Smiddy Cottage

About this property

Daliburgh 4.5 miles. A beautifully built thatched croft style cottage built in 2008 complementing the wild landscape and the rich heritage of Smerclate, near Daliburgh on the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. With a thick thatched roof, matching sitting area, decorative wagon wheels and beautiful grey stone walls, Smiddy Cottage is simply stunning. Set over a single-storey, this Hebridean hideaway is perfect for couples to indulge in a remote romantic holiday.

Once you have taken in the fascinating exterior of this wonderful cottage, be welcomed into a spacious open-plan living area where you will be drawn instantly to the red and brown themes throughout the décor, keeping the space classy, further implied by an electric stove made to replicate a woodburning stove. Local artwork accompanies the crisp white walls, with a dining and sitting area perfect for a romantic evening in, and the amply fitted kitchen is there to make sure every mealtime is easy and fabulous; you will feel at home and as though you have travelled back in time with the cottage catering to history lovers as well as those who enjoy a remote stay with all of the home comforts.

The king-size bedroom is the perfect place to bed down for the night, with small windows in a traditional style allowing a peak at the mountains and wildlife beyond, ample storage and local photographs and artwork, you are sure to feel right at home.

When you need to freshen up after a long hike, enjoy a soak in the bath to ease the sea breeze from your hair.

Overlooking a bay that stretches out into the Atlantic Ocean, this wonderful cottage is in an ample position to make the most of the beachside walks, wild swimming areas and, if you want something more fast paced, kayaking, with an abundance of wildlife including sea eagles and otters, and in the springtime, you will be amazed to see beautiful machair flowers. When in need of supplies, visit the local village of Daliburgh, where you will find a co-op as well as local craft shops, bars and restaurants including the Borrodale Hotel for a luxurious evening meal for you and your significant other. There are many great hiking spots to choose from, as well as amazing historical sites to allow you to spend a romantic picnic admiring the view, or to allow you to really get to know the history and heritage of the island for example, Ormacleit Castle. Historical, spectacular and wild, a stay at Smiddy Cottage Is bound to be the romantic getaway you will remember. The islands can be reached by flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness; or by ferry from Uig on Skye to Lochmaddy, or Oban to Lochboisdale.

Daliburgh is a town on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides and is known for being a crofting town. There is a memorial here to commemorate the life and works of Donald Allan MacDonald, a Gaelic poet who lived in Daliburgh in the mid 20th century. It is a great base from which to explore a fantastic selection of activities from fishing and walking to diving and birdwatching. The nearby Askernish Golf Course is always popular and was originally designed by ‘Old’ Tom Morris and is popular with golfers keen to test themselves on this challenging course. Dining options include fish and chips from the Burnside Chip Shop or for something a little more fancy dine in at the Borrodale Hotel. While you are in Daliburgh you can stock up on supplies at the supermarket and there is also a number of other shops including gifts shops. A short distance from Daliburgh is the fascinating Kildonan Museum and the birthplace of Flora MacDonald as well as a host of fabulous beaches just waiting to be discovered.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

1 x king-size bedroom.

Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living area with kitchen/diner and sitting room

Underfloor heating with electric fire stove with woodburning effect.

Electric combination oven/microwave, electric hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.

TV, DVD player, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair available on request.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

Enclosed garden with lawn and furniture.

Pet-friendly, sorry, no smoking.

Shop 4.3 miles, pub 0.5 miles.

Note: Bring own linen for travel cot