North Uist,
Outer Hebrides
A light-filled, character-rich island retreat on North Uist—featuring a woodburning stove, open-plan living, a large enclosed garden for dogs, and easy access to RSPB reserves, historic burial cairns, and white-sand beaches.
Discover the wild beauty and deep history of the Isle of North Uist at this welcoming self-catering cottage. Surrounded by sweeping machair landscapes, freshwater lochs, and coastal sea inlets, this family- and dog-friendly property serves as an ideal base for wildlife lovers, history enthusiasts, and those seeking quiet Hebridean air.
Warm Open-Plan Living with Woodburner: Relax in a cozy sitting area centered around a traditional log burner—perfect for unwinding after days spent exploring the coast.
Large Enclosed Dog-Friendly Garden: Spacious grass lawn fully enclosed to keep your four-legged family members safe and happy.
Prime Location for Wildlife & Heritage: Minutes from world-class birdwatching at Balranald RSPB Reserve, ancient archaeological sites, and eastern sea lochs famous for otter spotting.
Practical Boot Room & Utility Setup: Features a dedicated entrance porch and a separate utility room with additional appliances and a ground-floor shower room.
The Interior Layout
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch & Boot Area: Practical entrance hallway with storage for muddy hiking boots, rain jackets, and dog leads.
Open-Plan Lounge, Kitchen & Dining Area: A bright, social hub featuring comfortable seating, a woodburning stove, a Smart TV, and a dining table for family meals.
Fitted Kitchen: Practical kitchen equipped with an electric oven and hob for easy home cooking.
Utility Room & Ground-Floor Shower Room: Adjoining utility space fitted with a microwave, fridge, and freezer, leading through to a modern ground-floor shower room with WC.
First Floor
Mezzanine Landing Study & Reading Nook: Reached via a wooden staircase, featuring a comfy sofa—ideal as a quiet reading spot or work space.
Flexible Bedroom Layout:
Master Double Bedroom: Bright room with double bed and quiet countryside views.
Second Double Bedroom: Spacious room with double bed, leading through to the twin room.
Adjoining Twin Bedroom: Cozy twin room accessed via the second double, creating a great interconnected layout for parents and children.
Upper Shower Room: Second family shower room equipped with a walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Outdoor Space & Amenities
Enclosed Lawned Garden: Large grassed area surrounded by fencing, offering a safe environment for children and pets to play.
Private Driveway: Generous off-road parking space for multiple cars right next to the cottage.
Exploring North Uist & The Uists
North Uist is renowned for its prehistoric monuments, vast Atlantic beaches, and rare birdlife:
Ancient Island Heritage: Visit Trinity Temple (Teampull Chriosd), a medieval monastery listed as a site of European significance, or walk to Barpa Langass, a 5,000-year-old Neolithic chambered cairn.
Wildlife & Birdwatching: Explore the Balranald RSPB Nature Reserve to spot rare corncrakes, lapwings, and wading birds, or take coastal walks along the eastern sea inlets to spot otters and grey seals.
Uist Sculpture Trail: Seek out the seven unique outdoor art installations scattered across North Uist, Benbecula, and South Uist.
Golf & Watersports: Enjoy a unique round of golf on the scenic local greens or take to the water for sea trout fishing, kayaking, and wild swimming along pristine shell-sand beaches.
Getting Here & Practical Details
Travel Connections: Arrive via CalMac ferry from Skye (Uig) to North Uist (Lochmaddy) or from Harris (Leverburgh) to Berneray (connected by causeway). Fly directly into nearby Benbecula Airport (BEB).
Occupancy & Layout: Two-storey cottage with 3 Upper Bedrooms (2 Doubles, 1 Interconnected Twin).
Key Features: Pet-friendly, woodburning stove, enclosed garden, utility room, 2 shower rooms, off-road parking.
Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week.
Sleeps 6, Pets Welcome
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Exploring the Uists and Eriskay
