Watch golden eagles from the lounge, otters, seals and wading birds galore from the kitchen. The rare Corncrake was photographed in the garden in 2015.
High specification includes large well equipped kitchen with 7 burner dual fuel range cooker with 3 ovens and wok burner, coffee maker, dishwasher etc, utility with washing machine. Fine Bedding Company hypoallergenic luxury duvets, Egyptian cotton linen and towels from the White Linen Company. Sleeps 6 in three ensuite bedrooms (two double and one twin), central heating, reliable high speed satellite internet, 42" HDTV and DVD/Blu-ray player with Ruarck surround sound. Separate study with large mahogany desk. Dedicated playroom with beanbags and children's 4 in 1 games table. Luxury soap from Outer Hebrides Soap Shack provided in all bedrooms. Welcome pack contains wine, smoked salmon, bread, butter, orange juice, eggs, milk, oatcakes, jam, tea and ground coffee all included.
Uninterrupted views of beach and bay from lounge and of St Kilda and the wild Atlantic Ocean from the breakfast bar. Miles of stunning coastal walks direct from the cottage. Enclosed garden and large lawn area with beach access through gate. Safe storage for cycles and kayaks in large garden shed. The starting point for bird and wildlife walks by RSPB Rangers is nearby.
The west coast location of the cottage is perfect for watching spectacular sunsets and also for enjoying the rare "machair" flower displays every summer. An official "dark sky" area, the stars and Milky Way are magnificent in winter and the northern lights are regularly seen from the cottage. Please see our website and blog for recent photos of the stars and Northern Lights as seen from the cottage garden www.beachcottagehebrides.com/blog