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The Old Croft House

236 Bruernish

The Old Croft house is set in the heart of the village of Bruernish, on the north side of the island.  This original Black House style cottage is situated within 15 yards from the sea and boasts stunning views out over the Minch and some of the neighbouring islands. Whether you indulge yourself with a day of exploring the renowned beaches, wildlife, birds and flowers or choose to relax in total piece and tranquillity, this is just the place for you.

 

The Old Croft House is 5 miles from the Barra airport and the Sound of Barra ferry. It is 8 miles from Castlebay, which is the island's main town and ferry port (for Oban). The cottage is also near the island bus route.

 

The accommodation sleeps 4 - 6 and comprises:

  • 1 Double bedroom

  • 1 Twin / Family Bedroom

  • 1 Single Bedroom (with pull out bed)

  • Kitchen

  • Bathroom

  • Sitting Room

  • TV, Video, CD/Radio etc.

  • Linen and towels provided

  • Parking

  • Pets Welcome

  • No Smoking

  • Electricity by card

Things to do:

Walking, swimming, golf, wildlife, kayaking, loch & sea fishing, cycling, archaeology, and of course beaches!

 

Weekly tariff: £350.

A non refundable deposit of £100 payable at time of booking and the balance to be paid 8 weeks before arrival.

 

Arrival & Departure: Arrival after 3pm and vacation of premises is required by 11am. Rentals are weekly and run from Saturday to Saturday. 

Directions:

From Castlebay, drive (or take the bus) 8 miles north along the main road on Barra's eastern coast. Once you've passed Loch na h-Obe drive up the hill and take the first road right signposted Bogach/ Bruairnis. Then drive straight ahead for another 800 yards, past the radio mast and the red phone box and you have reached Lower Bruernish. The Old Croft House is the first house on the right.

 

From the Ardmhor ferry, turn left at the Ardmhor junction and follow the road to Northbay, turn left, past the Heathbank Hotel on the right, turn left again and follow the road signposted Bogach/ Bruairnis. Drive straight ahead for about 800 yards past the red phone box. The Old Croft House is the first house on the right.


For more information please contact:

 

Mrs Jessie MacNeil,

239 Bruernish,

Northbay,

Isle of Barra,

HS9 5UY.

 

 Tel: +44 (0) 1871 890 348.

 

Email: oldcrofthouse@aol.com

 

 

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