Snowberry Cottage near Callanish Standing Stones

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Comfortable Accommodation: Snowberry Cottage in Borve offers a 4-star holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. The recently renovated property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a garden and outdoor seating area. The ground-floor unit includes a private entrance and free on-site private parking. Bicycle parking is available for those who wish to explore the surroundings. Local Attractions: Stornoway Airport is 30 km away, while Callanish Standing Stones are 39 km distant. Museum Nan Eilean lies 28 km from the property. Highly rated for its kitchen and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mmills1950
    Canada Canada
    Everything about this cottage .It was so well stocked everything you could possible need was there ,and the host were exceptional
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So much thought had gone into every aspect of the property and experience. We especially loved the maps and books giving the history and background of the places we had visited each day
  • Lara
    Germany Germany
    It felt like a home, the kitchen was really well equipped, the beds were so comfortable, and the garden is really nice. And you can walk in 5 min to the water to watch the nice sunsets.
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely and welcoming, light in window and heating on. Fabulous cottage, lots of extras that made it feel special.
  • Valerie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The cottage is really lovely, well-decorated with an eye for detail and very well equipped. Very friendly host, communication was quick and good. Home away from home. Lovely garden as well.
  • Beverley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice cosy cottage, everything you need is there. The owners had thought of everything you may need for your stay.
  • Barnes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Booked this on the day of stay, due to being geographically challenged. Bev couldn't have been more accommodating. She guided us in (I should have read her detailed directions) opened the door and showed us around. The little touches left at the...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spotlessly clean, well equipped throughout, nicely decorated, warm, comfortable.
  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely property, very clean and everything you can think of was available from how all appliances work to local bus times. The owner had the heating on longer for us as our arrival was late in the evening and returned an item I left behind almost...
  • Cheryl
    Australia Australia
    Loved the helpful host, Beverly. She corresponded with us prior to our trip to help us plan all our adventuress. The cottage is very well appointed, warm and cozy. The location is great, close to the north and middle of the island to explore...

Hosted by Beverley

9.9
Host review score
Beverley
Recently awarded 4 Stars by the AA (March 2025), and housed in a former mission hall, Snowberry Cottage has been transformed into a charming self catering accommodation for up to four people on the Westside of the Isle of Lewis. With plenty of parking on site, there is enough parking for two cars. For those coming at a more leisurely pace there is also secure bicycle storage. A full kitchen with washing machine, electric cooker, microwave, dining area, fridge freezer, and yet a restaurant just five minutes walk away for those days when you think - “we’re on holiday!” - please note booking is essential for the local restaurant (closed on most Sundays). Cosy lounge with a Smart TV (don’t forget your streaming passwords!), books of local interest and an assortment of board games. Featuring two bedrooms - one a king size double, the other with two singles - there is plenty of space for four people. Please note the house is not suitable for children under the age of 6. Due to Scottish licence legislation, no more than four people can be accommodated in the property at any one time. The property is on a good bus route (W1), just 20 minutes drive from the main town of Stornoway. Please note there are few attractions or shops open on a Sunday, and there is no bus service on a Sunday.
We enjoy beachcombing, trips to the local shore, gardening and tootling about these fabulous islands. We sincerely hope you enjoy your stay with us, and please get in touch any time with any questions.
The village of Borve has a hotel with restaurant and pub (booking essential), a small convenience store, a doctors surgery, a lovely rocky shoreline just a short walk away, and a pottery and gift shop - so whilst the property is secluded and cosy, it is within walking distance of some fabulous amenities. Please note the amenities are always closed on a Sunday, and there is no public transport on a Sunday. A short drive to many of the historic sites, the island is also renowned for its wildlife. Being on the Hebridean Way, on the way to the Port of Ness, the cottage is ideally situated for a break for anyone attempting the Hebridean Way. Situated in an area with very little light pollution, it is also a fantastic place from which to spot the Northern Lights when they appear. We cannot stress enough how important it is to book your ferries or flights in advance of booking with us, and cannot be held responsible for any charges you accumulate if you fail to book your transport to the island.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Snowberry Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:30 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
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.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £430 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Snowberry Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £430 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: D, ES00156F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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