Title: Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch. 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 home # Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch. Holiday home in Isle of Lewis with kitchen ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117110000/117107100/117107030/944b1c16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117110000/117107100/117107030/9840bc97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117110000/117107100/117107030/a9cc8877.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117110000/117107100/117107030/204bfca7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117110000/117107100/117107030/f7868c16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## 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. ### Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch. Set in private grounds, the Old Schoolhouse has a commanding view over Loch Grimshader on the east side of the Isle of Lewis. This four-bedroom property, over two floors has been tastefully renovated and provides excellent facilities for up to 8 guests. It has three upstairs bedrooms and one downstairs. There is a bathroom upstairs and a wetroom downstairs. The kitchen/dining room is fully fitted out with all your requirements for cooking and eating including a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and fridge-freezer as well as ample cupboard space and a dining alcove. Th tiled wet-room downstairs has a mains-water supply shower providing good water pressure for an invigorating shower as well as toiletries and towels. The upstairs bathroom has an enamel bath with an over-the-bath mains-water supply shower. Towels and hand wash are also provided. Bedroom 1. The smaller bedroom on the north-facing wall is the cosiest room and the small double bed is made up with traditional sheets and blankets for that authentic, old Scottish experience. There is a chest of drawers and a hanging rail and additional shelves for storage. Bedroom 2. This room looks out over Loch Grimshader and catches the sunrise to the east. The room is fitted with a double bed, chest of drawers, bedside tables and a hanging rail with additional shelves for storage. Bedroom 3. This is the largest bedroom looking out over the village of Ranish including the shoreline and is fitted with a double bed, bedside tables, wardrobe, storage unit and small table. Bedroom 4. This is the downstairs bedroom and looks out over the garden and the village with a view down to the shore. The room is fitted with a double bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers, hanging rail with additional shelves for storage. Bedroom 4. This is the downstairs bedroom and looks out over the garden and the village with a view down to the shore. The room is fitted with a double bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers, hanging rail with additional shelves for storage. Sitting room/library. This room is situated at the front of the house with windows to the east and west. The large bookcase contains an extensive library of books including a wide range of topics of fiction and non-fiction. The room has comfortable seating for relaxing and reading and a wall-mounted smart television. Utility room. There is a small utility room by the back door with a sink and a washing machine, iron, ironing board and clothes airer. The house is 7 miles from Stornoway which is the main town on the island where you will find two supermarkets and many small, local shops. There is a sports centre, banks, chemist/pharmacy, butchers and fishmonger. The island is serviced by the Calmac ferry service providing two daily passages to the mainland and Loganair provide flights to and from Glasgow, Inverness and Edinburgh as well as flights to Benbecula to the south. There is also a Calmac ferry service to Tarbert in Harris and sailings to North Uist departing from Leverburgh in Harris. The island is host to many tourist attractions, including stunning beaches and rugged landscapes as well as the world-famous Callanish standing stone and the Broch. The island is also the best access point to travel to St Kilda and regular cruises are available but need to be booked in advance as they are in great demand. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - In-room accessibility - No lift - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33589600/33589599/0fd6acb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Idyllically located bungalow, beautiful view 20 mls from Stornoway Isle of Lewis Isle of Lewis - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=33589599&PinnedHotelID=33589599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31870000/31862500/31862435/3daf17c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=58.138344,-6.41755&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w_%7BaJtldf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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pomuptCKTYK2DcqETX9Rh_VWNSY=) Isle of Lewis, Scotland #### What's nearby - St Columba’s Church - 14 min drive - 9.1 miles - Lewis Loom Centre - 18 min drive - 10.9 miles - Lews Castle - 18 min drive - 10.3 miles - Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive - 11.3 miles - Callanish Stone Circle - 27 min drive - 16.3 miles #### Getting around - Stornoway (SYY) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Beckett And Sons - ‬16 min drive - ‪Crust - ‬9 min drive - ‪Thai Cafe - ‬15 min drive - ‪An Lanntair - ‬16 min drive - ‪Bridge Centre Cafe - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch. located? > Situated in Isle of Lewis, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of St Columba’s Church, Hebridean Way End Point and Lews Castle. Lewis Loom Centre and The Good Food Boutique are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Quiet, rural hideaway in traditional old Schoolhouse, right on the edge of loch. Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.