Otter Cottage

About this property

Leverburgh 5.4 miles. Overlooking Scarista Beach, this beautiful little cottage watches the moody sea from a perfect spot in Scarista, near Leverburgh on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, and is perfect for families and their four-legged friend. With a white sandy beach so close to the house, this cottage will not disappoint when it comes to those with a taste for the great outdoors, surrounded by the blooming ‘machair’ flowers and a crofting community that is still very much alive today. Upon parking in your private spot, marvel both at the scenery and the huge windows and stunning architecture of this build, immediately enticing you to come inside. A cathedral like ceiling encompasses the most stunning open-plan living area with high ceilings and huge windows giving endless views of the beach and the beautiful sunsets as they give way to starry skies of an evening. Within this space you will find a relaxing sitting area with a TV, perfect for a family games night, and why not utilise the fantastic kitchen, creating a masterpiece with your friends and family out of the local produce, before presenting it on the central wooden dining table bedside the magnificent windows? You will be delighted to find a ground-floor king-size (zip link so can be a twin on request) room fitted with its very own en-suite shower room, decorated with a touch of Harris Tweed to keep the theme of the countryside heritage throughout this contemporary build, and a twin room with scenic views, a spacious room and an en-suite shower room and the master bedroom, decorated in warm purples, with a wonderful home-from-home en-suite bathroom, allowing everyone to enjoy the home comforts that this property has to offer. On the magnificent mezzanine level, you will find a sitting area overlooking the living space and the large windows, the perfect place to recline with a coffee after a long journey and plan your next adventure. Outside there is a lawn ideal for picnics, a barbecue and a seating area where you can dine outside enjoying the views. Just a short distance from the house you will find a beautiful sandy beach, where you can picnic with your family, take a walk with your four-legged-friend or even try out kayaking and wild swimming, and due to the remoteness of the area, the beaches stay quiet even in the summer. The closest village is Leverburgh with local craft shops, Borrisdale Tweed and a local convenience store where you can stock up on amenities as well as the Anchorage Café and Bar where you can enjoy a drink with a view to the sea, or you can check out Sam’s Seafood Shack for freshly caught and locally sourced seafood. You can also visit the local historical site of Dun Innisgall and enjoy a walk through the area before sampling local produce at the Isle of Harris Brewery. For more beaches, you can head up to Luskentyre beach, where the expanse of white sand and clear blue sea is simply breath-taking. Fly from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness to reach the property or arrive by ferry from Ullapool, arriving at Leverburgh. Start your Hebridean adventure today with a stay at Otter Cottage.

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.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with TV, DVD player, en-suite with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living area with kitchen/diner and sitting room.

Utility.

Sitting room on the mezzanine level

Underfloor heating.

Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, food blender.

4 x Smart TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Enclosed garden with lawn, gravel, furniture, barbecue.

Pet-friendly, sorry, no smoking.

Highchair and travel cot available on request.

Shop 5.1 miles, pub 8 miles.

Note: Ground-floor is suited to those with limited mobility.

Note: Bring own linen for travel cot.

Note: The bed in bedroom 1 is a king-size zip-link as standard.

if you require this to be a twin, please contact us to advise.

Note: Please bear in mind that this property is located on an isle and therefore only accessible by plane or ferry