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Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home

Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home

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Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view

Overview of Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home

9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Beach view

Check out the area

Northton, SCT
  • Popular LocationMacGillivray Centre2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeallam10 min walk
  • Popular LocationTraigh na h-Uidhe10 min walk
  • Popular LocationTràigh na Cleabhaig2 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 5
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    2 single beds

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home

Taransay Cottage is a two bedroom detached single level chalet style house with captivating views out over the beaches and hills of Harris including the island of Taransay from which it took its name. It is available for 7 day bookings Saturday to Saturday throughout the year. There is 1 x Double bedroom and 1 x twin room (cot and folding bed also available) Bathroom with double shower (no bath, but facilities for bathing small children provided) well equipped kitchen leading through to a dinning room which also has 2 armchairs (which usually become the most popular seats in the house) from which you can take in the views over a cup of coffee. The spacious sitting room has comfortable seating, more great views, books and games and a large TV. The house is a 5 minute walk from the first beach and there are many more to choose from all accessible on foot. The village is served with frequent public transport, has a visiting mobile shop and also has a cabin selling seafood and local produce from the croft.

Property manager

Keith McGowan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harris

Located in Harris, this chalet is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balranald RSPB Reserve and Tràigh na Cleabhaig, while MacGillivray Centre and Finsbay Gallery are cultural highlights. Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Seallam - 10 min walk
  • Traigh na h-Uidhe - 10 min walk
  • Tràigh Sgarasta - 9 min drive
  • Luskentyre Beach - 52 min drive
  • Berneray Beach - 102 min drive

Getting around

  • Benbecula (BEB) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Temple Café - 6 min walk
  • Croft 36 - 1 min walk
  • Talla na Mara - 8 min drive
  • Lorna's Larder - 6 min drive
  • Skoon Art Cafe - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home located?

This family-friendly Harris chalet is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of MacGillivray Centre, Traigh na h-Uidhe and Seallam. Tràigh an Taoibh Thuath and Tràigh na Cleabhaig are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 73 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ewen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Relaxation
As somebody who has been visiting Harrs for 50 years but finding prices in the places we know so well rising beyond our means for every visit, this was perfect. Lovely house with loads of space for 4 adults, large living room, large well equipped kitchen and that amazing view from the dining room and living room. Less famous than Luskentyre and Seilebost, Northton is a great place to stay with amazing views, four deserted beaches in easy reach as well as wildlife (we saw otters, golden eagles and porpoises) and the Temple Cafe is a lovely wee daytime local overlooking the salt marsh, serving the best coffee ever and will also do you a wee Harris G&T. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable house, everything you need
Lovely place to stay. Very comfortable and views are amazing . Everything to hand and well provided for. Excellent base for visiting Harris.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANGUS M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hebridies holiday
The property was very comfortable and had everything that we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Wonderful location and views, house set-up is great, a home-from-home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
Beautiful position, impeccably presented, spacious and we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property
Everything you could need in a simply stunning location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very lovely cottage
Very comfortable with wonderful views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed bungalow with great views & superb location in Northton close to the beaches
Taransay cottage is a delight , both the lounge and kitchen diner have great views of the mountains & estuary , the kitchen is large & well appointed & both bedrooms are a good size . The location in Northton gives access to great walks to the Northton beaches , temple & Ceapabhal hill. In the village there is also the excellent Temple cafe , Croft 32 for honesty box food & the Seallam centre with a superb St Kilda exhibition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in south Harris
Lovely, spacious, well equipped property in a quiet location with great views. Very handy for the shop and ferry port in Leverburgh and close to the main road for venturing further north. Would definitely go back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week with great weather
Our second trip. Easy arrival. Very convenient for visiting family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022