A lovely one-bedroom cottage resting in Mangersta, Isle of Lewis. Open-plan. Near a beach. Private garden. Romantic. Dog-friendly. Great Bernera 25.2. miles; Stornoway 38.1 miles; North Tolsta 49.7 miles.
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Central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Washing Machine. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Parking available. Private garden with decking and furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4.6 miles, restaurant 4.4 miles, beach 2 miles. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Tucked away in the rural setting of Mangersta in Uig, Isle of Lewis, is this delightful one-bedroom cottage, HONA.
Enjoying a peaceful and elevated position with sea views, and a bright and airy interior, Hona, a former mission hall, is the ideal location to explore the extraordinary landscape of Lewis.
Be greeted by a charming south facing decked area with picnic bench, perfect for alfresco dining or reading.
Step into the open-plan living space, where you will find an inviting sitting area with sofas and TV, and a well-equipped kitchen. Continue through to the cosy double bedroom, complete with its own ensuite shower room, so you can freshen up in style after a day of adventure.
Head straight for the beautiful beaches of Mangersta and Carnish, the latter is a feast for those who snorkel or the beach is a wonderful secret get away, the former is dramatic and full of energy where cormorants hang out on jagged rocks pounded by the surf. The high shell content of these beaches, make the sand luminous and the sea turquoise.
For an array of wonderful home baking, lunch at The Edge Café or Uig Community Café (neighbour to a quirky and informative local museum), or for an evening of fine dining head to Uig Sands with its epic views onto the bay. Groceries and crafts can be purchased at the exceptionally well stocked community shop,
For fascinating historic sites, continue onto the five-thousand-year-old Callanish Stone Circle and its newly refurbished visitor centre. Explore traditional crofting lifestyles at the preserved Blackhouse Village of Gearrannan, or the Blackhouse of Athol. Incorporate into walks the sites of ancient Viking mills, or the ribbed pattern of runrigs. Seatrek offer wonderful boat excursions to neighbouring islands or around the dramatic coastline. There are working tweed mills to visit and more besides, but the real star of the show is the landscape rich in flora and fauna – geologically gothic in some places, and sensuous pristine beaches in others.
Next stop is Stornoway, the main shopping hub of the island, home to the Lews Castle Museum & exquisitely kept grounds, the start of the Hebridean Way, and the ferry service over to Ullapool.
There is so much to see and do on a stay at Hona, which accepts one well behaved dog.
The islands can be reached by flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness; or by ferry from Uig on Skye to Tarbert, or Ullapool to Stornoway.
EPC Rating: Band B
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: ES00230F
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
