Spacious, Airy & Gorgeous Attic Flat, sleeps 7
Entire rental unit in Western Isles, United Kingdom
- 7 guests
- 4 bedrooms
- 5 beds
- 1.5 bathrooms
Hosted by Gillian
- 5 years hosting
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5 star reviews from ALL guests to date. A hidden gem in the rooftops of Stornoway, close to all amenities, with plenty of room for all the family. A beautiful staircase gives it a unique, classy feel. Tastefully decorated to hotel standards. Fully newly equipped kitchen with everything you need. Dining area in our spacious living room. Local tweed and culture features strongly in the flat. You will be comfortable and rested, before heading out for your island adventures.
The space
Situated in the heart of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis our spacious flat, "Canisp", is in the perfect location for touring throughout Lewis and Harris. Spend your days visiting the island's beaches and landmarks before returning to Canisp* for all your home comforts. Named after the iconic mountain in Assynt on the mainland, our first floor flat spread over two floors nestles in the Stornoway rooftops with a lovely view over to Lews Castle from the single room. Formerly the attic above a bakery, the 4 bedroom flat sleeps 7 comfortably (plus cot). The unassuming exterior belies the light and airy atmosphere inside. Decorated and maintained to a high standard, with a gorgeous internal feature staircase, the flat includes hotel standard soft furnishings and decor throughout.
Spread over 2 floors, the flat comprises:
1 King Size Bedroom (Linsiadar)
1 Double Bedroom (Bostadh)
1 Twin Room (Losgaintir)
1 Single Room (Griais)
(Travel Cot available on request)
Kitchen (Cidsin)
Living Room with Dining recess
Shower Room downstairs
WC upstairs
Entrance Hall accessed via flight of stairs
Guest access
You will have the whole spacious flat to yourselves. You access the flat via a street level door & stone stairwell shared with 2 other flats. You go up the stone stairs and then reach the door to Canisp, 21 Church Street.
You enter into the large cloakroom/entrance hall and then another door leads to the beautiful staircase, hallway and all 4 bedrooms, 2 toilets, kitchen and dining/living room)
Other things to note
A spacious, two-storey flat accessed from the street by a doorway and one flight of stairs. Inside the flat: The entrance cloakroom, kitchen, dining/ living room, one double bedroom and WC/shower room are on entry floor. Three more bedrooms (Kingsize, Twin & Single) & 2nd toilet are upstairs, accessed by a stunning spiral staircase.
Registration details
ES00100P
The space
Situated in the heart of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis our spacious flat, "Canisp", is in the perfect location for touring throughout Lewis and Harris. Spend your days visiting the island's beaches and landmarks before returning to Canisp* for all your home comforts. Named after the iconic mountain in Assynt on the mainland, our first floor flat spread over two floors nestles in the Stornoway rooftops with a lovely view over to Lews Castle from the single room. Formerly the attic above a bakery, the 4 bedroom flat sleeps 7 comfortably (plus cot). The unassuming exterior belies the light and airy atmosphere inside. Decorated and maintained to a high standard, with a gorgeous internal feature staircase, the flat includes hotel standard soft furnishings and decor throughout.
Spread over 2 floors, the flat comprises:
1 King Size Bedroom (Linsiadar)
1 Double Bedroom (Bostadh)
1 Twin Room (Losgaintir)
1 Single Room (Griais)
(Travel Cot available on request)
Kitchen (Cidsin)
Living Room with Dining recess
Shower Room downstairs
WC upstairs
Entrance Hall accessed via flight of stairs
Guest access
You will have the whole spacious flat to yourselves. You access the flat via a street level door & stone stairwell shared with 2 other flats. You go up the stone stairs and then reach the door to Canisp, 21 Church Street.
You enter into the large cloakroom/entrance hall and then another door leads to the beautiful staircase, hallway and all 4 bedrooms, 2 toilets, kitchen and dining/living room)
Other things to note
A spacious, two-storey flat accessed from the street by a doorway and one flight of stairs. Inside the flat: The entrance cloakroom, kitchen, dining/ living room, one double bedroom and WC/shower room are on entry floor. Three more bedrooms (Kingsize, Twin & Single) & 2nd toilet are upstairs, accessed by a stunning spiral staircase.
Registration details
ES00100P
Where you'll sleep
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What this place offers
City skyline view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 129 reviews.
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Where you’ll be
Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights
Stornoway is the main town on Lewis and so staying at Canisp gives handy access to all shops, services and amenities you will need during your stay. There are a variety of pubs and restaurants on your doorstep, as well as a few local grocery stores for all your provisions. Lews Castle, The Museum & The Castle Grounds are also a stone's throw away and you can pass many hours there. In your car you can travel to all the beaches, landmarks and places of interest on the islands of Lewis and Harris.
Meet your host
I was brought up on the East side of the island and I love everything about it.
Host details
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