Self-catering

Tigharry Schoolhouse - Self-catering house in Western Isles

Tigharry Schoolhouse, Tigharry, HS6 5DE, Western Isles
Scotland, Regno Unito

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Pierson Austin

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

There's romance in this wild spot between loch and sea, no humps in the land to disturb the light, no people or traffic to puncture the stillness and much fun to be had without straying far: wild swimming or paddleboarding from your own stretch of white sand, hiking to St Kilda's Viewing Point (30 minutes), fishing in the loch opposite from a rowboat, rock-pooling and foraging, bird watching or simply lying still to listen for the strange call of rare corncrakes, which fills the air on a spring night.

Return to a house that's built for entertaining, with a huge living room and a long wooden table for companionable meals, a screen that pulls down (of course) and a hidden projector connected to a smorgasbord of online streaming. There's also a library of over a thousand books, two wood-burning stoves and unlimited logs so if the weather is hurling itself at the windows then you can stay put happily.

You'll find a drinks shelf with a choice of malts among other things, so pour yourself a wee dram, get comfy on the west-facing patio and watch a myriad of stars appear one by one – there's not an ounce of light pollution up here.

Caratteristiche

Wheelchair access: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
Limited mobility: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
Children welcome: Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Credit cards: Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken: Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
Air conditioning: Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
WiFi: Wireless internet access available.
Pets welcome: Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
Public transport: Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Working farm: Or vineyard.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property.
Swimming pool: On the premises.
Bikes available: On the premises to hire or borrow.
Tennis court: On the premises.
Vegetarian meals: Available on request.
Licensed premises: Alcohol may be served.
Cash only: Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
Dogs welcome: Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
Handpumped ales: Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
Wine list: Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
Food all day: Food is served all day long.
Babies welcome: Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
Hot tub: Available to all guests, but may require booking.
Garden: Grounds for guests to explore.
Breakfast: Available, but may come at extra cost.
Self check-in: Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
EV charger: Electric vehicle charging point.

Attrezzature

Electricity included

Open fire / woodburner

Microwave oven

Central heating

Mobile reception

Television

Barbecue

Dishwasher

Cooked meals available

Washing machine

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Pub within 3 miles

Relaxation areas

Breakfast available

Breakfast included

Oven

Hob

Spa on site

Bar on site

Free parking on site

Free parking nearby

Paid parking nearby

Local points of interest from Pierson Austin:

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Find your inner twitcher! RSPB Balranald is a 15-minute walk from the house - take one of the weekly guided walks to learn all about the island’s avian life and how to best spot the elusive and endangered Corncrake - don't forget your binoculars!
Take a water-based wildlife safari in pursuit of pods of dolphins, whales or sea eagles, visiting islands or coves only accessible by boat. Or book a once in a lifetime trip to the remote St Kilda archipelago to marvel at this double world heritage site.
Fish for salmon and trout on one of North Uist's hundreds of lochs; take in a round of golf at South Uist’s renowned Tom Morris designed course with views across the Atlantic; visit the excellent community mill project, Uist Wool, on Grimsay.
Beach hop the north and west of the island - Hosta, Malacleit, Clachan Sands, Berneray, (to name a few) all have pristine white-sand bays. Forage, rockpool, fly a kite, paddle board, surf, swim...find your own favourite, deserted spot.
Visit the chambered cairn & the Uists only stone circle at Barpa Langass, both thought to be around 5000 years old. Or find the remains of Udal's ancient, remote wheelhouse that provides evidence of continuous settlement from the Neolithic period.
Go in search of wild ponies and the ghosts of both Bonnie Prince Charlie and the SS Politician (the boat of Whisky Galore fame!) on the island of Eriskay with its picture perfect bay and one of the remotest football pitches in Europe!

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