Lews Castle
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9.0Outstanding
(448 Ratings)
"Lews Castle is absolutely stunning, and the festive decorations made it even better! The staff were all absolutely incredible - we couldn’t have felt more welcome. The room was cosy and luxurious.
We ..."
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Lews Castle offers accommodations in Stornoway, 1.4 miles from Tràigh Thunga Beach and 16 miles from Callanish Standing Stones. This apartment features free private parking, an elevator, and free Wifi.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
WiFi/Internet
Accessible by lift
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Top rated by guests
9.0Outstanding
(448 Ratings)
"Lews Castle is absolutely stunning, and the festive decorations made it even better! The staff were all absolutely incredible - we couldn’t have felt more welcome. The room was cosy and luxurious.
We ..."
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Ratings and reviews
7.0 / 10.0
Its location and the friendly staff.
Our room had no view. The bathroom window could not be closed leaving a large draughty gap at the bottom of the window.
There was no chair in the room.
10.0 / 10.0
Lews Castle is absolutely stunning, and the festive decorations made it even better! The staff were all absolutely incredible - we couldn’t have felt more welcome. The room was cosy and luxurious.
We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Lews Castle is an amazing place to stay. Beautiful location, spacious room and enormous bathroom. Access to the castle after hours, free parking and internal lifts make this place amazing. Management staff were very accommodating and so wonderful. Castle Museum and grounds are mush to vist.
Lews Castle is self-catering but does have a cafe available from 09:00 16:00 daily so we tended to have breakfast and an early dinner. This was our choice, but in hindsight we should have opted for a self-cater room with a kitchen, definitely remember that for next time.
10.0 / 10.0
A wonderful and unforgettable stay in Stornoway for us. We booked the Ranol apartment, which offers a magnificent view of the harbor and the bay. The kitchen was well-equipped, and everything else we needed was there, including very tasteful furnishings, a super-comfortable bed, and a modern, large bathroom. If you're not in a hurry in the morning, you can also help yourself to breakfast (not included) in the castle's café from 9 a.m. onwards. This is also highly recommended, and the staff there are very attentive and very friendly. We would gladly return anytime. Thank you very much.
9.0 / 10.0
Perfect location and lovely grounds. And an excellent museum too! Everything was perfect.
Nothing I cxan think of.
10.0 / 10.0
Incredible modern apartment set in a beautiful castle. Apartment has everything you could need and is in a great location. Staff were very attentive.
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8.0 / 10.0
We had a spacious room as it was set up for wheelchair access. The room was very modern, a comfortable bed and pillows with super hot shower and everything we needed.
Christina, the manager, met us at the door and helped us to our room with our luggage. There is no reception, or concierge nor housekeeping (which is fine as we dont get new towels every day). If you need anything you ring a number. The cafe is a little 'souless' with an adequate breakfast and great staff. The location was lovely, set in beautiful gardens with woodland walks.
We didn't feel like we were staying in a castle. Our room was ultra modern. All the rooms on the ground floor seem to be used for functions and events. There were no details of the history of the castle, which we would have loved to read. I have always wanted to have a 'castle stay', but I didn't connect at all.
9.0 / 10.0
Loved the quiet location but still within walking distance of Stornoway for restaurants and shops. Great to have full facilities for self catering if you don’t want to eat out all the time.
Not the cheapest of options but having an apartment was so much better than just a bedroom in a hotel or B&B.
6.0 / 10.0
The history
The view, the price hiked up paid £273 for a normally priced £89 room disgusting, rusty plug in bath not the plush room described, small
9.0 / 10.0
Cozy room, nice bathroom- loved the extra long towels! The castle grounds were lovely and the staff very kind & helpful!
The curved staircase was a tad bit precarious, but it was part of the historical castle, so pretty cool as well!
10.0 / 10.0
The views. The solitude. Being in an estate property.
8.0 / 10.0
Fabulous venue and grounds. Huge room/bathroom
No breakfast option
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean, showers were amazing. Views were awesome. The staff were second to none. Simon and Christina were extremely helpful and made our larger party feel very welcome.
We had to leave. But we’ll be back.
9.0 / 10.0
Rose greeted us and was very kind and efficient as there was a misunderstanding about my name
Didn't appreciate being asked if we had paid when we left the cocktail bar by one of the barmen in front of other people. We were quite offended, but the manager smoothed things over and was very nice (I don't remember her name - a very pleasant blonde young lady)
10.0 / 10.0
Very friendly welcome. Given tour of facilities.
Everything was great.
7.0 / 10.0
very nice place to stay, easy to walk to town. Nicely decorated, very good bed. The personel was friendly and very helpful.
There isn't much place to put your clothes, or even anything in the bathroom (no toilet lead on the toilet seat), only 4 hangers even though there is a lot of space for extra shelves to be added potentially.
2 nice seats but no table near by or cushions so I used the pillow to adjust. No desk space. The doors are fire doors which you cannot close without making a loud noise. Bedside lamps could only be switched off from the plug switch which was not easy to reach.
The shower curtain was not long enough or wide enough - the shower is a system where the temperature and pressure are set by the same button, which means it's hard to adjust one without affecting the other.
Most of these things could be improved in the future. Considering the price of the room and recent refurbishment, I wasn't expecting issues like that
9.0 / 10.0
The hosts Rose, Christina, Simon and Murdo all went above and beyond and couldn’t do enough to help. They made our stay special!
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10.0 / 10.0
Spacious and comfortable
Modern facilities with touch of antique charm
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9.0 / 10.0
Great room and perfect location to explore and to go to Hebcelt absolutely stunning castle and grounds
It was warm when we visited so it was a bit hot for sleeping but it was unusually hot outside
10.0 / 10.0
Staff very helpful
Rooms need AC
10.0 / 10.0
The castle is beautiful and the restoration is exceptional. Our suite was huge, fabulously presented and a pleasure to stay in.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely stunning, attention to detail
10.0 / 10.0
Everything
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5.0 / 10.0
Plenty of car parking and good location for waling into town.
Check in process was a complete shemozzle and the "apartment" with a view of air conditioning duct was underwhelming.
9.0 / 10.0
The property was beautiful. We toured the museum, and at night, (after they locked up the castle), we loved visiting the rooms and taking photos. Annie was a wonderful host, and met us when we arrived, and even carried my heavy suitcase up the stairs. She and the staff at the Cafe are outstanding!
I wish I'd booked a different room with direct access from the elevator. The castle steps were charming, but we're older, and would have preferred an easier access. That's our fault, not due to the staff. We didn't understand how to use the coffeemaker, so more directions would be nice.
9.0 / 10.0
Excellent location, beautiful surroundings, lovely room decor and the most incredible shower! The staff were exceptional - very helpful and so very welcoming.
Not knowing where to check in on arrival. Probably my fault for omitting to read the small print in the booking instructions :)
10.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous facilities. Comfortable bed, so peaceful.
10.0 / 10.0
An amazing place to stay, right in the heart of Stornoway. Wonderfully comfortable room and bathroom. Staff were helpful and friendly. Nice coffee and breakfast in the cafe downstairs.
Nothing negative to say.
10.0 / 10.0
The location was fabulous, the staff very welcoming and helpful.
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7.0 / 10.0
Beautiful setting. Easy stroll into the center of town.
Really inconvenient arrangement of electrical outlets. There isn’t a single outlet near a mirror, either in the bathroom or bedroom, where one could see themselves while styling their hair. No full length mirror. Water kettle, etc are on a low bench rather than at table height. Ugly cords and modem dangling below the tv.
9.0 / 10.0
Beautiful apartment with lots of space, comfortable beds and linens. Each bedroom had a large ensuite.
The only slight niggle was the lack of kitchen equipment for self catering.
10.0 / 10.0
Superb building and location.
A very professional and friendly welcome on arrival. Pre-arrival communication was excellent. Thanks
8.0 / 10.0
Very nice and clean. All components were fairly new and all worked well. The kitchen was well equipped and beds were comfortable.
We had to trudge up 3 flights of stairs. However, the views were awesome.
10.0 / 10.0
What an experience getting keys to a castle. Room was very luxurious, clean and welcoming. Walking around the castle at night was priceless. We would highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Spacious and light
10.0 / 10.0
excellent facilities and brilliant apartment.
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10.0 / 10.0
Just brilliant,
8.0 / 10.0
Stunning location and building. Rooms were huge and very modern. The staff were very friendly and were very quick to respond to check us in when we called the number supplied. Great value for money and exceeded our expectations.
We loved everything but there could have been more kitchenware supplied (frying pan and larger chopping board) but we still managed with what was there.
10.0 / 10.0
Great room and location. Cafe great for breakfast.
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FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this apartment has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Lews Castle. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lews Castle pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lews Castle?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and wifi/internet.
