Luxury self catering accommodation in Stornoway on the Hebridean Isle of Lewis. Solas is a beautiful 1930s Art Deco house, which is now available for self-catering holiday accommodation. It was built the same year as Edward VIII abdicated to marry the infamous Wallis Simpson and reflects the elegance and simplicity of the period. Solas is Gaelic for comfort or solace and, as the name implies, the accommodation provides you with a very high level of comfort and quality that we are sure you will appreciate! The house offers a central location which is ideal for sight seeing. It is within walking distance of the ferry terminal and the harbour. Take the opportunity to take one of the stunning walks round the Castle Grounds where you will see over 100 different species of trees, Herons flying overhead (this is the only place where herons nest in trees) and enjoy the river, the moor and the grounds. At any time of the year affording you fresh air and spectacular scenery. Why not take a picnic and make it a day worth remembering! Why not relax on the chaise longue and listen to your favourite music or lie back with a good book while your dinner is cooking slowly in the kitchen! There is a good selection of dishes and pans and cookery books for the keen cook! Come and enjoy a stay worth remembering in our luxurious self catering holiday home in Stornoway. Accommodation - two public rooms, large dining kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, en-suite & clockroom toilet
Rental Rates (shown in GBP): From £750 per week Property Type: Townhouse
A home cooked meal is available on request for your arrival. A generous welcome pack with wine and all the essentials is also available for your arrival.
Surrounding Area:
There is a spacious garden and ample car parking. A deck area with garden furniture and a chiminea with logs is also provided.
Types of cubes:
Adventure
Beach
Golf
Holiday Type:
Island Getaway
Family Holiday
Activities:
Wildlife
Sightseeing
Sailing
Restaurants
Pubs / Bars
Nightlife
Museums
Mountain biking
Library
Horse riding
Hiking
Golf
Fishing - Deep Sea
Fishing - Rivers & Lakes
Diving
Cycling
Cultural festivals
Cinema
Boating
Beach
General Activities:
There are many places of interest both historical, scenic and cultural. Solas is a tremendous base from which to explore this beautiful island, where landscapes range from miles of moorland to sheer cliff faces. Lewis has mile after mile of empty golden beaches, perfect for romantic walks and paddling in the clear waters. The island is rich in wildlife, if you are lucky enough you will hear and maybe even see the Corncrake. The number of activities that this beautiful island lends itself to are too numerous to list, however I will endeavour to paint a small picture of what is available: canoeing climbing cycling diving fishing golf horse riding karting kayaking kiting sailing wildlife windsurfing. Lews Castle in Stornoway (within walking distance from the house) is set amid extensive grounds and gardens, with fabulous displays of Rhododendrons when in bloom. The river Creed runs through the Castle Grounds, making it one of the finest walks. Call in at the Woodlands Centre for further information. You can also experience the hustle and bustle of fish landings at the local market at the harbour. There are a variety of places to eat out in Stornoway and around the island - including a unique cliff-top French restaurant!
Location details for this holiday Townhouse in Highland and Islands, United Kingdom
Nearest
Description
Distance
Ferry Terminal
Ullapool to Stornoway
0.5 miles
How to get there
Caledonian Macbrayne has 2 car ferry services which both operate daily except Sundays:
Ullapool - Stornoway (sailing time: 2 hours 40 minutes)
Uig (Isle of Skye) - Tarbert (Isle of Harris) which 37 miles / 1 hour by car from Stornoway.
Visit the Caledonian MacBrayne website for more details - www.calmac.co.uk
There are also lots of options to fly into Stornoway Airport (just three miles from the house) from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness (with connections from London). Contact Loganair/British Airways, bmi (british midland) or Highland Airways.
Car hire is available on the island.
From the airport: as you leave the airport turn right at the first roundabout and proceed for about half a mile to a junction. At the junction, turn right and follow the signs for Stornoway (Steornabhagh) until you come to another roundabout (about 2 miles). Go straight ahead at this roundabout and you will see another small roundabout just ahead, turn right here onto Matheson Road. Proceed straight ahead through one pedestrian crossing and one set of traffic lights. Solas is just ahead on a corner site to your right. If it is dark the house will be lit up. The gates will be open so just turn into the drive.
By taxi from the airport: This will take about 15 minutes and will cost about £7.00 - £10.00.
From the ferry terminal: Exit the ferry terminal and turn left, you will see a roundabout ahead, turn right at the roundabout onto James Street and contine driving to the next roundabout. Turn left onto Matheson Road. Proceed straight ahead through one pedestrian crossing and one set of traffic lights. Solas is just ahead on a coarner site to your right. If it is dark the house will be lit us. The gates will be open so just turn into the drive.
By taxi from the ferry terminal: This will take under 5 minutes and should cost under £5.00.
Useful links:-
http://www.flybe.com/
www.calmac.co.uk
Luxury family accommodation in the centre of Stornoway on the beautiful hebridean Island of Lewis - sleeps 6. Surrounded by beautiful beaches & near all amenities.
Property type: Townhouse
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps up to: 7
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Last updated by the advertiser: Saturday, 19 June 2010
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Luxury family accommodation in the centre of Stornoway on the beautiful hebridean Island of Lewis - sleeps 6. Surrounded by beautiful beaches & near all amenities.
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
7 Max No. of Guests
This property is currently available over the following popular holidays:
Cancellation: If you need to cancel a reservation for any reason, we must be notified by telephone immediately and cancellation must be confirmed in writing within five days. In the event of a cancellation, we will make every effort to re-let the booking and you will be reimbursed in full. However, we strongly advise that you take out insurance cover to protect against additional costs. Adverse Travel Conditions: Travel to the island can occasionally be disrupted due to bad weather. Where non-arrival is the result of ferry/plane disruptions, technical fault/breakdown or any form of industrial action, we cannot be held responsible and no refunds will be given. Protect your holiday: To minimise the cost and inconvenience of cancelled bookings we strongly advise you to take out holiday insurance. You may otherwise have to forfeit the full cost of your holiday in certain circumstances. Vehicles/Personal Property. Vehicles, accessories and contents are left at their owners’ risk. The proprietors will not be held responsible for any loss or damage or any injury to persons not caused through the fault of the proprietor. Cleaning. The property should be left clean and tidy on departure and any damages must be reported prior to departure. Property or accommodation left in a dirty or inappropriate manner may result in an additional cleaning surcharge. Linen All linen and towels, including beach towels are supplied and included in the rental prince. Additional linen and towels are available. Utilities Gas and electricity are included in the rental price. However excessive use will be surcharged. Number in Party Please supply names of all people in party and also ages of children at time of stay. Restriction on Rental. We reserve the right to remove person or persons from the property due to unreasonable behaviour, damage to the property or exceeding the stated occupancy. In this case refund will be at the discretion of the owners. There is a no smoking policy within the house.
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Lettings are generally calculated on a weekly basis from 4pm Saturday to 10am the following Saturday. However this can be negotiated at off-peak times. Rates are £450-£750 per week. Please e-mail for availability and rates. To confirm your booking a non-refundable deposit of 25% is required. This is payable by cheque to Mr & Mrs Murray, 9B Branahuie, Point, Isle of Lewis with the balance to be paid 6 weeks prior to arrival date. Bookings within 6 weeks of arrival date are payable in full. A telephone or e-mail reservation will be held for 7 working days pending receipt of deposit. On receipt of deposit the booking will be confirmed.
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Luxury family accommodation in the centre of Stornoway on the beautiful hebridean Island of Lewis - sleeps 6. Surrounded by beautiful beaches & near all amenities.
Property type: Townhouse
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps up to: 7
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