Western Isles

The wild and remote Western Isles, also known as the Outer Hebrides, have a romantic and elemental beauty to them. Found lying off the northwest coast of Scotland, there are over 100 islands stretching along a 130-mile archipelago jutting out into a tempestuous sea. Only a handful are inhabited. Most visitors stay on Lewis and Harris (two parts of a single island, although often described as if they are separate islands), North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist, all connected by causeways, and Barra. The landscapes are heart-stopping, the wildlife impressive and you’ll barely see another soul from your cosy and rather special place to stay.

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The Lewis Longhouse
Isle of Lewis, Western Isles
From £250 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
A wonderfully comfortable light-filled house with long views, a sandy beach to walk to, fabulous walking and wildlife and a superb kitchen

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Eagle Bay Cottages
Keose, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles
From £360 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 2
Spacious bolthole for two with long sea views: explore the wilds of the Scottish Isles, watch plenty of wildlife from big windows

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Borve Lodge Estate
Isle of Harris, Western Isles
From £260 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 2
You’ll feel super snug in these 2 stunning eco builds blending into the wildly beautiful Isle of Harris coastal landscape

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Tigharry Schoolhouse
Tigharry, Western Isles
From £300 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 8
Come for the utter silence and the rare beauty of this far north-westerly landscape, teeming with wildlife. An antidote to city life

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Seaside House
Luskentyre, Western Isles
From £210 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
A traditional croft house with far-reaching views to the Luskentyre estuary and Taransay for beaches, walks, wildlife and exploring

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