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Self Catering and Serviced Apartments in the Outer Hebrides

Choosing a self‑catering break in the Outer Hebrides gives you the freedom to create a real home‑from‑home, with a comfortable base to explore our islands at your own pace. Across the islands you’ll find everything from cosy thatched cottages and traditional stone‑built whitehouses to modern coastal retreats and architect‑designed hideaways, making it easy to choose a style that suits your holiday.

Self‑catering properties are dotted throughout the Outer Hebrides, offering easy access to beaches, lochs, hills and moorland. Whether you’re staying in Lewis, Harris, Uist or Barra, you’ll be welcomed by hosts who take pride in offering warm, friendly island hospitality. With options for individuals, couples, families and groups, these cottages and holiday homes provide the perfect base for a relaxed, flexible and memorable Outer Hebridean stay.

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Blacksheep House

Blacksheep House is situated in the breathtaking are of Strond, Isle of Harris. The house is a unique contemporary renovation of a traditional Hebridean blackhouse.

Am Bliochan

A unique & cosy self catering holiday cottage in the township of Paiblesgarry on the Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

Snowberry Cottage

Cosy 4 star cottage in Borve, Lewis. Great for exploring history, wildlife, or scenic views. Sleeps 4, with modern amenities & secure bike storage for a comfortable and delightful stay.

Mangersta Croft Holidays

Self-catering Pods and a luxury cottage in Uig, Isle of Lewis. An idyllic base for an eco-friendly holiday on the sensationally wild coastline around Mangersta Sands. The cottage has immersive hill…

Berneray Smiddy

A luxury retreat on the beautiful island of Berneray in the Outer Hebrides.Within walking distance of the famous West Beach and on the very edge of Berneray's renowned machair - a nature-lover's…

The Happy Bishop

NEW! Unique, beachfront property on the Isle of Lewis. A stunning, contemporary, energy efficient, architect designed luxury holiday home with stunning views.

Sound of Harris - The Other House

Unique and distinctive accommodation of exceptional quality for two people, combining award winning architecture with classic mid-century interior design. Isolated coastal clifftop location with…

Àiridh a' Bhàigh (The Shieling by the Bay)

A 5 star Luxury Thatched Cottage on the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Unique handmade furniture, exposed roof beams and top quality furnishings makes this your ideal escape to…

Baile An Or

Beautiful 3 bedroom house in stunning coastal location with sun deck and hot tub. Your perfect holiday retreat on the Isle of Harris.

5 Caw Tarbert Harris

5 Caw is a well-equipped cozy cottage in a secluded location with everything you will need toto enjoy exploring Harris and Lewis.

Hestimul Accommodation

Hestimul sits on the edge of the sea, just a short walk from a long sandy beach, Benbecula, the centre of the stunning Outer Hebridean Archipelago.

Gearrannan Black House Village

4 self-catering thatched cottages that range from 2 star group accommodation sleeping 16, to 4 star family cottages. From £100.00 per night. Open all year. Also visitor attraction.

Kallin Schoolhouse

Newly restored large rental property in a sheltered scenic location by the seaside. Perfect for family and friends for those who want to enjoy the best of what the Outer Hebrides have to offer!

Strumore

Comfortable two bedroom house with spectacular views over hills and sea loch. Lots of wildlife! Sleeps 4 to 6. Available all year round.

Crossroads Cottage

Crossroads Cottage is superbly situated overlooking the machair to the sea and the South Harris Hills. Available to rent all year round, minimum stay is one week Saturday to Saturday and the cottage…

Croft Eight

Beautifully renovated Croft house in Borrisdale, in an elevated south facing position with stunning views across the Sound of Harris to the Uists. Luxuriously furnished with two bedrooms and enclosed…

Uist Travel Accommodation

Situated in the village of Daliburgh ,South Uist just off the Hebridean Way. We have 10 en-suite rooms, 5 Flats and 2 cabins so can accommodate short or long stays single or multiple person groups…

Rodel House

Elegant Georgian house on Harris's southern tip. Sleeps 8 plus 2 children. Exclusive hire available year-round. Self-catering or resident chef. Private harbour, St. Clement's Church nearby, pristine…

Fulmar Cottage

A great place to get away from it all in peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Cosy cottage with breath-taking views over Scarista beach towards the north Harris hills, in walking distance to…

Crofters Retreat

Escape to the beautiful Outer Hebrides for a truly unique stay at Crofters Retreat self catering for two. Located on the far north west coast of Lewis. With panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean &…

Brighid

A unique home on the edge of the Ocean, Brighid is a contemporary home with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean

Stella Maris

Classic Cottages have an exclusive collection of self-catering holiday homes located across UK, including Stellar Maris a stunning property on Benbecula with spectacular views.

Harris Hideaway

Spacious & luxurious couples’ retreat in a secluded location overlooking the sea on the road to Huisinish. Award winning, turf roofed sustainable home with beautiful designer interiors.

The View Isle of Lewis Lodges

Two large, luxury lodges with sublime, panoramic sea and mountain views on the family croft of your host, located on the peaceful, stunning island of Great Bernera in The Outer Hebrides.

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