73 West end, Balallan, HS2 9PX, United Kingdom
#1 of 6 hotels in Balallan
Guests' ChoiceBased on 50 B&B reviews
9.7Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.9
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 7 September 2025
Peter
NetherlandsEverything. Beautiful place, great location, the kindest host we've ever met, great facilities, very very clean, your own breakfast/kitchen, etc.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Caroline
United KingdomThere is nothing we didn't like, only our own lack of research, we thought there would be local shops around. Our hosts left plenty to eat.
This is a little hidden gem .. Location is ideal, from here you can visit the stunning beaches, at Harris, you not to far from Stornoway, this is where shops are located to get supplies, and some great places to eat. The cleanliness of this self catering was spot on 100%, you have full use of the TV ( hubby loved catching up on footie) The garden area is ideal to relax, which I took full use off. There is nothing that the host would not do to make our stay even more special
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Christopher
United KingdomNothing.
You have part of the house to yourself, an upstairs and downstairs which is very different from most other B&Bs. It's a good location to travel to tourist attractions in both Lewis and Harris. It's quiet and clean. Comfortable bed and lounge area downstairs.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Christine
AustraliaA little far from the Stornaway shops etc so you need to be organised to avoid unnecessary trips.
Great welcome and communication from Mirko. A lovely self contained unit with great attention to the little details which made the stay very comfortable. Clean and well maintained in a natural location in betweenStornaway and Tarbert. Loved to be able to use the washing machine and hang washing out on the line. Lots of things for a continental breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
David
New ZealandGreat host, excellent setup and an exceptional amount of food provided for breakfast, gluten free needs very well catered for and the pod coffee was much appreciated!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Dorotadd
PolandEverything was perfect - nothing to complain about!
Great place to stay in the perfect, stunning location.. Everything was superb - hospitality, warm welcome from Mirko, a lot of great recommendations on what to visit (thanks for Bosta Beach - it is beautiful!!!). Very comfortable rooms, beds, living room. Warm and cozy, despite the rainy weather outside. Good choice of different food for breakfast, tea, coffee - just everything we needed! You can really feel like at home.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Alexandra
LuxembourgMirko and Janet were very nice hosts with lots of experience, all the amenities you could wish for were there (I mean really everything!), the rooms have lots of space, you get an entire apartment in their home, which feels super cosy with access to garden, laundry room etc. Everything you can want for breakfast is provided generously. The icing on the cake were the sweetest and cuddliest cats! If you are thinking about booking a stay, you don’t need to hesitate here!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 14 May 2025
Joanne
United KingdomI had read the reviews so I knew what to expect and I wasn't disappointed. This is a lovely little apartment and Mirko and Janet provide a great selection of breakfast goods. They were very welcoming when we arrived and made great suggestions of places to visit.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Geraldine
AustraliaNothing!
The friendly welcoming owners of the property. The spacious and comfortable facilities.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 9 October 2024
William
United KingdomMirko clearly takes pride in providing an excellent service. He was very friendly and helpful. The accommodation was excellent, it was very clean, and was just what we were looking for.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 27 September 2024
Jane
AustraliaIt was lovely to have the space and independence at the same time the hosts were very welcoming and very helpful. They even gave us access to their washing machine! The location is very central and easy to get to all the areas we want to see.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Morison
AustraliaLoved our stay. Perfect cosy accomodation. Great hosts, good location. Would definently stay again.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Claire
United KingdomNothing!
Great separate area of the house, comfy bed, great selection of breakfast/lunch foods, clean bathroom and overall a relaxing space to chill out while after exploring the island.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Mandy
United KingdomHaving to come home
Mirko and Janet were excellent and very friendly hosts. Mirko gave lots of advice on where to go and what to see. The apartment was spotless clean, comfy bed, fantastic location. They had thought of everything you could possibly need. Excellent.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Alessiam!
ItalyMirko has been a wonderful host. He and his family made us feel at home. Would definitely recommend and if we get the chance, we will come back!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Robyn
AustraliaGreat location. Generous provisions. Lovely helpful hosts. Friendly cats
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Harry
United KingdomNothing
Fantastic. It was great to have the sitting room and kitchen facilities. The hosts had thought of everything oven down to spare batteries for tv remote control 😄
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Rian
NetherlandsThe way we were received- with warm soup! The kindness in general. The offer of food. The fact we had an entire appartment to ourselves.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Amelia
New ZealandLots of room, great facilities and lovey hosts
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Sara
United StatesPersonally, bed was a bit hard but overall a fantastic place to stay
Well equipped, super friendly owner, nothing was too much trouble, great tips to make the most of our stay
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Liz
United KingdomNothing ... it was wonderful!
Tje food was excellent and there was far more than we needed. Mirko was an excellent host and gave us lots of ideas for exploring the area. The property is situated in an ideal position for exploring both Lewis and Harris. It is very comfortable, clean and has everything you could need.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
David
AustraliaNothing
Lots of space and all of the essential food was included Wonderful hosts that couldn’t do enough for us
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Palancz
Czech RepublicVery friendly owner Big apartment
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Estherlpf
SingaporeMirko is the friendliest and most hospitable host we've ever met on all our trips. He patiently brought us through his apartment, treated us like his friends, and ensured our comfort during our stay. Everything was provided for and exceeded our expectations. We're grateful to have met him and his family, plus his v friendly cat 🐈 😻
Stayed in September 2023
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