Hamarsay House SelfCatering Scalpay Isle of Harris

Description from the owner

Hamarsay House is a luxury 4 star self catering holiday cottage on the beautiful island of Scalpay, Isle of Harris, Western Isles, Scotland. Located in tranquil settings on a 10 acre croft, it enables access to bays with colony of seals, otters and wildlife. An excellent base for walk and stay. golf and stay, fish and stay activities. Hamarsay House is a non-smoking establishment and pets are welcomed.

The Isle of Harris Golf Club is within 20 minutes drive as are a range of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the world such as Luskentyre Beach; Scarista Beach and others along the west coast of Harris as far north as Husinish Beach. T...here are few places which can offer such unique surroundings, wonderful panoramic views of secluded bays, mountains, seascape and uninhabited islands. Scalpay is famous as a fishing port and for Harris Tweed weaving. Guests can explore many spectacular mountain walks as far as Scalpay Lighthouse which was built by Stevenson.

Facilities include:

* 4 bedrooms - sleeps 7

* Full central heating

* Seperate bath and shower rooms

* Open fire in living room

* Fridge / freezer / washing machine

* 40" HDTV / DVD recorder / Hi Fi system

* Free sat. Receiver & Programmes

* Fitted Wardrobes in bedrooms

* Childrens Travel Cot

* Master bedroom ; double room; twin room and 1 single room

* Surrounded by stockproof wooden fence

* Access to 10 acre croftland

* Toll-free bridge to Scalpay

* Wi Fi and computer facilities available in Harris Hotel - 15 mins drive

* Binoculars and walking sticks available in cottage for guests

* 4 star award by Visit Scotland

There is ample car -parking within the grounds for 5 cars and a spacious carpark belonging to the cottage across the road which is ideal for larger vehicles / trailers/ boats / buses. This is an ideal location for sea-diving parties who can access Esat Loch Tarbert and The Minch in minutes.

Hamarsay House also attracts Honeymoon couples as it provides a romantic and peaceful location and for those who are seeking a stress free holiday away from it all. Scalpay Bridge links Scalpay to the mainland of Harris and guests can enjoy day trips to places such as St Clements Church, Rodil; Macleod's Stones Scarista; Skoon Cafe; Leverburgh & Northton.

Scalpay has places of historical interest suc as the 'Princes Cave' - Bonnie Prince Charlie visited the island whilst on the run after the Battle of Culloden and stayed in the Old Manse, Scalpay. He allegedly hid in one of the remote caves in the east coast of Scalpay.

Reviews by Guests:

" The bungalow is by far the best we have stayed at in over 20 years of similar hoilidays. It is like walking into somebody's home. Everything and more is there..."

Guests can also drive within 40 minutes to the busy town of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and visit historical places such as 'Callanish Standing Stones ' ; the 'Black Houses at Gearanan'; Stornoway Castle; Stornoway Harbour; Stornoway Airport.

There are marvellous eating places such as The Harris Hotel, Tarbert; First Fruits Restuarant, Tarbert, The Harris Inn, Tarbert; 'Bugh Scalpaigh; and more in South harris at Scarista Inn; Rodel Hotel and the Anchorage, Leverburgh.

Guests can book salmon fishing at 'Lacasdale Lochs', Urgha ( 5 mins from Hamarsay House by car) and hire a boat on the top or bottom loch. North Harris Estates at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle also have one ofthe best salmon fishing rivers in Great Britain.

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Additional Location Information

Hamarsay House is a self catering cottage located on a 10 care croft in tranquil rural settings close to the sea. It provides privacy, peace and quiet and a stress-free holiday. There is ample car-parking for 5 cars outside the cottage and more across the road from it. It is an ideal base for large cars/vans/ buses with trailers/boats or canoes.
Ideal location for fish and stay / walk and stay / golf and stay.

Location Type Beach, Mountain, Rural

What Past Guests Are Saying

• MamaBear4plus1
  Dunfermline

  Wonderful...Stayed here last 2 years and going again this year.

  Left on 04/01/2013 for a stay in June 2012
  
  

  We have stayed at Hamarsay for the last 2 years on our annual holiday.
  Its the most beautiful cottage, spacious and very well decorated. The garden is ideal for our German Shepherd dogs and they love the walks around the cottage. We look forward to this every year and its well worth the long trip from Fife to get there.
  
  Scalpay, Harris and Lewis have breathtaking scenery ,lovely people and great places to eat. We are looking forward to spending another wonderful week in 2013.
  
  I thought twice about doing this review - only because Id like to keep this lovely place to ourselves!!

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• Ann
  Leeds

  Home away from home in a breathtaking location!

  Left on 02/22/2013 for a stay in July 2012
  
  

  My young family and I stayed for 2 weeks last summer for a much needed holiday away from our chaotic city life. On arriving at the bridge that links the Isle of Harris to the Isle of Scalpay we were surprised at how such a beautiful 'hideaway' was easily accessed. The village of Scalpay had a friendly family feel with a local cafe and shop that catered to all our needs as well as a community hall and play park for the children. The day we arrived at Hamarsay House the sun was shining and the views to the surrounding islands were glorious! The garden was fully enclosed and Hamarsay House itself provided a very comfortable and cosy home from home to enjoy our time as a family and was a great base for us to explore the area. The large kitchen and dining area was fully equipt, the livingroom had plenty of books and dvds and the kids really enjoyed trying their hand at some fishing for small crabs in the pools of water just over the hill from the house (fishing rods in the hall cupboard)! The Harris Inn Hotel was a short car journey away where we enjoyed a delicious meal(I would highly recommend the fish and chips)!!
  
  We took a couple of day trips to the outstanding beaches in Luskentyre, South Harris. I have been to beaches in countires all over the world but I'm yet to find one that comes remotely close to these breathtaking stretches of sand! Even in the depths of the winter it would be a shame not to visit these as it would be a wasted journey to the isles having not experienced these!
  
  We found Mrs Macleod to be very accommodating when it came to taking our dog, Che, which was a relief as we sometimes find it difficult to book self catering accommodation that will allow for this! Seeing the children glowing from the fresh air was wonderful and their disappointment in having to leave at the end of our holiday was enough for us to book back there this summer. We couldn't recommend this 'little gem' highly enough to those who want a relaxing holiday!!

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Romantic, Disabilities, Luxury, Families, Rugged

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