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Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home

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Taransay Cottage (on the right)
The sitting room and view
sitting room and view
Double bedroom
Twin room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Northton, SCT
  • Place, Berneray Beach
  • Place, MacGillivray Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Luskentyre Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Benbecula (BEB)
    ‪165 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home

Taransay Cottage is a two bedroom detached single level chalet style house with captivating views out over the beaches and hills of Harris including the island of Taransay from which it took its name. It is available for 7 day bookings Saturday to Saturday throughout the year. There is 1 x Double bedroom and 1 x twin room (cot and folding bed also available) Bathroom with double shower (no bath, but facilities for bathing small children provided) well equipped kitchen leading through to a dinning room which also has 2 armchairs (which usually become the most popular seats in the house) from which you can take in the views over a cup of coffee. The spacious sitting room has comfortable seating, more great views, books and games and a large TV. The house is a 5 minute walk from the first beach and there are many more to choose from all accessible on foot. The village is served with frequent public transport, has a visiting mobile shop and also has a cabin selling seafood and local produce from the croft.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Beach view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harris

Located in Harris, this chalet is in a rural area and near the beach. MacGillivray Centre and Finsbay Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Clement's Church and Traigh an Teampuill. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Northton, SCT

What's nearby

  • Seallam - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • MacGillivray Centre - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Tràigh Sgarasta - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Luskentyre Beach - 21 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Amhuinnsuidhe Castle - 48 min drive - 57.1 km

Getting around

  • Benbecula (BEB) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Butty Bus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪An Traigh - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Temple Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Skoon Art Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home located?

Situated by the sea, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of MacGillivray Centre, Seallam and Traigh na h-Uidhe. Tràigh an Taoibh Thuath and Tràigh na Cleabhaig are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb, well looked after property in stunning location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is in a great position with wonderful views. It is very spacious and has everything you need. It was spotless and has good drying facilities for those wet days that can happen! Great for beach walks and bird watching from the house. We would like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Fantastic location

Spacious, comfortable cottage with lovely views and only 5 min walk to a stunning, quiet little beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super home in south west Harris

We’re repeat visitors to this lovely house and it never disappoints. It’s warm, comfortable, well equipped? quiet and in a super location. Would thoroughly recommend. It’s an easy walk to beautiful beaches and the Temple and an easy drive to even more beautiful beaches. Beautiful views across the Northton salt flats to the Harris hills/luskentyre. 5 minute drive to Leverburgh for shops/restaurant/ferry to Berneray.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second stay same as the first

Been here before. Outstanding place to stay in an outstanding location. We'll be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home with great views

Excellent bungalow with everything we needed and an unexpected and really interesting collection of books and maps. The location is superb and sitting by the windows watching the ever changing light over the bay is totally absorbing. The bungalow is very clean, warm and comfortable so even if the weather is bad a great holiday is guaranteed. The owners’ parents were really helpful and welcoming, as were the neighbours. The bungalow is set in a beautiful part of Harris with lovely walks and amazing sea views but it is easy to get to the rest of Harris and Lewis by car. We hope to ve ableto return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was tidy and clean. We had a lot of space. The views from the windows were magnificent. The beach nearby was great for a swim and all the others around also. We had a great holiday also because of the emazing weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jennie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Harris and the property location is ideal for us. Check in was easy and smooth. Kitchen facilities are good and there’s plenty utensils, but feel new oven/hob may be needed soon!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage and location are magnificent!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous family home, very well equipped with fantastic views. Northton beach and Ceapabhal hill are literally on your door step, as is Croft 36 a craft bakery who make amazing food. The location is also great for reaching Leverburgh approx 3 miles which has a brewery, restaurant (great food) deli and bottleshop. It’s located beside the Ferry for those who want to explore more of the outer Hebrides. A golf course and lots of other beaches and hill are nearby. Will definitely book to stay here again if the property is available.
Ceapabhal
View from Ceapbhal
View from owners property
Hushinish Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harris

Best property and location that we have stayed on Harris at. Absolutely excellent. Will definitely book this property again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage.

Impeccably presented. Comfortable and idyllic setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and excellent property

An excellent house with everything provided to make my holiday as comfortable and pleasant as possible.Ideally situated in Northton close to the famous beaches of SW Harris.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true gem of a cottage

This was a wonderful cottage, the best in which we had ever stayed and we have stayed in a lot! The location only 5 minutes walk from a stunning beach and within walking distance of at least 2 others was fantastic. The cottage was spacious and was equipped with everything you could have possibly needed. The view from the front windows was so lovely. Local people were very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remarkable

Beautiful setting looking out on the sea and magnificent hills. Inside it was spacious and very well equipped. There were just two of us but it would be perfect for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ines H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a blessed place

We loved staying at Taransay Cottage very much. Beautiful and well equpped house with breathtaking views. Stunning beaches reachable by short walks, we spotted eagles and dolphins.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harris summer trip 2024

We love this property as it’s perfect for our family to relax and unwind! Thanks again. Xx
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harris 2024

Perfect property in a perfect location and we even got the perfect weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful holiday home in lovely Harris

Delighted with finding this place, even better than we expected, with every comfort & possible thing you can think of with the exception of an outside tap! Wonderful location with exceptional views & even though the weather wasn't great we still managed to have a lovely time. We would love to go back!😊
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss

Beautiful home, perfect location, fantastic views
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd visit and we still love it!

Just visited Taransay Cottage for the 3rd time and we've enjoyed it as much as the first time we went. It's a beautiful cottage, great location, near to beautiful beaches. We can't fault it and look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Stunning views. Wonderfully equipped

It would have been perfect, if the door had been open when we arrived. We were told that it would be open with the key on the inside of the door. It wasnt and after a 7 hour drive arriving at 9.30pm. Communiction with the host is lacking.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous, spacious house, with beautiful views, in a great location!

This was the first time that the place we'd booked turned out to be even more beautiful and spacious than it appeared in the photos! A 10 minute walk from a gorgeous beach, mobile grocery delivery, a lovely coffee shop down the road, a sustainable local stall in the other direction, just steps from the cottage, with a view of a beautiful mountain and bay from the living room and kitchen. This house has just about every amenity and extra you could want. Thank you for a brilliant stay, and we look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Relaxation

As somebody who has been visiting Harrs for 50 years but finding prices in the places we know so well rising beyond our means for every visit, this was perfect. Lovely house with loads of space for 4 adults, large living room, large well equipped kitchen and that amazing view from the dining room and living room. Less famous than Luskentyre and Seilebost, Northton is a great place to stay with amazing views, four deserted beaches in easy reach as well as wildlife (we saw otters, golden eagles and porpoises) and the Temple Cafe is a lovely wee daytime local overlooking the salt marsh, serving the best coffee ever and will also do you a wee Harris G&T. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable house, everything you need

Lovely place to stay. Very comfortable and views are amazing . Everything to hand and well provided for. Excellent base for visiting Harris.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Keith McGowan

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Hi I am Donna and I was born and raised in Northton and still have family living in the village. Taransay Cottage is my home but at the moment we cannot live here full time due to work. Harris is a special place; the beaches, wildlife, sea, hills and dramatic weather combine to make a unique outdoor experience. Also the people are very welcoming and there are great places to eat and drink.

Why they chose this property

There are many good holiday lets in Harris. This is slightly different as we set it up to be our home but as we currently work on the mainland sadly we spend too little time here. So it is equipped and furnished as a home not as a holiday let which means it is a very comfortable place to stay. It is also in a fantastic location and there are few properties that have such a great view from almost every seat.

What makes this property unique

The are few house here or anywhere else that have such wonderful views over beaches sea and hills. The dramatic weather means that the view is constantly changing and can become very absorbing. The 2 seats in the dining room soon become the preferred spot in the house as you enjoy a coffee whilst planning the day or perhaps relaxing with a glass of wine after a full day of enjoying the great outdoors that Harris has to offer.

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