Guests say
Willow Cottage on the Isle of Lewis receives high praise for its cleanliness, well-equipped facilities, and thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings, local cultural nods, and the welcoming atmosphere. The location is celebrated for its proximity to Stornoway and scenic views, making it a favoured choice for a tranquil and enjoyable stay.
Reviewers unanimously commend the cottage for its impeccable cleanliness, with multiple guests noting the property's spotless condition upon arrival.
The cottage's location is highly regarded for its convenience to Stornoway and local amenities, as well as its scenic views, although it is noted to be windier and less warm than some other tourist destinations.
Guests consistently report a high level of comfort, with praise for the quality bedding, well-designed layout, and cosy atmosphere that contributed to excellent sleep and relaxation.
The property is celebrated for its well-equipped nature, including a smart TV, rapid WiFi, and a real fire. The presence of local art and high-quality toiletries adds to the positive experience, although the placement of the log burner away from the TV area is noted as an oddity.
Reviewers are touched by the thoughtful welcome pack and local products, which add a personal and hospitable touch to their stay. While gifts are warmly received, it is politely noted that such offerings are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
About this property
The location is fantastic for those wanting a base in the Outer Hebrides - what we love is that this is backed up by a superb level of accommodation at the cottage. Ticks so many boxes!.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Hob, Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Living room 2: Smart TV, Gas Fire
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.. Enclosed back garden with sitting out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. This cottage is a perfect place to stay on the Isle of Lewis. It’s only a few minutes walk from a sandy beach, enjoys a sea view and its location is superb, under two miles from the centre of Stornoway with all its amenities. Being so close to Stornoway is a real perk as it means you’re perfectly placed to explore the wider island(s) and also you’ll enjoy quick and easy access to the ferry port and airport. The cottage just keeps on ticking the boxes, so we recommend simply booking the place now and being forever glad that you did so. The owners have done a fabulous job at renovating the property.
Entering the cottage, there’s a living room that draws you in with a gas fire and wall-mounted Smart TV, a dining room with wood burner and extra seating area, a well equipped kitchen and a family bathroom. Up the stairs there’s a single bedroom halfway up to the first floor, and then on the first floor itself there are two double bedrooms and a shower room. It’s the perfect holiday cottage for a range of group sizes; families up to five will enjoy because it’s still spacious and has two bathrooms, but equally couples will like staying in the cottage because it retains a cosy feel.
Stornoway has lots to see and do and being so close is ideal because you can stock up easily with provisions to fuel days out exploring the isles as well as enjoy the great cafés, bars and restaurants on offer. From Stornoway we urge you to get out driving all the roads that lead out from town. There are mesmerising beaches only a short distance away at Col, Gress and Tolsta (you don’t need to go all the way to Harris for that!). Drive up to the Butt of Lewis to see the Stevenson lighthouse, go out west and visit the Blackhouse village as well as of course the Callanish Standing Stones. Drive further west to Uig where the Lewis Chessmen were found. And do drive south through the Harris Hills to the Isle of Harris (same landmass as Lewis, so no ferry needed) - visit the gin distillery and keep going to the west coast to see the world famous beaches. You can then compare which you prefer, the Luskentyre and Scarista spread of sand or the Lewis star beaches of Uig, Carnish, Gress or Eoropie. We could go on and on about how amazing Lewis & Harris are. But we won’t. We won’t spoil the surprise. Book this cottage and find out for yourself. It’s a perfect base to explore an astounding place.
Free WiFi
Letting Licence: ES00308P
Nearby points of interest
- An Lanntair
- Callanish Standing Stones & Visitor Centre
Reviews (14)
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Alasdair Woodger
Wonderful and well equipped loved having a ‘real’ fire. Very clean and so much felt very new. Will be booking again (hopefully) next year
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Lynne Goodacre
Everything you could need from a holiday venue, the equipment, location and cleanliness were all exceptional we will use this cottage again.
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Katrina Hearne
This house was exceptional and was even better in real life than it looked on the listing. The house itself has a well- designed layout and having an extra sitting room/dining room is a lovely added extra.The decor is fresh and tasteful with every room having Harris tweed cushions- a lovely nod to local culture. The place smells amazing thanks to Esscence of Harris Reed diffusers in several rooms and lovely Scottish sea kelp hand wash and toiletries.The welcome pack was such a kind gesture and I enjoyed trying the local produce from Stag Bakeries.The bedding was high quality and the bed very comfortable. I am generally not a great sleeper but slept like a log in this house feeling warm, safe and secure. The bathrooms were beautiful and the upstairs power shower was brilliant.I really liked the location and loved watching the ferry coming in and out every day as well as the odd cruise ship. There were nice places to walk nearby and it is walking distance to Stornoway and its excellent amenities.I have stayed in a lot of holiday homes around Scotland and the UK and I'd say that this is up there with my all time favourites. It was the care and attention to deal by the owners that set it above the rest. I had a bit of trouble figuring out the lock on the backdoor (user error not the fault of the house) and both Shona and Norman responded immediately which is why renting from a local person is always the best decision. I cannot recommend this house or its hosts enough.