18A Matheson Road, Stornoway, HS1 2LA, United Kingdom
#40 of 59 vacation rentals in Stornoway
Guests' ChoiceBased on 59 apartment reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Free Wifi
8.8
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Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Krisztina
SwitzerlandThe apartment was quite cold.
Well equipped apartment, good location and good communication with the host.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
David
United KingdomN/A
Absolutely brilliant apartment. Had everything you could ask for. A well dressed clean apartment with great facilities all round. The added extras such as toiletries, coffee and tea just made the difference. Just fantastic and cannot praise it enough. Great location near shops, restaurants, cafes, the castle, the golf club, supermarket and petrol station. Trips to Kneep and Garry beaches a must
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Catherine
United KingdomThe flat was warm and welcoming, excellent location for exploring harris and Lewis. Had everything you would need. Catherine Glasgow
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 19, 2025
Janette
United KingdomLate check in time
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 19, 2025
Catharine
United KingdomMattress could be a bit firmer
Keys easily accessible. Was able to get in before originally agreed checkin time. Everything needed is provided for and of good quality; very comfortable apartment. Great rain shower and lots of hot water. Host very responsive to emails. Ideal place to self cater.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: December 8, 2024
Mairi
United KingdomWell equipped and a great size- Also central Location Excellent communication with the owner
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: October 11, 2024
Ann
United KingdomDoor to parking area a bit 'sticky' so difficult to open and close likely due to rain!
Convenient location. Walkable to shops in Stornoway and big supermarket and butchers just up the road.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 21, 2024
Kathleen
United StatesWould love to have had a dryer
Very clean, good location, quiet, cozy, comfortable ❤️ Excellent/prompt contact/responses from host.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 10, 2024
Claire
United KingdomBeautifully furnished!! Even the sofa bed was a really good quality comfortable one. Would have loved to stay longer but had ferry booked.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 5, 2024
Linda
AustraliaThe couch! It was pretty uncomfortable. However we didn't sit on it much, too busy sightseeing!. Also a clothes airer would have been great, the weather wasn't good enough to dry washing outside 😉
The mattress was comfortable, the shower water was hot. The apartment was roomy with most things we needed. The position of it, walking distance to town etc was fantastic! The key was where we were told it would be, easy to find. The place was spotless. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 3, 2024
Joseph
United StatesAll good except check-in and check-out times, which were frankly a bit outrageous and very inconvenient for travelers without cars, travelling by ferry, etc
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 10, 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomThe rain
The apartment was located near shops and a great cafe near the bridge to take you to lews Castle. It has everything that you need house wise with a washing machine for use. Contacting the owner was easy as well
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomWeather wasn't great & with no control over the heating it did get a bit cold in there. We were also on the early Ferry so was chilly when we had to leave at 5.30am.
Lovely bathroom & huge bed. Did have an issue with getting the key as didn't realise e-mail had been sent with amended code but Joanne was on site quickly to sort. Walk round the nearby Castle grounds was really nice.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Janet
United KingdomThe apartment did smell a little musty when we first arrived, but probably just due to the nature of it being a rental apartment and not being occupied full time. My husband also badly hit his head coming in the rear entrance which is very low if you are tall. Maybe a sign for people to 'mind their head' would be useful?
This apartment was very spacious with a large comfortable living room, with gas central heating and an electric fire which made the place nice and cosy, an equally large bedroom with comfortable bed, and large bathroom with separate bath and rain shower. The apartment was in a great location, only a 10 minute walk into the centre of Stornoway and also had free parking to the rear which was excellent. We didn't really use the kitchen, but there was a lovely box of snacks/biscuits left for us which we thought was a nice touch, and we also made use of the washing maching and washing pods which were provided which we thought was excellent. All towels/linens and bathroom products were also very much appreciated and all communications with, and instructions from, the owner, were excellent. Would recommend.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Graham
IrelandNo problems encountered
Well appointed apartment close to centre of town. Easy access from ferry and easy to explore rest of island from
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Beverley
United KingdomLovely light flat with good cooking facilities and a very comfortable big bed. Would recommend for a couple.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
David
United KingdomQuite a late check in at 1700, although we did manage to get in by 1600
Apartment, decor, facilities, cleanliness
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Jill
United KingdomThe location was fantastic. We explored Harris and Lewis on the days we were there and then were able to leave the car at the apartment and walk into town for food and shops. The apartment was a great size for two. Very warm and comfortable. He communication between myself and host was excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Sheila
United KingdomOven didn’t work that great
Location brilliant parking easy
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Alex
United KingdomAll good.
Very clean, heating on when I arrived. Great location. Can’t fault it.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 3, 2023
Nick
United KingdomI cannot really fault the accommodation or facilities supplied. Everything needed was available. Coming from a city I was a little concerned about leaving the main entrances unlocked at night. However, this is more of a reflection on aspects of modern city living in England. Stornoway is not a busy city and all the better for it.
Clear instructions supplied in advance, which were entirely straight forward. Accessed apartment without a hitch. A reliable and failsafe method obviously used as a matter of course. Following the departure instructions enabled the next renter to access with ease
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 29, 2023
Pen
Canadasomewhat expensive - as is most of Scotland
Well appointed, plenty of room. Good location and parking available. Well supplied kitchen for an extended stay. Good instructions for furnace , etc.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 12, 2023
Playford
AustraliaEverything
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 16, 2023
Sarah
United KingdomStripping the bed at 0430 hrs this morning so that I could catch the 0600 ferry!!!
As we were attending Hebcelt, it made soooooo much difference to be able to enter the property straight from the ferry into Stornoway around 2pm rather than the 1630 as previously stated. Thank you!!! The key code system worked well as if the two of us Bec are separated, the key was always in the box and either one of us could let ourselves in for a cuppa or a siesta!!
Stayed in July 2023
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