9 Airidh a‘bhruaich, Lochs, Balallan, HS2 9LE, United Kingdom
#3 of 6 hotels in Balallan
Guests' ChoiceBased on 19 hotel reviews
9.8Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Location
10.0
Facilities
10.0
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Heather
United KingdomNothing
The property was fantastic the sunroom was lovely to sit in and enjoy a morning coffee and to watch the sun set
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Andrew
United KingdomGoing home!
The best appointed kitchen we've come across. Everywhere was clean and tidy. Hosts were very welcoming and friendly. Gave us some local history which was very informative. They even arranged a stag at our front door one morning around 7am!! It felt like home from home.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Suzette
United KingdomThere was nothing not to like.
A beautiful cottage with everything needed and more for a comfortable holiday. Made better by the lovely owners and the yummy goodies left for us and the fresh flowers. Thank you Katie and Angus.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 30 April 2025
Sebastian
United KingdomN/a
Great location , great view , easy to find , warm and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 26 April 2025
Carys
United KingdomEverything was perfect.
Amazing place with stunning views. Very clean and hosts couldn't do more for you. Had some lovely home made scones on arrival. Great location - easy to get to anywhere on the island!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 16 April 2025
Janice
United KingdomWe loved our stay at An Caladh. Katie and Angus were lovely welcoming hosts. We enjoyed all the wee extra touches, homemade scones, jam and biscuits. The view from the sun room is stunning and we were lucky to have amazing weather to enjoy the garden. The house is in a great location convenient for exploring both Lewis and Harris.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 5 April 2025
Mari
United KingdomNothing not to like.
Super friendly host - made everything so easy and welcoming. Was not the easiest place to find in dark but with help from hosts even that was simple.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Steven
United KingdomNothing.
Everything, from the warm welcome and thoughtful welcome gifts for the time of year (Christmas). Warm and cosy with views across the loch to the hills beyond from conservatory. The cottage was well equipped with everything needed to make your stay perfect. We hope to return.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Rachel
United KingdomNothing to report.
Wonderful, spacious, clean holiday home with fantastic views. We spent many an hour wildlife watching from the window and saw both golden and white-tailed eagles, along with hen harriers and otters. The location is perfect, easy access (less than 1 hours drive) to most of Harris and Lewis. Katie, Angus and their wider family were so welcoming and friendly. It was a pleasure to meet them.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Heather
United KingdomThis was a fabulous house. It was well equipped and had everything you could need. It was warm and cosy and the views were amazing. It had a great location, was easy to find and centrally located to visit all of Lewis and Harris. Our hosts were very welcoming and provided lovely touches with toiletries and tasty treats. Would love to return!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Ruth
United KingdomThe location is really nice, great location for exploring Lewis. Nice hosts and very warm welcome. House is well equipped and comfortable to stay in!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Celia
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing!
Loved everything! Hosts were fantastic. Extremely, welcoming, friendly and helpful. Accommodation very comfortable with every last detail thoughtfully provided by hosts. Plenty of glassware, crockery, pots and cooking utensils (all of which were very high quality). Lovely added touches such as fresh flowers, mini cake stand with mints, a box of tissues in every room, small medical kit in bathroom, luxury toiletries and plenty of white fluffy towels. Views from the conservatory were fantastic. Could not fault this accommodation.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Catherine
United KingdomSome of the beds were a little uncomfortable with dips in the mattresses.
Hosts gave us toys for our little boy to play with. Lovely welcome gifts on arrival. Very clean. Kitchen very well equipped. Lovely sealoch and mountain views, great for spotting sea eagles. Location great for touring both Lewis and Harris.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Verity
United KingdomI had the most amazing stay at An Caladh! The cottage has everything you could need and more - Katie and Angus live next door, but the cottage itself is very private. They were the most fantastic, lovely people, even buying me a card and present as I was celebrating my birthday there! Extremely thoughtful. Its an excellent base for exploring the Island. I wouldn't hesitate to return, it's a little slice of paradise!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Shonah
United KingdomNothing, other than having to leave. Hope to be back when we can.
What did we like, well to be honest, everything. Great house with everything needed to make a home from home stay. Lovely, friendly owners and so helpful. Cannot wait to return. Beautifully situated with stunning views, In fact I could easily have spent all day just taking in the glorious, ever changing scenery.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomLocation on the island is excellent for seeing all Lewis and Harris have to offer
Comfortable and had everything you could ask for and more! Views to die for deer regular visitors
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Antoine
BelgiumPerfect location to explore both Lewis and Harris, the cottage is very cosy and very well equipped. We received a warm welcome from Katie and Angus, who live next door. We'll definitely come back if (when) we go back to the Outer Hebrides again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 October 2024
Mark
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2024
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