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Loch View, Bernera - luxury living in the Hebrides – Home 4924955 House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  • 7 nights min stay

Loch View, Bernera - luxury living in the Hebrides – Home 4924955

  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • sleeps 6
  • 7 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 2 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Loch View is a stunning, award winning, 3 bedroom, open plan, architect designed house. Sleeping 6 in 2 double bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom with a modern open plan living area and lots of glass to appreciate the views. The house is set in a tranquil location overlooking Loch na Muilne on Bernera.

Bernera is on the west side of Lewis, surrounded by Loch Roag. It's joined to Lewis by a road bridge that was built in 1953 and has has recently been replaced. There is good access to the tourist attractions on the west coast of the island and around Uig. Stornoway is a 40 minute drive. Tarbert is about 60 minutes

The house won the best architect designed house in the Outer Hebrides Design Awards 2016, beating other houses built in 2014 and 15

The site is framed by the loch in front of the house and the ridge behind, providing a picturesque setting and shelter from the weather. As you walk up the site, the loch opens up, revealing its "H" shape and small island in the middle. We're told that in dry weather it's possible to walk to the island over stepping stones from the southerly bank.

The house is less than a mile from Bosta beach with its beautiful sandy beach and Iron Age house; we often walk there and back whilst the dinner cooks. At Breaclete, the main village on Bernera, there is a community centre with a cafe. In Kirkibost, there is an honesty shop with good range of local produce and everyday basics.

DETAILS

We've designed the house with the needs of the outdoor life in mind. There is a large entrance boot room and a secure external store room with plenty of space for wetsuits, drysuits, wellies, walking boots, bicycles or fishing equipment.

The heart of the house is a large open plan kitchen, living room and dining room. The living room area is full height open to the roof and has a wood-burning stove with slate hearth. The whole area overlooks the loch with large floor to ceiling windows in the living room and dining room that open onto the patio.

The kitchen has a full height fridge and a separate full height freezer so you can do a big shop on arrival in Stornoway. There is an oven, induction hob, microwave and dishwasher. The separate utility room keeps the noise of the washing machine and dryer out of the living areas.

Local TV and mobile phone reception are poor so we have installed satellite TV and full fibre-to-the-premises ultra-fast broadband. Bernera is remote community selected for broadband funding by the Scottish Government. There is a Blu-ray/DVD player and a Bluetooth music player.

Downstairs is a double bedroom and bathroom. Upstairs there are two further bedrooms - one double, one twin, and shower room. The downstairs and upstairs bedrooms are separated which works well if you have two parties eg grandparents downstairs.

The house is extremely energy efficient. An air source heat pump provides environmentally friendly heating and hot water. The main living area and bathrooms have underfloor heating, bedrooms have radiators.

Please note that the house is strictly non-smoking and that we are unable to accept pets. Children are welcome although at the moment we don't have any baby equipment eg cot or highchair.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking

Getting around

Bernera is on the west side of Lewis, surrounded by Loch Roag. It’s joined to Lewis by a road bridge which was built in 1953 and recently replaced. There is good access to Harris and to the tourist attractions on the west coast and around Uig. Stornoway is a 40-minute drive. Tarbert is about a 60 minute drive

Interaction with guest

We provide a detailed house manual a few weeks before your trip. This helps you prepare for your trip and get the most out of your holiday once you arrive We can provide as much or as little support as you prefer and are contactable by phone, text or email.

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).

Damage deposit: ($254.64) £200.00
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.

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

Sally And Richard N.
Average reply time:
1 hour 17 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
18 Mar 2024
Years listed:
9
Based in:
United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

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“Incredible holiday”

Reviewed 1 Oct 2023

The house is beautifully designed and superbly equipped and is a fabulous space to spend time in. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the equipment you could need and I loved the fact there was a l… More

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“The most spectacular house and location”

Reviewed 11 Sep 2023

I cannot recommend this house or Lewis and Harris enough. The house is amazing. The beds were very comfortable and it is incredibly well equipped. You have everything you could need. Sally and Norman … More

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“Remote and excellent!”

Reviewed 14 Aug 2023

If you are looking for a remote, yet classy holiday, Loch View is simply excellent in every respect.

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“Lovely house, amazing location and a great place to base you explorations of Lewis and Harris.”

Reviewed 30 Jul 2023

We just came back from a great week staying at Loch View. The house suited us perfectly and is very much a luxury property. The spaces within the house and its garden were really conducive to relaxing… More

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“Absolutely perfect luxury cottage”

Reviewed 24 May 2023

Loch View is fabulous. A really well designed cottage set on the North side of a small loch with awesome views and lots of local wildlife. The cottage is very clean and very modern inside, with thre… More

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“Perfect stay in a remote location”

Reviewed 12 Sep 2022

We stayed one week August/September 2022 in this house. It was one of the best locations we visited. The house has a great view on the nearby loch and is in a walk distance from a beautiful beach. … More

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“What a perfect house in a perfect spot”

Reviewed 21 Oct 2021

Beautiful house - real luxury and wonderful floor to ceiling windows across the loch. It had all we needed and very clean, new and comfortable. Also had a great upstairs which we didn’t need. It… More

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“Fantastic house and location”

Reviewed 15 Oct 2021

The house is in a fantastic location itself but also perfectly placed to explore both Lewis and Harris. Sally was incredibly helpful in making the arrangements and also if we needed anything during o… More

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“Great location, beautiful, well thought out cottage”

Reviewed 21 Aug 2021

We had a fantastic week at Loch View in late July. The house was clean, comfortable, well equipped and beautifully designed and decorated. It was only half a kilometre from Bosta Beach which is gorge… More

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“Perfect stay”

Reviewed 6 Jul 2021

After our stay being delayed a year by COVID-19 we were delighted to finally be able to stay at Loch View. The house is simply stunning, with every mod con you could possibly want. It is beautifully d… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Sally and Richard (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.

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Send Sally and Richard (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 Sally and Richard 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 Sally and Richard (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 Sally and Richard (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 Sally and Richard (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.

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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?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Sally and Richard (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 Sally and Richard (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 Sally and Richard (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 Sally and Richard (the owner) a message.

If Sally and Richard (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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