From 1827 until 1897 this historic building was the Courthouse and Jail for all the islands from Harris down to Barra. Today the atmosphere is much more relaxed and all the guests who stay here compliment Mrs. Johnson on her excellent meals. You may even hear her husband playing the bagpipes particularly if there's a competition coming up.

Lochmaddy is the ideal base from which to explore the Uists and Benbecula. You can go bird watching in the nature reserves, take a trip to look for otters and seals or find yourself a deserted golden beach.

ACCOMMODATION:

• 2 single rooms
• 1 double room
• 1 twin room

All rooms have private facilities en suite and tea/coffee making facilities.

2006 PRICES:

Bed and Breakfast from 25 - 30 pounds per person per night.
Room only: 20 pounds
Open January - December.

FACILITIES:

• TV lounge
• Dining room
• Heating throughout
• Hairdrying facilities
• Clothes drying facilities
• Private parking

Smoking restricted. Gaelic spoken. Pets accepted by arrangement.

The breakfast menu encompasses just about everything you could possibly wish for from kippers to porridge and fried breakfasts with black, white or fruit pudding to simple toast and eggs.

LOCATION:

The Old Courthouse is within walking distance of the ferry terminal in Lochmaddy. Follow the main road up through the village until you reach the Grocery/Post Office on your left. Take the road which branches off to the right, go down past the old Youth Hostel and you will soon see the house on your left, next to the new courtroom.

A further 300 metres down the road is the Uist Outdoor Centre which provides a wide range of watersports and outdoor activities.

Pages on the islands:
North Uist - South Uist - Benbecula
Uist Introduction - Uist Travel Tips
Isle of Barra - Local books
Isle of Harris - Isle of Lewis - Great Bernera - Isle of Skye

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