The Cottage

Welcome to the possibility to benefit from the beauty that is tough of Outer Hebrides and, more especially, the Isle of Harris. The self-catering cottage at Tigh na Seileach in Bowglass, North Harris, is a converted blackhouse dating through the early 1800s and it is operating out of a great location for a relaxing and holiday that is memorable. Set close to Loch Seaforth, 12 kilometers from Tarbert, 24 miles from Stornoway, it really is a spot that is perfect walkers, off-road cyclists and lovers of wildlife, being a really good area for golden and ocean eagles. The North Harris Trust additionally the RSPB conduct guided walks from Bowglass out along Glen Vigidale, a location that is recognised among the top areas for seeing Golden and Sea Eagles.The shore of Loch Seaforth (a sea loch) is a quick walk across the croft where, if you're patient and quiet, otters and birds such as for instance Great Northern Divers could be spotted through the summer months. Mussels may also be collected through the rocks at low tide for the dinner! The Cottage has one room that is double kitchen/living room with contemporary units, electric heating and a solid gas stove for chilly evenings, shower room and bathroom. In the primary house, that is usually unoccupied, there is a laundry for a washing machine to your use, tumble drier and ironing facilities. Linen and towels are given, electricity is included into the price and a bag of coal is also provided for the stove. The Cottage can be found on a croft that is working sheep, Highland cattle and free range hens creating lovely traditional style eggs (half a dozen of which is contained in your welcome pack). Mutton from our heather-fed hills sheep may also be bought to sample a different sort of taste with meat produced with no ingredients or drugs as well as in a completely stress-free environment that is crazy. If you are fit and walkers that are keen at times of the season (August, September, October and November) there's also opportunities to indulge in sheep gatherings on the hills above Bowglass, watching the dogs work and possibly attempting your hand at sheep shearing! Fishing can be acquired from some estates in Harris, both ocean and freshwater loch, and you will find watercraft trips around the shore of Harris and out to the Shiant Isles and St Kilda from Leverburgh and Tarbert. That is a very peaceful and spot that is breathtaking in the North Harris hills, midway between Stornoway and Tarbert. Dogs are welcome as there clearly was a plenty and yard of exercise areas off road. Price £210-£295 each week