An Taigh Clach, Carloway, Isle of Lewis
Overview
An Taigh Clach is a traditional stone property in Upper Carloway, on the Atlantic west coast of the Isle of Lewis. Originally built as a family croft house in the early 1900s and later used as an agricultural barn, it has been converted into a welcoming holiday retreat sleeping four in two bedrooms.
The open-plan living space makes the most of the surrounding views, while a multi-fuel stove provides a cosy place to return to after exploring the island. Outside, a garden and deck offer space to sit and enjoy the coastal setting. Up to two pets are welcome by arrangement.
The Property
The living, dining and kitchen area brings everyone together in a bright space with windows looking across the surrounding landscape towards the sea. Sofas and a television provide somewhere to unwind, and the dining table seats four. Wood and peat are supplied for the multi-fuel stove.
The kitchen includes an electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A washing machine, drying facilities and free Wi-Fi add practical convenience for longer stays.
There are two bedrooms: one double and one twin with two single beds. Both have oak floors and blackout blinds fitted to the roof windows, useful during the long summer daylight hours. Bed linen and towels are provided.
The shower room has a large shower rather than a bath.
Outside, the deck has a picnic table, with additional seating beside the cottage. There is also a garden, free private off-road parking, a cycle rack and an adjacent utility shed suitable for storing bicycles or wet outdoor equipment.
For the Cat
Cats are welcome by arrangement, with a maximum of two pets permitted in total. Pets must be kept under control at all times because the cottage is within a crofting township with free-roaming livestock.
Location
Carloway makes a useful base for exploring the west coast of Lewis, combining sandy beaches with some of the island’s best-known historic sites.
Dalmore offers a broad sandy beach framed by Atlantic scenery and sea stacks. Nearby Dalbeg is a smaller bay with a beach, rocky coastline and a loch behind the sand. Both provide opportunities for coastal walks and photography.
For a closer look at island history, visit Dun Carloway Broch and the restored thatched buildings at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village. The Callanish Standing Stones are another highlight within reach of the cottage, while the Norse Mill and Kiln at Shawbost and the blackhouse at Arnol offer further ways to explore the heritage of Lewis.
Back at the property, the west-facing coastal setting gives you somewhere to enjoy the changing light and sunsets over the Atlantic.
