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Riverview Cottage Near Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis

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Our comfortable sitting room
Exterior
Dining Room
Bedroom with king-size bed
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Isle of Lewis, SCT
  • Calanais Standing Stones
  • Callanish Stone Circle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Garenin Blackhouse Village
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Stornoway (SYY)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Riverview Cottage Near Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis

Riverview Cottage is a comfortable holiday cottage and a real home from home.
Situated in the village of Breasclete it is centrally situated on the island making it an ideal holiday base. It is a twenty five minute drive from the town of Stornoway which is the hub of the island and boasts its own collection of small shops.
You are a five minute drive from the famous Callanish Standing Stones and Visitor Centre and a fifteen minute drive from the nearest beach. Lewis has some beautiful beaches and other interesting tourist attractions. There is plenty to see and do. Once you have explored Lewis you can easily manage a day trip to Harris from the cottage.

Property manager

Ann Smith
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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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Isle of Lewis

Located in Isle of Lewis, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dhàil Mór and Dhàil Beag, while Blue Pig Studio and Garenin Blackhouse Village are cultural highlights. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Isle of Lewis, SCT

What's nearby

  • Calanais Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Callanish Stone Circle - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Garenin Blackhouse Village - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lews Castle - 28 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Uig Sands - 55 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Stornoway (SYY) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Callanish Visitor Centre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waterside Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Calanais Standing Stones and Heritage Centre - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tigh Mealros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Central - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverview Cottage Near Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverview Cottage Near Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverview Cottage Near Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverview Cottage Near Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis located?

This family-friendly Isle of Lewis holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Calanais Visitor Centre and Callanish Stone Circle. Blue Pig Studio and Carloway Broch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Welcome

Great. Had to cut short due to familly problems. Hope to go back again. The landlord was very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes W.

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

Unterkunft mit Wow-Effekt

Sehr geräumige tolle Unterkunft mit hervorragender Ausstattung, zentral gelegen. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten können schnell erreicht werden.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very charming, cozy, spacious cottage with new kitchen and bathroom. Fantastic shower. The beds had electric warmers to preheat them before bedtime. The location is perfect for quickly accessing all the historic sites.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hildegard Anke D.

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

Cosy and spotlessly clean

Perfect to discover Lewis&Harris, everything you need for a lovely stay … even by mixed weather
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

Perfect Retreat

The property was immacuatly clean and welcoming. The property was also very well equipped and we had everything we needed and more. It was in a very good location for discovering the island from the north down to the southern end and it was all stunning with lovely beaches and wild places to discover.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Breasclete Holiday

Very warm, clean and comfortable. Ideal base for a Isle of Lewis holiday. Many thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Fabulous stay

Our stay at this fabulous cottage was fantastic. The property was spotless on arrival and there was everything you needed for a comfortable stay. The location meant that access to Lewis and Harris were easy and what a great view. It’s clear a lot of thought and care has been given by the owners to ensure a great stay. Thanks for a great few days. We need to stay longer the next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion C.

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

Ideal cottage

Lovely cottage in perfect location. We had everything we needed to add to our enjoyment of our short stay in Lewis. Owner has provided well thought out and comfortable accommodation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Perfect location for Isle of Lewis and Harris

This Riverview Cottage was the perfect home away from home for my best friend and I as we explored The Isle of Lewis and Harris. It was centrally located so it was perfect for going North, South and then back to Stornoway to explore and catch the ferry back to Ullapool. Ann and Angus were laid back and helpful. Angus checked in on us the first morning and shared information about the area and property. What we wish we would have known: You need to have a car to get around from this location so do not depend on taxis or tours--Arnold Clark was wonderful and helpful. When you drive from Stornoway to Callanish do NOT take the Pendleton road that your rental GPS tells you to take. Turn around! Gordon is wonderful at the Callanish Visitor Center. Callanish II and III were not accessible without muck boots when we were there. Buy groceries at Aldi's or Tesco in Inverness BEFORE you get to the island so you have food at the cottage. If you drink coffee; bring it OR go to the Callanish Visitor Center for a cup of coffee. Stay here! The kitchen, bathroom, and muck room are all updated and new, the sitting room perfect for hanging out and the sheep adorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

M M.

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

Brilliant self-catering house and lovely owners

River View house is incredibly well-equipped and furnished, and very spacious, bright and cosy (recently renovated, by the look of it). Everything was spotless, and the beds were comfy. Plenty hot water and heating too. Great views of the loch in the distance. We had to phone the owners on a couple of occasions: they were super responsive and came down to the house swiftly. A lovely, kind couple, whom we were happy to meet. Thank you for this extremely pleasant stay! Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rina M., Sydney Metro area, NSW, Australia

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

Fantastic Cottage in Great Location

Ann was great host, checking in to ensure all was in order and offer assistance if needed. The cottage was clean and beautifully appointed. Would definitely stay again. Great location to some of the best sites to visit. Only issue was google maps (which Ann informed me about) not recognising the address correctly, but then I just used Breasclete Community Centre and was accurate every time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

A great location to explore Lewis

This is a great, central location to explore Lewis and a very comfortable, well equipped cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

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

Cottage review

This cottage is centrally located to visit Lewis. The host was available at all times and there was an informative book at the property. It is fully stocked and has all the amenities you could want. We stayed a week and ate most meals there. If I was to return I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascale A.

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

Perfect stay

It was indeed a perfect stay.The house is clean comfortable and well equipped.We have been travelling in many places but this home is one of our best place. Thanks for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S.

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

Great holiday home!

‘Riverview’ is a wonderful bungalow, and had everything we needed for our stay in Lewis. The location was ideal for our needs - close enough to visit friends on the west side of the island, and yet still well-placed to drive to Harris. The house was clean and beautifully presented. We were fortunate with the weather, and were able to sit outside and enjoy some great views. A wonderful house to relax in and enjoy some much needed down-time! Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

shirley p.

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

Terrific stay

We have enjoyed just over a week’s stay in this cottage and it is perfect in every way. Spotless, comfortable, fabulous views, superb shower and great kitchen. Ideally located for sight-seeing and we were lucky enough to enjoy decent weather. Ann is friendly and accommodating and we will definitely be back. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron K.

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

Great property

Very clean and thoughtfully and well equiped. Would definitely recommend :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kath L.

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

Our Hebridean Adventure

We loved every moment of our stay at Riverview cottage. It was so clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Location wise it could not have been better and we visited some amazing places. We were blest with superb weather and spent time on some stunning beaches. We saw four golden eagles during the week - sighted two of them from the back garden! We will miss the lovely views from the cottage. The owner,Ann, called round to see us and was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Beautiful home and setting

Checking in was so easy. Owner called just after we arrived to check everything was as it should be and to let us know she was available by landline or mobile. The cottage is very tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean with everything you could need. A true home from home. The location is also perfect to tour/explore the island an excellent midway base with views to the water and the Callanish Stone Circle, which is walking distance away. Cannot praise this cottage highly enough it was a pleasure to stay in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Brilliant

Outstanding. All facilities provided and very comfortable. Thank you Ann
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair B.

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

Riverview Cottage

The cottage was very clean, very comfortable, and very well appointed. It was immaculately presented, ideally situated to explore Lewis and North Harris and had everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

william b.

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

Fantastic Cottage.

The most beautiful cottage. Not only immaculate but hosts attention to detail for guests was outstanding. Best rental I have ever used and will do again often.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolee K.

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

A Gem on Lewis

We were able to experience the beauty of Lewis from this comfortable home. Situated near the Calanais Standing Stones, we were close enough to venture north to the Butt of Lewis and into the "big city" of Stornaway easily. The home was as advertised, and couldn't have been more relaxing for us. Ann was a perfect host, providing great communication both before and during our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margret C.

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

Beautiful cottage in the peace of the countryside

This lovely and very nicely modernized cottage exceeded my expectations. It was a quiet and peaceful place which had all the amenities i needed. The kitchen and bathroom are beautiful, beds very comfortable and the property very attractive- i could easily live here
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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