About
This tastefully restored self-catering cottage on picturesque Grimsay, situated between Benbecula and North Uist, is the perfect base for exploring neighbouring islands, beautiful white sandy beaches, machair and moorland. It stands in its own grounds with off-road parking for two vehicles.
This original whitehouse overlooks a pretty waterlily loch named after its wild duck population, Loch nan Lach and was built circa 1955 by my father and grandfather from local stone. Some of the stones were transported from the nearby island of Ronay and the bigger ones broken on the shore with fire and water. With this amazing history, the cottage was rebuilt from the inside, keeping these four outer walls intact.
The comfortable downstairs accommodation comprises porch with original church pews, cosy living room with multi-fuel stove, solid oak floors and doors, beautiful oak finished kitchen/diner, bathroom with electric shower over bath and double bedroom. The feature mantelpiece was once part of a shipwrecked beam of wood, brought to shore by my grandfather, originally used to support the downstairs floor. This was salvaged and refurbished in his memory.
Upstairs has a double room with toilet and whb, twin room and a quiet space to enjoy fabulous views to loch, hill and sea.
The refurbished, fully-equipped kitchen opens onto a secluded patio with uninterrupted moorland views. This tranquil space is a favourite with guests. Savour the silence here to wind down after the events of the day. Enjoy stunning sunsets and the wonderful quality of the light which with no pollution, is a joy to behold. In winter, the night sky is ever changing. Whether it's the black of night or bathed in moonlight; lit by the twinkling of myriad stars or the Aurora Borealis in the northern skies, you'll want to come back for more.
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 1
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Sealladh Eabhal | from £750.00 to £895.00 per unit per night |
*From £107- £128 per night
Facilities
Other
- Route Information - Route Status - What3words location is: overt.seagulls.tactical Location and route information also sent out to guests when they book.
Accommodation Type
- Cottage
- Holiday Rentals - Weekly rentals in high season and shorter breaks possible during low season.
- Self Catering Holiday
Catering
- Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles - Na Mara Seafood Café for lunches and takeaways, late opening some evenings for meals. Ceann na h-Airidh community Post Office and Café offering lunchtime menu - very good coffee! Local produce for sale, including fresh veg from their own polycrub. The centre also hosts workshops, walks and talks. Next door is the Boat Haven featuring the history of Grimsay's boatbuilding trade.
Children
- Children Welcome - Garden is gated but beware road outside house is deceptively quiet but can get busy with work traffic at peak times of the day.
- Outdoor Play Area - Fenced natural wild garden with marshland inside fenced area at the back. Take care with young children.
Domestic
- Dishwasher - Tablets provided. Use only eco tabs please.
- Electric Cooker - Switch all electric appliances off at the wall after use.
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Hairdryer Available - 2 provided
- Heating Throughout Property - Instant heat from digital electronic radiators. Please leave them on Auto - followed by Standby after your stay or as per guidance.
- Iron Available
- Ironing Facilities
- Kitchen - Fully equipped kitchen, all the usual appliances. Please switch off at wall after use. For the perfect latte, an espresso coffee machine, a cafetière and coffee pot, all take ground coffee. Tea-towels, oven glove, washing up materials and some dishwasher tabs provided to get you started.
- Linen Provided
- Lounge
- Microwave
- Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove - Wood and peat only. Some logs and kindling to get you started. Fire guard kept in under stairs cupboard
- Shower - Electric shower over bath.
- Toilets - Two in total, one upstairs and one downstairs. Hand wash in both. Flush only toilet paper - no chemicals, sanitary products, wipes, paper towels or hair. Thank you
- Towels Provided - Normally provided but occasionally guests are requested to bring their own.
- Wash Hand Basin
- Washing Machine - Some eco washing powder provided. Please don't use fabric conditioner as this is environmentally damaging to our natural soak-away waste system.
- WC EnSuite - Don't overuse toilet paper as this one is prone to blocking more easily.
Facilities
- Internet Access - Free super fast, unlimited broadband. The TV is not a Smart TV but has an HDMI port, please bring a suitable cable if you wish to stream programmes.
- No Smoking Permitted
- Picnic Area - Patio to rear of cottage with solid wooden garden furniture. Sorry, no BBQs as not permitted under STL licence due increased fire hazard.
Health & Wellbeing
- Indoor Swimming Pool - On Benbecula approx 8 mls away.
- Sports Massage - Available on North Uist and Benbecula
Languages Spoken
- French Speaking
- Gaelic Speaking
- German Speaking
Leisure Facilities
- CD Player - FM Radio/CD player.
- DVD Player - Integral with TV. Slot on right hand side of TV. No eject button on remote..it's on the right hand side of the TV.
- Entertainment Available - Smart speaker for streaming
- Garden - Natural wild garden.
- Hi-Fi - Smart Speaker for streaming
- Indoor Recreational Facilities - TV with integrated DVD player, DVDs Digital radio available through Satellite TV Sonos Smart Speaker for streaming FM radio/CD player Books and maps Jigsaws.
- Outdoor Recreational Facilities - Outdoor garden furniture. Binoculars for birdwatching.
- Radio - Fm radio as DAB reception is poor
- Satellite / Cable TV - Freesat TV The TV is not a Smart TV, but has an HDMI port, please bring a suitable cable if you wish to stream programmes. It also plays DVDs.
- WiFi - Free unlimited WiFi.
Location
- Island Location - Grimsay is a small tidal island with a circular single track road connected to the larger islands of Benbecula and North Uist by causeways built in the 1960s.
- Lochside Location
- Rural Location
- Sea/Loch View
- Village Location - Ceallan (Kallin) is part of a line village which circles the island with all houses close to the sea as boats were the only means of transport until the causeways were built in the 60s. Subsequently a circular road was completed in the 70s. Wild moorland and lochs dominate the centre of the island.
Payment Methods
- Bank Transfers Accepted
- Cash - Bank transfers preferred
- Cheque - Bank transfers preferred
Special Requirements
- Children Welcome - Babies - bring your own cot etc
- Families
- No Pets Allowed - We love animals, but out of respect for guests with allergies etc, we would ask you not to bring pets in order to keep the cottage hair/fur free.
- Non smokers
- Senior Citizens - Note 1 double bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor.
- Single Travellers - No under 25's
- Young People - Over 25's only and no groups or parties.
Transport
- EV Charging - There is no charging point at the cottage and not permitted from the domestic supply. Any abuse of this or damage caused will be charged for. There are various EV charging points throughout the islands.
- Free Parking Off-Site/Street
- Free Parking On-Site - Gated, private parking for 2 cars. Please close gates at night and on leaving, otherwise deer just walk in, thanks:)
- Private Parking - Gated, private parking for 2 cars. Close gates on leaving and at night as a deer deterrent, thanks:)
