Beachfront holiday house in Valtos, Uig with stunning views.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

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Dryer
Parking available
Washer
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Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Isle of Lewis, SCT

St Kilda Centre
‪7 min drive‬
Uig Sands
‪17 min drive‬
Callanish Stone Circle
‪29 min drive‬
Stornoway (SYY)
‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Spacious holiday house with stunning views on the beautiful Valtos Peninsula. Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms. Fully equipped kitchen, cosy sitting room with wood-burning stove, 2 bathrooms, conservatory. 1 minute walk to beach and pier, with many other beautiful beaches within easy reach. Family and pet friendly, the house is perfect for bird watchers, nature lovers, beachcombers, sandcastle builders, kayakers and hardy swimmers!

Liona-Tuim is a much loved holiday home that has been in our family for over 40 years. Sitting just above the beach in the village of Valtos, the house provides the perfect base for exploring the beautiful area of Uig with its huge white sandy beaches, imposing mountains, and varied wildlife, as well as for further adventures such as boat trips to the islands or visits to the Standing Stones at Callanish, the Iron Age broch at Carloway or the Black House village at Gearrannan.

The house is comfortable and well equipped. Downstairs there is a cosy kitchen heated by an Everhot stove with an induction hob and additional microwave, and including a fridge, dishwasher and bread maker.

The sitting room has a wood burning stove, TV and DVD player together with a selection of games, puzzles and books for relaxing after a hard day's exploration.

The downstairs bedroom has bunkbeds. Free wifi is provided but we recommend you use it for checking the weather forecast rather than catching up with work!

A conservatory which catches the evening sun, perfect for a cup of tea or something stronger while you read a book or play a game.

A downstairs shower room allows for post-beach clean ups, and a bright and spacious studio is perfect for playing games. The workshop has room for boots and coats and houses the washing machines, tumble dryer and freezer.

Upstairs there are three comfortable bedrooms (2 doubles, 1 twin) and a bathroom including a bath and power shower. Please note linen and towels are not provided.

2 well-behaved dogs allowed (NB We ask that dogs be kept in the studio or conservatory. Dogs are not allowed upstairs).

The house is approximately 5 miles from the well-stocked local community shop, which includes a post-office and petrol station. The town of Stornoway is a 45 minute drive away, and from here supermarket deliveries can be arranged.

Property manager

Kate Pettifer

Languages

English, French

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Rentals are for a minimum of 7 days, Saturday to Saturday only

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Isle of Lewis

Located in Isle of Lewis, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Garenin Blackhouse Village and Carloway Broch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tràigh na Beirigh and Tràigh na Clibhe. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.

Isle of Lewis, SCT

What's nearby

St Kilda Centre - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Tràigh na Clibhe - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
Uig Sands - 17 min drive - 7.1 km
Callanish Stone Circle - 29 min drive - 32.3 km
Garenin Blackhouse Village - 42 min drive - 44.9 km

Getting around

Stornoway (SYY) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪Uig Sands Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪The Shallop Shack - ‬7 min drive
‪Loch Croistean Coffee Shop & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Gordy's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Bonaventure - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront holiday house in Valtos, Uig with stunning views. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront holiday house in Valtos, Uig with stunning views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront holiday house in Valtos, Uig with stunning views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront holiday house in Valtos, Uig with stunning views. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tràigh na Clibhe, Tràigh na Beirigh and Traigh Bhorgaidh. St Kilda Centre is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

9.8

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

5 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Anyone wanting to visit Isle of Lewis then this is the place to stay. Beautiful beaches right on your doorstep. The property is well equipped and very comfortable with views of the sea through most windows. A well stored shop 3 miles up the road. Just beautiful.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

FIONA K.

13 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2024

Fantastic house in an ideal location. Perfect for families.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil m.

26 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent

comfortable and superb location.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth m.

18 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting beach on doorstep. Felt like a family home

Comfortable , spacious home in lovely setting. Peaceful location near to beautiful white sands.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Des K.

22 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

April in Uig

A great location and a great house. Was lovely to sit in the kitchen with the oven and the view. Conservatory was a lovely sun trap and the living room was cosy with the fire. Needed the plug-in heaters at times. Host were super helpful too. We all loved it and would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie A.

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wild, windy & beautiful

Great place to unwind and enjoy a taste of Lewis.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

8 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house and location

Lovely comfortable house with everything you need. Fantastic location right on the beach. Remote but just a short drive to a shop with everything you need. Just heaven. Dogs not allowed in the main house so be aware they need to stay in the conservatory/dining room extension. Kate is a brilliant host and was very helpful rearranging our trip several times during covid! Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Anja K.

17 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Klasse Objekt

Traumhaft und sehr erholsam. Bitte den Interessenten gleich mitteilen das der Hund nur beschränkt das Haus betreten darf. Sonst sehr schön und top ausgestattet. Gruß Fam. Kollmann

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

2 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous accommodation.

Everything you could want. Comfy and warm So close to the beach, much closer than expected and beautiful. Wonderful location. Only warning would be watch the hot water as is very, very hot . No other negative comments

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian N.

28 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, lovely, welcoming

This is a homely warm and welcoming House - we love staying here - there is plenty of space and the best equipped kitchen with a beautiful view over the bay - you could sit watching gannets lunging all day! Serenaded in the morning by a blackbird with a corncrake accompaniment - brilliant. Lots to do and explore.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary W.

17 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay

Enjoyed staying in this family home with fantastic views out into the bay. The house is well equipped and spacious , situated in a secluded village close to some lovely coastlines. Thoroughly enjoyed our walks from the house, swimming and paddle boarding.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Donna G.

9 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Lovely homely property with fabulous beach

The only negative was not being informed on the restriction of dogs staying at the property until full amount of money paid. This should be made clear on the website as it could have an impact of choice of renting the property and prevent any ambiguity

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther D.

27 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in small hamlet

Loved the proximity of this lovely quiet sheltered beach - our group spent every morning and evening sitting, reading or running on the rocks - absorbing the calm and the little community. Was just a joy, bracketing driving around the stunning rugged atlantic coast and dramatic landscapes to the south. House felt like home within 15 mins. Would go again in a flash.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

30 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect sea view house stay

A perfect location to base a Lewis/Harris holiday. The sea, islands and beach view from the house was sensational, wonderful for a scramble or swim and the boys circumnavigated and investigated the big island in their kayaks - their highlight for the week. We all relished the peacefulness for reading and there is such a substantial library of books throughout the house, we needn't have brought our own. The kitchen was so well equipped and I fell in love cooking on the agar that I became absorbed cooking delicious meals from scratch. The local shop (short drive away) was extremely well-stocked with groceries and also offered a range of quirky, tasteful gifts for sale too. We loved our trips out in the car, all over the island but nice to come back to a cosy comfortable house. We could have stayed on ...

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jillian N.

18 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this house and love Bhaltos

A homely, warm and friendly house - we loved staying there. Plenty of space and very well equipped. The area is fabulous - lots of walks and beaches and you can watch it all going on from the Windows if you want! Thank you for a truly delightful stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

29 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Loved staying at Bhaltos. The views from the house were fantastic and the house itself was just like a home from home....... everything you could possibly need including cling film for wrapping sandwiches for days out! Couldn’t fault it ......... loved every minute

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

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10 Oct 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holidays

Always a great time on Lewis

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E.

8 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Stunning views and wonderfully equipped property. Dog and people friendly. Very comfortable and a lovely homely cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

29 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house overlooking the sea at Valtos

We came in September and arrived on a beautiful day. We brought kayaks and it is very easy to carry them to the beach from the house - just a minute's walk. The location is stunning with many beaches and great scenery. The house is nice and cosy with covenient areas for sea equipment. We would really recommend this house for a get away from it all holiday

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

John P.

8 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property, one of the best we've stayed at.

Nice quiet location, and ideal for walking to 4 beaches with our dogs. The house itself is amazing, lots of history in the house to look at and it made is feel at home immediately.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonothan P.

17 June 2019

Fabulous position with amazing beach

If you're expecting a pristine fully contemoprary holiday home, then this isn't for you. It is what it is, a much-loved cosy family home that has been outgrown and has become a holiday home. It has character in spades, from the children's heights marked on the kitchen door frame to the plethora of books for all ages. It is quirky and cosy and loveable. The fantastic beach is but yards away. We loved it so much. And Bhaltos is fabulous, typical Western Lewis. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

18 Sept 2018

Homely base to explore the island

The property is comfortable, well appointed and located within a 1 minute walk to a beautiful and almost always deserted beach. There are two other stunning beaches within walking distance and the relatively close proximity to the scallop shack was a much enjoyed bonus.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

17 June 2018

Comfortable family house, great location, right on the beach.

Our week long stay at this lovely comfortable house combined with glorious weather, will be with us for a long time. The location, about 45 minutes from Stornoway is breathtaking, and the house is a stone's throw from Valtos beach. The longer Riof beach is a 10 minute walk over the hill. The house is warm, and the kitchen cosy with a Raeburn providing plenty of very hot water, and unlimited hilarity. If you are not used to cooking on a range it will take some getting used to. Also a rather idiosyncrativ electric hob. Plenty room for us all to have quiet time, and for my sister's family of 4 (who were staying in the neighbouring hamlet Cnip) to join us for evening meals. A great place to get away from it all, and to enjoy the beauty and peace of the Hebrides. And I saw a Corncrake!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 May 2018

Wonderful family home in a great location.

We loved staying in this home which had a lovely family feel to it. We enjoyed the kitchen so much that the dining room became the jigsaw room and all meals were eaten at the kitchen table. Loved being able to wonder down to the beach and to watch the sea and the birds from the kitchen window. Wonderful views from the bedrooms. The weather was cold and windy so really appreciated the wood burner. Very well equipped and a great place to stay. Scallops from the nearby Scallop Shack were wonderful and the oysters rated as the best ever!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Doreen K.

18 Apr 2018

Absolutely wonderful, a very magical place.

I used to live in this area, but even so, I had no idea how amazing the location of this house is. With two small grandchildren, having the lovely safe beach within seconds from the house is really amazing. We were helped of course by the most wonderful weather. Cold, but bright and sunny. We felt immediately at home, it is so obvious that we were stepping into a happy family home. I renewed my love of cooking on a Rayburn, which also kept the kitchen warm and inviting. In the sitting room a multi fuel stove made the rest of the house cozy too. There is plenty of room for six people, with a choice of sitting rooms even the Grandpa could easily find a quiet spot to read if he wanted to. A variety of well stocked bookshelves and a huge selection of puzzles and jigsaws would provide entertainment for a bit of downtime or if the weather is too bad to venture out. Although, if you are an ‘outdoors’ type of family, as we are, then that is rare. The beds are comfy, showers and bathrooms well thought out. The kitchen equipment is plentiful and everything you could need is provided. Including recipe books. We had a problem with the dishwasher, which was immediately resolved and the owner Kate was very easily contactable by email during our stay. I can honestly say, none of us wanted to leave and we can’t wait to go back. Thank you so much.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Kate Pettifer

Why they chose this property

Our parents bought Liona-Tuim when we were tiny children and all our childhood summers were spent in the house, playing on Valtos beach, sailing and kayaking around islands and catching fish for supper. After retirement our parents moved to the island full time, and spent 15 years living in Valtos and making Liona-Tuim the comfortable family home it has become. Over the years we have brought our own children to Liona-Tuim every summer and watched them discovering the magic of a holiday in the Scottish islands, as we did ourselves all those years ago! When our parents moved back to the mainland at the end of last year we became the proud new owners of Liona-Tuim, and are looking forward to many more years of adventures in Valtos.

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