About
Timsgarry Byre is a unique self-catering cottage, finished and equipped to a high standard with beautiful views across Uig bay and the mountains beyond. It accommodates two adults, and well-behaved dogs, welcome by prior arrangement. On a quiet loop road, it is within a few minutes’ walk of the beach, the local shop, the community cafe, museum, and Uig Sands restaurant. Golden Eagles, Sea Eagles and deer can frequently be watched from the Byre. Corncrakes call at night during the breeding season. Otters are there but you need to be persistent and a little lucky.
It has taken four years to renovate, involving pretty much a complete ground up rebuild. So long because we’re pernickety, slow and determined to complete to a high standard rather than down to a budget. There is one bedroom, a hall, a bathroom, an open plan living area with conventional
kitchen and a studio cum coat & boot area. A magnificent panoramic vista of beach and mountains can be seen from the bed through an arc of windows. The bed(s) can be configured either as a super-king double or two singles. High quality bedding with goose down duvets.
The building is kept warm by an environmentally friendly air source heat pump and underfloor heating. Facing south, there is plenty of sunlight and, as the house is very well insulated, the heating doesn’t come on much out-with the winter months. There is a wood burning stove with a supply of wood. We have a walk-in shower with almost unlimited hot water. The large boot room, while unheated, provides space for drying clothes, dogs, storing boots and wellies. Unlimited broadband WiFi. Television with internet access and freesat connections. Internet radio. Carefully chosen library of books. Well-behaved dogs welcome by prior arrangement. For outdoor activities, two electric bikes and two body boards are included within the rent.
SHORT TERM LETS
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 1
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Sleeps 2 | from £700.00 to £1,400.00 per unit per week |
*Tariff is from £700 low season to £1,400 high season. Per unit per week. Friday changeover.
3 night stays available from November to March.
Facilities
Other
- By Car - Timsgarry Byre is in a rural location and a car is good to have but not absolutely essential. There is a bus service between Stornoway and Uig. Taxi is also an option. The local area can then be explored on the two electric bikes provided in the rent.
- By Cycle
- Pet Friendly
Accommodation Type
- Activity Holiday - Timsgarry Byre is the perfect place to return to after a day of activity. Take your choice of beautiful sandy beaches to swim, snorkel, or body board. Escape into the Uig hills and not see another soul all day. Explore the local area on the two electric bikes included in the rent. If you are a climber, there are numerous sea cliffs to challenge you.
- Cottage - Dog friendly self catering cottage.
- Holiday Rentals - Dog friendly self catering accommodation for two adults.
- Self Catering Holiday - Timsgarry Byre is within walking distance of the well stocked Community Shop where you can find just about everything you need to cater for yourselves. Want a break from cooking? Uig Community Cafe provides light lunches, cakes, tea and coffee, The Edge Cafe also offers evening meals, and for that special occasion, you can't beat Uig Sands Restaurant.
Catering
- Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles - Uig Sands Restaurant and Uig Community Café both within 2 miles.
- Restaurant - Uig Sands Restaurant and Uig Community Café both within 2 miles. The Edge Café within 6 miles.
- Shop - Uig Community Shop within half a mile. Open 9-5. Closed Sunday. Well-stocked shop with a licence to sell alcohol. Fuel available 24/7. Post Office. Laundry service.
- Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop - Local Uig Community Shop is a 5/10 minute walk from Timsgarry Byre. Open 9-5. Closed Sunday. Well-stocked shop with a licence to sell alcohol. Fuel available 24/7. Post Office. Laundry service. Gifts.
- Tea & Coffee Available - We provide coffee beans and teas for you to make yourselves.
Domestic
- Electric Cooker - Induction hob, electric oven and microwave.
- Fridge - Small fridge/freezer.
- Hairdryer Available
- Heating Throughout Property - Underfloor heating in kitchen/lounge, hall and bathroom.
- Ironing Facilities - On request
- Kitchen
- Laundry Facilities not on Complex - Laundry service available in local Uig Community Shop, half a mile from the Byre
- Linen Provided
- Lounge - Open plan lounge/kitchen
- Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove - Some wood and peat provided. Coal not recommended as the room would get too hot
- Private Bathroom - Bathroom incorporates a wet room shower. Shower stool. Ample hot water. Underfloor heating. Electric towel rail. Extractor fan. Towels and soaps provided.
- Shower - Power shower with plenty of hot water.
- Towels Provided - Towels, including beach towels, are provided
- Wash Hand Basin - Individual soaps provided.
Facilities
- Equipment Hire - Two electric bikes and two body boards included in price of rent.
- Internet Access
- Smoking Restricted - Smoking is restricted to outside only
Leisure Facilities
- Entertainment Available - Library of books, box games, television on request.
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Television - We set the television up for you on request.
- WiFi
Location
- Coastal Location
- Island Location
- Mountains area
- Remote Location
- Rural Location
- Sea/Loch View
- Village Location
Payment Methods
- American Express Card
- Bank Transfers Accepted
- Cheque
- Debit Card
- Delta Card
- Diners Card
- Electron
- JCB Card
- Maestro Card
- Mastercard
- Paypal
- Solo Card
- Switch Card
- VISA Card
Season
- January - Timsgarry Byre is available to book throughout the year. Minimum of seven night stays from April to October, Friday changeover. Minimum of three nights in the low season.
Special Requirements
- Dogs Welcome - Well-behaved dogs are very welcome by prior arrangement. We do not charge extra for your dog.
- Pets Welcome By Arrangement - Well behaved dogs welcome by prior arrangement.
- Senior Citizens
- Single Travellers
Transport
- Bike Storage Available - Two electric bikes provided at no extra cost. Plenty of room in the studio/boot room if you wish to bring your own bikes.
- Parking
