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Shiantview is a 4 Star Visit Scotland rated self catering holiday cottage offering families and couples a very comfortable and peaceful stay in tranquil surroundings.
Accommodation comprises of Kitchen/Dining area, Living Room, fitted Bathroom with separate walk in shower enclosure, Second Toilet/Sink Unit, Utility Room and Master Bedroom on the ground floor. Upstairs there are two large Bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with twin beds. All bedrooms have portable TV's with Free-sat/Freeview installed.
The Kitchen is fully equipped with fitted units. An oil fired combination boiler supplies domestic water and central heating. Additionally, we provide an Electric Ceramic Cooker with fan assisted oven, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Slow Cooker, Refridgerator and Colour TV/VCR un...Shiantview is a 4 Star Visit Scotland rated self catering holiday cottage offering families and couples a very comfortable and peaceful stay in tranquil surroundings.
Accommodation comprises of Kitchen/Dining area, Living Room, fitted Bathroom with separate walk in shower enclosure, Second Toilet/Sink Unit, Utility Room and Master Bedroom on the ground floor. Upstairs there are two large Bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with twin beds. All bedrooms have portable TV's with Free-sat/Freeview installed.
The Kitchen is fully equipped with fitted units. An oil fired combination boiler supplies domestic water and central heating. Additionally, we provide an Electric Ceramic Cooker with fan assisted oven, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Slow Cooker, Refridgerator and Colour TV/VCR unit with Free-sat.
The Utility Room is equipped with a Washine Machine, Tumble Dryer, Freezer Unit, Sink with H & C supply and Clothes Ironing facilities.
The Sitting Room has a wall mounted Flatscreen TV complete with Free-sat, VCR/DVD unit, Hi-Fi unit with CD player, along with a good library of DVD's and books. A Hair Dryer is also provided.
A starter food pack is provided. Soap, washing-up liquid, toilet tissues are included in the tariff. We even cater for all the other little extras you may require during your stay with us like salt and pepper, cooking oil, kitchen roll, cling film and tin foil. Guests are offered a bottle of wine. Garden comes complete with table, chairs and gas BBQ. We are pet friendly with a Max of 2 pets - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT. Free unlimited W-Fi access. We can provide 2 sets of golf clubs if requested, free of charge.
If a central location is more to your liking then why not consider staying at 'An Airigh' in Stornoway (also advertised with Tripadvisor)
Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: ES00485P
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Pets charged at £5 per day per pet with a maximum of 2 pets - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ONLY
Bedrooms
2 Fulls2 Twins
Bathrooms
1 Half bath1 Full bath
Meet the host
Isobel/Kenneth K
Hosting since January 2014
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: If possible, we endeavour to meet up with guests on arrival at the property.
Brilliant cottage. Home from home.Central for going north or south.
Everything you need for a very comfortable stay.
Highly recommend.
Picture of Luskentyre Bay
Visited November 2020
Written November 23, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lindsay C
Inverness, United Kingdom6 contributions
Excellent Family Break in October
This house is a great find off the beaten track on Lewis. 3 generations of my family really enjoyed our get away in this beautiful spot. The house is immaculate and well set up for visitors, Isobel and Kenneth warmly welcomed us and gave us 'the lay of the land', then we sat back and enjoyed the stunning view. The house is well equipped with all you could need to cook and play (games and stories for kids). The hosts thought of our every need kindly leaving a starter pack of food and even a bottle of wine which was very much enjoyed. We hope to be back one day.
Visited October 2019
Written October 24, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
William C
Maidstone, United Kingdom
Great Cottage in an amazing setting
Really impressed with the way Isobel and Ken were waiting for us with a starter pack of food and a bottle of wine and flowers. Ecellant cottage, very well equipped. We wanted to be a bit remote and the little hamlet overlooking the Loch was lovely. Some good walks from lots of information in the cottage. We spent hours just sitting on the bench overlooking the Lock watching the birds and boats. Excellent holiday would stay again if we are on Lewis in the future
Visited June 2019
Written June 25, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Vacationer609098
Thanks for taking the time to review the cottage. We are delighted you enjoyed your time at Shiantview and look forward to welcoming you again some time soon.
Written July 7, 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tw0Macs
Nottingham, United Kingdom9 contributions
Absolutely perfect👍👍
Cottage is set in a remote area, which suits us as we wanted to get away from everything for a short while. You wake up to truly stunning views over the sea loch. Ken & Isobel (the owners) could not be more helpful, we arrived late in the evening and they met us off the ferry and we followed them to the cottage. They helped us settle in and had even left a starter pack of food (bread, milk,bacon sausages & eggs) a welcome bottle of wine & tin of shortbread. The cottage itself is stunning, lots of room, a large laundry room, good heating, free WiFi, it’s got the lot!! We would highly recommend Shiantview to anyone. Would certainly come again. 5 stars aren’t enough.😊😊😊
Visited December 2018
Written December 26, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Vacationer609098
Thanks for taking the time to review the cottage. We are delighted that you are enjoying your holiday at Shiantview and it was a pleasure meeting up with you both. Enjoy the rest of your stay.
Written December 27, 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Alrob84
Nottingham, United Kingdom1 contribution
Beautiful stay
Really welcomed at the cottage which was lovely and very clean and well stocked for an island holiday. The location was just beautiful and owners really helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Would highly recommend for a peaceful and adventurous stay!
Visited October 2018
Written October 10, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Vacationer609098
Thank you for taking the time to review the cottage. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back.
Written October 11, 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Patricia E
2 contributions
Lovely house in a beautiful spot.
The house is very comfortable, scrupulously clean and very well equipped. The owners have thought of everything you might need. The location is really lovely, quiet and beautiful. There are golden eagles regularly to be seen, and I believe also sea eagles, though we missed those. It was just fantastic to get away from it all here. The rest of the island is also lovely, and very interesting - beautiful beaches, archeological sites to see and interesting nature.
Definitely to be recommended if you are looking to be deep in nature and lovely countryside. Not if you are looking for a disco and a pub round the corner, though!
Thank you Isobel and Kenneth.
Visited August 2018
Written August 26, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Vacationer609098
Thanks for taking the time to review the cottage. We are pleased that your stay was enjoyable and look forward to hosting you again.
Written August 28, 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
nigelg387
3 contributions
Isle of Lewis stay
If you want somewhere to relax and get away from it all this is the place. The 3 bed house is fully equipped with everything you might need, even Sky TV, it is clean, spacious and very comfortable. The scenery is stunning and wildlife in abundance. We enjoyed our stay very much and would recommend the cottage to anybody.
Visited July 2018
Written July 30, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Vacationer609098
Hi Nigel, Thanks for taking the time to review the cottage. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you again.
Written August 1, 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
rebrgbbus
Felton, United Kingdom21 contributions
This house has everything you need
This house is so well equipped it has everything (and more) that you will need during a stay on Lewis. Spotlessly clean on arrival, comfy beds and fantastic view from the kitchen window. We particularly appreciated the vase of fresh flowers and bottle of wine left on the table for us by the owners Ken and Isobel, who were there to greet us on arrival. And Sea Eagles flying around the bay were amazing.
A major plus for us was being able to take our dog, and she loved it too!
If the weather was really bad there are books, games and more films than you could watch in a week to keep you occupied (although you would probably be outside experiencing the beauty of Lewis despite the rain).
If we come back to this part of Lewis we would definitely book again.
Many thanks Ken and Isobel.
Visited August 2017
Written September 7, 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Vacationer609098
Thanks for taking the time to review the cottage. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you again soon. I have noticed that our 'Sea Eagle' family are growing annually and now we have at least 4 nesting pairs in the area - fascinating birds and a joy to watch.
Written September 7, 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Curiosity26150
Perfect quiet location with vistas to die for and everything necessary for an enjoyable stay.
The location is very quiet and the cottage enjoys excellent views out towards the Shiant Islands and then to the Isle of Skye beyond.
The cottage affords good accommodation and is fitted to an excellent standard with everything which you might need to facilitate an enjoyable stay.
The cottage is away from it all and there is wildlife and some great walks in the area.
Visited July 2017
Written July 18, 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Vacationer609098
Thanks for taking the time to review the cottage. We enjoyed meeting up with you and your family and happy your stay was a success.
Written July 18, 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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What this rental offers
Entertainment
DVD player
Stereo system
Television
Indoor amenities
Central heating
Fireplace
Internet access
Cable television
Wi-fi and internet
Wi-fi
Outdoor amenities
Private yard
Location info
Kid friendly
Bathroom and laundry
Dryer
Iron
Linens provided
Towels provided
Washer
Kitchen and dining
Grill
Dishwasher
Freezer
Refrigerator
Kettle
Microwave
Stove
Toaster
Parking
Parking available
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How to get there
How to get to Shiant View Cottage
From Stornoway Airport or the Stornoway ferry terminal, take the A859 (Tarbert Road – South) towards the village of Balallan.
On reaching Balallan, branch off and follow the B8060 towards the villages of Tabost, Cearsiadair, Gearraigh Bhaird, Grabhair and finally Orasaigh for a total of 15 miles from Balallan.
When you arrive in Orasaigh follow on through the village and you will find the cottage on your right hand side. Shiant View is clearly sign posted and leads you up a short tarred driveway. Adequate parking is provided for 2 cars outside the property.
If travelling from the ferry terminal in Leverburgh or Tarbert, Harris follow the A859 (Stornoway Road – North) and head for Balallan (Baile Ailein).
On reaching Balallan, branch off and follow the B8060 towards the villages of Tabost, Cearsiadair, Gearraigh Bhaird, Grabhair and finally Orasaigh for a total of 15 miles from Balallan.
When you arrive in Orasaigh follow on through the village and you will find the cottage on your right hand side. Shiant View is clearly sign posted and leads you up a short tarred driveway. Adequate parking is provided for 2 cars outside the property.
Guests with Satnav (GPS) in their vehicle should set up their system using postcode
HS2 2RG.
Address: Shiantview Cottage, Orinsay, Isle of Lewis, HS2 2RG
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 PM • Check out by 10 AM
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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