Connie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Bring your camera for stunning photos against the Stones. Enchanting experience for all.
81 locals recommend
Callanish Standing Stones
Bring your camera for stunning photos against the Stones. Enchanting experience for all.
Stunning looking Castle set in a beautiful location across the Harbour from Stornoway Town
55 locals recommend
Lews Castle
Stunning looking Castle set in a beautiful location across the Harbour from Stornoway Town
Shawbost Beach
North ShawbostAtlantic coastal beach with beautiful white sands
North Tolsta
Popular beach with all tourists, especially great for surfing.
Very significant part of local history. After coming back from the WW1 the Iolaire carrying men when down yards from shore
15 locals recommend
Iolare Memorial
Very significant part of local history. After coming back from the WW1 the Iolaire carrying men when down yards from shore
Barvas has yet another great beach for surfing. Atlantic waves are often found here
6 locals recommend
Barvas
Barvas has yet another great beach for surfing. Atlantic waves are often found here
Enjoy lovely walks through the newly restored gardens and grounds. You will come across the The Creed with an opportunity to see Salmon jumping.
13 locals recommend
Castle Grounds
Enjoy lovely walks through the newly restored gardens and grounds. You will come across the The Creed with an opportunity to see Salmon jumping.
It is said that Luskentyre has one of the most beautiful beaches in theWorld. Stunning white sandy beaches are a must to visit
42 locals recommend
Luskentyre Beach
It is said that Luskentyre has one of the most beautiful beaches in theWorld. Stunning white sandy beaches are a must to visit
Luskentyre Harris Tweed Co
Watch a Harris Tweed weaver at work in his own loom shed
Bayble beach
This little gem is just a couple of minutes from Two Chimneys.
A nostalgic trip back to the way villagers on the Outsr Hebrides lived until not so long ago. Worth a visit even if it is just to smell and smell of the peat fire!!
45 locals recommend
Gearannan Blackhouse Village
5A GareninA nostalgic trip back to the way villagers on the Outsr Hebrides lived until not so long ago. Worth a visit even if it is just to smell and smell of the peat fire!!
Spectacular surroundings and views of the beaches around theWest Coast of Lewis. This is why the Outer Hebrides are known by some as the Edge of The World 🌎
20 locals recommend
Bosta Beach
Spectacular surroundings and views of the beaches around theWest Coast of Lewis. This is why the Outer Hebrides are known by some as the Edge of The World 🌎
Port Of Ness is the furthest North you can reach in the Outer Hebrides. Wild and rugged with spectacular views of the Atlantic. A lighthouse sits on the edge of the cliffs. Playpark, museum, cafe and shop are nearby the lighthouse.
13 locals recommend
Port of Ness
Port Of Ness is the furthest North you can reach in the Outer Hebrides. Wild and rugged with spectacular views of the Atlantic. A lighthouse sits on the edge of the cliffs. Playpark, museum, cafe and shop are nearby the lighthouse.
Food Scene
Popular eating place right beside the Callanish Stones, little gift shop as well
13 locals recommend
Callanish Standing Stones & Visitor Centre
Popular eating place right beside the Callanish Stones, little gift shop as well
Lovely place to sit,relax and dine after a busy day sightseeing
18 locals recommend
Eleven Restaurant & Bar
11 James StLovely place to sit,relax and dine after a busy day sightseeing
Cabarfeidh Hotel
Perceval Road SouthOur local fine dining Hotel. Enjoy being served with tasty foods.
Royal Hotel
Cromwell StreetTasty delicious food served in the restaurant. Book early to avoid disappointment
A must for a visit to buy and taste our local made gin. You can book a tour of the distillery, make sure to book early to avoid disappointment
48 locals recommend
Isle of Harris Distillery
A must for a visit to buy and taste our local made gin. You can book a tour of the distillery, make sure to book early to avoid disappointment
There is a few things to do in The Lanntair as well as a restaurant and cafe. There is also a museum and gift shop, hosted nights on different topics are held in here.
53 locals recommend
An Lanntair
Kenneth StreetThere is a few things to do in The Lanntair as well as a restaurant and cafe. There is also a museum and gift shop, hosted nights on different topics are held in here.
Harbour Kitchen
5 Cromwell StA popular place to enjoy a lovely meal.
This is a very popular eating place, situated in the Castle Grounds across the harbour from the centre of Stornoway. Tasty food, tea, coffee and home baking are a real must as you relax in the surrounding area.
17 locals recommend
Woodlands Centre
This is a very popular eating place, situated in the Castle Grounds across the harbour from the centre of Stornoway. Tasty food, tea, coffee and home baking are a real must as you relax in the surrounding area.
Neighbourhoods
The town of Stornoway has local ferry links to Ullapool. Our cottage is only 6 miles from Stornoway which offers a variety of eating places, cafes, sports centre, golf course, Lews Castle and grounds, supermarkets, post office, library, boat trips from the harbour though book before you arrive as they are usually busy.
15 locals recommend
Stornoway
The town of Stornoway has local ferry links to Ullapool. Our cottage is only 6 miles from Stornoway which offers a variety of eating places, cafes, sports centre, golf course, Lews Castle and grounds, supermarkets, post office, library, boat trips from the harbour though book before you arrive as they are usually busy.
This little gem is just a few minutes away from Two Chimneys. You walk onto the main road, turn left then immediate right, walk down the hill till you come to crossroads then turn left straight down to the beach.
Bayble beach
This little gem is just a few minutes away from Two Chimneys. You walk onto the main road, turn left then immediate right, walk down the hill till you come to crossroads then turn left straight down to the beach.
The original local cloth of Harris Tweed is bought in this beautiful shop. It is definitely worth a look around, to see the local crafted pure wool cloth.
8 locals recommend
Harris Tweed Hebrides
25 North BeachThe original local cloth of Harris Tweed is bought in this beautiful shop. It is definitely worth a look around, to see the local crafted pure wool cloth.