An Taigh Fiodh

Description from the owner

An Taigh Fiodh (the Wooden House) is a self-catering apartment on the island of Grimsay in the Outer Hebrides/Western Isles.

The luxurious, fully-equipped accommodation is on two floors and occupies one end of an original, architect-designed house (built 2006) with beautiful views overlooking the bay. It is approximately three miles off the main north-south road through the Uists.

The area is rich in wildlife and places to explore, from lochs and harbours to miles of unspoilt beaches. An Taigh Fiodh provides a comfortable base to come home to after days spent walking, fishing, bird watching or just soaking up the scenery.

Th...e apartment comprises:

1 bedroom, double or twin, located in the upstairs gallery. Bed/beds have a remote control facility for comfort to sit up and read or to put your feet up after a tiring day walking. The bedroom window looks out across the loch, with Benbecula in the distance.

A bathroom containing power shower, heated towel rail and plenty of storage.

An elegant and modern kitchen facility, comprising a 2-ring ceramic hob, fridge with freezer compartment, sink and microwave - everything to make your stay easy/comfortable and enjoyable. The kitchen unit can be closed after use and forgotten about.

A dining table (seats 2) is set by the window overlooking the bay.

Facilities

All bed linen and towels are provided and changed weekly.

There is a television supplying Freeview, i.e. all free TV and radio channels, including News 24.

A selection of games, travel guides and maps is provided, together with books on local places of interest, birds, wildlife, flora and fauna and fishing.

Wi-Fi is available for laptop users.

Sorry, no pets, no smoking.Read more

Additional Location Information

A wide variety of fish and shellfish can be bought in Kallin. During the summer months, tea, coffee and home baking is available from Kallin School House on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Seven miles south in Balivanich are two supermarkets, a launderette, butcher, bank, post office, travel agent, restaurant, airport, hospital and riding school.

A further five miles south, a library, swimming pool with sauna, tennis courts, fitness suite and games hall are all available at Liniclate Community School.

Wi-Fi is available locally at Urachadh Uibhist.

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

A deposit of £100 is required, payable on booking;
- Balance to be paid on arrival by cash or cheque;
- Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday, 7 nights;
- Shorter breaks are sometimes available - please enquire with your dates;

What Past Guests Are Saying

• TrevorN, North Yorks
  Ripon, North Yorkshire

  Small is beautiful

  Left on 09/20/2012 for a stay in August 2012
  
  

  An Taigh Fiodh is a wonderful Scandinavian style property. The apartment, about a third of the whole house, (the other part being occupied by the owner), was ideal for my wife and I to escape for a week. The upstairs open plan bedroom, with electrically operated bed, connects by staircase to the downstairs lounge/dining area in which there is a cupboard, (yes, a purpose built and very attractive designer cupboard!), containing the two ring hob, sink and fridge. There is access to the shower/toilet also on the ground floor.
  Because cooking is limited to two hobs and a microwave it may be helpful to pre-plan menus although there are places to eat within a few miles.
  A big attraction of staying in to eat is being able to appreciate the stunning views of lochs and moorland from the dining area at the end of the lounge. Even in the rain the views are beautiful, extraordinarily so when it's fine and sunny.
  The property is very well equipped, not just in the kitchen department either, because even slippers are provided! (You could of course bring your own because you won't want to put muddy boot-marks across the spotless floor!)
  The proprietor was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the local area. The house cat, (definitely not allowed in the apartment we were advised), was equally friendly and proved to be entertaining with acrobatic displays at attempts to open doors!
  Undoubtedly this is one of the best places we have ever stayed in during many decades of self-catering experiences.
  

  

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Romantic, Rugged

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