Our beautiful island is full of wonderful opportunities to get out and enjoy the great outdoors and all it has to offer. Walking and hiking trails, stunning beaches, lochs, wildlife, bird watching, Eriskay Ponies, Askernish golf course and island hoping fun all on the doorstep or within easy driving distances
There are numerous great walking trails within easy reach of the guest house and the start of the Hebridean Way section from Daliburgh to Howmore is just down the road.
We would be happy to arrange baggage transfers upon request if you are on a walking holiday
WILDLIFE & BIRD WATCHING
Various Options
South Uist is teaming with wonderful wildlife spotting opportunities, eagles, otters, gannets, red deer, butterflies and much more some spotted straight from our backyard. If you seek pure nature, there is no better place to go, we can also provide day tours on request to visit some of these locations so do ask, and Western Isles Wildlife provides bird and wildlife photography tours.
ERISKAY
9.5 miles - (17 mins - By Car)
From the Old Norse for "Eric's Isle" Eriskay is an island in the Outer Hebrides with a population of approx 200. It lies between South Uist and Barra and is connected to South Uist by a causeway. This beautiful hilly island is around 3 miles long and 1.5 miles wide with wonderful walking trails and the last surviving remnants of the original native ponies of the Western Isles the Eriskay Ponies
ASKERNISH GOLF CLUB
1.6 miles - (5 mins - By Car)
Askernish Golf Club is a short drive up the road from the guest house. If you wish to experience a true links course and a wonderful golfing experience then Askernish is for you.
ON THE WATER
Various Options (By Car)
We are surrounded by beautiful beaches and lochs and there are many opportunities to make the most of them and get out on the water. Uist Sea Tours offer trip of a lifetime opportunities to spot dolphin, puffins and explore neighbouring islands. Lady Anne Boat Tours offer sightseeing of neighbouring islands and wildlife spotting tours
EATING OUT
Various Options (By Car)
We have selected just a few of the many cafes & restaurants nearby, further information will be in the property. Kildonan Cafe & Museum, Kilbride Cafe,
AM Politician Pub & Restaurant, Croft & Cuan, Kirkibost Cafe, Lochboisdale Hotel, Langass Lodge, Berneray Bistro, Dark Island Hotel Group of hotels offering great food, For takeaway its Double Mac at Burnside Fish and Chips, the best on the Island!
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
Various Beaches within an easy drive
The west coast of South Uist is a 20 mile strip of stunning crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and machair. Askernish and Kildonan beaches are a short drive from our doorstep with Eriskay not far either
LOCHBOISDALE
3.5 miles - (6 mins - By Car)
Lochboisdale is the main village and port of entry into South Uist by ferry and only a short drive from us. Its seafaring heritage, growing from the herring fisheries in the 19th century provides lots of local history and interest. If arriving by private yacht the Lochboisdale Harbour has all the facilities you need and the South Uist Tourist Info Centre is based on Pier Road
LOCH DRUIDIBEAG
13 miles - (18 mins - By Car)
Loch Druidibeag and the surrounding landscape presents one of the best places in the Hebrides to see a full range of island wildlife and scenery. A self guided trail by the Loch and through the croft land provides plenty of opportunities for photography. Eagles, hen harrier and merlin are often seen in this area along with the famous Shetland ponies!
SPORT AND LEISURE
Various Options (By Car)
There are fishing, running, cycling and traditional Scottish dancing opportunities all nearby. Grogarry Lodge just 11miles away offers many shooting, stalking & fishing activities. Access points to the Hebridean Cycle network all on the doorstep. Horse Riding is also available at Uist Community Riding School
KILDONAN MUSEUM &
CULTURAL CENTRE
3 MILES - (6 mins - By Car)
The Kildonan Museum is a heritage and cultural amenity which includes a museum, a craft shop, a Fèis room for ceilidhs, music and dance, a café and an archaeology room. A great day out check out their What's On page to see what's going on during your stay
GIFTS AND TREATS
Various Options - (By Car)
If you fancy some shopping there are lots of options locally for gifts and tasty treats. Uist Gifts Lochboisdale, Puffin Studio Crafts Creagorry, Post Office & Gift Shop Daliburgh, Uist Gin, Salars Smokehouse for wonderful local smoked salmon, Hebridean Smokehouse specialist in smoked fish, Namara Seafoods, MacGillivrays Celtic Jewellery & gifts online, Claddach Kirkibost Community Centre gift shop and Skydancer Island roasted coffee in Lochboisdale. In the North of the island you will also find the wonderful Coralbox Gift Shop and webcam