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Beach nearby
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Beach/ocean view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Room options

Beach

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Washer
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About the area

Map
Northton, SCT

What's nearby

  • MacGillivray Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tràigh Sgarasta - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Traigh Losgaintir Beach - 40 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Luskentyre Beach - 52 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Berneray Beach - 102 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Benbecula (BEB) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Temple Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Talla na Mara - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Skoon Art Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Croft 36 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home

Taransay Cottage is a two bedroom detached single level chalet style house with captivating views out over the beaches and hills of Harris including the island of Taransay from which it took its name. It is available for 7 day bookings Saturday to Saturday throughout the year. There is 1 x Double bedroom and 1 x twin room (cot and folding bed also available) Bathroom with double shower (no bath, but facilities for bathing small children provided) well equipped kitchen leading through to a dinning room which also has 2 armchairs (which usually become the most popular seats in the house) from which you can take in the views over a cup of coffee. The spacious sitting room has comfortable seating, more great views, books and games and a large TV. The house is a 5 minute walk from the first beach and there are many more to choose from all accessible on foot. The village is served with frequent public transport, has a visiting mobile shop and also has a cabin selling seafood and local produce from the croft.

Property manager

Keith McGowan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home located?

Situated by the sea, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of MacGillivray Centre, Seallam and Traigh na h-Uidhe. Tràigh an Taoibh Thuath and Tràigh na Cleabhaig are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Imogen C.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remarkable
Beautiful setting looking out on the sea and magnificent hills. Inside it was spacious and very well equipped. There were just two of us but it would be perfect for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay same as the first
Been here before. Outstanding place to stay in an outstanding location. We'll be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harris summer trip 2024
We love this property as it’s perfect for our family to relax and unwind! Thanks again. Xx
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harris 2024
Perfect property in a perfect location and we even got the perfect weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful holiday home in lovely Harris
Delighted with finding this place, even better than we expected, with every comfort & possible thing you can think of with the exception of an outside tap! Wonderful location with exceptional views & even though the weather wasn't great we still managed to have a lovely time. We would love to go back!😊
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss
Beautiful home, perfect location, fantastic views
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd visit and we still love it!
Just visited Taransay Cottage for the 3rd time and we've enjoyed it as much as the first time we went. It's a beautiful cottage, great location, near to beautiful beaches. We can't fault it and look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views. Wonderfully equipped
It would have been perfect, if the door had been open when we arrived. We were told that it would be open with the key on the inside of the door. It wasnt and after a 7 hour drive arriving at 9.30pm. Communiction with the host is lacking.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous, spacious house, with beautiful views, in a great location!
This was the first time that the place we'd booked turned out to be even more beautiful and spacious than it appeared in the photos! A 10 minute walk from a gorgeous beach, mobile grocery delivery, a lovely coffee shop down the road, a sustainable local stall in the other direction, just steps from the cottage, with a view of a beautiful mountain and bay from the living room and kitchen. This house has just about every amenity and extra you could want. Thank you for a brilliant stay, and we look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Relaxation
As somebody who has been visiting Harrs for 50 years but finding prices in the places we know so well rising beyond our means for every visit, this was perfect. Lovely house with loads of space for 4 adults, large living room, large well equipped kitchen and that amazing view from the dining room and living room. Less famous than Luskentyre and Seilebost, Northton is a great place to stay with amazing views, four deserted beaches in easy reach as well as wildlife (we saw otters, golden eagles and porpoises) and the Temple Cafe is a lovely wee daytime local overlooking the salt marsh, serving the best coffee ever and will also do you a wee Harris G&T. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable house, everything you need
Lovely place to stay. Very comfortable and views are amazing . Everything to hand and well provided for. Excellent base for visiting Harris.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANGUS M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hebridies holiday
The property was very comfortable and had everything that we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Wonderful location and views, house set-up is great, a home-from-home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
Beautiful position, impeccably presented, spacious and we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property
Everything you could need in a simply stunning location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very lovely cottage
Very comfortable with wonderful views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in south Harris
Lovely, spacious, well equipped property in a quiet location with great views. Very handy for the shop and ferry port in Leverburgh and close to the main road for venturing further north. Would definitely go back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week with great weather
Our second trip. Easy arrival. Very convenient for visiting family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Northton
Excellent position for exploring Harris. Loved meeting the friendliest people, wonderful food, beautiful beaches (of course) and even some sunshine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place and very comfy and cosy house
We love the village of Northton from a previous visit so knew the location would be perfect for us - easy reach of beautiful beaches and a great base from which to explore the island. The house had everything we needed and was warm and cosy even on the blustery and wet days! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
We had such a lovely time at the house. Our kids settled immediately and plenty of space for everyone. Exceptionally well equipped property. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed bungalow with great views & superb location in Northton close to the beaches
Taransay cottage is a delight , both the lounge and kitchen diner have great views of the mountains & estuary , the kitchen is large & well appointed & both bedrooms are a good size . The location in Northton gives access to great walks to the Northton beaches , temple & Ceapabhal hill. In the village there is also the excellent Temple cafe , Croft 32 for honesty box food & the Seallam centre with a superb St Kilda exhibition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer holidays 2022
A fabulous property with excellent amenities and provisions. Far spacious than we thought. Absolutely perfect for our family. Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taransay Cottage, Northton, Harris
This property was exceptionally well equipped and welcoming. The location was good and had some great walks and beaches nearby, a cafe down the road, and small shed selling freshly-made, ready-made meals and cakes up the road. A corncrake was calling in next doors meadow for most of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022