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Mill Cottage

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3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 guests
1 night minimum
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Our traditional croft cottage is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable holiday, in an island setting which you can choose to be as relaxing or as active as you wish. Bookings are available from Saturday to Saturday in high season, but other durations can be available from October to May. Bike or car hire can be arranged. Within a 10 miles radius of the cottage are a number of the most popular visitor sites on the Isle of Lewis -- the Callanish Stones, the Norse Mill, The Carloway Broch (Fort) and the popular surfing beaches of Dalmore and Dalbeag. The beaches of Uig and Bernera are approximately 30 minutes drive from Shawbost Mill Cottage is a traditional Lewis croft house recently renovated for comfortable and relaxing holidays. The large kitchen has everything you n...Our traditional croft cottage is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable holiday, in an island setting which you can choose to be as relaxing or as active as you wish. Bookings are available from Saturday to Saturday in high season, but other durations can be available from October to May. Bike or car hire can be arranged. Within a 10 miles radius of the cottage are a number of the most popular visitor sites on the Isle of Lewis -- the Callanish Stones, the Norse Mill, The Carloway Broch (Fort) and the popular surfing beaches of Dalmore and Dalbeag. The beaches of Uig and Bernera are approximately 30 minutes drive from Shawbost Mill Cottage is a traditional Lewis croft house recently renovated for comfortable and relaxing holidays. The large kitchen has everything you need for your stay including washing machine, dryer, fridge, dishwasher and freezer. The sitting room has an open fire and wide selection of books, games, and DVDs. There are three bedrooms, 2 double and 1 twin. The downstairs bedroom has an en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe. Upstairs there are a further two bedrooms and a study area. The cottage has wireless broadband and digital TV. The back porch is ideal for storing wet weather and fishing gear etc. There is ample off-road parking. Bed linen and towels are provided. Mill Cottage is situated on a large working croft in the village of North Shawbost (Siabost bho tuath). Shawbost beach is less than 10 minutes walk from the cottageMore
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House Rules
Pets Allowed: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Bathrooms
1 Attached (ensuite), 1 Full bath
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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer
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Reviewed 3 August 2020 via mobile

Date of stay: July 2020
Reviewed 22 September 2019 via mobile
Consistently Good

This is the 6th time in 10 years that we have stayed at Mill Cottage during our annual visit to Lewis. The cottage is comfortable and has everything that you would expect in a home from home. Visitors to the island aren't there for the...More

Date of stay: June 2019
1  Thank Derick R
A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer
Scotland
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Reviewed 12 August 2019 via mobile

Date of stay: August 2019
A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer
London
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Reviewed 16 July 2019 via mobile

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Date of stay: July 2019
Reviewed 26 June 2019
I've got to be honest!

We weren't sure what to expect visiting the Outer Hebrides for the first time. We found Lewis to be a barren desolate landscape, littered with rusting vehicles of all kinds. There were a few interesting places and some of the beaches are beautiful, but the...More

Date of stay: June 2019
Thank bigjezzer
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Reviewed 8 November 2018
Beautiful house in beautiful setting

I holidayed here in July/August with my husband, daughter, two grandsons and their dog. The dog had a whale of a time with so much freedom to run around safely while the sheep were also safe (which was my biggest worry). It wasn't the best...More

Date of stay: July 2018
Thank RuthM567
Reviewed 10 July 2018
Convenient location.

Easy access. Plenty of parking. Friendly locals. Easy walking from the door. Very good local beach. Spacious kitchen. Property a bit tired and in need of some updating.

Date of stay: June 2018
Thank Adrian B
Reviewed 6 June 2018 via mobile
Fantastic

If you have never been to the Hebrides this cottage is a great location to explore. There is also a lovely quiet beach nearby. The cottage has everything you would need. Well equipped and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone.

Date of stay: May 2018
Thank Heather Elizabe... D
Reviewed 7 July 2015 via mobile
A home from home in a perfect location

Great accommodation with easy access to all of the West Side's history and beauty. The house has everything you could need for the perfect holiday - though nowhere to store the boys' frozen snacks meant that they all had to be eaten on the first...More

Date of stay: June 2015
1  Thank Derick R
Management response:Responded 22 February 2018

Wee update .. there is now a freezer in the cottage.

Reviewed 28 June 2015
Mill Cottage, Lewis

Excellent cottage, large rooms, enormous and well equipped kitchen (no freezer as stated in publicity). Good heating system, loads of hot water, good wifi. Good parking/ turning space at the door. Excellent position from which to explore Lewis from the north tip to Bernera in...More

Date of stay: June 2015
Thank whinaem
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Amenities
Pets Allowed: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
DVD Player
Central Heating
Suitable For Children Under 5
Dishwasher
Dryer
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Internet Access
Kettle
Linens Provided
Microwave
Parking
Private Garden
Cable/satellite TV
Cooker
Telephone
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
Washer
Wi-Fi
Fishing Nearby
Beach Or Lakeside Relaxation
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How to get there
Turn left out of ferry terminal and follow the road through the town centre passing straight over two roundabouts (past Co-op superstore). After second roundabout carry on straight through villages of Laxdale and Newmarket. You are now on the Barvas Moor Road – carry on straight here – approx 10 miles, until you reach the village of Barvas. Turn left after Petrol Station and continue through villages of Brue, Arnol & Bragar until you reach Shawbost. In Shawbost take the first road on the right after the Church, this takes you into North Shawbost..
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