Book your holiday cottage retreat in this stunning thatched blackhouse of North Uist!
About The Cottage
Guests arriving at Glaic Cottage will be thrilled with the charm of this traditional, category B listed, thatched blackhouse in a stunning, rural location. The holiday home has been recently renovated to the highest standard to provide a cosy welcome after a day exploring the islands. The cottage is tastefully decorated throughout, with handmade furniture, Harris Tweed soft furnishings, and a well-equipped kitchen.
Key Features
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1 double bedroom, sleeps 2 max.
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Cosy open plan kitchen/ living room with feature fire place
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Shower room with underfloor heating
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Ample parking next to cottage
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EV charger available
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Outside seating area with stunning views
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Electric panel heating throughout
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Includes bed linen, towels, cleaning products, tea and coffee
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Hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge with freezer compartment
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Free Wifi
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TV and DVD player, Bluetooth speaker, iron, hairdryer, games, and DVDs.
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Fantastic walking right on the doorstep!
Green Credentials
Green tourism, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, eco-tourism. There are many labels, but whatever you prefer to call it, the definition remains the same: low impact, environmentally-friendly tourism that cherishes, not destroys. Tourism that takes into account the needs of the environment, local residents, businesses and visitors, now and in the future.
In both renovating our cottage and setting up the business, we aim to be sustainable and environmentally friendly. Glaic Cottage is energy efficient: walls packed with insulation, double glazing, low-energy light bulbs, appliances that are all at least A efficiency rating, and a 100% renewable electricity supplier. Where possible, we have avoided the use of plastic and used items made from recycled materials. We use environmentally friendly cleaning products as well as local or Fairtrade products. One tree is planted for every stay at Glaic through a partnership with “Just One Tree.”
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Sleeps 2 adults only
Directions
From Lochmaddy ferry terminal:
Leave behind Lochmaddy and follow the signs for A867 south towards Benbecula/Balivanich and South Uist. After approx 8 miles take the left turn onto the A865. Follow the road for approx 4 miles, you will be looking for the signpost with turning on your left to 'Knockquien'. This is a small side road with a bus shelter. follow the road for aprox 1.5 miles. You will see the cottage ahead on your left. Drive through the gate (Please close the gate each time) as their are often sheep grazing the land around the cottage.
From Lochboisdale ferry terminal:
Leave behind Lochboisdale and head north to Benbecula/Balivanich on the A865 for approx 30 miles. Pass through the causeway at Creagorry and then afterwards you will go past the Benbecula distillery building on another causeway, keep going for approx 2 miles and you will see the turning for 'Knockquien' on your right hand side by the bus shelter. Follow the road for approx 1.5. miles. you will see the cottage ahead on the left. Drive through the gate (Please close the gate each time) as their are often sheep grazing the land around the cottage.
From the flights at Balivanich Airport:
Turn right out of the airport and then left at junction onto B892 and follow the road for approx 2.5 miles. Turn left onto the A865 and follow the road for approx 5 miles. You will go past the Benbecula distillery building on the causeway, keep going for approx 2 miles and you will see the turning for 'Knockquien' on your right hand side by the bus shelter. Follow the road for approx 1.5. miles and you will see the cottage ahead on the left. Drive through the gate (Please close the gate each time) as their are often sheep grazing the land around the cottage.
Where Are We Located?
How to find us once you have arrived on Uist by vehicle, bike or plane!
Directions
From Lochmaddy ferry terminal:
Leave behind Lochmaddy and follow the signs for A867 south towards Benbecula/Balivanich and South Uist. After approx 8 miles take the left turn onto the A865. Follow the road for approx 4 miles, you will be looking for the signpost with turning on your left to 'Knockquien'. This is a small side road with a bus shelter. follow the road for aprox 1.5 miles. You will see the cottage ahead on your left. Drive through the gate (Please close the gate each time) as their are often sheep grazing the land around the cottage.
From Lochboisdale ferry terminal:
Leave behind Lochboisdale and head north to Benbecula/Balivanich on the A865 for approx 30 miles. Pass through the causeway at Creagorry and then afterwards you will go past the Benbecula distillery building on another causeway, keep going for approx 2 miles and you will see the turning for 'Knockquien' on your right hand side by the bus shelter. Follow the road for approx 1.5. miles. you will see the cottage ahead on the left. Drive through the gate (Please close the gate each time) as their are often sheep grazing the land around the cottage.
From the flights at Balivanich Airport:
Turn right out of the airport and then left at junction onto B892 and follow the road for approx 2.5 miles. Turn left onto the A865 and follow the road for approx 5 miles. You will go past the Benbecula distillery building on the causeway, keep going for approx 2 miles and you will see the turning for 'Knockquien' on your right hand side by the bus shelter. Follow the road for approx 1.5. miles and you will see the cottage ahead on the left. Drive through the gate (Please close the gate each time) as their are often sheep grazing the land around the cottage.
Local Information
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Taxis, Bus, Car Hire
Bus services and timetables
Timetable services. vary so please check website.
Taxis
Sketch's Taxis, Benbecula
07909637161
MacVicar's, Benbecula
01870 603197
Buchanan's, Benbecula
01870 602277
Aitkens, South Uist
01878 710333
Car Hire
ASK Car Hire, Benbecula
01878 602818
(8am - 6.30pm)
Laing Motors, South Uist
01878 700267
(9am - 5.30pm)
Ferry Ports & Airports
Ferry ports for Calmac Caledonian MacBrayne (Ferry Operators)
Timetables - services vary so check website
Download Calmac APP
Call centre: 08000665000
email: enquiries@calmac.co.uk
Lochboisdale
01878 790218 (opt 2)
Lochmaddy
01876 522509 (opt 2)
Airport
Timetable services vary so please check online
Benbecula Airport
01870 602310
Fuel Stations
There are plenty of fuel stations on the island, however we recommend you never let your vehicle run too low as the fuel stations are spread about the island.
1. Lochmaddy - single pump on exit from the ferry terminal on the right hand side.
2. Balivanich - Seaview Filling Station - 24 hrs self service
3. Crossroads Filling Station
(1 pump is 24 hrs self service)
4. Bayhead Shop & Fuel *Closed Every Sunday
5. Lochboisdale - 24hrs self service (S.Uist)
Supermarkets
There is quite a choice of supermarkets through the island. Please be aware that each store will have its own opening & closing hours and some are closed on Sundays.
1. Balivanich - MacLennans Supermarket
2. Creagorry Co-op
3. Lovats Supermarket in Balivanich & Carnan
4. Bayhead Shop &
Post Office (N. Uist)
5. Sollas Co-op (N. Uist)
6. Berneray Shop & Bistro
7. Daliburgh Co-op
(S. Uist)
8. Eriskay Shop
It is advisable to ensure you have travel insurance in case of ferry or flight delays!
STL Licence No: ES00014F
Energy Rating Band G
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