About
Stunning beach / sea views and romantic sunsets over Scarista Beach. It it is peacefully situated off the main road A859, making it perfect for walkers, surfers, hikers and cyclists’ maybe adventuring the Hebridean Way.
Puffin is conveniently situated in Northton, on the exquisite South West coast of Harris, with incredible vista’s over turquoise seas, spectacular beaches and blue imposing mountains of North-Harris' hills.
From Puffin you can walk easily (5 min.) to Northton’s five silver shell-sand beaches & Scarista beach, or walk up Cheapabhal/Maodal hills, for breathtaking views.
If a trip to St. Kilda, or the Shiants, is on your bucket list, you might observe real Puffins. Abundant wildlife is at your doorstep, Harris is a birdwatcher’s paradise: eagles/gannets/fulmars/terns/oystercatchers/corncrakes.
The Tiny House includes: small kitchen with 4 gas-hob, combi microwave/oven, kettle, toaster, fridge, cutlery, crockery, pots, pans. It has a good quality bed 140x200cm, en-suite shower room with wash-basin/toilet. Enjoy lovely sunsets at the beach, or gaze from your panoramic window. The house is tastefully designed with artwork and driftwood.
Puffin Pod is warm, clean and comfortable with a touch of luxury, just a perfect base for a relaxing Hebridean stay!
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 2
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Camping Pod | £130.00 per unit per night |
*£130-£150 depending season and stay, min of 3 nights, £910-£950 week price. Price includes bedding, towels, electricity costs and cleaning service. Dog Policy applies, Dog fee £10 per night, on request only.
Price includes bedlinen (Puffin and Peregrine have an excellent 140x 200cm bed, with anti-allergic duvet), 2 towels each, wifi, electricity, heating, and cleaning service, min stay is 3 nights (£130-£150 depending season and stay, min of 3 nights, £910-£950 week price)
Facilities
Other
- By Car - Stornoway,Tarbert, A589, branche off into Northton / Taob Tuath
- By Cycle - Hebridean cycle way
- By Walking - Lots of walks beach and hill walks
- Route Information - Connection Transport - Bus from and to Stornoway from northton look at bus timetables at Council website
Catering
- Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles - Temple Cafe - 100 metres Scarista House 2.9 miles Butty Bus - 2.8 miles Anchorage restaurant - Leverburgh, 2.8Miles Machair Kitchen /Talla Na Mara Horgabost 5 Miles Nearest shop /Clachan/Co-op -Leverburgh 2.8 Miles
- Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop - Nearest shop /Clachan/Co-op -Leverburgh 2.8 Miles
Domestic
- Fridge - Tiny Freezer compartment
- Gas Cooker - 4 Gas hob
- Hairdryer Available
- Heating Throughout Property - Electric
- Kitchen - Open plan kitchen/living area combi microwave, no dishwasher
- Linen Provided - 2 hand towels, 2 shower towels, 2 tea towels
- Shower - En suite shower, wash hand basin and toilet
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryer - Available at cost, also professional washing/drying facilities in primary school Leverburgh
- Washing Machine - Available at cost, also professional washing/drying facilities in primary school Leverburgh
Leisure Facilities
- Television
- WiFi
Location
- Coastal Location - Overlooking the beach and walking distance to many beaches
- Island Location - isle of harris, western isles
- Rural Location - Off spinal route in a village of 48 houses at a dead end road stopping at the beach.
- Sea/Loch View - Sea and Beach Views Northton
- Village Location - 48 house a one street rural coastal village
Special Requirements
- Business Travellers
- Dogs Welcome - One well behaved dog s/m sized welcome on request only £ 10 per night £60 good house keeping fee paid on arrival, returned if house is left as you found it on departure.
- Non smokers - If smoking outside, please clean up, thank you.
- Pets Welcome By Arrangement - One well behaved dog s/m sized welcome on request only £ 10 per night £60 good house keeping fee paid on arrival, returned if house is left as you found it on departure. No cats
- Single Travellers - Very welcome
- Young People - Over 18-101
Transport
- Private Parking - Off road private parking see last picture.
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Recent Reviews:
- Sherpa21354179789Very cosy, warm, perfect tiny house
30th August 2022Perfect location, easily accessible, stunning beaches 5 minutes away, beautiful walks. The tiny house has been well built, with great attention to details. It is well insulated and warm and contains... Read full review - QPGlobetrotterBristol, United KingdomA gorgeous, comfortable, perfectly-located retreat9th April 2024It's hard to do justice to quite how wonderful this perfect little cabin was. Of the places we'd booked on our two-week trip, it was the quirkiest, and the one we were most excited about. We weren't... Read full review
- Jane GQuirky and cosy - a total gem!12th April 2024I spent three nights in Puffin's sister house Peregrine recently, what a find! I was travelling solo for once and this was the perfect place to enjoy the amazing Isle of Harris. I had the best time... Read full review
