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Blackhouse Bothies

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Bed, Bedroom

Property building

Natural landscape, View (from property/room), Mountain view

Bed, Bedroom

fireplace

9.3Outstanding

(93 Ratings)

"Beautiful, astonishing, location. The view is A+++++ The bothies were very comfy and warm and modern. Joanne was super friendly and gave us some great recommendations on things to do on the island. We..."

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9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(93 Ratings)

Farm Stay in Scotland

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this farm stay rental

Blackhouse Bothies is located in Balallan, just 21 miles from Callanish Standing Stones and 17 miles from Museum Nan Eilean. This farm stay offers free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Guests can use a garden.

Amenities at Blackhouse Bothies

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Garden

Outdoor Cooking

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Scotland

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Stirling Castle

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

The Scottish Crannog Centre

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

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Top rated by guests

9.3Outstanding

(93 Ratings)

"Beautiful, astonishing, location. The view is A+++++ The bothies were very comfy and warm and modern. Joanne was super friendly and gave us some great recommendations on things to do on the island. We..."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(93 Ratings)

Farm Stay in Scotland

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Map of Scotland

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Stirling Castle

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

The Scottish Crannog Centre

About this farm stay rental

Blackhouse Bothies is located in Balallan, just 21 miles from Callanish Standing Stones and 17 miles from Museum Nan Eilean. This farm stay offers free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Guests can use a garden.

Amenities

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Garden

Outdoor Cooking

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(93 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location, perfect stay!

Beautiful, astonishing, location. The view is A+++++ The bothies were very comfy and warm and modern. Joanne was super friendly and gave us some great recommendations on things to do on the island. We had everything we needed! We didn’t use the outside cooking facilities but we would have had a great time cooking outside and grilling if we did. Very well equipped.

Nothing.

8.0 / 10.0

5 Star Bothey

The location on the shores of the Loch is very scenic, peaceful and wonderfully isolated

The cooking facilities are basic

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful, minimalistic and away from the crowds

Fantastic location close to the loch with a beautiful view, cosy with a large, comfy bed, wood fired stove to keep us warm and an excellent shower room! ☺️ Our host Joanne made sure we had everything we needed during our stay and very kindly arranged the flowers and a bottle of champagne for my partner's birthday and our anniversary. Thank you very much! Despite the storm Amy battering most of the UK during our time on Lewis and Harris, we made the most of it and had a very memorable holiday!

9.0 / 10.0

A piece of heaven on earth.

The location on a remote loch is an oasis of tranquility, so relaxing & peaceful. It is also a great location to explore the beautiful island attractions, located 1/2way between Stornoway & Tarbert. The property is modern, clean & quiet. You will remember this holiday forever. Joanne is a very attentive & helpful host, especially on our late arrival. Thank you for a brilliant stay.

Nothing at all! (Just a small microwave would be great)

9.0 / 10.0

Little Gem with Scenic, Tranquil Views

Great location with friendly hosts. The bed was super comfy and a nice bathroom. No WiFi - time to disconnect. The view (to die for) and you might see some deer near the window or walk past a few when outside. The quiet and no street light or sounds of cars.

Finding the bothies - providing clearer instructions of what to expect on arrival would be great.

9.0 / 10.0

Views forever, quiet and tranquil

Location was amazing , could look at the view forever.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Beautiful views, chance to completely unplug

Loved the view from the room; couldn't have been prettier. Communication with owner was excellent. If there was an issue it was rectified to our like quickly. If afraid to completely unplug (property does not have internet), make sure you bring personal hotspot.

Nothing. I would def stay here again and will highly recommend it to anyone to check it out.

10.0 / 10.0

A fantastic place to stay

It was all amazing. Mark and Joanne (and Murphy the dog), who own the Bothy, are excellent hosts. The bothy is comfortable and warm. The bed was very comfortable. The log burner adds a special touch. The views from the Bothy are beautiful. The accommodation is in a perfect location for exploring the island. Our dogs loved it and were made to feel very welcome.

10.0 / 10.0

Hebridean life in excellence.your dream come true

Everything is to be liked! I’d say: book it and you are up for an awesome surprise. Joanne is a fabulous and caring host. The place is bigger than you think. The photos can’t give credit to the bothie and location. You will get a very warm welcome and create your own dreams, by the fire, looking at the view, catching sight of a rabbit or even a stag.

1-If you need a tv or wifi or something of the sort, then a bothie is not your style (sorry mate!) 2-unfortunately you are going to miss the Arivruaich bothie tremendously once you depart!(and will want to return again).

9.0 / 10.0

It was a lovely place to stay on our first visit to Lewis and Harris.

Great location just off the main road from Stornaway to Tarbert. Scenic Loch view from the window. Lovely big bathroom with powerful shower. Huge bed which was very comfortable. Super wood burning stove heated the room up in no time. Joanne was a very helpful host and supplied us with plenty of wood.

It would benefit from a table as the window sill and fridge top were the only places to put things on. Appreciate there’s not much space to accommodate one though.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing bothy in a stunning location

Very comfortable bothy in a stunning location on the banks of Loch Seaforth. Good location to explore the whole island by car. Enjoyed cooking with a view in the outside kitchen area. Joanne was a superb host and gave us some fantastic recommendations. Our evening walk at low tide in full sunshine at Luskentyre Beach was magical. Highly recommended.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect Accommodation on a Stunning Island

Excellent location and lovely accommodation. A lot of thought, care and attention has gone into ensuring guests have everything they need. We could not fault our stay. Joanne and Mark were very hospitable and made sure we enjoyed our stay, nothing was too much trouble. We definitely return.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful room with a beautiful view

Great place to stay, great views and is so quiet and peaceful. The bothy is beautifully constructed has a wonderful shower. The wood burner warmed the room up very quickly and we loved the little oven above it that we used to warm up food.

10.0 / 10.0

Tranquil setting

Beautiful views, ever changing with the weather, while we were sitting by the picture window. Mid location between Tarbert and Stornoway allowed us to travel easily to different areas.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic stay at Blackhouse Bothies

The views where absolutely gorgeous, bed was huge also everything was very clean and the owners where very friendly and welcoming top marks.

Absolutely nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

What a place to stay!

What a gem of a place! We couldn’t believe our luck. Beautiful setting, gorgeous accommodation and a great location for exploring Harris and Lewis. Super dog friendly.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic stay

Beautiful location. split evenly between Tarbert and Stornoway

10.0 / 10.0

Faultless

The view. It was clean and spacious.

10.0 / 10.0

Loved it! The location, the accommodation, the views, the wildlife, and our superb hosts!

The location is adjacent to, but set back from, the main road between Tarbert and Stornoway, The Bothies are almost invisible within the landscape due to their local stone and turf room construction. The views of the loch and hills beyond are truly exceptional from both inside and outside the Bothies. The main room was dominated by the large large and very comfortable bed. The bay window gave plenty of light and again, those views! The bathroom was also generously sized and had a powerful shower. The main room also had a wood burning stove/oven, although cooking was mainly outside under the shelter of the Bothy roof. Access to the loch was easy and enabled canoeing where we encountered porpoises and quite a few seals! Our hosts Joanne and Mark could not have been more helpful and friendly.

We loved everything about the accommodation, but if you are expecting wifi or Tv then this is perhaps not the destination for you. :-)

6.0 / 10.0

Next time I would look for a place with better self catering as there are hardly any restaurants on the island

The friendly owners. The bay window looking over the Loch

The Outdoor cooking and the small bedroom. Would have appreciated more Space and seating.

10.0 / 10.0

Stunning !

The view !! Cannot say enough good things about this place if you want quiet and peaceful this is the place for you. The location is fantastic, the view of the sea loch allowed us some stunning views , sunrises and the opportunity of seeing seals and porpoise we loved it. The owners are so lovely, facilities are fantastic. We will be going back !

Nothing bad to say

10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful, serene and calming

Amazing place, beautiful location and lovely friendly hosts

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect island getaway

It was perfect, we stayed in early March with single digit temperature outside and strong winds. The bothy was very comfortable, and we only used the woodburner in the evening and were supplied with plenty of wood. The shower was hot, our hosts Joanne and Mark went out of their way to be helpful. The cooking hob worked well, there's a kettle, small fridge, comfy bed &great views....what more do you need??

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Great (almost) off-grid location in which to chill and get away from it all

Really away from it all - very peaceful Local wildlife includes seals and deer

10.0 / 10.0

For us this was the best bits of wild camping and great hotel combined, nature, views, peace and quiet with a huge comfy

The panoramic view of unadulterated nature and the “intense quiet”

A tiny tiny thing, the bathroom floor is very cold in contrast with the fabulous hot shower.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing!! Loved every second of it.

The location is amazing and the bed is very very comfortable. The place was immaculate and it is the perfect location to see all of the island.

There could maybe be a wee sign that makes it easier to find initially, but other than that it was perfect!

10.0 / 10.0

Enjoyed visiting with Joanne and Mark.

Mark and Joanne were very friendly and welcoming. Great views and great place to see wildlife.

10.0 / 10.0

See Sea Eagles from your bed!

Loved the setting and amazing atmospheric views including regular views of sea eagles. Excellent bed and shower.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Slow down and become part of the Nature

The most peacefull and unique location we ever stayed in! Breathtaking view and athmosphere! Makes you feel part of the spectacular Nature on the isle of Lewis!

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9.0 / 10.0

A unique stay on the Outer Hebrides

We were heartedly welcomed by the owners on our arrival. We were shown to our Bothie were we recieved complete information regarding our stay. The Bothie is situated near the bay leading out to sea and gives fantastic views of the valley. The bedroom and comfortable bed are very spacious. The bathroom is enormous and has a very nice shower. Cooking is done on a hotplate outside or as per request a BBQ can be provided. The owners reside nearby and are very friendly. We enjoyed our stay here very much. Especially the truly unique location, the views and the quiet. We would certainly come here again if our travels bring us back to the Outer Hebrides.

Nothing, just a tip. A small (fixed) table and chairs near the window for when the pesky midgets make breakfast outside somewhat challenging.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

This accommodation is superbly designed and thoughtfully arranged, nestled within a picturesque landscape. The owners, who reside nearby, are incredibly friendly and readily available to assist. The beds are exceptionally comfortable, and the bathroom offers ample space. The addition of the fireplace enhances the overall ambiance of the room.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing

Everything The uniqueness The look The feel the atmosphere Simply fabulous

10.0 / 10.0

Was für eine Ruhe, mitten in der Natur, nur die Adler kreisen am Himmel. Toll!

Wer hier nicht her fährt, ist selbst schuld. Der schönste Ort unserer Reise. Hier hätte ich es 2 Wochen ausgehalten. Die 2 kleinen Hüttchen liegen direkt an einem Loch (See, Fluss?), gegenüber und links die Berge, alles grün und so unendlich ruhig. Vom Zimmer aus oder vor der Hütte sieht man kein Zeichen menschlicher Zivilisation. Die Adler kreisen und die Hirsche stehen einfach vor dem Fenster und grasen. Es ist total ruhig und doch ist man schnell mit dem Auto in alle Richtungen unterwegs. Die Hütten sind mit Geschick neu gebaut, haben ein großes Bad, einen Bollerofen, ein großes Fenster, auf dem man sein Frühstück ausbreiten kann, 2 Klapp-Stühle unter dem Bett, eine Kiste mit Geschirr-Ausstattung, einen Kocher, den man draußen anschließen kann, draußen ein Waschbecken mit warmem Wasser zum Abwaschen. Alles war gut durchdacht. Einen Toaster hat uns die Vermieterin auf Nachfrage ausgeliehen. Alles wirklich sehr cool. Draußen gibt es auch einen Picknickbereich.

Ein keiner Tisch zum Aufklappen wäre toll. Damit könnte man draußen richtig in der Sonne frühstücken. Sonst super:)))

10.0 / 10.0

EXCEPTIONNEL!

Voilà un lieu exceptionnel tant par son confort, son emplacement, le concept et l'accueil de Joanne. Un sentiment d'être privilégiés dans ce bel endroit , seuls au monde avec du confort. Les cerfs sont venus à notre fenêtre, la vue de notre lit est époustouflante ! Une toute toute petite remarque: les rideaux pourraient être plus occultants. Tout est est fourni pour cuisiner dehors à l'abri. Le calme est absolu. Un grand merci pour votre accueil et votre gentillesse. Ces 3 nuits ont été parfaites.

9.0 / 10.0

Aanrader

Ligging

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this farm stay has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this farm stay?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Blackhouse Bothies. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this farm stay?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this farm stay. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Blackhouse Bothies pet friendly?

Yes! This farm stay is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Blackhouse Bothies?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, heating, and garden.

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