Croft house on Atlantic west coast, Isle of Lewis – Home 2524578 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Croft house on Atlantic west coast, Isle of Lewis – Home 2524578
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 5 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
Description from owner
Description
27 Garenin is in a crofting village near to the historical Gearrannan Blackhouse village and the ancient and mysterious Callanish Stones. The house is remote but very accessible to all of the island attractions. It has great views and looks over the township of Carloway. There are wonderful beaches nearby. There is a craft shop and a cafe in the village. Also a very good bus service is you have no transport.
The house has three bedrooms,sleeping 6 people. One room is a double room and two with single beds. It has a newly fitted kitchen with all modern equipment and appliances and fully fitted bathroom.It is a very well stocked house and is warm and comfortable with an open fire and central heating.Linen and towels are provided There are games,books, a barbecue,outdoor seating and a locked garage for bikes,canoes etc. The house has big windows and is bright - full of light particularly in the long summer days when you can sit outside and relax.
The house is enclosed by a fence making it safe for children and dogs. Parking is available.
If you are interested in walking,fishing,surfing, canoeing, bird watching cycling or just enjoying the peace and relaxation Garenin is ideal. There are a couple of bikes you can borrow to go to the beach. It is on the west side coastal walk and there are other coastal and inland walks all near the house. There is a hotel three miles from the house and the busy town of Stornoway has restaurants, museums, an arts centre and entertainment.
Visitors comments have been very positive particularly commenting that they found everything they needed at the house,found the location very scenic and found plenty to keep them occupied. We have a very comprehensive folder of information to help you get the most out of your stay.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Grill
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($189.50) £150.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
We request that you strip beds when leaving if possible.
Please give accurate details of numbers of guests when booking.
About the owner
Catriona L.
- Average reply time:
- 2 hours 42 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 17 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 25 reviews
Excellent
25 reviews
- Excellent
- 20
- Very Good
- 4
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Superb week on the Outer Hebrides”
A week away from the world before the next lockdown. 27 Garenin is a wonderful base to explore the island as it close enough to the Butt of Lewis, Stornoway & Harris. We had every sort of weather … More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Glad you enjoyed your week and good idea to have bikes. Pity about the filming but wean look forward to the movie The Road Dance. The Ram ade his escape last week having had a good at my fence posts and his owner now has him in with the sheep. He'll be a happy chap.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Cosy dog-friendly croft house”
This is a great, dog-friendly house to base yourselves in when visiting Lewis. It's about 5 minutes drive away from the beautiful Dail Mhor beach and just along the road are the Garenin Blackhous… More
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Response from the owner Sorry missed this review. Be great to see you again and dogs wellcome too
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“Our stay was excellent!”
The house was cozy and had all of the equipment that we needed. We got an email explaining where everything was in the house which was really helpful. We went out a walk every night to admire the scen… More
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Response from the owner I am glad you liked the location of the house. It is really well positioned for walking. Good to know all the informatio is useful. I hope to see you back some time in the future
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“Love Lewis”
Loved our time on Lewis. This cottage was clean and homely. Great five minute walk to the Blackhouse village and small pebble beach. Also walk to cliffs from gate in garden. Great to do as no driving … More
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Response from the owner Glad you enjoyed the area and the house. there is a lot of freedom to walk and enjoy the area without driving very far or driving at all. hope to see you back some time.
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“Good location to explore Isle of Lewis”
Catriona, the owner was great with communicating all the important details about the house- location, how to enter, what she expected us to find on arrival and how she wished for us to leave it upon d… More
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Response from the owner I agree the house has a dated feel to it as the older houses in the area were built immediately after WW2 and in our case in 1951. We have tried to retain some of the older features while modernising the kitchen and bathroom and I know this will not be to everyone's taste. Mainly people seem to appreciate the older features and this has always been a family home, well used still by friends and family. We will keep modernising but will be guided by visitors as to how much we do this. I do not want it to be featureless so that it could be anywhere. I am a little mystified about the beds as they are all new, having been replaced last year and I bought good quality mattresses. I appreciate that a bed is a very personal item and everyone has different preferences. I wonder if the "mustiness" was caused by the fact that we turned the house over very quickly that day. I had intended closing the house for a few days but we took the booking at a slightly reduced rate. The previous week friends of mine had visited and the weather was not great so the windows may not have been opened during their stay. This is a very good reminder to us that no matter how short the gap between visitors we must let the Lewis wind blow through the house as would normally be the case. We are quite particular about preparation for our guests.
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“Inspirational setting”
I have visited this house before and always want to return. The house is amazingly situated and very comfortable. As a Croft house it retains a unique atmosphere of its working and living past whilst … More
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Response from the owner Looking forward to your return visits and so glad you found it inspirational. I have been looking at the possibility of targeting the anscestry market as the house is so much part of the community. It would be great to help people discover their roots
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Ideal accommodation for Lewis break”
We stayed here for a week during the Easter holidays. In a beautiful location and the house was just perfect for our family of four (two young children). The house is very comfortable and sitting down… More
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Response from the owner I'm so glad you found the house comfortable and the open fire makes it a welcoming place in the evening. I always aim to be available at the end of the telephone for guests to help with any queries or assist with any difficulties. After all a holiday should allow you to turn off from life's responsibilities
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Cosy and comfortable, home and hearth for the west coast of Lewis”
The house sits in the village of Garenin on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis and is perfectly located for the Standing Stones of Callanish, the Black House village, the Harris Woolen Mill, brochs a… More
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Response from the owner Sorry your stay was not longer and I agree that sipping whisky and sitting at the fire is a perfect end to a day in Lewis
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Excellent bungalow, well sited,sleeps 6”
The location js excellent, close to the beach and the Black House village. The bungalow is well appointed with plenty of maps, books ,etc., in fact all that you would need. Within easy reach of many a… More
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Response from the owner Glad you found the house had all you require. Our location is very handy for visitors with the Harris Tweed mill and the Blackhouse village within easy walking distance. Hope to see you on a future visit.
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“Excellent location, fantastic cottage”
Second time we have stayed in this cottage. The location is ideal for seeing all of the sites in Lewis and not too far for day trips to Harris. The cottage is well-equipped and comfortable. It easily … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the trouble to review your stay.Great to have you visit for a second time and hope you can return again. I think it is an excellent location for visiting Lewis and Harris but good to have this confirmed by visitors. We try to ensure that the house is well equipped and comfortable so you can have a stress free holiday.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Catriona (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Catriona (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Catriona the owner's contact details or send them a message.
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Or send Catriona (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Catriona (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Catriona (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Catriona (the owner) a message.
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