Isle of Lewis holiday home accommodation, Stornoway with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, rural

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Craigroyston Lodge (house)

Home description

A large, three-bedroom house in the style of an Alpine Lodge, with a spacious open-plan living room and kitchen. It is the ideal getaway for all the family, with stunning views across Broad Bay in the summer and outside decking and French windows for that al freso dining experience. At the same time, Craigroyston's special design, constructed using state-of-the-art insulation material and heating systems, gives the perfect protection from the winter weather, making this the perfect all-year-round retreat.

Craigroyston Lodge is simply stunning. Larch-clad , Scandinavian design, full of light and securely enclosed by a traditional "drystone dyke" which was constructed from stone reclaimed from ancient island Black Houses. Bright and airy, it boasts a huge open-plan living space with cathedral ceilings clad in rough-sawn Douglas Fir.

It has a state-of-the-art environmentally-friendly design and construction. The external larch cladding and Douglas Fir ceiling linings are entirely ‘locally-sourced’ from the Spey Valley; the design maximises natural light and passive solar heat gain; and the use of concrete has been restricted in order to minimise the environmental footprint of the building. Constructed in 2003, the building uses structural insulated panels (SIP) which dramatically increase the thermal efficiency of the building. It was the first ever building of its type to be constructed in the Western Isles.

Craigroyston Lodge	Bright and spacious
Fully fitted kitchen	Beautifully furnished

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The Outer Hebrides region

Expect the unexpected when it comes to the weather in Lewis and Harris. When someone coined the phrase "Four Seasons in One Day", they could well have been on an island visit. When the sun shines, it is majestic and in the height of the summer months it is not uncommon for daylight to extend to after 11pm, a truly unique experience for many. It can be spectacular in the same breath, too, with the islands located on the north-western frontier of Europe and caressed by Atlantic breakers. Winters can be very mild, thanks to a warm sea current known as the North Atlantic Drift, which originates in the Caribbean.

Isle of Lewis / Stornoway area

There are superb sandy beaches at Port of Ness, Bosta, Coll, Traigh na Berie & Uig Sands Lewis where the famous Isle of Lewis Chess Set was found.


Things to do around Stornoway :

Bliss Therapy - Holistic health and beauty retreat in Stornoway offering a wide range of deeply relaxing treatments renowned for their calming effects to mind, body and soul. Why not take time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life to escape, unwind and relax in this tranquil atmosphere.
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Fantastic Fresh Seafood :

The town of Stornoway has a wide variety of eating establishments, with fantastic fresh seafood and local produce. It literally caters for every taste, from the upmarket dining experience to curry houses and Chinese and Thai restaurants. And why not try our two fish and chip shops near the pier in Stornoway town centre for that everyday convenience. There is also a fantastic variety of restaurants and hotels in the rural districts of Lewis and Harris. If dining is your thing, you won't go bored. But be warned, it is not easy to get food after 9pm.
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Top Visitor Attractions:

An Lanntair Arts Centre – one stop venue for entertainment, enjoyment and the arts – exhibitions, events, cimena and shop.

Lewis Loom Centre – shop with tweeds and quality knitwear. Exhibition of looms.

Museum Nan Eileen – Exhibition on the islands life and culture, admission free.
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Top visitor attractions in Lewis and Harris:

Arnol Blackhouse, Arnol – A traditional, fully furnished, Lewis thatched house that provides a unique insight into island life. With an attached barn, byre and stackyard. Beside the Black House, a furnished 1920s whitehouse can also be seen. Visitor centre with interpretative displays explaining the history of the site and locally-made crafts.

The Islands Book Trust, South Lochs – books, talks, visits, publications and research on the history of Scottish islands in their wider context.

Harbour View Gallery, Port of Ness – small studio gallery exhibiting paintings and prints by Anthony Barber.
Borgh Pottery, Borve – handthrown studio pottery.

Calanais Visitor Centre – Exhibition, Story of the Stones, coffee and shop.

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Carloway – Restored blackhouse village with museum, café, gift shop, wonderful scenery and truly an unique attraction.

James Smith Photography, Brue – Original framed and unframed photographic landscapes and seascapes of the Outer Hebrides.

Pairc Museum, Gravir, South Lochs – local history and archives

Kinloch Museum, Laxay, Lochs – museum with changing local history exhibitions.

Coll Pottery, Coll – wide range of pottery made on site, crafts and café, viewing gallery and disabled access.

How to get there

By Air

Stornoway is connected to the mainland by daily flights to the major Scottish airports.

We find Opodo a good, clean website to search for the most competitive flight prices www.opodo.co.uk.



Highland Airways operate daily flights between Inverness and Stornoway www.highlandairways.co.uk.

Flybe operate regular flights, from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness to Stornoway, Barra and Benbecula www.flybe.com.

Eastern Airways now operate a daily service between Stornoway and Aberdeen www.easternairways.com.

Flying From overseas

When travelling from another country then book a flight to Glasgow, Edinburgh or Inverness and then see the connecting flights listed above.

By Ferry

You can travel from Ullapool to Stornoway in less than 3 hours on the large and comfortable Calmac ferry, the "Isle of Lewis ". Alternatively you can choose the shorter crossing (1hr 40mins ) from Uig on Skye to Tarbert on Harris. During your journey across the Minch you can take in an array of islands, as well as carry out a bit of dolphin and porpoise spotting! www.calmac.co.uk.

For timetables and online booking - Caledonian MacBrayne run car both car and passenger ferries to the islands all year round. 


Ullapool to Stornoway ( Lewis )

Uig ( Skye ) to Tarbert ( Harris )
Loch Maddy ( North uist )

Oban to Barra

Car Hire:
Getting around the island without a car may prove tricky so we have offered an additional car hire service for you, with the choice of two vehicles (A Honda CRV petrol or Renault Clio 5-door diesel). This should be arranged in advance and we will send you an electronic insurance form prior to your arrival, just ready for you to take-off. We will, however, need to see your licence and in the case of UK drivers that will include both parts.

Activities near Isle of Lewis

Facilities

Further details indoors:
A large, three-bedroom house in the style of an Alpine Lodge, with a spacious open-plan living room and kitchen. It is the ideal getaway for all the family, with stunning views across Broad Bay in the summer and outside decking and French windows for that al freso dining experience. At the same time, Craigroyston's special design, constructed using state-of-the-art insulation material and heating systems, gives the perfect protection from the winter weather, making this the perfect all-year-round retreat.

This property has three bedrooms which sleep six, including one king size, and has two public rooms.

Craigroyston Lodge is simply stunning. Larch-clad , Scandinavian design, full of light and securely enclosed by a traditional "drystone dyke" which was constructed from stone reclaimed from ancient island Black Houses. Bright and airy, it boasts a huge open-plan living space with cathedral ceilings clad in rough-sawn Douglas Fir.
A large, modern kitchen space takes up one corner of the ground floor and is adjacent to the dining area. The dining area easily accommodates eight around a comfortable table, with views through the huge south facing floor-to-ceiling windows. A twin-bedroom and adjacent shower room complete the downstairs accommodation.

The main bedrooms are both doubles, one with a king-size bed, and are accessed upstairs avia "the minstrel’s gallery". The bathroom lies between the two bedrooms. All have unrivalled views across the neighbouring crofts to the Broad Bay beaches.
Outside there is a clothes drying area, a garden, and a generous area of decking borders on a large set of French windows — perfect for a lazy, open-air breakfast on a sunny day! A carport and a large garden shed can also be used to store or secure bicycles and other bulky equipment, such as boating, fishing, or water sports gear.

It has a state-of-the-art environmentally-friendly design and construction. The external larch cladding and Douglas Fir ceiling linings are entirely ‘locally-sourced’ from the Spey Valley; the design maximises natural light and passive solar heat gain; and the use of concrete has been restricted in order to minimise the environmental footprint of the building. Constructed in 2003, the building uses structural insulated panels (SIP) which dramatically increase the thermal efficiency of the building. It was the first ever building of its type to be constructed in the Western Isles.

Further details

We go out of our way to assist you in making your self catering holiday here in Lewis exactly right so that your stay in a luxury island retreat can be as relaxing and stress free as possible. We will send you a pre-registration form to ensure we’re there to greet you on arrival. Feel free to place an advanced shopping list and it will be ready for your arrival. We can also provide home cooked meals to be stored in your freezer and of you want your laundry done, well, we’ll do that too.

For the kids we can supply games, books, a play station2 with suitable games, babysitting service, high chairs — just tell Morag in advance what your requirements are.

Remember — self catering does not have to be hard work!

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BE INSPIRED ON LEWIS AND HARRIS................a paradise for artistis and photographers, and the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life!

The Hebrides are one of the last unspoilt natural spaces with the cleanest air in Europe not to mention turquoise green sea and miles of endless white sand. It's a paradise for the photographer and the artist with eveer changing light, inspiring scenery and dramatic weather conditions.

With this in mind, we are pleased to offer painting and photography courses as part of a package when a short break is booked in one of our lodges. Courses start from £20 per person however we and the local artists would like to ensure your specific interests are met, please email your interests and we will bring together the perfect artist break for you.

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Conditions

Booking policy
A deposit of £100 is required at the time of booking accommodation, with the balance payable six weeks before the arrival date
Full prepayment is required for self catering bookings made within six weeks of arrival
A ”booking” will be held for 7 days to allow the deposit or full prepayment to be made as appropriate
Cancellation policy

We appreciate that unforeseen circumstances and events beyond your control may force you to change your plans.
In the event of a cancellation of a confirmed booking, we will endeavour to re-let the property and refund any monies paid. If the re-letting is done at a discounted price, this discount will be removed from any monies refunded.
If unsuccessful in re-letting, the guest will be required to pay the balance of the rental in full (if not already paid) or will not be due any refund if the booking has already been paid in full by them.
Foreign visitors will probably have travel insurance, domestic visitors are strongly recommended to take out a cancellation policy. We offer two policies to our guests which cover different levels of risk. We strongly recommend consideration of taking out insurance.

Departure and Arrival times
Departure is by 10.00 a.m. and arrival from 17.00 p.m.
Circumstances may allow these times to be amended by prior agreement where possible to accommodate guests individual travel arrangements. We will endeavour to be flexible, but please remember that should guests wish to travel on the second ferry, the next guests might well be arriving on the inward sailing!

Dogs
Dogs are welcome, but please let us know beforehand.
They are not to be allowed on the furniture and are to be kept in the living areas and out of bedrooms.
Because we allow dogs does not mean we accept muddy paw marks or similar on the walls! Please towel them off before letting them in.

Footwear
Our floors are mostly hardwood.
Would ladies (and guys?!) please refrain from wearing stiletto heels or similar to avoid damage. Similarly, metal “segs” etc.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	27 Feb 09	7 Mar 09	510£ 510	0-	0-	Flexible
	7 Mar 09	1 Jun 09	600£ 600	0-	0-	Flexible
	1 Jun 09	1 Jul 09	750£ 750	0-	0-	Flexible
	1 Jul 09	1 Aug 09	1000£ 1,000	0-	0-	Flexible
	1 Aug 09	1 Sep 09	850£ 850	0-	0-	Flexible
	1 Sep 09	12 Sep 09	750£ 750	0-	0-	Flexible
	12 Sep 09	19 Dec 09	600£ 600	0-	0-	Flexible
	19 Dec 09	1 Jan 10	850£ 850	0-	0-	Flexible

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Availability

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