About Egroeg:
Egroeg - Egroeg is a contemporary, architect designed, “upside down” house – with three guest bedrooms on the ground floor and superb views - across The Minch, to Lewis & Harris - from the split-level first floor, where the living area and kitchen-dining area are all seamlessly integrated into a large open-plan living space.
A wood-burning stove completes the exclusive ambiance …
Location - Lochbay is located on the Waternish penninsular approximately 60 miles (90 minutes) from Armadale (Ferry), 50 miles (75 minutes) from the Skye bridge and 22 miles (30 minutes) from Portree.
Bedrooms – two “double” (en-suite shower-bath) and one “twin” (en-suite shower). All bedrooms are carpeted throughout and have built-in cupboards, complete with storage baskets available for guests use during their stay.
En-suite - Complementary toiletries – Scottish Soaps (Sea Kelp). Bathrobes available on request.
Breakfast – Traditional Cooked or Continental breakfast will be provided – normally between 07:30-09:00 but times can be adjusted on request.
Tea & Coffee – Guests are welcome to make use of the kitchen facilities whenever tea/coffee is required.
Evening meals - available locally in Stein (30 minute walk/8 minute drive) at either The Stein Inn, or Lochbay Restaurant (Michelin star restaurant), Edinbane (Edinbane Inn – 15 minutes drive) or Dunvegan (The Old School Restaurant - 15 minute drive).
Dietary Requirements – If you have any specific dietary requirements, please contact us (by email) at time of booking.
Living area (first floor) - In the evening, guests are welcome, and encouraged, to share the first floor living area with both the owners & fellow guests.
Children – the open plan design of the first floor includes a low wall (100cm) between the lounge and the stair-well. Therefore, we regret we cannot accept bookings for family groups that include minors (less than 16 years old).
Pets – Lochbay is a crofting community (sheep farming) and therefore, we regret we cannot accept bookings from guests with dogs - or any other animals (sorry).
Room Servicing - All rooms will be serviced daily.
Tariff (room) – (See below).
Attractions:
Magnificent Scenery - Waternish is a “Dark Skies” location, SkyeSkyns, Divers Eye boat trips, Dunvegan Prawn and Mussel Bar, Dunvegan Castle & gardens, Dunvegan bakery, Janns cakes, Coral beach. Further afield – Portree (shops, swimming pool, cinema), Old Man of Storr, the Quarang and Talisker Whisky Distillery are just some of the many attractions in NW Skye.
Photography – Limitless opportunities in the immediate locality (don’t forget your camera gear).
Miscellaneous:
Parking – ample parking (3-5 cars).
WiFi – free, throughout the house
Television – a large flat-screen TV (FreeSat) is located in the communal living area and is available for use by guests - but the stunning views should keep you fully entertained.
Heating – underfloor heating throughout the ground floor supplied by air-source heat pump.
Windows – each room is well lit by individually tailored windows, designed to maximise the views over Lochbay.
Blackout blinds - During the Summer months, the days are long and the nights are short. All rooms are equiped with blackout blinds &/or heavy curtains.
Utility Room facilities – washing machine, tumble dryer & drying rack – these facilities can be made available to guests on request.
Smoking – outside only (please).
Slippers – We respectfully request that guests remove their outdoor shoes in the entrance lobby - slippers or socks are the preferred indoor footwear.
Safety - Egroeg is fitted with smoke alarms and equipped with fire extinguisher and fire blanket.
USB - Recharging plugs (triple) available in each bedroom.
Directions:
From the A850 (Portree-Dunvegan road), take the turning for Lochbay/Stein/Waternish/Trumpan (B886). Follow the road for about 3 miles. When you cross over a cattle-grid and small stone bridge, Egroeg is the fourth house on the right.
NB. The B886 is a single-track road with passing places – please drive carefully and be prepared to pull over if necessary. Beware of pot-holes at the side of the road.
Contact Details (Egroeg B&B):
Email: egroeg34@btinternet.com
Mob.: 07931-552-322
SatNav: IV55 8GD
Booking Terms & Conditions:
Enquiries/Bookings: - Telephone enquiries are welcome at any time. All bookings must be made by internet. Sorry, but we cannot accept "same-day" bookings.
Maximum Occupancy - Whenever possible, we try to limit the number of guests to a maximum of four (4), on any one night - however, occasionally, there may be a maximum of six (6) guests.
Deposit - A deposit equal to 1 x Room Rate (each room) is required at the time of booking.
Once we receive notification of your booking we will send you a (PayPal) invoice containing the necessary information to pay either the deposit, or, the full amount, by whichever method you prefer - PayPal, Bank Transfer (BACS) or Cheque (UK Banks ONLY).
If you decide to pay the deposit (full amount) by either Bank Transfer (BACS) or Cheque (UK banks ONLY), please let us know (by email) once payment has been made.
Balance (In Advance) – If, after initial payment of the deposit, you wish to pay the balance in advance - PayPal, Bank Transfer (BACS) or Cheque (UK banks ONLY) please let us know (by email) once payment has been made.
Alternatively, you may wish to pay the balance on arrival - see below.
Balance (On Arrival) – The total cost of the booking – less deposit – is payable on arrival - Cheque (UK banks ONLY - with bank card) , or Cash.
Credit Card - Sorry, but we do not (currently) have facilities for accepting payments by Credit Cards.
Cash - Please DO NOT send cash by mail.
Handling Charges - PayPal and Bank Transfer (BACS) payments MAY be subject to a handling charge.
The initial (PayPal) invoice will include this as a seperate item.
On arrival, any "balance" for this handling charge - up to the maximum amount - will be refunded (in cash).
Changes – Subject to room availability, guests may request changes (room, date, # of guests) up to 7 days prior to arrival.
ALL communication regarding changes MUST be by email.
Cancellation (Guest) – Email notification of cancellation is required. The deposit is not refundable.
Cancellation (Egroeg B&B) - Where, due to unforeseen circumstances, Egroeg B&B is unable to fulfil a booking, the guest will be notified (by email or telephone) as soon as possible. Egroeg B&B will make every effort to assist the guest to make alternative arrangements.
Compensation – In the event of cancellation - by Egroeg B&B - the deposit (and, where appropriate, balance) will be refunded within 28 days, by a mutually agreed method - PayPal, Bank Transfer (BACS) or Cheque.
No Show – In the event of a “no show” on the first night of booking, the entire booking will be considered to have been cancelled and the booked rooms will be made available for other guests.
Single Occupancy – A discount (20%) is applied.
Liability – Egroeg B&B will not accept liability for injury or loss during your stay at Egroeg B&B.
Travel Insurance - Guests are strongly advised to arrange appropriate Holiday Cancellation insurance.
