Laxdale Cottage Self Catering Accommodation
Luskentyre - Isle of Harris - Western Isles - Scotland

A comfortable, isolated retreat, nestled amongst the hills and within minutes of the famous Harris Beaches, Laxdale Cottage lies within its own reserve overlooking Loch Laxdale. Set amongst spectacular scenery, it offers an excellent base for angling, walking, cycling and observing wildlife.

This ex-gamekeeper's cottage has a very traditional, cosy feel and has not been modernised, but it has all the usual modern appliances. The accommodation can sleep up to 5 people. Pets are welcome.

lounge
  • Large porch/cloakroom
  • Newly fitted kitchen with halogen hob, double oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.
  • Bathroom with bath, shower and washbasin
  • Separate toilet
  • Lounge with open fire, small library, TV (SKY-Freesat) and radio.
  • Dining area
  • Sun porch
  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 single long room with low camp ceilings and 3 single beds. This bedroom has a curtain partition so that it can be split into two (i.e. a single and a twin)

The location is shared with a River Watcher's Bothy. Access from the main road is via 1km of unadopted road passable by car.

The cottage has a phone and the location has excellent Vodafone coverage (other networks are patchy in the area).

The cottage is well fitted with storage heaters and portable electric heaters. The fire is set ready for guests arrival and the tariff includes a bag of coal.

Cottage & Bothy overlooking the loch

cottage
TARIFFS 2010
9th January to 3rd April £250 per week
3rd April to 17th April £400 per week
17th April to 29th May £350 per week
29th May to 3rd July £450 per week
3rd July to 4th September £725 per week
4th September to 30th October £400 per week
30th October to 19th December £250 per week
Christmas & New Year
(departure & arrival dates negotiable)
£350 per week

Short breaks may be available during the low season
for £50 per night (minimum fee £150)

Includes towels, bed linen and electricity.

The Isle of Harris is perfect if you are looking for a 'get away from it all' holiday:
  • Unspoilt sandy beaches including nearby Luskentyre & Seilebost
  • Spectacular 'moonscape'
  • Variety of walks (hill walks, moorland and beaches)
  • Opportunity to see wild flowers, birds and other wildlife
  • Boat trips
  • Standing stones

Laxdale Cottage tenants can obtain preferential rates for salmon fishing on the Laxdale River and brown trout fishing elsewhere on Borve Lodge Estate.
Fishery details can be checked on the FishHebrides web site.

Click here for a zoomable map of the cottage location
(O.S. National Grid Reference: NG107 962)

Luskentyre & Seilebost

Luskentyre

Tarbert ferry Location:
  • 8 miles from Tarbert - the ferry terminal for Uig (Isle of Skye) and Lochmaddy (North Uist)
  • 13 miles from Leverburgh - the ferry terminal for North Uist and Berneray
  • 45 miles from Stornoway - the ferry terminal for Ullapool
CONTACT

For enquiries and bookings please contact:
Gordon Cumming
Estate Manager
Borve Lodge Estate
Borve
Isle of Harris HS3 3HT
Scotland

Tel: 01859 550 358
Mobile: 0781 00 232 55
Email: gordon@borvelodge.com

East coast of Harris

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