'Mo Eilean' - Your island home | House in Stornoway
Arrive, unpack, feel at home.
About this space
‘Mo Eilean’ is a beautifully restored traditional Victorian stone house that provides our guests with a home away from home and an ideal base for exploring the island. It is set in a quiet, yet central street of Stornoway, the main town of the Western Isles. With only a 5 minute walk into the center of Stornoway, our tranquil harbor, Lews Castle, shops, restaurants, cinema, and sports center are on your doorstep. Arrival points of ferry port and airport are also only 5-10 minutes from our house.
The space
Everything in this house has been lovingly chosen to create a space which offers a charming marriage of old and new, traditional and modern. Where possible, we preserved and exposed special features like the original stone wall in the loft living room, the old wooden flooring, and formerly hidden fireplaces. Two modern wood burners add to the cosines of the living and dining spaces, while the spacious bathroom invites you to relax in a luxurious spa bath.
If you are not out exploring our unique island landscape with its breathtaking beaches, lochs, and coastline, your holiday home is furnished with ample home entertainment such as Amazon & Netflix TV, a Blu-Ray player with a wide selection of DVDs, high-quality Naim & Cambridge HiFi sound systems, PS4, free fibre broadband, a great selection of books, games, jigsaws as well as a laptop docking station, monitor, and printer for any work requirements.
For families with young children, we provide a cot, high-chair, car seat, and booster seat, pram, as well as a safety gate for our stairs.
On a sunny day, you can enjoy your own private patio garden equipped with a table, seating and a Weber barbecue. This space is also ideal to hang and store any leisure/sports equipment for surfing, biking or other water sport activities.
In terms of location, geographically Stornoway is the perfect base for exploring Lewis and Harris with all parts of the islands within easy reach by car.
Guest access
'Mo Eilean' is a fully equipped semi-detached self-catering house with your own front and back door access. You have parking right in front and the side of the house and a patio garden for your exclusive use.
Other things to note
During this COVID-19 pandemic, please know that we have undergone a thorough risk assessment and are adhering to Airbnb and our government's guidelines and enhanced cleaning protocol. You will find your holiday home fully cleaned and sanitised on arrival and you can check-in using our key lock box. You will also find ample cleaning supplies in the house allowing you to clean during your stay as you wish.
Please note that in our island community the Lord's day is observed on a Sunday. This means that the majority of public amenities will be closed. We have prepared more detailed information on which amenities will be open for your convenience on Sundays in our 'Welcome' folder available to you on arrival.
Built for staying, not just sleeping
What you'll find on site
'Mo Eilean' - Your island home Reviews
This has been one of the most comfortable and amazing places I have rented in the UK. The host is very pleasant and lives next door. She met us outside and generously gave us a tour of the home. Before we even arrived, she asked for any special dietary requirements we had. Upon arrival, we found the fridge stocked with fresh eggs, milk, juices, and cheese. She also had fresh bread and a goodies welcome basket. She had ample information about the island--places to eat, things to see, everything. Literally everything was taken care of. There are board games, lots of relevant books, and even a PS4! The bath was amazing and the shower too. She had high end ishga products stocked.My only issue, and it really just comes down to my preference, is that i found the mattresses a little firm for my arthritic hip. I just kept a couple extra advil by the bedside. If I had any recommendations, I would say maybe get one softer mattress for those of us who have arthritis. Overall, this is probably the best VRBO on the Isle of Lewis and Harris due to its location and overall comfort. Even though the island looks large on a map, everything was within about an hour and a half away. Callanish was only about 28 minutes away. The Butt of Lewis was about 45ish minutes away. Luskentyre Beach was about an hour and 20 minutes away (if i remember right). I will definitely stay again!
This was our favorite place to stay in our two weeks in Scotland. The whole house was beautiful and recently all redone. Very clean and lovely decorations. Fireplaces, spa type bathroom, washer and dryer, beautiful oven, sound systems all over the house. The owners met us when we got there and live right next door. They also had a little gift basket with some goodies in it. We got lobster and crab and shrimp at the fish market which was 5 minutes walk away and had a big seafood supper. Backyard patio was nice too but it rained so we couldn’t use it. We loved this place!
An amazing property. Amazing hosts. Everything was perfect to the last detail. The accomodations were beautiful and bespoke. We stayed at other VRBO properties on our 3-week stay in the UK and this one spoiled us for all of our other accomodations by far. I would love to move to Stornoway and live in this house!
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Frequently asked questions
No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.
No, this Stornoway house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.
Best-rates for the Stornoway house starts from $276 per night with includes Bedding/Linens, Heating, View, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, TV, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Hot Tub, Internet, Parking, Ocean View, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Laundry with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.
Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.
Based on the information received from our partner, the Stornoway house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Stornoway house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.
Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.
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