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Creagan Glas Cottage has been in the same family since 1878, when the owners' great-grandfather built this croft house on Great Bernera. The old stone holiday cottage looks across East Loch Roag towards Breasclete and Calanais, with the shore and croft land accessible to guests. The sunroom is a particular pleasure, its full-height windows giving you a front-row seat to the changing light over the water. There are Stressless armchairs and a three-seater sofa here, so you can watch the weather move across the loch even when going outside holds little appeal. Next door, the sitting room has a wood-burning stove, with the first bag of logs supplied. The kitchen has everything needed for a proper supper, including a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, while the double bedroom and modern shower room make this a cottage for two. Outside, there's a seating area and a shed for bicycles or wet walking gear. Private parking and full-fibre broadband are useful touches, though you may find yourself paying far more attention to the view than the screen.
Great Bernera is linked to Lewis by a bridge, but it has a character of its own. The island is only about five miles long, with small settlements, crofts and a shoreline that rewards taking your time. Bosta Beach is its best-known stretch of sand, with turquoise shallows on a bright day and a nearby reconstructed Iron Age house. The island also has a Norse mill, a lobster pond and a small museum at the community centre. Coastal walks offer chances to see seals, otters and seabirds; the owners also report golden eagles overhead and occasional sea eagles. The nearest large supermarkets are in Stornoway, around 25 miles away, so stock up before arriving. The owners leave books, maps and their local recommendations in the cottage. They also recommend Uig Sands Restaurant for a meal out - a journey worth making for the scenery alone.
Beyond Bernera, the west of Lewis is rich in history and beauty that will stay with you. The standing stones at Calanais are around 20 minutes away by car, their age and scale all the more striking against the open moor. At Carloway, climb towards the remains of a remarkably preserved Iron Age broch, then visit Gearrannan Blackhouse Village to see how island families lived before modern comforts arrived. For longer days, drive north to the Butt of Lewis lighthouse or south into Harris, where the mountains rise above long beaches of pale sand. Tarbert has the Isle of Harris Distillery and shops selling Harris Tweed; the beaches at Luskentyre and Horgabost are unforgettable in clear weather. Walking, photography, kayaking and wildlife watching can fill a week here without a packed itinerary. Return to Creagan Glas with salt on your boots, put the kettle on and see what the light is doing over Loch Roag.
Owner details:
Morag Maclean joined Independent Cottages in December 2024
Accommodation Comprises:
Creagan Glas Cottage is a traditional Victorian crofter's house, dating back some 150 years. Beautifully restored with a sympathetic modern extension, it's a gorgeous getaway for couples or solo travellers.
Outside: The garden has seating and views over East Loch Roag. There's parking next to the cottage, and a shed where you can store bicycles and dry outdoor equipment.
Additional Information: Utilities, WiFi, bath towels, and bed linen is included. A bag of logs is provided for the wood burner, with more available to buy locally. Pets and smoking are not permitted.
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