25 Valasay
Sleeps up to 4 people.
Archived listing. This entry was captured from the original Self Catering Searcher directory in January 2022 and is kept for reference. Prices and availability have been removed, and the property may no longer be let. Please do not treat this as a current offer.
This recently built, semi-detached croft house is set in one of the most beautiful locations on the Isle of Lewis overlooking the Kyles of Valasay where grey seals, dolphins and many species of sea and shore birds are regularly to be seen. At the bottom of the drive is a 100 year old footbridge across a Marine Special Area for Conservation. This designation has been given to protect rare varieties of marine invertebrates and seaweeds. The flow of water changes with the tides and offers a unique atmosphere to the house as you lie in your bed listening to the soothing sound of the water flowing. Great Bernera is a very scenic island, and is the perfect location to indulge in walking, fishing and birdwatching. Our house is located in an excellent area for walking, with a way marked circular coastal walk leading from your door to the magnificent beach at Bosta where in 1996 archaeological excavations revealed the site of an Iron Age settlement. Elsewhere in Bernera, other walks you can enjoy are to a Norse Mill or to an iron age Broch at Loch Baravat. For the more energetic, sea-kayaking can be enjoyed from the shore at the bottom of the drive, giving access over to Uig and the beautiful islands in between. Valasay is a forty-minute drive from Stornoway, and is on the spectacular west coast of Lewis. It is ideally placed to explore the very scenic and historical district of Uig, or the west-side loop of Lewis that includes the world famous Standing Stones at Callanish.
Sleeping arrangements
| Bedroom | Beds | Sleeps | En-suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | 1 Double bed | 2 | No |
| No. 2 | 2 Single beds | 2 | No |
Kitchen
In the words of one of our guests, "Home from home...but better!" We have tried very hard to provide you with the space, facilities and quality of furniture that will ensure a comfortable and relaxed stay. In addition to the facilities listed below you can expect cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, washing powder and fabric conditioner. You will find a ready supply of coal, sticks and firelighters for the fire in the livingroom and in the kitchen, tin foil, cling film and kitchen roll. In fact all the little extras you might need like extra virgin olive oil, ketchup, salt and pepper etc
Living Room
Curl up by the cosy fire. Relax by the fire after an active day walking, bird watching or sea kayaking. Even if the weather is lovely there is something special about an open fire to soothe you.
Other Rooms
The spacious double bedroom overlooks the sea. The Posturepaedic bed dressed with crisp cotton bed linen will endure sweet dreams. The twin bedded room Wake up to sunshine each morning as the generously sized twin bedroom fills with the dawning sun. This room has view over the back garden to the Bernera hills. Not another house to be seen!