Greenbank - idyllic cottage near Tarbert, Harris – Home 4699982 Bungalow
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Greenbank - idyllic cottage near Tarbert, Harris – Home 4699982
- Bungalow
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Greenbank is just 4 miles north of Tarbert in the hamlet of Bunavoneader (heading along the A859 to Stornoway and turning off along the B887 to Amhuinnsuidhe & Hushinish).
This 'home from home' offers peace and tranquility in a rural setting with an open outlook over West Loch Tarbert. Mountains surround the property and Greenbank shelters in the lee of the majestic Clisham, the highest peak on Harris.
The accommodation includes:
2 bedrooms - a master king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom
Living room with patio door and multi-fuel burning stove in a hand-crafted fireplace (sourced from Harris stone)
Dining area through open archway off living room
Large well-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
Bathroom with large bath, toilet and separate shower
Additional separate toilet
Oil filled central heating
Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, televisions with freesat, DVD player and CD player
Greenbank has its own private enclosed garden and picnic table – parking area is available adjacent to the garden (directly beside the kitchen)
There is a good selection of games, puzzles and books for rainy days
Travel cot available on request
Bed linen and towels are provided
All rooms are mainly on one level (except there is an internal step down to the kitchen and to the bathroom) and the property is accessible via two (2) entrance steps.
Pets are very welcome.
The price includes all electricity. Some coal, kindling and logs are provided for the multi-fuel burning stove to get you started, and additional supplies are available for purchase locally if required.
Short-term let licence number: ES00195F
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating E
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath, 1 Half bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Deck
- 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
- Secure 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
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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: ($62.74) £50.00 - 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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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 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
About the owner
Irene G.
Tourist License
ES00194F
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 11 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 20 reviews
Excellent
20 reviews
- Excellent
- 17
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“recomend to anyone”
excellent stunning views centrally located for everything. The house was well equipped and very cosy with a coal fire and also central heating .tarbert and Stornoway the main places not forgetting lev… More
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“Highly recommend”
Stayed here for the first week of September. The description is very accurate. Very comfortable and warm home. We relaxed very quickly and had a great break. The weather was not so great however spend… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so very much for your positive feedback on your recent visit to Greenbank. I'm so glad you had a good and comfortable holiday and I hope to welcome you back again in the future Irene
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great Little Place”
Perfectly placed in the centre of Lewis/Harris, Greenbanks was everything we hoped it would be. We had a wonderful week, but on the one day when we needed to stay home because of the weather we had a… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at Greenbank and I look forward to seeing you again soon Best wishes Irene
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Simply wonderful!”
Our second visit to this magical place, this time with our eldest son and his partner. They loved it as much as we did. It is so peaceful and surrounded by such stunning scenery - you just marvel wh… More
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Response from the owner Oh Dawn and Des - thank you so much for your positive review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your second visit to Greenbank, and I'm looking forward to meeting you again next June Irene
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“Very comfortable pet friendly cottage”
Well located cottage only 4 miles from Tarbert. Very comfortable and warm. User friendly layout and well equipped- excellent attention to detail. Garden is fully enclosed so you can let your dog out w… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Greenbank in the future Irene
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Perfect retreat”
Hubby and I stayed in Greenbank for a week in October. It was our second visit to the Outer Hebrides and certainly not our last. Greenbank had everything you could ask for and more. It was a warm an… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your positive review. I'm very glad that you liked Greenbank and enjoyed your holiday. I do hope to welcome you back soon Regards Irene
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“What a Place”
This was our first trip to the Outer Isles, what a place, we've been doing this type of summer holiday for thirty years, this is the best property to date, just seems to have everything, so much … More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your positive feedback! Looking forward to welcoming you and your family back to Greenbank next summer Irene
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great cottage in wonderful location.”
Great location on a quiet road with wonderful views but close enough to the main road for touring. Cottage had everything you could need and more. Plenty of places to walk our dog off site with a usef… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit and I'd love to welcome you back to Greenbank in the future Irene
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“One of the best”
I know good weather helps but this cottage was excellent. Everything we needed and more. Views and location could not be better. Host efficient and helpful. Would strongly recommend - we will go again… More
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Response from the owner Hello Many thanks for your positive comments - I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at Greenbank. It was lovely to meet you and I'd love to welcome you back in the future Best wishes Irene
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Fantastic base in the beautiful Isle of Harris.”
As soon as we stepped in the door we knew this was a special place. Welcoming, comfortable, clean and cosy with beautiful views across the bay and of the surrounding mountains. So much thought and e… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so very much for your positive feedback. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. You were ideal guests and it will be a pleasure to welcome you back to Greenbank next year.
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 Irene (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 Irene (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 Irene (the owner)?
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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 Irene 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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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Irene (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 Irene (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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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Irene (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Irene (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. Irene (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 Irene (the owner) before booking?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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You’ll need to contact Irene (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?
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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 Irene (the owner) a message.
If Irene (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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