Corncrake Cottage

5.0★

Perfect

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pet-friendly
Cot available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Brooker
September 2023

“A truly wonderful place.”

Great views from the property and so comfortable. Well equipped and such a great idea having the pod in the garden.

Great views from the property and so comfortable. Well equipped and such a great idea having the pod in the garden.

- Mrs Brooker, September 2023
Mr Waldron August 2023

“Fantastic setting and lovely home to enjoy it from.”

Stunning beach that needs to be kept a secret along with the rest of Harris.

- Mr Waldron, August 2023
Mrs Mcpherson August 2023

“The cottages are in a stunning location - probably one of the best spots in Harris for beach access and sunset views.”

They are spacious, extremely comfortable and sparklingly clean. The outdoor “gondolas” are good fun too. We enjoyed a fantastic holiday of beach walks, swimming, walking, coffee stops and evening meals, with glorious skies as a backdrop. Angus and Alina are also lovely hosts, on hand for any issues ( of which there were none during our stay but they contacted me immediately about jewellery I had inadvertently left behind!).

- Mrs Mcpherson, August 2023
Ms Barker June 2023

“Corncrake is a lovely house, beautifully maintained, supremely clean and in the most perfect location with a very short walk to a stunning beach, which for the majority of the time you have to yourself.”

We were so taken with the property we have re-booked for next year. Corncrake was already booked so we have booked the next door property, Otter. Very much looking forward to it.

- Ms Barker, June 2023
Mrs Mcilroy November 2022

“Angus and Allina are the perfect hosts.”

So many lovely little touches, even a lovely welcome pack for our little dog. Corncrake cottage is in the perfect location, just a short walk across a field to beautiful Scarista beach and a 10 minute drive from the stunning Luskyntyre beach. The Cottage is very cosy, spacious and tastefully decorated. There is also a large sitting area on the upper level perfect for reading or taking in the stunning views. It is also equipped with everything you could possibly need. I would highly recommend Corncrake Cottage.

- Mrs Mcilroy, November 2022
Mr Baird September 2022

“'Holiday of a lifetime' sounds a bit clichéd but possibly doesn't cover our week on Harris in the Outer Hebrides adequately!”

!! Ok, we had a week of mainly sunshine and really warm temperatures (and we were aware that our own home in beautiful Cornwall had a week of much rain!) so maybe where we were staying wasn't that important? How wrong you would be! Corncrake Cottage was absolutely wonderful. We were expecting it to be from the range of photos on the LHH website, but sometimes photos don't live up to the reality. Not so in this case! The cottage is beautifully appointed and wonderfully designed. Comfortable and cosy we had everything we needed. Lovely welcome pack of goodies and even a welcome pack each for the dogs, along with bowl and mat for use during the week. Very thoughtful. If rain had forced us to be inside for much of the week it would have been a shame but a pleasure, to spend more time in Corncrake Cottage. The owners have thought very carefully about their property and the duplicate, Otter Cottage, next door. Dogs were allowed so our whippet and our friends' spaniel could come with us and enjoy those miles of unspoilt white sand beaches with us... Scarista Beach was just a five minute walk away and a real joy each day. (We loved Luskentyre as well!). The local shop in Leverburgh stocked an amazing range of things and were so friendly. We had one small issue with a window in Corncrake Cottage. The owner was with us sorting it within 10 minutes. Lovely to meet him and tell him what a great time we were having. If you want to spoil yourself for a self-catering holiday, consider Corncrake and Otter Cottages. They are unlikely to disappoint you in any substantial way. We would return like a shot!

- Mr Baird, September 2022
Mr Pinder August 2022

“Absolutely excellent, thank you.”

- Mr Pinder, August 2022
Visitor September 2020 Oct 2020

“We are on the ferry, leaving Harris, and I just want to grasp the moment and say a huge thank you for all your help and advice for our stay at Corncrake.”

As for a location, Scarista beach is about as perfect as it gets - for proximity to Tarbert and Leverburgh....and Temple Cafe at Northton, and beautiful gifts art and coffee at Tallanamara...Corncrake is wonderfully remote, and yet has so many places on hand to ‘pop’ to. The community shop at Leverburgh is the best; we befriended a fisherman at the quay who sold us his lobsters on three occasions! We found a butcher at the Coop in Tarbert, and worked out that the Uist fish delivery was on a Tuesday in Leverburgh. Temple cafe bakery on a Saturday and Sunday were divine (and we have a car full of her bread and pastries and muesli and chutneys and jams....and and and.....), and we went most days for a cheeky latte or mint tea. Alison who runs it is perfect for Harris, and we’re so grateful she has continued to stay open through the pandemic! My advice to anyone going would be to invest in good accommodation - each day, coming home to a lovely warm and cosy place, clean and well equipped, warm showers and comfy beds, was a daily delight. We would stay at Corncrake or Otter again in a heartbeat. We would love to return again soon. Thank you Wynne for all your help, and for calming my fears about my impulsive booking. We are so happy we pushed through and made it to such a beautiful part of our own country - I have seen more rainbows in a fortnight than in my whole life I think!! Hoping this email finds you well, and if you could tell me when Otter or Corncrake, or Alla na Mara are free/available in 2021, we’d be very interested in making another booking. Thanks again!!

- Visitor September 2020, Oct 2020
Anne Connelly Sep 2020

“Excellent holiday house.”

Perfect location 5 minutes walk from Scarista Beach. Shop 6 minutes drive south and 20 minutes from Tarbert. Very comfortable house that worked well for 5 plus baby and dog. Kitchen had everything you needed to prepare meals and much more. Great views across the golf course to the beach and headland. We will return.

- Anne Connelly, Sep 2020
Jo Cooke Sep 2020

“We really enjoyed our stay at Corncrake Cottage.”

It is in a wonderful location with easy access to the beach. We found the cottage very spacious, comfortable and practical with a good bed and lots of hanging space in the main bedroom and an excellent shower in the en-suite. Unfortunately the removal of soft furnishings in the sitting area, because of covid, meant it felt rather ordinary. Also the dining table and chairs have been replaced and in our view the replacements aren't as nice as those in the photo in the brochure. The LHH brochure promotes high standards so there we a few things which felt didn't match this aspiration. The oven has been replaced and the new one doesn't fit properly; one wheel was missing from the bottom dishwasher tray and another was loose making it frustrating to use; the ring position markings on the hob were completely worn away and the 'fridge door had only a bottle tray at the bottom. In these covid times it was also disappointing that the 'fridge and dining table weren't completely clean. Overall though we did have a really enjoyable and comfortable stay at Corncrake Cottage.

- Jo Cooke, Sep 2020
Angela Ogg Oct 2019

“I’m just emailing to thank you for providing beautiful accommodation for our holiday.”

It was great to be back on Harris and Corncrake certainly provided the luxury and comfort needed for total relaxation. We had a fantastic time. The natural beauty of the island, the unique light, the ability to totally switch off thanks to the comfort of the cottage - a week in Corncrake beats months of holidays elsewhere. Many thanks for your great hospitality,

- Angela Ogg, Oct 2019
Carol-Ann Adams Oct 2019

“1st class property - absolutely everything you could wish for and in a stunning location too!”

Watching the weather (good and bad) rolling in was better than the TV!I it meant we could time our walks along the fabulous beach without getting soaked - and what a beach!!! Boogie boarding in those waves was something else. I'd definitely recommend this property to all my family and friends.

- Carol-Ann Adams, Oct 2019
alan harvey Nov 2018

“Where to start to describe our excellent stay at Corncrake, well it could be the arriving late at night to find heating and initial provisions already for a cuppa, it could be the luxury and setting, outstanding.”

The owners Angus and Allina, have tried to think of everything to make your stay special, and indeed it is that attention to detail which shows itself all over the property and if you ever need any help advice, it's always available. The property has everything you need as a base for walking the 5 minutes to Scarista Beach, about a mile long stretch of beautiful beach, or venture to Losgaintir (Luskentyre) to the 13th C ruined Chapel at Rubha an Teampaill, built over the site of a 2,000 year old broch, with 5,000 year old Iron Age dwelling site nearby, travel to Renish Point with the picnic basket from Corncrake to view Skye, the Uists and as I was fortunate enough to do, a minke whale........or of course you could just settle for the upstairs panoramic sitting room and watch the otters with a cup of tea......or something stronger, purely medicinal of course. Many thanks Angus and Allina, a special holiday at a more than special property. Alan

- alan harvey, Nov 2018
AT Nov 2018

“We were delighted with our stay at Corncrake for the week and would thoroughly recommend the property to anyone wishing to access luxury accommodation in Scarista please pass on our delight to the owners.”

- AT, Nov 2018

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x ground-floor king-size with Jack-and-Jill bathroom, 1 x super-king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric stove fireplace and mezzanine area
Utility
Underfloor heating with electric stove fireplace
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, slow cooker
TV with Sky and DVD, three TVs with Freesat and DVDs, iPod docking station, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot
Ample off-road parking
Enclosed gardens with gravelled area, decking, feature glass pod, furniture and barbecue
Pet-friendly
Sorry, this is a no smoking property
Shop 5.1 miles, pub 15 miles
Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental
Note: Please let us know prior to your arrival if you wish the ground-floor, super-king-size bedroom made into a twin
Note: Please bring own linen for travel cot
Note: Please bear in this mind this property is located on an island and therefore only accessible by plane or ferry

The property

Corncrake and Otter are two luxurious cottages overlooking Scarista beach on the west coast of Harris, a place noted for its beauty, mountains and beaches. Finlay J Macdonald, the author, wrote about his childhood detailing growing up in Harris. He was born in Scarista on the croft next to the two cottages. Although time changes, much it has had little impact on the natural landscape and the wonderful beaches. The sea is still turquoise and the beach sparkling white! The famous 'machair' continues to bloom in spring as it always has and the traditional crofting communities still thrive in this stunning part of the world. However, step inside Corncrake and you are transported to the ultimate luxury of 21st century self catering! The cottages overlook the Harris Golf Course and Scarista beach is just metres away. All three bedrooms are en suite, and one has a bath in addition. The kitchen is well-equipped and superbly appointed and the huge sitting room with its cathedral ceiling and glass wall is ideal for relaxing and socialising. Outside and privately situated on the decked area is a beautiful 'Ornate Gardens' glass pod with seating for 8, heating and lighting. The cottages, whilst being close enough for 2 families to holiday together, are cleverly angled away from each other to offer more privacy individually. The Isle of Harris and especially the west coast is perhaps best known for its fabulous beaches which are some of the finest in the world. Being sparsely populated, the beaches are rarely crowded and often almost deserted. The names are evocative of the Norse history; Horgabost, Seilebost, Luskentyre and Scarista. Each one has its own special attributes but all are stunning. The famous Harris Tweed is still spun on the islands and many craft workers produce not only the raw cloth but clothing, purses, handbags and many other accessories and luxury gifts. You can get to the islands by plane or ferry. Flights are operated by Flybe and Eastern Airways from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Benbecula and Barra. Caledonian MacBrayne operate all ferry routes from Ullapool, Leverburgh and Uig to Harris and Lewis. Check sailings and fares on www.calmac.co.uk. For flight information and booking check www.flybe.com

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

LEVERBURGH

Tarbert 20.3 miles;

Leverburgh is a village resting at the south end of the Isle of Harris. Surrounded by water, Leverburgh is known as a fishing port and the village boasts a number of fantastic cafes and restaurants and just outside the village is Sam’s Seafood Shack which offers a delicious selection of locally caught fish and seafood. While you are in Leverburgh you can stock up on essentials at Harris Community shop and there is even a store selling local tweed, Borrisdale Tweed. Nearby attractions include the dramatic coastline at Bagh Steinigidh and Nisabost beach, the North Harris Eagle Observatory at Meavaig and woodland walks at Ardvourlie Woodland.

Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental. Note: Please let us know prior to your arrival if you wish the ground-floor, super-king-size bedroom made into a twin. Note: Please bear in this mind this property is located on an island and therefore only accessible by plane or ferry

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Reviews & Ratings

“A truly wonderful place.”

“Fantastic setting and lovely home to enjoy it from.”

“The cottages are in a stunning location - probably one of the best spots in Harris for beach access and sunset views.”

“Corncrake is a lovely house, beautifully maintained, supremely clean and in the most perfect location with a very short walk to a stunning beach, which for the majority of the time you have to yourself.”

“Angus and Allina are the perfect hosts.”

“'Holiday of a lifetime' sounds a bit clichéd but possibly doesn't cover our week on Harris in the Outer Hebrides adequately!”

“Absolutely excellent, thank you.”

“We are on the ferry, leaving Harris, and I just want to grasp the moment and say a huge thank you for all your help and advice for our stay at Corncrake.”

“Excellent holiday house.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Corncrake Cottage.”

“I’m just emailing to thank you for providing beautiful accommodation for our holiday.”

“1st class property - absolutely everything you could wish for and in a stunning location too!”

“Where to start to describe our excellent stay at Corncrake, well it could be the arriving late at night to find heating and initial provisions already for a cuppa, it could be the luxury and setting, outstanding.”

“We were delighted with our stay at Corncrake for the week and would thoroughly recommend the property to anyone wishing to access luxury accommodation in Scarista please pass on our delight to the owners.”

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The property

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About the location

LEVERBURGH