Healair Aird

Healair is in Aird, on the Isle of Lewis. It's a detached, single-storey house we built about ten years ago.

It sleeps four. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms, so everyone gets their own space. It's a 5 Star place, which means everything's modern and works properly. The whole house is on one level and the doorways are wide, so it's good for anyone who uses a wheelchair or just finds steps tricky.

The main thing is the window. There's a very big window in the living room that looks straight out to sea. You just sit and watch the water. You might see eagles from it, or if you're very lucky, a whale. The light in the evenings can be amazing.

You get your own gated access from the garden onto the coastal path. It goes right through our croft land. It's a good spot for a walk without needing to drive anywhere.

The kitchen has granite worktops and a dishwasher. There's a separate drying room with a ceiling pulley, which is useful. It gets windy here and you'll need it if you go out in the rain.

Facilities wise: all bedding and towels are included. There's a washing machine, WiFi, and parking right outside. No pets, I'm afraid.

For shops and a meal out, Stornoway is about nine miles away. There's a pub and restaurant there too. The nearest shop is five miles, so you'll want to plan your trips.

If you're here to see things, the Callanish Stones are about half an hour's drive. The Carloway Broch is a bit closer. Lews Castle in Stornoway has good grounds for a walk. The museum there has some of the Lewis Chessmen.

Useful links if you're planning: Welcome to Lewis and Harris and Visit Scotland Hebrides.