About
Sandy Bay Croft Wigwmas® are located on a working croft in the picturesque Hebridean village of Scarista on the West coast of the Isle of Harris. Two Running Water, En-Suite Wigwam® cabins, sleeping up to 4 adults or a young family of 5. To add to the romance and sense of fun, each cabin has its own picnic table as well as a mini Broch, where you can light your own firepit and BBQ.
Guests can discover a different pace of life as they take long strolls along the breathtakingly beautiful coastline, dominated by fertile machair, magnificent white sandy beaches and stunning mountainous backdrops. For the more adventurous, there are ever-changing landscapes to explore on foot or by bike, or take to the water for some surfing and kayaking.
The site is on the main A859 route, making it the perfect stop off for; cyclists taking up the challenge of the Hebridean Way Cycle route, an ideal base for those taking a day trip to the fascinating island of St Kilda, as well as offering guests the chance to observe incredible sunsets and see the Northern Lights in all their glory.
Sandy Bay Croft Wigwams received match funding from LEADER and are taking bookings now, with the site opening in June 2017.
Guide Prices
***2020 - 3 night minimum stay... guests to bring own bedding***
Prices are per Wigwam with a maximum of four people per unit. Price includes bedding, towels and electricity costs.
A £10 surcharge is applied to a one night stay at all times of year.
Dogs cost £5 per night per dog (max 2 dogs per Wigwam - Please contact us directly for details of our policies relating to dogs/pets.
Some complimentary local baking (scones/ bread) will be waiting for you in your cabin. Please let us know of any gluten allergies at the time of booking.
1st March - 31st May
• £90 per Wigwam per night. (Based on 2 adults sharing)
• Additional adult (16 + years) £10 per night
• Additional child (10-16 years) £5 per night
• Children under 10 FREE
1st June - 31st August
• £100 per Wigwam per night. (Based on 2 adults sharing)
• Additional adult (16 + years) £10 per night
• Additional child (10-16 years) £5 per night
• Children under 10 FREE
1st September - 31st October
• £90 per Wigwam per night. (Based on 2 adults sharing)
• Additional adult (16 + years) £10 per night
• Additional child (10-16 years) £5 per night
• Children under 10 FREE
1st November - 28th February
• £70 per Wigwam per night. (Based on 2 adults sharing)
• Additional adult (16 + years) £10 per night
• Additional child (10-16 years) £5 per night
• Children under 10 FREE
Facilities
Catering
- Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles - Scarista House Hotel, 0.5 miles Machair Kitchen, Horgabost, 2 miles.
- Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop - Nearest shop 6 miles.
Children
- Children Welcome - • Kids Beach kit - £5 per day
- Cot Available - Travel cot/ Next2me crib
- Highchair Available
Domestic
- Electric Cooker - Wigwams have a two ring induction hob.
- Fridge
- Hairdryer Available
- Heating Throughout Property
- Iron Available
- Ironing Facilities
- Linen Provided - Bed linen and towels provided. Sleepingbag hire available.
- Lounge
- Microwave
- Open Hearth Fire - Each wigwam has an outdoor firepit area. Fire-pit packs available.
- Private Bathroom
- Shower
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryer - Coin operated laundry facilities available on site.
- Washing Machine - Coin operated laundry facilities available on site.
Facilities
- Picnic Area - Each wigwam has an outdoor firepit area and picnic table.
Languages Spoken
- Gaelic Speaking - We are a Gàidhlig speaking family and will happily give you some Gàidhlig phrases, or spend time chatting if you are learning the language. Gàidhlig signs with phonetics are displayed around the site and croft, giving you a taster of our beautiful language.
Leisure Facilities
- Golf Course On Complex - Scarista Golf course is a 5 minute walk from us.
- Indoor Recreational Facilities - A Kids Rainy Day pack and Croft or Seashore scavenger hunt cards spotting wildlife, birdlife, shells, machair wildflowers and stars in the night sky are available.
- Outdoor Recreational Facilities - Take part in some of our seasonal crofting activities; help feed the ewes, spot newly born lambs and add to our New Lamb Count chalkboard, see our sheep being traditionally shorn using hand shears…..why not have a go! the first step to producing the world-famous Harris Tweed. Please note; the Have-a-go! crofting experience is dependent on seasonal crofting activities.
- Television - TV/ DVD player for playing DVDs. DVDs are available in your wigwam.
Location
- Coastal Location
- Island Location
- Property On Farm
- Rural Location
- Sea/Loch View
- Village Location
Payment Methods
- American Express Card
- Cheque
- Debit Card
- Delta Card
- Electron
- Maestro Card
- Mastercard
- Paypal
- Solo Card
- Switch Card
- VISA Card
Special Requirements
- Business Travellers
- Children Welcome - A variety of children’s books, colouring pages, crayons, DVDs, mini bubbles, puzzle, game, outdoor scavenger/ croft roaming cards and kids beach activity cards are included in the wigwam when a young family books with us. • Hire of Baby/Toddler Essentials kit- £5 per night/ £10 per stay (contact us for more information) • Kids Rainy Day pack for sale - £5 • Kids Beach kit - £5 per day • Onsite laundry facilities
- Dogs Welcome - £5 per night per dog (max 2 dogs per Wigwam.
- Families
- Groups Welcome
- Hen/Stag Parties Welcome
- Non smokers
- Pets Allowed
- Pets Welcome
- Single Travellers
- Young People - Over 18
Transport
- Bike Storage Available
- Cycle Rack
- On Public Transport Route
- Parking
