Guests say
Ceann an Loch Cottage receives high praise for its outstanding location, comfort, and cleanliness. Guests are delighted by the generous welcome packs and the attentive owners. The property is well-equipped, offering a luxurious stay with beautiful views and an ideal base for exploring Lewis and Harris. The thoughtful touches and high-spec facilities contribute to a memorable and relaxing holiday experience.
Reviewers consistently mention the property being spotlessly clean, indicating meticulous attention to cleanliness. There are no reports of any issues related to cleanliness, suggesting that the property is maintained to the highest standard.
The location is frequently highlighted as stunning, with beautiful sunrises and convenient access to both Lewis and Harris. The proximity to local attractions and the scenic views contribute to its perfect score.
Guests describe the bedrooms as super comfortable and the house as extremely comfortable and relaxing. The high standard of decoration and the quality of the furnishings indicate a very comfortable stay.
The property is praised for being well-equipped and offering high-spec facilities, including a bean-to-cup coffee machine and luxurious bathrooms. The presence of a wood burner and underfloor heating suggests excellent maintenance and a range of amenities.
The welcome packs are frequently mentioned and appreciated, reflecting the owners' thoughtfulness. While these gifts are highly valued by guests, it is important to note that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Balallan 1.2 miles. Enjoying a wonderfully peaceful setting in South Lochs on the Isle of Lewis is this charming single-storey holiday lodge, Ceann an Loch Cottage. Perfect for families and couples travelling together, the cottage is presented to an extremely high standard. It might look attractively rustic from the outside but on the inside, it offers all the home comforts any discerning traveller would want. The light and airy open-plan living space sets the tone for the rest of the property with an inviting sitting area forming the focal point of the room. The seating is arranged to maximise the beautiful views from the cottage outside and a woodburning stove creates an attractive centrepiece to the space, perfect for curling up and warming up after a day of adventures. If it’s a warm evening then you can throw open the French doors and recline on the decking area and soak up the views while enjoying your favourite tipple. Or why not fire up the barbecue and enjoy dinner alfresco? The decking is also the best place to watch the sun come up over Loch Erisort or watch it set behind the Harris hills and if you keep an eye out, you might even get to see some wild deer meandering over the fields. The extensive fully-fitted kitchen is the ideal place for cooking up a storm and while the chef prepares a sumptuous meal you can keep them company at the breakfast bar. Step out of the kitchen into the welcoming dining area which is again positioned to make the most of the stunning views out of the window. The beauty of the accommodation being all on one level means there isn’t far to stagger to bed and both super king-size bedrooms have their own en-suite wet rooms and there is a family bathroom which even has a wall-mounted TV so you needn’t miss your favourite telly while you’re having a soak! Ceann an Loch cottage is the perfect base for exploring the delights of the Isle of Lewis and there are activities to suit everyone’s age, budget and taste. Look out for otters on Loch Erisort or go for a refreshing hike whilst taking in the sublime panoramic views. A short drive away is the bustling town of Tarbert, home of Harris Tweed and a number of popular eateries with plenty of wild beach walks, watersports and even the North Harris Eagle Observatory, all not far from here. Stornoway is also only a short distance by car and is a great base from which to explore neighbouring islands and is the gateway to discovering even more of the wonders of the Outer Hebrides. For a holiday to remember, Ceann an Loch Cottage ticks all the boxes. The islands can be reached by flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness; or by ferry from Uig on Skye to Tarbert, or Ullapool to Stornoway.
Balallan meaning Allan's Town, is a crofting township on Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Balallan is within the parish of Lochs. The township is the longest village, being four miles in Lewis, and also in northern Scotland. Straggled along the head of a long sea loch between Arivruach and Laxay, it formed due to a mixture of crofting along the loch shore and fishing. It sits at the head of Loch Erisort. Whether you are visiting the island to see the varied wildlife, the numerous historic sites, or just to get away from it all, you will never be far from scenic surroundings. Beautiful, remote and peaceful, the views are right on your doorstep. Also known as the Outer Hebrides, the Western Isles form a 130 miles arc running from north to south off the north-western coast of Scotland. Taken from north to south they include Lewis, North and South Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size with en-suite wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x super king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x single.
Bathroom with oval bath, basin, wall-mounted TV, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Utility
Underfloor heating throughout and woodburning stove.
Range electric oven and grill with gas hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler, coffee machine, hairdryers, hair straighteners.
Smart TV with DVD, Sky, Sonos sound system, Bose docking station, WiFi.
Fuel, power and 1 bag of logs for woodburning stove included in rent; more available to purchase locally.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed wrap-around gardens with gravelled area, gardens, and decking area with barbecue and furniture.
Pet-friendly.
Sorry, this is a non-smoking property.
Shop 5.7 miles, village hub/cafe 1.4 miles.
Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental.There are two charging points at Balallan Bistro for this if required Note: Please bring own linen for travel cot
Reviews (49)
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Garry
With amazing views over the loch the cottage is superbly situated for trips all around the island. The cottage itself is wonderful and is of a very high standard with everything you would need to make this a home from home. Thank you to Donnie and Julie for the lovely welcome pack and the greeting.
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Paul
..Everything about it was first class and very highly recommended.
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Peter
From entering the cottage you are immediately wrapped up in the warmth and the very high standards throughout. You are drawn to the 2 welcome hampers (one being in the fridge) and then are amazed at the quality throughout. The cottage has underfloor heating (which we were grateful for) as well as being superbly stocked with everything you might need. The ice machine was a bonus for our Gs and Ts! The beds are very comfortable and all the bathrooms furnished to a very high standard. The owner Julie, is very attentive as responds immediately to any queries you may have. The views are stunning and although the weather was inclement during our stay just watching the changing colours on the landscape from the comfort of the lounge made it much more bearable. I guarantee that if you stay here you will not be sorry!!