10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
11 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in the Hebrides
Michael L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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Beach side cottage steeped in family history, pet friendly, sleeps 4.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Western Isles
- North Uist Distillery14 min walk
- Bàgh Chulla2 min drive
- Neist Point Lighthouse223 min drive
- Benbecula (BEB)4 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beach side cottage steeped in family history, pet friendly, sleeps 4.
Welcome to Culla Cottage.
Located in the township of Aird, just yards from a beautiful beach, Culla Cottage is the last remaining traditional cottage found on the West coast of Benbecula, one time serving as the local Post Office. Culla Cottage is central to the neighbouring islands and only two minutes’ drive from the local supermarket, P.O, & bank, the cottage also boasts a fantastic restaurant and Chinese takeaway nearby.
The area is a designated SSSI (site of special scientific interest). It lies on a working croft where traditional crofting practices include using seaweed to fertilise the ground, spring cultivation and sowing, late harvesting and rotational cropping where the ground is left fallow for two to three years between crop growing seasons. These methods enable breading birds and insects such as the corncrake, lapwing and the great yellow bumble bee to thrive amongst the wildflowers.
Located in the township of Aird, just yards from a beautiful beach, Culla Cottage is the last remaining traditional cottage found on the West coast of Benbecula, one time serving as the local Post Office. Culla Cottage is central to the neighbouring islands and only two minutes’ drive from the local supermarket, P.O, & bank, the cottage also boasts a fantastic restaurant and Chinese takeaway nearby.
The area is a designated SSSI (site of special scientific interest). It lies on a working croft where traditional crofting practices include using seaweed to fertilise the ground, spring cultivation and sowing, late harvesting and rotational cropping where the ground is left fallow for two to three years between crop growing seasons. These methods enable breading birds and insects such as the corncrake, lapwing and the great yellow bumble bee to thrive amongst the wildflowers.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Benbecula
Located in Benbecula, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Taigh Chearsabhagh and Kildonan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at North Uist Distillery and Lochmaddy Ferry Terminal. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Western Isles
What's nearby
- North Uist Distillery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Bàgh Chulla - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Oitir Mhòr - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
- Baleshare Beach - 32 min drive - 24.0 km
- Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal - 40 min drive - 42.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Charlie's Bistro - 4 min drive
- Dark Island Hotel Bar - 7 min drive
- Low Flyer - 3 min drive
- Maclean's Bakery - 7 min drive
- Stepping Stone Restaurant - 17 min walk
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