The Summer House Achamore

The Summer House is near Achamore on the Isle of Lewis. It's a detached modern house built a few years ago. It's got two bedrooms so it sleeps four. One bathroom with a shower, plus there's an en-suite shower room off the main bedroom. It's got a 4 Star rating.

The main thing is the view. There's a big wall of glass in the living area looking out over the loch and the hills. The patio doors open onto a deck. It's bright, even when the weather's not. It's warm and well insulated.

There's a sauna across from the second bedroom. It's electric and runs off a simple switch. Good after a walk.

You're about seven miles from the Callanish Standing Stones. Stornoway is the same distance the other way, that's where the ferry terminal and main shops are. The famous beaches on the west coast, like Uig Sands, are about thirteen miles. If you want to go over to Harris, it's about a thirty mile drive to Tarbert.

Facilities: parking right outside, wood burning stove, WiFi, TV, washing machine, dishwasher. Bedding and towels are included. There's a cot and highchair if you need them. One well-behaved dog is welcome.

Useful links: Callanish Visitor Centre and Visit Outer Hebrides.