Self Catering in Highlands and Islands - Stornoway

A stunning detached family home close to Point near Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. A family-friendly open-plan property with sea views. Accessible and featuring a woodburning stove.

Boasting outstanding sea views is this magnificent, detached holiday home Clach Gorm, near Point not far from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Perfect for families and large gatherings, Clach Gorm offers the ultimate in style and opulence. The sheer grandeur of the house is established from the get-go with the hugely impressive open-plan living space setting the tone for the rest of the property.

Here there is a delightful sitting area arranged around large feature windows which showcase the simply breath-taking views over to the sea with an attractive woodburning stove providing another fantastic focal point to the space. You can imagine curling up here day or night and really making the most of being on holiday. The extremely well-appointed kitchen is a chef’s dream with a range-style cooker, Belfast sink and wonderful selection of amenities making it a fabulous place to cook up a storm.

When the food is ready, guests can pull up a chair in the inviting dining room where the woodburning stove offers not only warmth but a real sense of comfort and elegance. If the weather allows then you can also enjoy some quality time alfresco with the extensive gardens and decking area providing a really sociable spot for gathering to eat and drink and watch the sun go down over the Bayble Bay. If the weather is not so good then why not hunker down in the cool cinema room which has its own screen, projector and cinema seating? After a hard day of holidaying, guests can make their way to any of the five equally well-presented bedrooms ranging from twins to king-size so whatever combination of guests there are in your party there is a bedroom for everyone.

Waking up here is a delight with the invigorating Hebridean air offering a real opportunity for feeling truly revitalised, where you can properly recharge your batteries and feel you’ve had a proper break. There is something for everyone to do here with walking, surfing, paddleboarding, cycling, fishing, sailing and swimming all available literally on the doorstep with whale and dolphin watching nearby at Tiumpan Head Lighthouse. Jump in the car for a scenic drive to places such as Callanish Standing Stones, Lews Castle, Butt of Lewis lighthouse and Museum nan Eilean or visit neighbouring islands such as Harris, Benbecula, North and South Uist and Barra.

The town of Stornoway is well worth a visit with a fascinating working harbour, beaches nearby and a good selection of shops and eateries. An outstanding family holiday awaits with a stay at Clach Gorm. The islands can be reached by flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness; or by ferry from Uig on Skye to Tarbert, or Ullapool to Stornoway.

EPC Rating: Band B