The Lewis Longhouse

Isle of Lewis, Western Isles
Self-catering
+44 (0)7961 445632
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Per night
£250 - £350
Per week
£2000 - £2650

3 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Babies welcome

A wonderfully comfortable light-filled house with long views, a sandy beach to walk to, fabulous walking and wildlife and a superb kitchen

Per night
£250 - £350
Per week
£2000 - £2650

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£250 - £350 per night

£2000 - £2650 per week

The Experience

The Longhouse is architect-designed with not another building to disturb the stunning views across grass rushes to the sea. In summer you’ll be strolling the raised boardwalk or eating on the dining deck. This serene, Scandi-style house has a really well-stocked kitchen with lots of cookery books and sharp knives for proper cooks. You’ll find local treats waiting too.

Bedrooms, bathrooms (one facing south) and living spaces seamlessly spread themselves out, with the kitchen on the same level and a super second sitting room upstairs for escapees with computer and WiFi for those who must work. Glass doors glide open to a wraparound deck, perfect for a sundowner at dusk or a barbecue on a warm night – buy fresh shellfish straight from the boats.

Bedrooms have fabulous touches – modern chandeliers, Harris tweed throws and cushions, huge picture windows. Sip tea in bed, admire the views, feel lucky to be here.

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We think you'll love

  • Spending days exploring this wonderful place - beachcombing, wild swimming, walking, taking boat trips, spotting birds and wildlife
  • Cooking superb fresh fish and shellfish outdoors in summer months - it stays light for ages and then when the night is clear you may even see the Milky Way
  • Firing up the wood-burner, hunkering down with a good book, watching the drama unfold outdoors
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You should know

  • Mobile signal can be poor depending on your network but WiFi is excellent
  • You can't walk to a restaurant or place to eat
  • No pets please

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accessibility

  • Step-free guest entrance
  • Guest entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bedroom access
  • Bedroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bathroom access
  • Bathroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free shower
  • Shower and toilet grab bars
  • Shower or bath chair
  • Accessible parking space
  • Ceiling or mobile hoist
  • Hearing loop
  • Subtitles available on televisions
  • Guest information in large print or braille

Pricing

Nightly price
from £250
Weekly price
from £2000
Damage deposit
£250
Surcharges
Short breaks: 3-night stay from £605. Extra bed/sofabed available £250 per person per week.
1 House for 4
From £2503 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Special offer: 10% off March/April stays - Escape for a late break in this calming island home. Think longer days & starry nights! Great location for exploring. Extra Easter goodies in welcome pack for Easter stays

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. 7 nights in high season. Short breaks available.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

Ralf

A magical few days looking out over the bay, watching the horses on the paddock next to the house, listening to the birds. This is pure relaxation. Lovely touches throughout the tastefully decorated house. You never want to leave here.


Susan

This was our fourth visit to Lewis Longhouse and it definitely won’t be our last! Wonderful accommodation in a superb location; the thought of coffee in the morning overlooking the beach will keep me going until next year! Really nice pre and post visit comms with Linda (owner) and a warm in-person welcome from Donalda on arrival. Weather wasn’t so good this year but there is so much to do, it didn’t impact our holiday at all-we did Seafari, Stand Up Paddleboarding and general sight seeing....Until the next time :-)


Anne

This is a beautiful and comfortable holiday home enjoying a lovely outlook. Easy to explore all of Lewis and Harris from this location with perfect beaches only a short drive away and the convenience of Stornoway amenities close by. Lewis Longhouse is incredibly well equipped and the thoughtful attention to detail ...made our stay really special. The four of us who visited agreed this is the best holiday home we have ever stayed in and we would definitely return.


David

Great location, comfortable, warm, well equipped house close to the beach. Loads of local information at the house, Stornaway restaurants, bars, walks and entertainment ten minutes away. Linda is a very helpful host, we had a great week, definitely recommend it .n, comfortable, warm, well equipped house close to the beach. Loads of local information at the house, Stornaway restaurants, bars, walks and entertainment ten minutes away. Linda is a very helpful host, we had a great week, definitely recommend it.


Holly

Amazing house in a beautiful location. Gorgeous views from every window and lovely local beach. Everything you could possibly need available at the house. Perfect location for exploring the island and so comfortable to come back to at the end of each day. House guide and recommendation booklet sent to us in advance helped us make the most of our stay.


Location

The neighbourhood

You're on the edge of a small hamlet, Back, with a little shop and post office, petrol station and cake shop. Stornoway is a 15 minute drive (you can catch the bus outside the house) for a pretty harbour, boat trips, nice independent shops and a good butcher. You may spot shoals of dolphin and some very tame seals. Visit the Callanish Stones which you can get close to and touch - magical.

Local points of interest from Linda Macleod Brown

  • Follow our inside track for days out; published annually for our guests to help you plan your holiday; full of our suggestions for every day of the week to make the most of your stay.
  • 5 minutes walk to our local beach, visible from the deck. The house is central enough for great day-trips all around the island.
  • Buy fresh langoustines, crab or lobster from a local fisherman, cheeses, venison and home bakes through the island's delis or honesty boxes and enjoy a picnic by one of the many beaches.
  • Look out for the Northern Lights, the aurora borealis on a crisp, clear night or just take in the vast dark sky lit up with stars and a clear Milky Way! Sit on the deck, daytime, under big skies and look out for wildlife from corncrakes to deer.
  • We're in a quiet, edge of village location with open beach views, 5 minutes walk away, but on the bus route, handy for an evening out. EV charger at the house.
  • Enjoy the roadtrip through Scotland and sea crossing to the islands, as part of your holiday, looking out for dolphins and porpoises on the way!

Introducing

Linda Macleod Brown

Linda is a local lass, born in Stornoway. She and her husband Paul had the house built on the family croft and they come as often as they can to enjoy their island home. They wanted to build something that was the best home they could have for themselves. Linda is a passionate cook (hence the thoughtful kitchen) and leaves you lots of guide books and maps so you can get the very best out of your stay.