Title: Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253700/22253638/14ee2e3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253700/22253638/aa8cd24a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253700/22253638/77156d19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253700/22253638/6843c337.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22253700/22253638/89c84817.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home Taransay Cottage is a two bedroom detached single level chalet style house with captivating views out over the beaches and hills of Harris including the island of Taransay from which it took its name. It is available for 7 day bookings Saturday to Saturday throughout the year. There is 1 x Double bedroom and 1 x twin room (cot and folding bed also available) Bathroom with double shower (no bath, but facilities for bathing small children provided) well equipped kitchen leading through to a dinning room which also has 2 armchairs (which usually become the most popular seats in the house) from which you can take in the views over a cup of coffee. The spacious sitting room has comfortable seating, more great views, books and games and a large TV. The house is a 5 minute walk from the first beach and there are many more to choose from all accessible on foot. The village is served with frequent public transport, has a visiting mobile shop and also has a cabin selling seafood and local produce from the croft. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Harris, this chalet is in a rural area and near the beach. MacGillivray Centre and Finsbay Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Clement's Church and Traigh an Teampuill. Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Harris travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Harris.dx6278853) [View more Chalets in Harris](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Harris-Chalets.d6278853-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.79680%2C-7.06614&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ffWUFgrkerfwtNlZnTRuSSK3Rbg=) Northton, SCT ### What's nearby - Seallam - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - MacGillivray Centre - 1 min drive - 0.6 miles - Tràigh Sgarasta - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles - Traigh Losgaintir Beach - 13 min drive - 10.8 miles - Luskentyre Beach - 18 min drive - 15.1 miles ### Getting around - Benbecula (BEB) - 154 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Butty Bus - ‬7 min drive - ‪An Traigh - ‬8 min drive - ‪Temple Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Skoon Art Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home? > Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home located? > Situated by the sea, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of MacGillivray Centre, Seallam and Traigh na h-Uidhe. Tràigh an Taoibh Thuath and Tràigh na Cleabhaig are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10.2 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 90 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew F. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Superb, well looked after property in stunning location. ##### Andrew F. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian 9 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is a great property, set in a small coastal village with amazing views over the salt marsh and sea beyond which is teaming with seabirds and waders. It is spacious, clean and has every home comfort you would need. The owners have gone out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. A great base for exploring the island! ##### Ian Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter S. 24 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and excellent property An excellent house with everything provided to make my holiday as comfortable and pleasant as possible.Ideally situated in Northton close to the famous beaches of SW Harris. ##### Peter S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen R. 22 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A true gem of a cottage This was a wonderful cottage, the best in which we had ever stayed and we have stayed in a lot! The location only 5 minutes walk from a stunning beach and within walking distance of at least 2 others was fantastic. The cottage was spacious and was equipped with everything you could have possibly needed. The view from the front windows was so lovely. Local people were very friendly. ##### Karen R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne V. 17 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cottage Beautiful position, impeccably presented, spacious and we had a wonderful stay. ##### Anne V. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tricia H. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Harris 2024 Perfect property in a perfect location and we even got the perfect weather. ##### Tricia H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S. 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Wonderful location and views, house set-up is great, a home-from-home. ##### Andrew S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bliss Beautiful home, perfect location, fantastic views ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betty R. 13 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very lovely cottage Very comfortable with wonderful views ##### Betty R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANGUS M. 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Hebridies holiday The property was very comfortable and had everything that we needed ##### ANGUS M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim W. 21 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Remarkable Beautiful setting looking out on the sea and magnificent hills. Inside it was spacious and very well equipped. There were just two of us but it would be perfect for a family. ##### Jim W. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie H. 2 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super home in south west Harris We’re repeat visitors to this lovely house and it never disappoints. It’s warm, comfortable, well equipped? quiet and in a super location. Would thoroughly recommend. It’s an easy walk to beautiful beaches and the Temple and an easy drive to even more beautiful beaches. Beautiful views across the Northton salt flats to the Harris hills/luskentyre. 5 minute drive to Leverburgh for shops/restaurant/ferry to Berneray. ##### Valerie H. Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ewen M. 24 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second stay same as the first Been here before. Outstanding place to stay in an outstanding location. We'll be back ##### Ewen M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen B. 1 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3rd visit and we still love it! Just visited Taransay Cottage for the 3rd time and we've enjoyed it as much as the first time we went. It's a beautiful cottage, great location, near to beautiful beaches. We can't fault it and look forward to returning soon. ##### Helen B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. 23 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous property Everything you could need in a simply stunning location. Would highly recommend. ##### David G. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin F. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable house, everything you need Lovely place to stay. Very comfortable and views are amazing . Everything to hand and well provided for. Excellent base for visiting Harris. ##### Martin F. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie C. 27 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love Northton Excellent position for exploring Harris. Loved meeting the friendliest people, wonderful food, beautiful beaches (of course) and even some sunshine. ##### Julie C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennie s. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Harris summer trip 2024 We love this property as it’s perfect for our family to relax and unwind! Thanks again. Xx ##### jennie s. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter R. 14 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property in south Harris Lovely, spacious, well equipped property in a quiet location with great views. Very handy for the shop and ferry port in Leverburgh and close to the main road for venturing further north. Would definitely go back ##### Peter R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic week with great weather Our second trip. Easy arrival. Very convenient for visiting family. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennie s. 13 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and location We had such a lovely time at the house. Our kids settled immediately and plenty of space for everyone. Exceptionally well equipped property. We loved it. ##### jennie s. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy W. 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful holiday home in lovely Harris Delighted with finding this place, even better than we expected, with every comfort & possible thing you can think of with the exception of an outside tap! Wonderful location with exceptional views & even though the weather wasn't great we still managed to have a lovely time. We would love to go back!😊 ##### Joy W. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. 20 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place and very comfy and cosy house We love the village of Northton from a previous visit so knew the location would be perfect for us - easy reach of beautiful beaches and a great base from which to explore the island. The house had everything we needed and was warm and cosy even on the blustery and wet days! Thank you! ##### Sarah B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven B. 27 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well appointed bungalow with great views & superb location in Northton close to the beaches Taransay cottage is a delight , both the lounge and kitchen diner have great views of the mountains & estuary , the kitchen is large & well appointed & both bedrooms are a good size . The location in Northton gives access to great walks to the Northton beaches , temple & Ceapabhal hill. In the village there is also the excellent Temple cafe , Croft 32 for honesty box food & the Seallam centre with a superb St Kilda exhibition. ##### Steven B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen S. 18 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous, spacious house, with beautiful views, in a great location! This was the first time that the place we'd booked turned out to be even more beautiful and spacious than it appeared in the photos! A 10 minute walk from a gorgeous beach, mobile grocery delivery, a lovely coffee shop down the road, a sustainable local stall in the other direction, just steps from the cottage, with a view of a beautiful mountain and bay from the living room and kitchen. This house has just about every amenity and extra you could want. Thank you for a brilliant stay, and we look forward to coming back in the future. ##### Maureen S. 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