Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch. | House in Isle of Lewis
4 Bedroom House in Isle of Lewis
Set in private grounds, the Old Schoolhouse has a commanding view over Loch Grimshader on the east side of the Isle of Lewis. This four-bedroom property, over two floors has been tastefully renovated and provides excellent facilities for up to 8 guests. It has three upstairs bedrooms and one downstairs. There is a bathroom upstairs and a wetroom downstairs. The kitchen/dining room is fully fitted out with all your requirements for cooking and eating including a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and fridge-freezer as well as ample cupboard space and a dining alcove. Th tiled wet-room downstairs has a mains-water supply shower providing good water pressure for an invigorating shower as well as toiletries and towels. The upstairs bathroom has an enamel bath with an over-the-bath mains-water supply shower. Towels and hand wash are also provided.
Bedroom 1. The smaller bedroom on the north-facing wall is the cosiest room and the small double bed is made up with traditional sheets and blankets for that authentic, old Scottish experience. There is a chest of drawers and a hanging rail and additional shelves for storage.
Bedroom 2. This room looks out over Loch Grimshader and catches the sunrise to the east. The room is fitted with a double bed, chest of drawers, bedside tables and a hanging rail with additional shelves for storage.
Bedroom 3. This is the largest bedroom looking out over the village of Ranish including the shoreline and is fitted with a double bed, bedside tables, wardrobe, storage unit and small table.
Bedroom 4. This is the downstairs bedroom and looks out over the garden and the village with a view down to the shore. The room is fitted with a double bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers, hanging rail with additional shelves for storage.
Bedroom 4. This is the downstairs bedroom and looks out over the garden and the village with a view down to the shore. The room is fitted with a double bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers, hanging rail with additional shelves for storage.
Sitting room/library. This room is situated at the front of the house with windows to the east and west. The large bookcase contains an extensive library of books including a wide range of topics of fiction and non-fiction. The room has comfortable seating for relaxing and reading and a wall-mounted smart television.
Utility room. There is a small utility room by the back door with a sink and a washing machine, iron, ironing board and clothes airer.
The house is 7 miles from Stornoway which is the main town on the island where you will find two supermarkets and many small, local shops. There is a sports centre, banks, chemist/pharmacy, butchers and fishmonger. The island is serviced by the Calmac ferry service providing two daily passages to the mainland and Loganair provide flights to and from Glasgow, Inverness and Edinburgh as well as flights to Benbecula to the south. There is also a Calmac ferry service to Tarbert in Harris and sailings to North Uist departing from Leverburgh in Harris.
The island is host to many tourist attractions, including stunning beaches and rugged landscapes as well as the world-famous Callanish standing stone and the Broch. The island is also the best access point to travel to St Kilda and regular cruises are available but need to be booked in advance as they are in great demand.
Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch is located in Isle of Lewis. Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Isle of Lewis has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Isle of Lewis, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Bathtub or shower
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2 bathrooms
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Toilet paper
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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4 bedrooms
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Dishwasher
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Oven
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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Wheelchair-accessible parking available
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No pets allowed
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No elevators
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Stair-free path to entrance
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Well-lit path to entrance
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Wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair-accessible parking
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1 on-site accessible parking spaces
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Smooth flooring in public areas
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Smoke-free property
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Smart TV
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Housekeeping (on request)
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
