About
Grinneabhat is a community owned cèilidh/meeting place with contemporary self-catering accommodation. We have four en-suite rooms: the downstairs Eala room is a fully wheelchair accessible twin/double, while upstairs there are three rooms with comfortable, curtained ‘box bed’ style bunk beds. Feadag sleeps two and Uiseag and Curracag each sleep four. One of the bunk rooms can be booked by the bed, the other two are bookable by room only. Groups may book sole use of the accommodation. There is a spacious kitchen with a large dining table and a small table with window seating, and a lounge with comfortable sofas and café-style tables.
The Grinneabhat building is a former school, built in the 1870s. The accommodation is in the schoolhouse, while the former classrooms house a gallery space showing contemporary art and cultural exhibitions, a community hall hosting events, workshops and classes, and a cèilidh lounge which doubles as the guest lounge. Hostel guests are welcome to attend all Grinneabhat events. There is a launderette, a drying room and a garden with community growing plots and polycrubs (a type of storm-proof greenhouse).
We are on the main West Side circular route which includes many of the island's top tourist attractions - the Callanish Stones, Carloway Broch, Arnol Blackhouse, Shawbost Norse Mill and Kiln, as well as beautiful sandy beaches at Dalmore and Dalbeg. Located in the heart of a crofting village, Grinneabhat is community owned and run: by visiting you will be supporting sustainable community development, and will gain an insight into island life and culture and the Gaelic language.
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 6
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Curracag - Four bed bunk room | from £80.00 to £140.00 per room per night (room only) |
| Curracag - Two bed bunk room | from £50.00 to £100.00 per room per night (room only) |
| Eala - Double room | from £80.00 to £120.00 per room per night (room only) |
| Eala - Twin room | from £80.00 to £120.00 per room per night (room only) |
| Uiseag - Bunk in four bed room | from £30.00 to £40.00 per person per night (room only) |
| Whole Hostel | from £300.00 to £450.00 per room per night (room only) |
*Rooms are discounted outside the high season, and there are discounts for single occupancy. The whole hostel can be booked by groups of up to 12. For full pricing details and to book, please visit the Grinneabhat website. Bookings close at 5pm on the day before your stay.
Facilities
Other
- By Car
- By Cycle
- By Walking
- Pet Friendly
Accommodation Type
- Self Catering Holiday
Children
- Baby Changing Facilities Available
- Children Welcome
- Highchair Available
Domestic
- Electric Cooker
- Electric Shaver Point
- Fridge
- Heating Throughout Property
- Kitchen
- Laundry Facilities on Complex
- Linen Provided
- Microwave
- Private Bathroom
- Shower
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryer
- WC EnSuite
Facilities
- Disabled Access
- Internet Access
- No Smoking Permitted
Languages Spoken
- Gaelic Speaking
Leisure Facilities
- Garden
- WiFi
Location
- Island Location
- Lochside Location
- Sea/Loch View
- Village Location
Payment Methods
- Bank Transfers Accepted
- Cash
- Cheque
- Debit Card
- Mastercard
- Paypal
- Solo Card
- Switch Card
- VISA Card
Special Requirements
- Children Welcome
- Disabled Citizens
- Families
- Groups Welcome
- Non smokers
- Pets Welcome
- School Groups Welcome
- Senior Citizens
- Single Travellers
Transport
- Cycle Rack
- Disabled Parking
- Free Parking On-Site
- On Public Transport Route
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