Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island.

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, two sofas, and a wooden table.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.
A wooden staircase with a chandelier, a floral sofa, and a small table with candles.
A kitchen with a brick oven, a dining table set for four, and a window above the sink.
A building labeled "Old Croft House" with a self-catering sign, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Outer Hebrides, Scotland
  • Place, Tràigh Ghriais
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lews Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Callanish Stone Circle
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Stornoway (SYY)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

1st floor

Toilet · Shower only

ground floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island.

If you are visiting the Island, with or without a plan, would like you to tap into our vast knowledge of the area in order to get the maximum

Our house is in the village of Back, 7 miles from Stornoway. We are on a working croft which gives access to the beach (bring your wellies! ).
The house has two double bedrooms (kingsize), two twin rooms, two bathrooms and two sitting areas, with one of each on each floor.
There is ample free parking for there cars in the secluded garden to the rear of the house.
We have a small utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities.
A barbecue for cooking the fish you caught in the nearby Gress river or any of the numerous lochs out on the moor.
Bird watchers are provided for with a selection of nesting birds around the mouth of the river, saltings and the forest.
Free wi fi is available throughout the house and oil central heating and electricity are included.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
Please do not burn candels within the property

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8650945
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Isle of Lewis

Located in Isle of Lewis, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Lews Castle and Tiumpan Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tràigh Ghriais and Tràigh Chuil. The Good Food Boutique and An Lanntair are also worth visiting.
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Outer Hebrides, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Tràigh Ghriais - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lews Castle - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • The Blackhouse - 36 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Callanish Stone Circle - 48 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Garenin Blackhouse Village - 54 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

  • Stornoway (SYY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beckett And Sons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Centre Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Golden Ocean - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boatshed Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The New Lewis Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. ?

As of 18 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. on 26 August 2026 start from NZ$1,358, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Tràigh Ghriais and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Tràigh Chuil. Tràigh Thunga and Western Isles Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Hosted by JAN

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