic Food - Where possible
- Patio/Beer Garden
- Tea & Coffee Available - In rooms
- Vegan Meals Available - On request, limited menu
- Vegetarian Food Available
Domestic
- Electric Shaver Point
- Hairdryer Available
- Iron Available - On request
- Ironing Facilities - On request
- Laundry Service Available - On request, chargeable
- Linen Provided
- Lounge
- Private Bathroom - Ensuite
- Shower
- Towels Provided
- Wash Hand Basin
- WC EnSuite
Facilities
- Internet Access
- No Smoking Permitted - No smoking allowed on site
- Smoking Restricted - No smoking allowed on site
Languages Spoken
- Swedish spoken
Leisure Facilities
- Entertainment Available - Small Library
- Garden
- Indoor Recreational Facilities - Board Games
- Radio - Single & Large Double Only
- WiFi - Free
Location
- Island Location
- Rural Location
- Sea/Loch View
Payment Methods
- Bank Transfers Accepted - Only in advance
- Debit Card
- Mastercard
- VISA Card
Special Requirements
- Business Travellers
- No Pets Allowed
- Senior Citizens
- Single Travellers
- Young People
Transport
- Bike Storage Available - Not covered
- Cycle Hire Nearby
- EV Charging
- Free Parking On-Site
- On Public Transport Route - Schooldays only
TripAdvisor

- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent33
- Very Good19
- Average8
- Poor2
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- Gary SSunderland, United KingdomTrip Type:BusinessBrilliant all round.26th July 2023Spent a night here as I was working on the Island for a few days. Very clean and comfortable with great views. Rupert the host was very pleasant. I was checking out early before breakfast service... Read full review
- Rene_004Rotterdam, The NetherlandsTrip Type:CouplesCosy bed and breakfast with excellent facilities11th August 2023Pro Perfect location, easy and nice walk from the ferry Room is well setup including multiple power sockets perfect for recharging multiple devices Bed is super comfortabel Shower has a power... Read full review
- AndyC632Very considerate host15th August 2023Rupert, the landlord has gone to a lot of trouble to conder everything a guest might want, there is even an EV charger just outside, (install the Zest App before arriving). If you are catching the... Read full review