Guests say
Padraig's Cottage offers a delightful retreat with stunning views over the loch and surrounding hills, making it ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and those seeking tranquillity. Guests consistently praise the cottage's cleanliness, comfort, and exceptionally well-equipped kitchen. The sun room and thoughtful touches such as binoculars and a comprehensive library enhance the experience. The owner is noted for being helpful and responsive. While a dishwasher is suggested as a minor improvement, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple guests specifically mention the cottage being very clean and well maintained, contributing to a comfortable and pleasant stay.
The location is repeatedly highlighted as a major strength, with beautiful views, proximity to wildlife, and easy access to a well-stocked shop within a short drive.
Guests describe the cottage as warm, comfortable, and relaxing, with ample storage and inviting spaces such as the sun room. The only minor suggestion is the addition of a dishwasher.
The kitchen is praised for being extremely well equipped, with plenty of utensils and crockery. Additional amenities like binoculars, books, maps, and guides are appreciated. The absence of a dishwasher is noted as a minor drawback.
Guests appreciate thoughtful touches such as binoculars for wildlife watching, a comprehensive house guide, and a well-curated library. While these extras are mentioned, please note that such gifts or amenities are not guaranteed.
About this property
In the middle of the island with stunning views, this well-equipped property is a great place to escape and relax with family and friends.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: 40" TV, Freesat, Bluray Player, CD Player
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Utility Room: Freezer, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 22" Freeview TV, DVD Player
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, 32" Freeview TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Electric underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Padraig’s Cottage is a delightful, detached property, its sun room giving magnificent views of the Uist mountains. Set at the edge of Loch Roag, one of the best known fishing lochs in South Uist, it is a superb base for exploring the islands. The beautiful white sands of Howbeg beach are half a mile from the cottage and the spectacular machair runs parallel to the beach. It is a haven for wildlife such as the elusive corncrake, with hen harriers, seals, otters and golden eagles also regularly spotted. During the summer months the machair becomes an amazing mass of colour, peppered with a variety of wildflowers, including rare orchids.
Neighbouring Howmore (Tobha Mòr) is steeped in history with the remains of four or five churches and chapels still surviving. The islands from Eriskay to Berneray are linked by causeways, so travelling between them all is easy. You can catch ferries from Eriskay to Barra or from Berneray to Harris and Lewis for memorable days out. Benbecula has shops, pubs, restaurants, library, swimming pool - and the airport. It offers a stepping stone to North Uist, where in Lochmaddy, you can visit Taigh Chearsabhagh (an award-winning museum and arts centre) or the Uist Outdoor Centre where a wide range of activities including sea kayaking, diving and whale watching are available. Take boat trips out to the remote island of St Kilda and the Monach Isles. By road, visit the pretty island of Berneray. There are many historic and archaeological sites to explore, including The Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail, Trinity Temple at Carinish and Kildonan Museum. It is truly the most perfect location to unwind and enjoy the peaceful and scenic surroundings in this wonderful landscape. Beach ½ mile. Shops, pubs and restaurants 10 miles.
Free WiFi
There are steps to the property.
EPC Rating = B
We highly recommend that you book your ferry as soon as possible as ferries get very busy. You can call Calmac on 0800 066 5000. For ferries that travel to Orkney are Northlink Ferries 08001114422 and Pentland Ferries 0800 688 8998.
Scottish Letting Licence No.: ES01357F
Nearby points of interest
- Garrynamonie Machair & Beach
Reviews (5)
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Jonathan
Simply wonderful where the wildlife can be watched right outside. The cottage was warm and had everything provided to make an easy and enjoyable stay. The nearest shop, which was very well stocked, is about 10 minutes drive away.
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Roger Coulthard
This was our third stay in Padraig's Cottage which is ideally located on the shores of our favourite fishing loch - Loch Roag. Rarely do you enjoy breakfast whilst observing two owls hunting for food outside the dining room window! The owner, Vicky, is extremely helpful, and readily available by phone for any queries. We are returning again to the cottage in September. As the main cook and washer upper for four fishermen my only request would be for a dishwasher (but this is a minor detail)!!
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Ruth Parker
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Padraig's cottage. We loved the views and enjoyed sitting in the sun room looking out over the loch and mountains. We thought the cottage was much better than we had expected from the photos on-line. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was extremely well equipped. There are binoculars provided to spot the wildlife, and there is an amazing library of books including one about the owner that I enjoyed reading. We had a lovely, relaxing holiday and if we were to return to the Outer Hebrides we would book again.