Isle of Harris self catering accommodation in Luskentyre Outer Hebrides Scotland

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

For a holiday away from it all amongst stunning scenery, Atlantic Shore Cottages are in the ideal location.
These 2 new cottages are situated in the small picturesque village of Luskentyre on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean
Both properties stand overlooking the spectacular sands.
They are well equipped and furnished to a high standard.
Each cottage has a private garden where you can relax, unwind, enjoy the views and have a barbecue.
The cottages are ideal for couples and small families.

4 Stars
Shore Cottage
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars
Accommodation for 6 in 3 bedrooms
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Atlantic Cottage
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars
Accommodation for 4 in 2 bedrooms
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5 stars

Luskentyre was rated in the Top 10 of the world's most beautiful beaches by Red Magazine:

'Pocketed away on the western shores of the Outer Hebrides, Luskentyre has miles of rippled, estuarine sand carrying nothing but the footprints of sea birds. The beach stretches like a bolt of watered silk between the tweedy greens and browns of North Harris and the burial island of Taransay; it's a shell-white strip of impossible beauty, mediating between the rocky landscape and an Atlantic of a rare seductive blue. There's nothing but waves until you reach America.'

View of Luskentyre and Seilebost

beach from outside cottage
Sands seen from outside Shore Cottage

Luskentyre is a haven for birdwatchers and walkers with a variety of scenery from empty beaches to rocky inlets. It overlooks the Isle of Taransay and the moonscape mountains of North Harris.
There are several lochs close by for trout and salmon fishing. For those who enjoy golf, nearby Scarista has a 9-hole golf course overlooking the sea. It's a peaceful location for relaxing and for family holidays.

Isle of Harris

Tarbert

The main ferry port, Tarbert (10 miles north of Luskentyre), has shops, a post office, bank and places to dine out. Tarbert also has a leisure centre with swimming pool, toddler pool, sauna, jacuzzi and fitness centre.
A mobile shop passes through Luskentyre 3 days a week. Other shopping facilities are available in Leverburgh (15 miles south of Luskentyre), and further facilities can be found in Stornoway (50 miles north).

Rodel Church
Things to visit on Harris include:

Rodel Church built around 1500

Seallam! (an exhibition of local history, wildlife and genealogy)

standing stones at Scarista and Nisabost

the Harris Tapestry

You can also see weaving of Harris Tweed at various places on the island.

Laxadale

If you wish to do some Hebridean exploring, then North Uist can easily be visited in a day by ferry. Or you can drive north into Lewis to discover the Callanish standing stones and more sandy beaches.
Information for your visit can be downloaded from The Internet Guide to Scotland's pages on Harris and Lewis.

Travel

CAR FERRIES:
For timetables and reservations
see Caledonian MacBrayne.
They operate the following routes:

Uig (Isle of Skye) - Tarbert: 90 minutes

Ullapool - Stornoway (Isle of Lewis): 2 hours 40 minutes

North Uist - Leverburgh: 70 minutes

ferry arriving at Tarbert

BY AIR:

Loganair/British Airways operate flights to/from Barra, Benbecula, Inverness, Glasgow, London and other destinations Monday - Saturday. Some Sunday flights.
bmi (british midland) operate a 55-minute direct service between Edinburgh and Stornoway (Monday-Sunday).
Highland Airways operate an 18-seater Island Hopper service linking Glasgow and Inverness with Stornoway and Benbecula (Monday-Saturday).

Car hire is available from locations in Harris and Lewis.
Click here for a zoomable map of our location

Shore Cottage - Atlantic Cottage

Contact: Isobel MacKay
5 Luskentyre - Isle of Harris HS3 3HL - Scotland
Tel: 01859 550 219
Email: isobel.luskentyre@btopenworld.com

Map Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service.
Map Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey
and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.

External Link:
Highland Voyages - boat trips and cruises

Isle of Harris
	The main ferry port, Tarbert (10 miles north of Luskentyre), has shops, a post office, bank and places to dine out. Tarbert also has a leisure centre with swimming pool, toddler pool, sauna, jacuzzi and fitness centre. A mobile shop passes through Luskentyre 3 days a week. Other shopping facilities are available in Leverburgh (15 miles south of Luskentyre), and further facilities can be found in Stornoway (50 miles north).
	Things to visit on Harris include: Rodel Church built around 1500 Seallam! (an exhibition of local history, wildlife and genealogy) standing stones at Scarista and Nisabost the Harris Tapestry You can also see weaving of Harris Tweed at various places on the island.
	If you wish to do some Hebridean exploring, then North Uist can easily be visited in a day by ferry. Or you can drive north into Lewis to discover the Callanish standing stones and more sandy beaches. Information for your visit can be downloaded from The Internet Guide to Scotland's pages on Harris and Lewis.