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Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and mountains in the background. - Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris (Isle of Harris)
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front door, and a small porch with a bench. - Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris (Isle of Harris)
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a vase of white flowers, a black leather chair, a television on a wooden stand, and a framed picture on the wall. - Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris (Isle of Harris)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a built-in oven, and a kettle. - Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris (Isle of Harris)
A dining area with a table set for four, a sofa, and a lamp. - Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris (Isle of Harris)
Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris

  • Macaulay Cottage is a traditional 4 bedroom stone built house set in the beautiful surroundings of the Golden Road in the village of Grosebay.
    Fully furnished 2 storey house sleeping up to 7 people. Lower floor features dining room, sitting room, kitchen, one twin bedroom, one single bedroom and toilet with shower. Upper floor features 2 double bedrooms and bathroom with shower. Electric heating in most of the rooms.
    Dogs are welcome at Macaulay cottage.
    Only 2 minutes from the sea where otters and seals can be seen playing. Wildlife enthusiasts may be interested in eagle sightings in the area. Ideal base for hillwalking, fishing, golf or just a peaceful and relaxing holiday. A 20 minute drive from the famous sandy beaches of Harris. Local attractions include Harris Tweed, distillery, art galleries and trips to St Kilda.

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About the area

Located in Harris, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Traigh Losgaintir Beach and Luskentyre Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Harris Outdoor Adventure Centre and The Harris Tweed Company Grosebay. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Harris travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a calm body of water reflecting the sky and surrounding hills.
    Traigh Losgaintir Beach
    11 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and green hills under a cloudy sky.
    Luskentyre Beach
    13 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and grassy dunes.
    Tràigh Sheileboist
    14 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Ardbuidhe Cottage Gallery
    6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Harris Outdoor Adventure Centre
    9 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Benbecula (BEB)
    168 min drive

Restaurants

  • North Harbour Bistro
    15 min drive
  • Hotel Hebrides
    7 min drive
  • Flavour
    8 min drive
  • Firstfruits Tearoom
    7 min drive
  • Skoon Art Cafe
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris located?

This family-friendly Harris holiday home is located by the sea, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Ardbuidhe Cottage Gallery, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Harris Outdoor Adventure Centre and Traigh Losgaintir Beach. Luskentyre Beach and Tràigh Sheileboist are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Macaulay Cottage, Grosebay, Isle of Harris Reviews

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Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot

Very nice and comfy house with all amenities. In lovely situation quiet but still handy for great beaches and Tarbet. Also very dog friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in a wonderful house

A great house in a beautiful and quiet area at the Golden Road. It had everything you need to feel at home. Especially the kitchen is well equiped and the beds are very confy. As we stayed there with two couplés, the two bathrooms were a real bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Cottage with lovely views

Cottage was excellent, very clean and had everything we needed. Hosts were friendly and helpful. Lovely welcome with flowers, wine & fresh eggs from their own chickens.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in great location

Very well equipped and comfortable. Easy to access parts the island. Welcoming host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent facilities. Spotlessly clean, warm and comfortable. Appreciated the gift of eggs and wine.Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful area.

We really enjoyed our holiday cottage stay, it was nice, warm and cosy.We always love our holidays on the islands, we love the craggy area and the lochs and lochans, it's so nice and peaceful. Thank you, Maree and John, for your hospitality and a lovely stay. All our best wishes to you and your family for 2025. John and Edith.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous place 10/10

A great house, brilliant location, very quiet and well equipped, everything you needed for a wonderful holiday. There was plenty of space, the kitchen was well equipped, and the hosts were friendly and made us feel very welcome , along with our 5 Scottish Terriers. We all had a great time and will definitely be back. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas at the cottage

We looked forward to Christmas in Grosebay for almost 12 months and we were not disappointed. The hosts were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble when we asked questions in advance of our stay. The photos of the property really do not do the justice the cottage deserves. Its spotless, spacious and extremely well equipped. The location was perfect, close enough to visit everything we wanted to. We definitely intend to visit again in the warmer months but we had a christmas to remember forever.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harris

Very well equipped house. Hosts welcomed us at start of holiday and helped out when we had a problem with our car. Thank you. Amazing views. Found walk....scholars path....which we did with our dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property provided all our needs. Spotlessly clean, comfortable beds and living space. We will be booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. My friend and I enjoyed our stay at the cottage and exploring the area. We appreciated the warm welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Home from home

A lovely well equipped, well kept property. We are already booked to stay again later in the year.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host & family, very clean house, nice quiet location. It was just we'd hoped for. One extremely minor suggestion hardly worth mentioning(!): add a few more mugs to the crockery draw.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Peaceful and comfortable

We had a fantastic stay. Great location for travelling all over Harris. The house is well very equipped and we felt completely at home. This was our second stay and we hope to be back again next year. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Happy Days

A superb property just far enough to be secluded and quiet but near enough to visit all the sights and scenery of Harris. A welcome home from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hebridean summer!!

Excellent accommodation with beautiful views from the cottage. It was immaculately clean with everything we needed. The beaches on Harris were amazing especially Luskentyre. We were so lucky with the weather as well so couldn’t fault the holiday at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great holiday home!

Lovely property, good location close to Tarbert, the sheep were so entertaining! Easy communication and check in/out process. Hope to be back! Thank you, Maree!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home from home

What a wonderful cottage to stay in on the Isle of Harris. The host could not be more helpful and made us feel so welcome. The cottage is ideally situated to explore the whole of Harris.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great cottage, great location.

We loved Macaulay cottage - it’s in a great location for visiting the many wonderful beaches and bays on Harris. The cottage has everything you need and the owners are really helpful. It was a great place to return to after a day out. Some of the well known walks (Scholars path and coffin trail) start from the cottage or nearby. We enjoyed kayaking with seals in the the bay by the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotlessly clean and spacious with everything we could want. Our dog loved the garden, part manicured and part rocky, just super. Seating areas and a suntrap. Delightful meeting with the hosts mum, what a lovely lady. The wine, eggs and flowers were extra special touches. The very peaceful location with great views, and only a short drive from Tarbert.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely house

The garden was fabulous for our dog. Completely fenced and the situation of the house was beautiful. Anyone staying there would definitely need a car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a brilliant cottage

This property has everything you will need for your stay on Harris, exceptionally well presented and equipped. The owners have done everything to ensure that aĺ needs are catered for. The location whilst being remote is extremely peaceful and within easy reach of Tarbert for supplies and the ferry.
The sun does not always shine on the Isles but this cottage is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Our great week at Macauley Cottage

Loved the cottage from the moment we stepped inside, it was a pleasure to come home to after a days walking and exploring. Delighted to meet the family, the friendly welcome we received made us feel really welcome. Many thanks, Alan, Jim and Michael.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely quiet cottage

The cottage was spotless. we arrived to find a bottle of wine and fresh eggs waiting for us. We were made very welcome by Maree's parents on her behalf. The location was ideal for us to locate our days out walking on and among the hills. We hope to stay again
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Macauley Cottage

Lovely host family who were most helpful to us. Large, comfortable and well furnished house with a well equipped kitchen. Good views over Grosebay and surrounding landscape. Excellent wifi and TV reception. This is an excellent base from which to explore south and north Harris. Only a short distance from shops, restaurants and petrol.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018