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$130 / night
Total guests, Nights

Abhainn Cottage – Home 3810480 House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

Luxury Self Catering accommodation in a traditional Scottish croft house set in the heart of the Hebrides. Within 1.5 miles of the famous Callanish Standing stones and just 10 mins to the nearest beach, Abhainn cottage offers the perfect central location for exploring Lewis & Harris. Completely renovated in 2009 this traditional croft house has been finished to the highest standard the cottage sleeps 4-6 and has 2 ensuite bedrooms and an office with sofabed. The master bedroom has a superking bed with a spacious ensuite with large double ended spa bath, rain shower, sauna and under floor heating. The Living area features luxurious leather couches, a real open fire, and a 42” LCD with DVD player, with patio doors opening out onto a decking area overlooking the river and mountains of Uig. There is also a large open plan kitchen / dining area with all modern kitchen appliances including a large fridge freezer with ice machine. The property also has a full sky tv package, free wireless internet and a washing machine/dryer. Open all year Rates £450–£980 per week. Breakfast, Evening Meal Packages, Spa and Short Breaks also available.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: King bed
    Bedroom 3: Sofa beds
  • 2 Full baths

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Mountain Views
  • Grill
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Sauna
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

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
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
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.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

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About the owner

David M.
Calendar last updated:
03 May 2024
Years listed:
13
Based in:
United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
23 reviews

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“Wonderful stay, stunning cottage”

Reviewed 23 Jul 2019

We had a lovely week in this wonderful cottage. This place is really high level of quality. The owner, David, was really kind and always available with fast response to answer our questions. The cott… More

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“Second visit not the last.”

Reviewed 12 Mar 2018

First visit was November 2011 and in 2018 the excellent standards of luxury have not diminished. Met the owner on arrival and told he is only a phone call away. The visit was trouble free. Early depar… More

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“Excellent.”

Reviewed 9 Mar 2017

We stayed at Abhainn from the end of February into the beginning of March and had an an absolutely brilliant time. It's in a perfect location for getting around the island and very close to the C… More

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“Brilliant cottage...perfect base.”

Reviewed 13 Feb 2017

My partner booked this as a surprise birthday for me and we couldn't be more impressed with the cottage. David met us and showed us round the cottage, giving us tips with where to eat and what … More

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“Big slice of luxury”

Reviewed 1 Dec 2016

I booked a weekend at Abhainn Cottage with my partner, initially for her Birthday, but also to pop that all important question! Upon arrival, we were met by David, the very friendly owner of the cotta… More

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“Wow oh wow”

Reviewed 14 May 2016

Stayed on the island a couple of times before staying in different cottages which were fab. But this was amazing, started from the moment we arrived with a very kind welcome from David. The cakes were… More

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“Expectations exceeded.”

Reviewed 4 Aug 2015

With thanks to David & Kathleen. First of all, the cottage exceeded our expectations; everything about the place was first class. The Isles of Harris and Lewis are wonderful places to visit, with … More

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“Heerlijk huis”

Reviewed 9 Jan 2015

Dit is een prachtige vakantiewoning die van alle gemakken is voorzien. De natuur op Lewis is adembenemend. In de winter kan het klimaat een beetje tegenzitten maar wat maakt het uit wanneer je na een … More

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“Great cottage on beautiful island”

Reviewed 3 Aug 2014

The cottage was very well equipped with fabulous bathroom. Cottage has excellent facilities which helped make for a fantastic holiday. Lewis / Harris is one of the most beautiful locations we have ev… More

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“"Brilliant" .What more can you say.?”

Reviewed 21 Feb 2014

We went to ABHAINN COTTAGE for a relaxing/ get away from it all type, break away. And BOY did we get that. From moment of stepping inside cottage you felt as you were going to enjoy your stay, it was … More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with David (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?

Send David (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.

How do I contact David (the owner)?

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 David the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

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Or send David (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from David (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?

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?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. David (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.

Why can't I call David (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

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.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact David (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

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?

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 David (the owner) a message.

If David (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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