Berneray Otter Cottage
Famous for Gaelic culture and the fantastic beaches and wildlife, especially seals, otters and birds
Whole House
185 m2
Garden
Free Parking
Non-Smoking
Explore The Cottage
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Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
This bedroom is slightly smaller and is equipped with a double queen size bed with a very comfortable mattress. There is ample drawer space, a wardrobe and black out curtains.
Bedroom 3
This bedroom has two comfortable single beds with quality mattresses, duvet, black out curtains and a large wardrobe.
The Living Room
The sitting room has large picture windows overlooking Bays Loch and two nearby seal colonies. Otters are often seen playing in the water near the shore and occasionally venture onto land. The cottage faces East and the sunrises are spectacular.
Comfortably furnished with a double sofa and lounge chair, warm carpet and a wood/peat burner, the cottage is heated throughout with modern electric heaters.
The Modern Kitchen
The Modern Kitchen is equipped with electric cooker with oven and grill, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, microwave cooker, toaster, kettle, and coffee maker. There are ample cooking utensils, crockery, tableware and basic necessities (washing powder, bread, salt sugar, coffee, milk bread, cooking oil, butter etc)
The Bathroom
The second shower/ toilet is equipped with towels, shampoo, and soap
(Main toilet shower is en-suite in the Master Bedroom)
More Amenities For Your Comfort
Outdoors
- Outdoor Furniture
- Terrace
- Patio
- Garden
Other Amenities
- Drying Rack For Clothing
- Ironing Facilities
Fire And Safety
- Smoke Alarm
- Fire Extinguisher
- Fire Blanket
- First Aid Kit
What Others Say About Our Cottage
Testimonials From Booking.com
Outside
Beneath the modern outer shell, the width of the window sills is testimony to the 6 feet wide dry stone walls which makes the cottage so cozy and dry despite being so near to the shore. Originally a thatched cotter’s cottage (a tenant occupying a cottage in return for labour).
The age of the building is unknown. However, it is almost certainly several hundred years old. Otters are often seen frolicking near or on the shores of Berneray. Hence the name of the cottage.
A Peaceful Place To Relax And Wind Down
A Warm Welcome
Mary MacLean at the Post Office opposite will look after you at the property. She will either greet you personally or arrange for the property to be open warmed up with all your amenities refreshed. Don’t hesitate to go see her at the Post Office opposite. (Telephone 01876540249)
Berneray is famous for Gaelic culture, fantastic beaches and wildlife, especially seals, otters and birds. The machair area is a place of Special Scientific Interest mainly because of the traditional methods of crofting allowing for rare plants and birds to thrive. Stock up with food at the Co-op before your arrival or get your
supplies from the Berneray Shop and Bistro which has all you need for your stay on Berneray and serves great lunches dinners and snacks.
The parking area is fenced in and Private. Holding one large or two smaller cars. Be careful when venturing onto the rocks in front of the property as the seaweed is slippy. WiFi is broadband and fairly good for BT standards.
Location & How To Get Here
After driving over the causeway from North Uist, turn right at the T junction past the ferry terminal. Drive for about one mile on the single track road along the coast past the harbour, until you come to the Post Office on the left. The cottage is directly opposite the Post Office.
Pick up the key from Mary MacLean at the Post Office Tel 01876540249. She will be your host on Berneray.
Flights
Daily flights to Benbecula from Glasgow, Flights from Stornoway & Inverness (Mon to Fri) via Loganair.
Coaches
Mainland Scottish Citylink bus service from Glasgow to Skye connecting with ferries, and Western Isles bus service.
32 backhill Berneray,
Berneray, HS6 5BD,
United Kingdom
Berneray Shop and Bistro
Links to Our Neighbours on Bernery, Harris and the Uists
Links to our neighbours who offer B & B, self catering and other quality facilities on Berneray and nearby Islands can be found below;
Berneray Self Catering;
The Smiddy at Burnside Croft – 5 star self catering accommodation – Sleeps two
Contact Gloria at
Valley Sands Sollas, North Uist. A fantastic B & B with great reviews.
Contact Neil and Marion
Stopover
On your way to visit us, stay over at beautiful Ardno House at Ballachulish near Glen Coe https://www.ardnohouse.co.uk/. A perfect stopover for a leisurely drive to catch the afternoon or evening ferry from Uig. Your hosts Robert and Morag assure you of a friendly welcome. Morag’s mother was a much loved daughter of Berneray.
Booking & Availablity
You can view the availability of our Berneray Otter Cottage below
2023/24 Weekly Tariff
The cottage can be booked for a minimum of three nights stay in High Season. Minimum two nights short breaks are available during the Low Season
- Minimum 2 nights stay in low season from £180.00
Christmas and New Year (20 December – 5 January) charged at peak season rate
- Minimum 2 nights stay from £240.00
Low Season
6 January to 30 April Minimum 2 nights stay £180.00
Low Season
1 October to 20 December minimum 2 nights stay £180
Peak Season
1 May to 30 September minimum 3 nights stay £360.00
Prices Include
15% Discount For Either:
- Minimum £20 Electricity on arrival. Thereafter, top up the Pay-As-You-Go Meter at the Post Office opposite
- Bed linen, towels, toilet paper, soap, shampoo, washing powder
- WiFi
(a) Long stay discount Or
7 nights or more (15%)
(b) Early booking discount
Bookings placed more than or equal to 180 days prior to arrival: 15%
Cancellation Policy
House Rules
Damage to property
Please report any accidental damage of fixtures or fittings to your host Mary, who will ask you to pay the reasonable cost of replacement or repairs
Pets
Although we love, animals, in particular dogs, we do not allow pets as unlike in the city environment, pets on holiday tend to bring the wet, muddy, or sandy countryside into the house.
Smoking
Strictly No Smoking anywhere on the property.
Unregistered guests
The number of guests using the cottage should be as stated in the booking information.
Children
Children are especially welcome. We ask that you do not allow children to venture onto the rocks in front of the house.
By accepting this booking you agree to the aforesaid Rules Of The House
How To Book
Check the Calendar for Availability- Click on the nights you wish to book.
The calendar will hold your booking pending approval.
Confirmation of your booking will be within 24 hours.
25% of total rent must be deposited at least 3 days ahead of arrival or within 10 days of booking confirmation (whichever is the soonest). The remainder to be paid on arrival.
Deposit
Bank of Scotland Sort Code 80-45-41
A/C 01009663.
IBAN
GB38BOFS80454101009663
BIC
BOFSGBS1051
Contact
Norman MacKillop
+85366120435. (Text Only-I will reply as soon as possible)
Norriemack@aol.com
Availability Calendar
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