holiday home in Back – Home 7156966 House
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
holiday home in Back – Home 7156966
- House
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 0.5 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Situated in the village of Back on the East coast of the Isle of Lewis and 7 miles from the main town of Stornoway we are within easy reach of all the attractions of the Island, including the Callanish Standing Stones, the Carloway Broch and a host of other historic sites as well as lots of wonderful beaches. We are a few minutes walk from the Gress river which is well known for salmon and brown trout fishing. The area is also popular with bird watchers.
New to the market this year, we offer this tastefully furnished, two storey house with four bedrooms, a twin room, a double room with king size bed and a bathroom on each floor. The two upstairs bedrooms have their own washhand basin and the upstairs bathroom has a shower, toilet and wash hand basin. On the ground floor, the family bathroom has a shower over the bath. a wash hand basin and toilet. A cot and high chair are available on request.
There is also a sitting room with open fire upstairs and a sitting area attached to the kitchen. Both sitting areas have a tv and there is broadband available throughout the house.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge/freezer,dish washer, coffee machine and slow cooker, as well as various other items to make your stay as easy and relaxing as a holiday in this area should be.
A utility room houses a washing machine, tumble drier for those damp Hebridean days, and ironing facilities. There is space here for boots and jackets.
An outdoor area has a rotary washing line for the days when we have a sea breeze!
A picnic table and barbecue are also available for the more balmy summer days.
Gaelic and English are spoken by your hosts.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds - 2 Showers
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, 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).
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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 |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 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
Jan C.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 05 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
– based on 15 reviews
Excellent
15 reviews
- Excellent
- 14
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Lovely Stay”
We spent a lovely 5 nights at Callum and Jans house in the village of Back. Our hosts could not have been more accommodating and kind. The house has a really nice feel and works really well for large… More
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“Homely lovely Back holiday home”
We had a lovely few days staying in the Old Croft House in Back on the Isle of Lewis. Warm welcome from our hosts Jan and Callum on arrival and we really appreciated the thoughtful touches they provid… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Sarah, for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family and see the children enjoying the beach and other surroundings. Thank you for leaving the house so clean and tidy. We would love to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards Jan and Callum Campbell
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Wonderful family holiday on Lewis”
Lovely, well appointed and comfortable stay with family. Little touches and fantastic hosts made the stay. Lewis and Harris both beautiful. We will be back. Thank you to Jan and Callum.
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Response from the owner Abigail, thank you for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you and your family in Old Croft House. We hope you will decide to do it again as there is still so much to see and do on the Island. It was our pleasure to meet you all. Jan and Callum
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Lovely accommodation”
Good facilities, very useful utility room and boot room. Good views in the upstairs lounge. Children had lots of space to play and watch tv. Well equipped kitchen. Near all the top visitor spots. Go… More
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Response from the owner Kavita and her family were not very lucky with the weather when they were here, however, it did not seem to keep them from seeing a lot of the sites and I believe they found a few beaches nearby for the children to play on. Theye seemed to share our love of the environment by drying clothes outside when weather permitted and switching off the heating when it wasn't required. We look forward to welcoming them and their lovely children back some other time.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A holiday in Scottish island paradise”
Cannot rate this place enough. What a beautiful place to visit! Absolutely stunning! And the ideal holiday home to stay in during your trip! Just can't fault it - such a warm & welcoming coup… More
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“Spacious and comfortable holiday home on this lovely island”
Ideal accommodation for two families, 6 adults, a 3 year old and a baby. Our grandson loved the garden, and the view from the upstairs lounge is spectacular. We loved the island, so many interesting … More
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Response from the owner Thank you Aileen, for your lovely review. Callum and I enjoyed your appreciation of our beautiful island. You seemed to be very comfortable in your surroundings and we had fun seeing your wee Grandson running around in the garden. We would love to welcome you and your family back again as there is still so much for you to see.
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“Perfect for peace and quiet”
I just had to return to The Old Croft House again as my previous visit had been so enjoyable and I was not disappointed. My partner had never been to the islands before and she was astounded to find s… More
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“Excellent hosts, Great accommodation”
We loved our stay in Jan & Callums house. They were great hosts and nothing was too much to ask. The house was spotless and has all the essentials (including a Stornoway Black Pudding). From initi… More
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Response from the owner Thank you, Roddy for your good review. We are so glad you all enjoyed your holiday, it would be a pleasure to welcome you all back to Old Croft House in the future, even if you bring rain with you! Please give our love to " Diplodoccus Boy".
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A comfortable base”
The house easily accommodated two families with a family on each floor and coming together to eat, drink and be merry in the kitchen/sitting area. A very relaxed and easy stay made more comfortable by… More
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“Lovely, comfortable child and adult friendly home!”
Just returned from a fantastic week in the Old Croft House. Our party included myself, my son,daughter and partners, and six children ages from 8 to 1.We were in Lewis for a family wedding and a litt… More
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Response from the owner Dear Chrissie, thank you for the brilliant review. It is was a pleasure having you and your lovely family and so good to hear the children playing outside in their "secret, fairy garden" We look forward to welcoming you all back to Back at some time in the future. Kind regards, Jan and Callum Campbell
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 Jan (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 Jan (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 Jan (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 Jan 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 Jan (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 Jan (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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- 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 Jan (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. Jan (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 Jan (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 Jan (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 Jan (the owner) a message.
If Jan (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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