Hebrides self catering Scotland self catering Hebrides

Hebrides self catering Scotland - sleeps 2

Unusual luxury Hebridean earth house romantic holiday cottage on South Uist

Have you ever wanted to get away from it all ?

A  fully equipped self catering Hebridean holiday cottage with a huge difference, it enjoys the most extraordinary views from its living room windows, a stream running through the garden, the loch itself, and an island of trees which houses otters, swans and a host of other birds. Beyond is the village of Askernish, but the accommodation is so secluded that few people are aware of its presence.

The cottage is just over a mile from the beach and the famous ‘Tom Morris’ Askernish golf course, 4 miles from the ferry terminal at Lochboisdale and 20 miles from the airport at Benbecula.   A welcome pack of basics will ensure your visit gets off to a great start

South Uist is an island of outstanding beauty and contrasts that has plenty to offer anyone who wants to escape from the stresses of working life for a week or two.

The eastern side of South Uist island is rocky, with a rugged chain of hills which are populated with deer, golden eagles and sheep. These are perfect for climbing on a clear day with stunning views right across the island and over the Minch to the Inner Hebrides.

The west coast of South Uist, in contrast, is fertile wild meadowland called machair, famous for its’rare birdlife and wildflowers.

The machair gives way to miles of white sandy beaches - always empty and breathtaking in all weathers. Pulverised shells make the sand glisten white and silver, and the Gulf Stream coming in from America ensures that the sea is never too cold.

There are beautiful brightly coloured shells, dunes for shelter, sea birds of all varieties and the remains of some Neolithic wheel houses. The archaeology of Uist is extensive and well worth investigating. The most recent find of round houses with ‘mummies’ is close to the graveyard at Cladh Hallan, Daliburgh  and is signposted.

Hebrides Self Catering is exquisite and at the Earth House you can watch dolphins and porpoises as they sometimes come into the beaches and seals can be seen basking on the rocks - often on the crossing from Oban or Ui - the captain will point out basking sharks, the occasional minke or orca whale.