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Features

  • Deck with fantastic views to Eriskay, Barra, Rhum and Eigg
  • Cockle beach below the house
  • Superb beaches in easy reach including Glendale, Eriskay and the extensive beach running the length of the western side of South Uist
  • A short ferry trip to Barra from Eriskay. See the plane landing on the cockle shell beach
  • Lochboisdale - 15 minute drive
  • Lochmaddy - 1 hour and 20 minute drive
  • Politician pub - Eriskay - 5 minute drive
  • Original Whisky Bottle from the wreck of the 'SS Politician' immortalised in Whisky Galore is displayed in the cottage
  • SS Politician wreck just offshore
  • Polochar Hotel - 5 minute drive
  • Shellfish may be bought locally - weather and season dependent
  • Eriskay Community Shop - 5 minutes drive
  • Daliburgh Co-op - 10 minute drive
  • Lochmaddy - Skye ferry - 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Climb Ben Mhor and Hecla - South Uist peaks
  • Private off-road parking
  • Linen and towels included
  • All fuel included
  • One well behaved dog - £20 per dog
  • No smoking

Accommodation

  • All on one level
  • Entrance hallway
  • Open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen with fabulous view
  • King size bedroom with en suite shower, toilet and wash hand basin
  • Twin/Superking bedroom with en suite shower, toilet and wash hand basin. This room will be made up as a twin bedroom unless otherwise specified prior to arrival.
  • Single bedroom with trundle pull out bed
  • Family bathroom - whirlpool bath, overbath shower, toilet and wash hand basin

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2019 rental rates
2020 rental rates
Low Season Jan to March £750
Easter £1,100
Mid Season Spring £1,050
Whitsun Holiday £1,200
High Season £1,200
Mid Season Autumn £1,050
Mid Season Half term £1,050
Low Season November/December £750
Christmas 21st to 28th December £900
New Year 28th Dec to 4th Jan £900
2020 rental rates
2019 rental rates
Low Season Jan to March £750
Easter £1,100
Mid Season Spring £1,100
Whitsun Holiday £1,250
High Season £1,250
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Jan 5 - 12 12 - 19 19 - 26 26 - 2
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Apr 6 - 13 13 - 20 20 - 27 27 - 4
May 4 - 11 11 - 18 18 - 25 25 - 1
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Jul 6 - 13 13 - 20 20 - 27 27 - 3
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Dec 7 - 14 14 - 21 21 - 28 28 - 4
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Jan 4 - 11 11 - 18 18 - 25 25 - 1
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Apr 4 - 11 11 - 18 18 - 25 25 - 2
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Jul 4 - 11 11 - 18 18 - 25 25 - 1
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Sep 5 - 12 12 - 19 19 - 26 26 - 3
Oct 3 - 10 10 - 17 17 - 24 24 - 31 31 - 7
Nov 7 - 14 14 - 21 21 - 28 28 - 5
Dec 5 - 12 12 - 19 19 - 26 26 - 2
Short break prices
Low Season Jan to March 3 nights, commencing Friday (2019) £550
Low Season November/December 3 nights, commencing Friday (2019) £550
Low Season Jan to March 3 nights, commencing Friday (2020) £550
PLEASE NOTE: £20 charge per dog
Refundable good housekeeping deposit: £150
More information about Beachcombers

Property information

Beachcombers occupies a truly magnificent position and commands panoramic views across the sea to the islands of Eriskay, Barra and beyond to the mountains of Rum. The view is just breathtaking and will surely mean that you hardly want to stray from this perfect holiday cottage! However, the beautiful, white shell beaches will lure you away to explore, but Beachcombers will always be a warm and welcoming base to return to.

The island of Eriskay has been made famous in the book and film Whisky Galore and the owner of the cottage was fortunate to find one of the long buried bottles of whisky from the sunken SS Politician. The bottle is now under glass and displayed in the cottage - an amazing piece of history.

The island of Barra is just a short ferry trip so easy to visit in a day and here you can see the planes landing on a cockle shell beach - subject to tides of course!

South Uist and North Uist are connected by a causeway so it is easy to tour both islands during your stay and those wishing to sail from Skye to North Uist can then drive down to Beachcombers in under an hour and a half.

The cottage was newly completed in early Spring 2016 and offers comfortable and welcoming accommodation with the luxury of 3 bedrooms and 3 shower rooms.

In addition there is a second cottage, identical to Beachcombers and called Rockpool alongside Beachcombers which works wonderfully for 2 families wishing to holiday together.

Facilities

  • Electric heating
  • Woodburning stove
  • TV and FreeView
  • Second small TV with DVD player in the single bedroom
  • WiFi - slow but fine for email and surfing the net
  • Double oven and grill
  • 4 electric hobs
  • Microwave oven
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Washing machine/tumble dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • 2 picnic tables and benches
  • 2 sun loungers
  • Travel cot and highchair

Further information

  • Of Historic or Architectural Interest - Overlooking the site of the sinking of HMS Politician, made famous in the film Whisky Galore
  • 4 * equivalent or higher properties - High standard accommodation
  • Child Friendly - Children welcome and great spot for a beach holiday
  • Internet/Wifi - WiFi
  • Beaches - Superb sandy beach close by
  • Remote or secluded - Remote island and secluded cottage
  • Wildlife & Birdwatching - Excellent island for bird watching

Travel information

www.calmac.co.uk Early bookings are essential for busy seasons. Car ferry available from Uig (Skye) to Lochmaddy (1h 45mins) Drive time from Lochmaddy approx. 1h 15mins. Ferry also available from Mallaig to Lochboisdale (3h 30mins) and from Oban to Lochboisdale (5h 10mins) Drive time from Lochboisdale approx. 20mins. Flights available from several major UK airports to Benbecula. Drive time from Benbecula approx. 55mins.

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Visitor comments

  • Gail Meek
    An absolutely delightful house with a lovely owner, who could not have been more helpful or charming, the house was built by him with obvious care and thought. A lovely layout, warm and inviting with a fantastic view of the Sound of Eriskay, the site of the sinking of the SS Politician, with many birds, seals and otters to see. It’s quite remote which is exactly what we wanted but a co-op is only 10 minutes drive away. Ideal for visiting Eriskay across the causeway and onto Barra and Vatersay, which has a fantastic beach, by ferry. It’s also only 15 minutes from Lochboisdale ferry port. Well equipped with all mod cons you could need and privacy too. Very comfortable and yet modern with no clutter and a wee bit of history in a bottle of whisky from the Politician. Would definitely recommend.
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