Entire Cabin
IsleBebytheSea - a private rural retreat on the shore in the Scottish Hebrides
Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland, GB
2 guests
Studio
1 bed
1 bathroom
Vegan Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Ann
Isle of Lewis · Joined May 2024
I am a 45 year old Scottish Hebridean Gael who loves animals and living the good life. I live in a Hebridean cottage on the sea shore (it is called a seawater loch as it is a sheltered inlet). The cottage is on a large area of ground known as a croft. I live here with my husband who has been my partner for 22 years, 2 rehomed dogs, 3 rehomed cats, 2 rehomed ponies and new baby horse. No children. I love the 'Good Life' and slow living and grow my own food in my polytunnel. I love nature and our rugged beauty here. Sometime I board dogs in my home. I was vegetarian from age 11, but now follow a vegan diet. I do not buy or use leather, or use products tested on animals. But I will go for a pony ride now and again and there is vintage local wool in the property.
My Lifestyle
I follow a vegan diet. I do not buy or use leather, or use products tested on animals. I hate animal cruelty. I will go for a pony ride now and again on my own animals (I have had horses and ponies for 30 years and can assure my animals happiness, if you treat them right, they love going your company and happily take you for a trek.) There is vintage local wool in the property. (I used to have a companion sheep who I had to shear, because he got too hot in summer, if I could have used the fleece to make wool furnishings, I would have..)
Fun Facts About Me
I 'earth', have crystals, follow the moon cycles and make things out of old wood and nature. Over the years I worked in adult education, young people support, mental health support, project coordination, but left employment in 2016, and retrained as a PT to work for myself!
Hobbies & Interests
upcycling wood, growing food and talking to animals (study animal behaviour bits of info)
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Refrigerator
Hot water
Wifi / Internet
Microwave
Coffee / tea
TV
Garden
Meditation / yoga space
Private entrance
Overview
Capacity
2 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegan
Minimum stay
3 nights
Maximum stay
28 nights
Check-in
4PM - 9PM
Booking window
12 months
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
Double
1 bed
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
This is a beautiful area with dark skies and amazing nature including otters, eagles, corn crakes and cuckoos. Lots of hills and moors nearby to explore. This is rural crofting village and unfortunately most people still focus on 'livestock' production here. People raise animals for consumption nearby.
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Location
Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland, GB
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
IsleBebytheSea is a shepherd hut type cabin beside the shore of a Lewis sea loch, central on the Lewis & Harris land mass in the Scottish Hebrides. Rural. Beautiful view. You will have a private foot path to the shore and it is located on the bus route to Stornoway Mon-Sat. Great for walkers or swimmers. Sleeps 2 adults (1 double bed). Sorry, no companion animals or children. IsleBebytheSea is open plan, finished with a vintage Hebridean theme. nb, VINTAGE LOCAL WOOL IS USED. It has a kitchenette and shower room. It has 2 full size double bunks, the bottom one is set up as a bed, the top one is set up as a snug. This property is cute, cosy and finished with your comfort in mind, ideal for nestling in and relaxing. For location context, it is approx 15 min drive to Stornoway, 30 to the Harris border. This is your own private retreat. You can see our website for full details. Please note this booking is for accommodation only, not including our hot tub.
The kitchen
The kitchenette was bespoke built, with real oak work tops and a baby butler sink. It has the following: single electric hob, kettle, toaster, fridge with small freezer compartment, coffee bean grinder. Crockery and some vintage plates on display, some of which are bone china. Basic condiments. Washing up facilities. NB Heavily spiced food not permitted as although delicious, they permeate this little studio space furnishings.
Other things to note
All my animals are kept fenced away from you. My cat may wander down though so be warned! There are deep ditches, heavy machinery and electric fence nearby. Sometimes older villagers on the island still allow their sheep dogs and sheep to wander, this is pretty rare now but it happens. (This is part of the reason we do not accept pets or children.) Deer can wonder in all rural areas of the island too, including on the road. The sheep dogs/ sheep/ deer are not aggressive. This is generally a quiet area and guests must respect and maintain this, with no loud music or shouting outside. At certain times of the year when hay is being produced, there is large agricultural machinery working late at night nearby. There are crowing cockerels and wild birds nearby. There can be local children playing which can be noisy.
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Strict
Cancel up to 7 days before your trip and get a 50% refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
Not suitable for children (2-12 years)
Not suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
Not suitable for companion animals
No parties or events
No smoking
No long-term stays
No excessive outside noise, quiet hours 9pm-9am.