Tranquil self-catering accommodation in the Outer Hebrides

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

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Berneray, Scotland

Traigh Baile
‪23 min drive‬
Berneray Beach
‪25 min drive‬
Luskentyre Beach
‪132 min drive‬
Benbecula (BEB)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Sealladh Mara is a modern, light and stylish family holiday home. A brand new property, completed in summer 2015, it offers stunning views from every window – from St Kilda to the Cuillins (Isle of Skye), being ideally located within easy walking distance of Berneray’s stunning West and East beaches. The house has 3 large bedrooms (one downstairs with ensuite bathroom), comfortably sleeping up to six people and is equipped to a high standard with washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher and wifi. With underfloor heating downstairs (radiators upstairs) and wood-burning stove, the whole house provides a cosy and tranquil base to explore the beautiful surroundings.

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S Convery

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Languages

English, French

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)

Well behaved pets are welcome, see Ts & Cs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

General rubbish must be securely bagged and should be placed in the grey wheelie bin. Recyclable items should also be placed in the appropriate bins.

It is expected that the property is looked after and left in a tidy state prior to your departure.

There is a limited capacity satellite internet connection, suitable for general browsing and emailing, not streaming or large uploads/downloads.

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number ES00235F

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Isle of North Uist

Located in Isle of North Uist, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Bharpa Langass & Pobull Fhinn and St. Clement's Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balranald RSPB Reserve and Traigh Iar. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Berneray, Scotland

What's nearby

Traigh Iar - 3 min drive - 1.0 km
Tràigh Lingeigh Beach - 22 min drive - 7.9 km
Traigh Baile - 23 min drive - 2.0 km
Lochmaddy Ferry Terminal - 24 min drive - 20.5 km
Berneray Beach - 25 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

Benbecula (BEB) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬112 min drive
‪The Lobster Pot Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Croft 36 - ‬118 min drive
‪The Butty Bus - ‬112 min drive
‪Berneray Shop and Bistro - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil self-catering accommodation in the Outer Hebrides pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tranquil self-catering accommodation in the Outer Hebrides?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil self-catering accommodation in the Outer Hebrides?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil self-catering accommodation in the Outer Hebrides located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Traigh Iar, Traigh Baile and Berneray Beach. Tràigh Lingeigh Beach and Balranald RSPB Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

27 Feb 2025

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

Amazing place to stay

We had a fabulous 10 day stay here, absolutely stunning views from the cottage itself, sat for hours looking out of the windows.We had migrating Geese on the property, seals only 2 minutes drive from the property and 2 amazing beaches on the island. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, will definitely visit again!

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

4 Dec 2024

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

Amazing

Really lovely house in the most beautiful location. Loved our stay, thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

21 Nov 2024

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

Beautifully house

We had a wonderfully stay in this superb house which had everything we needed and more.it was spotlessly clean and comfortable in a stunning location with walks straight from the door and the garden was fully secure for the benefit of our dog Would definitely recommend it and look forward to returning cccverycocomfortabl

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinna R.

15 Sept 2024

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

Cosy, beautiful house with stunning views

We had a brilliant time. The house has everything you need, it is cosy, warm, bright and has sea views from nesrly every window. Stunning! Bad weather is no problem if you've got a place like this to hole up in.have a place to We would love to come again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin F.

5 May 2024

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

Life in the slow lane

In a lovely and peaceful spot, nice and close to the ferry port to lewis. Great local shop and bistro close by. Beautiful beaches close by to wander on. Overall a lovely island to visit,and explore. And the people very welcoming 👍

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddy B.

25 May 2024

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

Home away from home.

Felt at home from the first moment. Warm, welcoming house situated with stunning views. Clean, tidy, well laid out rooms with everything you would want for your holiday provided. The owner very helpful when needed and would very much like to visit again.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan F.

11 May 2024

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

Super house in a magnificent rural location

Great house, well designed and equipped, and in the most wonderful peaceful location with all round views. Water pressure can be low at times so showers not always available, but that wouldnt stop me staying again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

22 Aug 2023

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

Review of Sealadh Mara

an amazing place to stay. Beautiful views. House was amazing.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver W.

8 May 2024

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

Peace and solitude

We've stayed before and just love the relative isolation, the views, and the peace. We are wildlife photographers, So the Short-eared owls and Hen Harriers that are around the cottage are a delightful distraction. 3 White -tailed eagles on the hill behind the cottage, while we were unpacking the car, was a bonus! The house is lovely, modern, well equipped and well designed, we just love it!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Sharon Owens

27 May 2023

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

A very special place

A lovely house, very warm and comfortable, well equipped. Amazing views in a great position. The wildlife was exceptional . Looking forward to returning .

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia Warriner

23 Sept 2023

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

Paradise !

Beautiful house in a stunning location on a fabulous island. Took our breath away .

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid M.

8 Aug 2023

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

A very relaxing and comfortable stay

The property is very well designed and furnished. It is in an elevated position and each window provides a beautiful view as far as the west and east coasts of Berneray. We watched some amazing sunsets whilst sitting outside. We enjoyed exploring Berneray and North Uist by car and on foot; the scenery was stunning and we were lucky to see the machair in full bloom. After a day out it was a treat to return to Sealladh Mara. It really was a home from home, only better.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

23 May 2023

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

Amazing house

We had a fantastic week in this very comfortable house with the most incredible views. The house had everything you could want, it was warm, light and great to come back to every evening. The wildlife and beaches were fabulous and the community very helpful and friendly. We did not want to leave. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE P.

18 Nov 2023

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Luxury in everyway

Very comfortable and light and airy with great views. Modern with an open plan theme. Great location and close to West beach and walkable. Built on small hill with sheep and other wildlife as neighbours. 3 large bedrooms. 1 ensuite and upper bedrooms , 1 twin, share bathroom. Extensive kitchen dining area for 6 and enough cutlery and crockery for meals. Beds are good size, king, and bedding was of high quality. WIFI and TV signals good.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sasha B.

26 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful Berneray

This was at least the third time we have stayed at Sealladh Mara and we have booked to stay again. We just can't stay away! The house is fantastically located, a little exposed but with wonderful views. You can see the ferry for Harris coming and going out of the kitchen window along with short eared owls, hen and marsh harriers. wonderful sunsets are watched out of the open plan sitting room area. We also had an eagle glide over the house. Breathtaking. Sealladh Mara is a short-ish walk over the machair to the north part of glorious West beach, which provides the best swimming on the planet! You can sit and watch the porpoise and the gannets dive in the Straight of Pabbay and look at the wonderful views of Pabbay and the Harris hills. If the weather is not great the log burner is easy to light and heats the house within minutes and you can sit inside and watch the weather blow past. The house is perfectly designed with a decent utility area for wetsuits, boots etc, open plan kitchen/dining/sitting area and 3 lovely double/twin bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus a cloakroom loo. Cannot wait to return!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo L.

21 Jan 2023

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

The Perfect Winter Escape : )

The Perfect Winter Escape! My partner and I have just returned from a month’s Winter break on Berneray in this fantastic house over the Christmas & New Year period. From start to finish, communication with Steve was excellent. Super speedy responses, really helpful, kind and thoughtful… Christmas decorations and a welcome basket of goodies awaited us as we stepped inside this beautiful, contemporary, light, airy and cosy warm, clean house. The photographs of the house do not do it justice. There are fantastic, 360 degree views which make this property just the most comfortable of bird hides from which to spot all manner of birds, including the near daily fly pasts of two White Tailed Eagles! My partner is the birder and absolutely loved the fact that he could run from room to room to watch these magnificent beasts flying across. The scenery is stunning. Berneray is much flatter than probably the rest of the Outer Hebrides but what it lacks in height it makes up for with the dramatic weather fronts that storm across the island. A constant changing picture of magnificent clouds, colours, rainbows and sunshine. Out of the 30 days we only stayed in about 4 times when the weather was bad but apart from that, we were out every day walking in glorious sunshine, chilly but sunny with what seemed like, the whole island to ourselves! Our favourite walk from the house was a good 3 hour trek. Turn right out of the gate and head over the machair to the sand dunes of West Beach - 3 miles of pure white sand being licked and washed with the rolling turquoise and blue waves crashing hypnotically onto its shore. Head North then turn right and walk over Beinn Shleibhe for fantastic views of Harris in the distance before dropping down onto East Beach, a curvier beach with more shells to peruse and views over to Skye. Walk past the old thatched Youth Hostel at the Southern end of East Beach (met one of the friendly wardens who was there for Christmas week who invited us in for a welcome cup of tea one day) before walking back inland to Ruisgarry and home to the beautiful house. We loved the tranquility of the place, the friendliness of the people (not that we saw too many) the huge beaches all to yourself, the wildlife, the big skies, the remoteness and the comfort of a beautiful house with every thing you needed for a break away from all the world’s worries. Priceless! Highly recommend.

Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

28 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW K.

8 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

5 star cottage

This property was fantastic,remote yes but the views,walks and beaches were amazing.I would highly recommend this property.The only thing that was poor was the arrival information which was not the fault of the property but i will be writing to you.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

23 Sept 2022

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

Great location

Lovely house in beautiful location with great views from all the windows. House is well equipped with a good layout and useful utility room. If you are lucky you can see many birds of prey and stunning sunsets from the windows.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

20 Sept 2022

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

Great stay

Wonderfully peaceful island with fabulous beaches and wildlife. Property was just as advertised and perfectly satisfactory.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

19 June 2022

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

Beautiful Berneray

Sandra & Steve have thought of everything when offering their home for holiday rental. The house and its location are suberb and we had a fabulous week despite some pretty poor weather. Berneray's beaches are amazing, but Harris is well worth a day trip too. Westend Motors on Benbecula and Pete helped us out with a mechanical problem which was a great relief. Will be booking for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

21 May 2022

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

Glorious Berneray

Really fabulous and well appointed house in a glorious setting with views to match the house’s name. Within easy each of surely one the World’s most beautiful beaches.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

6 Feb 2022

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

Absolutely perfect

What a breathtakingly beautiful location and a wonderful property. The house was so lovely with amazingly comfortable beds and a brilliant log burning stove. There was literally everything you could need and the views were spectacular! The only tiny point is that the kettle leaked from the bottom which we just swabbed but it was slightly alarming. We would definitely return....an amazing place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROSEMARY E.

2 Oct 2021

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

Tranquil, stunning setting, high quality property

Our lasting memories will be of glorious ever changing skies, wonderful birds, rainbows, sunsets, walks on empty beaches and afterwards returning to the comfort of Seaddalh Mara to watch it all from inside...

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sasha B.

26 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful Berneray

Fabulously designed holiday home, very well thought out, has everything you need and more. Super comfortable sofa from which you can watch the sun set and the short eared owls and hen harriers swoop past. Only a short walk across the machair to possibly the most beautiful beach on the planet with its own friendly porpoise to boot!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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