Ideal for families, close to sandy beaches....

Central location, great for outdoor lovers

These are just some of the reasons why visitors have enjoyed staying at The Guardhouse (please click on the pale blue text, where appropriate, for expanded information)...the...

space and comfort of our home

stunning landscape, sandy beaches nearby, and that "blessed silence", as one of our guests once described it.

convenience for outdoor pursuits

central location between The Isle of Lewis and The Isle of Harris

light, which is an inspiration. There is a clarity in the air which is unique to the landscape of The Western Isles.  

night sky, which, particularly in winter, can be spectacular. With virtually no light pollution, the Milky Way and constellations are commonly seen and especially around the time of the equinox, The aurura borealis is regularly seen (although there is some luck involved in experiencing this phenomenon).

flora The grassland beside the nearby sandy beaches (Machair) becomes a carpet of colour in early summer

machair in early July

fauna The area surrounding The Guardhouse is a haven for wildlife and to give a few examples, otters, red deer, golden eagles, snow buntings, a snowy owl, merlin and basking shark have all been observed by us on walks from the house. We watched a pod of whales - minke and two orcas - from cliffs at Mangersta and came across an arctic hare whilst scaling Mealaisbhal. We have also been fortunate enough to see a pair of sea eagles and a corncrake on sojourns from the house.

There are plenty of things to do when you holiday at The Guardhouse. Please contact Elaine if you would like further information. 

Books Several of our visitors have commented that they have enjoyed the books at The Guardhouse. You can click on this link to find information on books and maps that cover the Isle of Lewis and the Isle of Harris, if you are interested in buying guides before your holiday.