Taigh Geal – Home 465379 House
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- 5 nights min stay
Taigh Geal – Home 465379
- House
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- 5 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 6 mi
- Suitable for children age 5+
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
A newly built, tastefully furnished addition to a traditional croft house, located on the outskirts of Stornoway. It has one double master bedroom (with a king size bed) and private facilities right beside the master bedroom, including a power shower. A spacious lounge on the first floor enhances the beautiful views.
On the ground floor, there is a bright airy dining area/library which is stocked with an extensive range of reading material; a compact fitted kitchen with all conveniences and a wc/shower room.
The apartment is finished to a very high standard with many interesting features. It is decorated in a tasteful country house style and has solid oak floors throughout and tiled floor in the kitchen.
This is an ideal base for exploring these enchanting islands. Stornoway is the main town on the island with a vibrant Arts centre, leisure centre, golf course, walking trails and restaurants. It is also home to Lewis Castle with extensive walking trails overlooking the harbour.
Alternatively, the apartment's location is ideally suited for a restful and relaxing break with many accessible beaches in close proximity.
The period of let is from 16.00pm on the day of arrival until 10.30am on the day of departure.There is ample parking available around the property. It is idealy suited for 2 people although a sofa bed is also available for extra guests.
A high standard of cleanliness is maintained and expected at all times
.These are a sample of what is to be seen on the island;
•Hebridean Celtic Festival
•Sea Trips and stunning beaches
•Carloway Broch
•Fishing On Lewis
Harris Tweed Mills
An Lanntair Arts Centre
•Callanish Standing Stones
Golf courses and beautiful walks
Bird watching
For more information about the islands look up; http://www.visithebrides.com/
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Families
- Children 5+ years old
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- 1 King Beds
- 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Patio
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- 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: ($116.65) £93.00 - 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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4 weeks before |
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
Fiona C.
- Calendar last updated:
- 25 Jun 2023
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 27 reviews
Excellent
27 reviews
- Excellent
- 26
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Wonderful Relaxation in Rural Surroundings”
My wife and I have just spent an idyllic week at Taigh Geal - an apartment in a cottage style that is stylish, comfortable and beautifully looked after. Finlay and Fiona the owners, have thought of e… More
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“Beautiful well equipped and comfortable.”
Convenient for Stornoway, visiting locations in Lewis and North Harris. ComfortBle spacious and well equipped house. Friendly and helpful owners but not intrusive. Good views.
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“Perfect”
Do you want to get away from it all to relax and recharge? Taigh Geal offers it all. Beautiful 5* accommodation, great hosts in Finlay & Fiona. The perfect base to explore Lewis & Harris from… More
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“Designer Heaven on a unique island”
Fiona & Finlay have worked very hard to deliver close to perfection! The pictures really don't do justice to the attention to detail, from colour matched fabrics to plates to even books in th… More
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“Excellent base to explore Lewis”
Clean, comfortable apartment conveniently situated on the outskirts of Stornaway.. Well appointed. Great library!
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“Wonderful stay”
Wonderful accommodation combined with warm welcoming hosts, the perfect place to relax & recharge the batteries.
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“Excellent. Everything you need tor a relaxing stay.”
We would thoroughly recommend Taigh Geal for a great stay on Lewis. The location is just north of Stornoway (too far to walk in to town, but a couple of minutes drive). Fiona was welcoming and helpfu… More
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“Perfect stay”
Taigh Gael is a beautiful self catering house 5-10 minutes drive outside Stornoway. We stayed for 5 days and found it was the perfect location to explore Lewis and Harris by car. The house is a very s… More
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“Home from home”
Booking Taigh Geal proved to be simple (via Trip Advisor). The vendors (Fiona and Finlay) were extremely helpful with pre-vacation advice and holiday planning. We expected some dodgy weather and so w… More
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“Home from home and more”
We stayed one week whilst meeting some new people and travelling the length and breath of Lewis and Harris. Extremely cosy and comfortable for two. The library of books is reason enough to visit and t… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Fiona (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 Fiona (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 Fiona (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 Fiona 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 Fiona (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 Fiona (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 Fiona (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 Fiona (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. Fiona (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 Fiona (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 Fiona (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 Fiona (the owner) a message.
If Fiona (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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