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$194 / night
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Culla Cottage – Home 7128888 Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • 4 sleeps
  • 7 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.1 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Traditional thatched cottage newly renovated to a high standard. Culla cottage is situated on the most westerly point of Benbecula on the family croft just yards away from a beautiful beach. Good quality oak furniture throughout.Country style kitchen with Belfast Sink. The fire place includes the original stone surround, an AGA stove provides additional heat if required, wood is supplied for burning or hand cut peat. Culla cottage is wheelchair friendly and we welcome pets. Cot & highchair available.

EV Charging point nstalled January 2024.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking

Getting around

We advise you to have a vehicle or bikes to explore the islands. There are island based bike & car hire business available should you wish to hire locally.

Interaction with guest

When possible I like to welcome you upon arrival.

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, 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

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* 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

Please follow guidance and instructions found in guest information folder.

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About the owner

Donald M.

Tourist License
ES00085F

Calendar last updated:
07 May 2024
Years listed:
8
Based in:
United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

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“Lovely cottage in a fantastic location”

Reviewed 11 Oct 2022

Having stayed In Lewis and Harris for the last 15 years we thought we would give Benbecula a try. The cottage is in a perfect location not only for walking on the beach which is literally on your doo… More

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Response from the owner Thanks very much for the review!

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“Spacious and ideal”

Reviewed 19 Jun 2022

Just back from a week staying at Culla Cottage. Everything you need has been incorporated into this lovely cottage including dishwasher and washing machine. It is more spacious than it looks from th… More

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Response from the owner Thanks very much for the review, glad you had a good stay!

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“Perfect getaway!”

Reviewed 31 Oct 2021

Just back from another relaxing week at Culla Cottage, Benbecula. A perfectly restored black house in one of the most beautiful places in Scotland. The cottage is the perfect escape from the buzz o… More

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Response from the owner Great to see you both again and glad you enjoyed your stay.

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“Almost perfect!”

Reviewed 28 Oct 2021

A sensitive and sensible restoration of a very traditional, two-room, family home. The owner has taken the ruins of his great grand-parents home, rebuilt it, and modernised its facilities in a most lo… More

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Response from the owner Thanks very much for the positive review!

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“Amazing cottage with almost private beach”

Reviewed 18 Oct 2021

We stayed at Culla Cottage in August 2021. We loved it the cottage had all the facilities you need for a self catering break including WI-FI. The log burner in the sitting room was a bonus for those c… More

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Response from the owner Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback, much appreciated!

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“Great Accomodation”

Reviewed 5 Jul 2021

Brilliant location, only a minute or so to walk to Culla Beach which is spectacular. Extremely comfortable with the all-important wood burning stove in case of bad weather, makes it a cosy bolt hole. … More

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Response from the owner Many thanks for the lovely review.

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“Culla cottage”

Reviewed 22 Jun 2021

Fantastic cottage in beautiful location so close to beach. Made very welcome by host and locals. Excellent facilities and cottage in an ideal location for visiting North and South Uist, along with Eriksay and Barra. So much more to explore we definitely want to return. Would recommend 100%. Thanks for a magical holiday.

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Response from the owner Thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback.

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“Idyllic thatched cottage”

Reviewed 27 May 2021

Absolutely perfect cottage. We couldn't fault the amenities in any way. Donald and Sheena have thought of everything. We ( two humans and two dogs) stayed for two weeks and felt so at home. The i… More

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Response from the owner Many thanks for your lovely review and looking forward to seeing you all again next year.

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“Highland hideaway charm and modern comfort .”

Reviewed 3 Nov 2020

Lovingly restored, thatched roof black house that has been in the MacSween family for generations. All modern comforts and conveniences provide a luxurious base from which to explore this stunning island or to just chill by the log fire. All this and a beautiful beach 2 mins along the road . Perfect .

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Response from the owner Many thanks for the feedback.

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“Wish we could have stayed longer...”

Reviewed 1 Nov 2020

All too brief visit to Culla cottage and Benbecula but so glad we made this choice! Brilliant communication with the owner, The cottage was very well equipped and comfortable and located a stones thro… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for the review!

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Donald (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 Donald (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 Donald (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 Donald the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Donald (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Donald (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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You can also request a quote from Donald (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. Donald (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.

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

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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 Donald (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 Donald (the owner) a message.

If Donald (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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