Brae Lea House, Lochboisdale, South Uist. Outer Hebrides

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Brae Lea House, Lochboisdale, South Uist. Outer Hebrides

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Brae Lea House in Lochboisdale offers comfortable bed and breakfast rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, and free WiFi. Each room includes a wardrobe and carpeted floors, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the outdoor seating area. The property features an electric vehicle charging station, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A highly rated breakfast is served à la carte, including local specialities, warm dishes, and juice. The host and room comfort receive high praise from guests. Convenient Location: Located 33 km from Barra Airport and 8 km from Askernish Golf Club, Brae Lea House provides easy access to local attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was v good quality, freshly cooked with a couple of more unusual options.”
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Rupert was able to accommodate us at short notice when adverse weather conditions caused ferry cancellations and ruined our plans for the last part of our trip to the Hebrides. He was a most gracious host, full of local knowledge and helped us...”
  • Ross
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very comfortable and clean room with good appliances, lighting, heater etc. The breakfast was really good, and the dining room and lounge are very comfortable spaces. Rupert is a very attentive host and very knowledgeable of the Outer...”
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The facilities and location were excellent, and everything was spotlessly clean. The guest lounge was a real treat, and breakfast cooked to order by Rupert was above my expectation.”
  • Carole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location, cleanliness, excellent breakfast, friendly host”
  • Tina
    Spain Spain
    “The house is so cosy and with amazing views. The rooms are spotless and offer everything you need to drink with a keddle and even chocolate bars. Tasteful breakfast made by the lovely host Rupert. He is so helpfull with all the info you will need....”
  • Ingo
    Germany Germany
    “Rupert is one of the best hosts we ever met! He's very friendly and has a good sense of humor. He gave a lot of information where we might go. Very delicious breakfast (my wife would recommend the peated smoked salmon).”
  • Bonnie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Rupert was the most helpful host, he couldn't do enough for us when our car battery died. Rupert got other people to come and assist us.”
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely breakfast - freshly cooked. Helpful host and very friendly”
  • Arran
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good breakfast, Helpful host, Good room with modern bathroom, Free WiFi,”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Rupert

Company review score: 9.9Based on 372 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

It's lovely meeting people from all over the world and enthusing over the wonders of the Outer Hebrides. As a scientist with an interest in birdsong feel free to ask about the local nature - there's so much to see and hear.

Property information

A peaceful location, 12 minutes walk from the Lochboisdale ferry, with views over the loch to the hills. Evening meals available November to mid-March. An air purifier with HEPA filter operates in the dining room.

Neighbourhood information

12 minutes walk to nearest bar/restaurant 5 minute drive to the beautiful beaches on the west coast. Rock-pool exploring & otter watching in the sea-loch at the end of our road. Chance of visiting deer in the garden! The Kildonan museum (10 minute drive) has displays of local house interiors over the centuries and a great café. Local coffee roastery & café in Lochboisdale's fishing harbour Ancient temples and half-buried round houses can be explored amidst the island's rolling sand dunes. In the spring and summer the air is full of birdsong and the pastures a picture of colour from the rare flowers and orchids. Explore the beach where Bonnie Prince Charlie landed, and the location of the original Whisky Galore! NB: Our nearest airport is Benbecula, 40 minutes drive - Please note that although Booking dot com suggests Barra airport this is on a different island and you'll need to catch a ferry from there to here!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Brae Lea House, Lochboisdale, South Uist. Outer Hebrides takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 16 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: E, ES00843F

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