Old Post Office

5.0★

Perfect

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

12 Customer Review(s)

Mr Blackett
October 2022

“Outstanding holiday cottage as attested to by other reviewers.”

Immaculately presented with well-appointed kitchen, sitting room, dining room and bathroom with excellent shower. The views are stunning from all of the main rooms! Excellent walks nearby. Plenty of extra storage room in the shed. The peace and tranquility is divine! The owners are very thoughtful and live only a couple of miles away so help easily available if required! An otter swam into the inlet immediately in front of the house! I can't wait to return!

Immaculately presented with well-appointed kitchen, sitting room, dining room and bathroom with excellent shower. The views are stunning from all of the main rooms! Excellent walks nearby. Plenty of extra storage room in the shed. The peace and tranquility is divine! The owners are very thoughtful and live only a couple of miles away so help easily available if required! An otter swam into the inlet immediately in front of the house! I can't wait to return!

- Mr Blackett, October 2022
Mahood September 2022

“The house was spotlessly clean, very generously supplied with essentials including yummy Hebridean treats.”

Johan and Donald were both caring and thoughtful and available and communicated whenever needed or required. We would recommend this home from home without hesitation.

- Mahood, September 2022
Mr Kirke August 2022

“Lovely clean and comfortable property with owner Johan willing to go extra mile if we needed anything.”

And we got to see a minky whale and leaping dolphins on the fast rib boat of the Eilean Glas Lighthouse boat trip from Scalpay Harbour. Even the weather was great. Highly recommended. Paul from York

- Mr Kirke, August 2022
Khan August 2022

“Beautiful peaceful location with first class views over the Minch.”

Very well equipped property and every comfort was provided for us. Lovely furnishings throughout and a property well loved and cared for by Johann and Donald. We highly recommend this property.

- Khan, August 2022
Mrs Burton July 2022

“A very well equipped cottage that is tastefully furnished.”

A wonderful location on a very quiet road with great views to Scalpay and on a clear day, the Scottish mainland.

- Mrs Burton, July 2022
Mr Galpin July 2022

“We think this has to be the best self-catering cottage we have ever visited ( and we have visited quite a few!”

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- Mr Galpin, July 2022
Prentice June 2022

“We had a lovely stay at the Old Post Office.”

The cottage was in a great position with views over the sea and on clear days you could see for miles. It was spotlessly clean and had everything that you would need in a holiday cottage. Johan was very welcoming and friendly and the tray of local biscuits and cakes was appreciated.

- Prentice, June 2022
Karl Fletcher Sep 2021

“Loved this place - so peaceful and relaxing with great views out across the Minch.”

Host was fantastic so kind and supportive, a lovely touch with the welcome tray. This is a great house in a great location with perfect facilities and placed to explore Harris.

- Karl Fletcher, Sep 2021
Hydes & Comries Oct 2019

“What a great cottage with lovely views.”

We were impressed from the minute we walked in. The cottage was spotless and equipped to a really high standard. We especially liked the home made cakes & biscuits! Johan was very welcoming and friendly. We've already recommended The Old Post Office to several people and no doubt similar comments will be passed on in New Zealand now that the Kiwis have returned home.

- Hydes & Comries, Oct 2019
Robert & Olive Hagar, Marie Moran, Audrey Acker Oct 2019

“The Old Post Office was the Highlight of our 3 week visit to Scotland.”

We only spent 1 week in Harris but the accommodations were highly rated by all 4 of us. The kitchen was a treat to work with, excellent dishes, pots and pans, cutlery all well laid out! Enjoying cooking with high grade pots, pans and sharp knives! The living room was very comfortable, the chairs in the pictures don’t do them justice. Beds were very comfortable and all three bedrooms windows are greeted by the rising sun with a view of the shore line and open sea. Dining room was spacious for serving meals or playing cards or games with a well stocked library. My favourite spot was the porch with a wee dram in hand and the sunshine. I give it 11 out of 10 , beyond my expectations for comfort and price! Bob Hagar

- Robert & Olive Hagar, Marie Moran, Audrey Acker, Oct 2019
Jane Smith Aug 2019

“What a lovely cottage - stunning views and great location - absolutely loved our week and Johan couldn't do enough to help - can't wait to go back!”

Cottage is very well kitted out with every need catered for and very comfortable and cosy on cooler days - enjoyed the woodburner a couple of evenings. It's a great place!

- Jane Smith, Aug 2019
Anne Ward Aug 2019

“We loved our stay at the Old Post Office.”

The house is comfortable and well-equipped. Drinishader is peaceful, with beautiful views across the bay. It was lovely to meet the owners, Donald and Johan. They really went out of their way to make sure that we felt at home. Hopefully we will be back someday!

- Anne Ward, Aug 2019

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Electric heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine
TV, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available on request
Off-road parking for 1 car
Enclosed garden with patio, furniture, storage for bikes and kayaks
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 5 miles, pub 4.8 miles

The property

The Old Post Office at Drinishader is situated on what is known as The Golden Road on the east side of Harris. This lesser visited area is a true gem and well rewards heading for. The Golden Road winds its way down the coast revealing new vistas at each bend as the views across to Skye are lovely. Small lily strewn lochans and swathes of bright yellow flag irises encapsulate all that these untouched areas of the Western Isles offer. However, it's perfectly possible to enjoy the pleasure of the west coast beaches such as Luskentyre, Horgabost, Seilibost and Scarista and they are all between 20 minutes and half an hour drive. For the keen hill walker, the North Harris Hills are not far and you will rarely meet others as you climb to the top of Clisham but the view will stay with you forever. 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.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

TARBERT

Lochgilphead 14 miles.

Built around an inlet on Loch Fyne, Tarbert has long been both a harbour and a key strategic point in the history of Scotland's rugged West Coast. Tarbert once required three castles to protect it, and the ruins of one of these can still be visited today. Built around the natural harbour, fishing and sailing continue to play an important part in the life of the village. There are many annual events to interest all tastes including the sailing regatta on Loch Fyne, seafood and music festivals. The 87 mile Kintyre Way stretches from Tarbert to the south of the Kintyre Peninsula, and offers walking for all levels and with ferry connections to Islay and Arran, there is simply no better location to relax and explore this rugged and picturesque part of Scotland.

Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental. Note: Please bear in mind that this property is located on an island and therefore only accessible by plane or ferry.

Drinishader near Tarbert, The Outer Hebrides - Harris (Ref. 1110798)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Outstanding holiday cottage as attested to by other reviewers.”

“The house was spotlessly clean, very generously supplied with essentials including yummy Hebridean treats.”

“Lovely clean and comfortable property with owner Johan willing to go extra mile if we needed anything.”

“Beautiful peaceful location with first class views over the Minch.”

“A very well equipped cottage that is tastefully furnished.”

“We think this has to be the best self-catering cottage we have ever visited ( and we have visited quite a few!”

“We had a lovely stay at the Old Post Office.”

“Loved this place - so peaceful and relaxing with great views out across the Minch.”

“What a great cottage with lovely views.”

“The Old Post Office was the Highlight of our 3 week visit to Scotland.”

“What a lovely cottage - stunning views and great location - absolutely loved our week and Johan couldn't do enough to help - can't wait to go back!”

“We loved our stay at the Old Post Office.”

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The property

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About the location

TARBERT