About
Ideally situated in Ceallan [Kallin], on the picturesque island of Grimsay, this comfortable, traditional stone cottage comes fully equipped and is the perfect base for exploring the Hebridean Way, ancient hill tracks, not to mention empty sandy beaches, machair and moorland! Or walk to the harbour for a local boat trip around our rugged shores.
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 1
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Sealladh Eabhal | from £750.00 to £945.00 per unit per week |
*Enquire about short stays in low season
Facilities
Other
- Route Information - Route Status - Location and route information given in a document sent out to guests when they book.
Accommodation Type
- Cottage
- Holiday Rentals - Weekly rentals in high season and shorter breaks possible during low season.
- Self Catering Holiday
Catering
- Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles - Na Mara seafood café for lunches and late opening some evenings for meals. Ceann na h-Airidh community café offering lunchtime menu..very good coffee! Also has a Post Office, a weekly market selling local produce and hosts workshops, walks and talks.
Children
- Children Welcome - Over 5 years of age.
- Outdoor Play Area - Fenced natural wild garden with marshland inside fenced area at the back.
Domestic
- Dishwasher - Tablets provided. Use only eco tabs please.
- Electric Cooker
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Hairdryer Available - 2 provided
- Heating Throughout Property - Instant heat from digital electronic radiators. Please leave them on Auto after your stay or as per the guidance in your info package
- Iron Available
- Ironing Facilities
- Kitchen - Fully equipped kitchen, all the usual appliances. For the perfect latte, an espresso coffee machine, a cafetière and coffee pot, all take ground coffee. Tea-towels, oven glove and washing up materials provided, including dishwasher tabs.
- Linen Provided
- Lounge
- Microwave
- Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove - Wood and peat only
- Shower - Electric shower over bath.
- Toilets - Two in total, one upstairs and one downstairs. Hand wash in both.
- Towels Provided - Normally provided but occasionally guests are requested to bring their own.
- Wash Hand Basin
- Washing Machine - Eco washing powder provided. Please don't use fabric conditioner as this is environmentally damaging to our natural soak-away waste system.
- WC EnSuite - Toilet and whb in double bedroom upstairs.
Facilities
- Internet Access - Free unlimited broadband. The TV has an HDMI port, please bring a suitable cable if you wish to stream programmes.
- No Smoking Permitted
- Picnic Area - Patio to rear of cottage with solid wooden garden furniture. Sorry, no BBQs as not permitted under STL licence due increased fire hazard.
Health & Wellbeing
- Indoor Swimming Pool - On Benbecula approx 8 mls away.
Languages Spoken
- French Speaking
- Gaelic Speaking
- German Speaking
Leisure Facilities
- CD Player - FM Radio/CD player. Satellite radio through TV Sonos smart speaker for streaming.
- DVD Player - Integral with TV. Slot on right hand side of TV. No eject button on remote..it's on the right hand side of the TV.
- Entertainment Available - Smart speaker for streaming
- Garden - Natural wild garden. Marsh at back of cottage.
- Hi-Fi - Smart Speaker for streaming
- Indoor Recreational Facilities - TV with integrated DVD player, DVDs Digital radio available through Satellite TV Sonos Smart Speaker for streaming FM radio/CD player Books and maps Jigsaws.
- Outdoor Recreational Facilities - Outdoor garden furniture. Binoculars for birdwatching.
- Radio - Fm radio as DAB reception is poor
- Satellite / Cable TV - Freesat TV The TV has an HDMI port, please bring a suitable cable if you wish to stream programmes.
- WiFi - Free unlimited WiFi.
Location
- Island Location - Grimsay is a small tidal island with a circular single track road connected to the larger islands of Benbecula and North Uist by causeways built in the 1960s.
- Lochside Location
- Rural Location
- Sea/Loch View
- Village Location - Ceallan (Kallin) is part of a line village which circles the island with all houses close to the sea as boats were the only means of transport until the causeways were built in the 60s. Subsequently a circular road was completed in the 70s. Wild moorland and lochs dominate the centre of the island.
Payment Methods
- Bank Transfers Accepted
- Cash - Bank transfers preferred
- Cheque - Bank transfers preferred
Special Requirements
- Children Welcome - Babies - bring your own cot etc otherwise over 5 years of age
- Families - Cottage unsuitable for toddlers
- No Pets Allowed - We love animals, but out of respect for guests with allergies etc, we would ask you not to bring pets in order to keep the cottage hair/fur free..thank you!
- Non smokers
- Senior Citizens - Note only 1 double bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor.
- Single Travellers - No under 25s or young groups and no parties.
- Young People - Over 25's only and no groups or parties.
Transport
- EV Charging - There is no charging point at the cottage and not permitted from the domestic supply. There are various EV charging points throughout the islands.
- Free Parking Off-Site/Street
- Free Parking On-Site - Gated, private parking for 2 cars. Please close gates at night and on leaving as otherwise deer just walk in, thanks:)
- Private Parking - Gated, private parking for 2 cars. Close gates on leaving and at night as a deer deterrent, thanks:)
