About this rental
- Cottage
- 323 sq. ft
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 bathroom
- 1 full bath
- Spaces
- Kitchen
- Dining
- Lawn/Garden
This is a traditional blackhouse on the outside, with modern comforts inside.
Rooms & beds
Bedrooms: 1(Sleeps: 2)
Bathrooms: 1
Spaces
Amenities
- Heater
- No smoking
- Washer & dryer
- TV
- Fireplace
- Satellite or cable
- Internet
- Parking
- Accessible
Map
Hosted by Ian Swain
Ask a questionAbout Ian Swain
My father's family were in the building industry and as a child I learned a lot about building and DIY. I have always enjoyed DIY and undertaken many projects in my own home including building an extension. As I neared retirement from teaching, I wanted to to do more building projects. I love the traditional Hebridean style of property and bought the cottages to renovate and run as holiday let properties. Although I don't live on the island, I spend as much time as possible there and enjoy doing projects at each of my properties. My aim is to provide guests with a comfortable, hassle free holiday. I have many returning guests who love the cottages, the same as I do.
Why Ian Swain chose The Hebrides
When my parents died, I was left an inheritance. This coincided with the twilight years of my teaching career, and I had already decided I wanted to spend time in the Hebrides renovating a property on my retirement. When I saw Tigh na Boireach, I fell in love with it and bought it to continue running as a holiday let cottage. After a few years improving and renovating Tigh na Boireach it was as I wanted, so I found another contrasting cottage, Airidh an Dobhrain 24 miles south of Tigh na Boireach. This again has many wonderful features, not least its stunning isolated, remote location right on the shore of Loch Kilerivagh. Having retired from teaching, I spent two winters doing a considerable amount of work on this property and it is now also renovated to a high standard.
What makes this Cottage unique
Tigh na Boireach is a traditional thatched Hebridean blackhouse. Quite uniquely to the Hebrides, these properties are thatched with local marram grass, cut from the machair behind one of the local beaches. It is listed with Historic Scotland. Inside however, it is equipped to a modern standard with state of the art heating, and all mod cons. The surrounding environment is stunning with a wonderful 20 minute walk through the fields to the amazing beach at Clachan Sands.
- Languages:
- english
Policies
Cancellation policy
- 100% refund of amount paid if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund of amount paid (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House rules
Children not allowed
No pets
No smoking
Max guests: 2
- We do not charge a damage deposit, instead trusting our guests to respect and look after the cottage. Unfortunately due to the thatched roof, our insurers do not allow barbeques within 50m of the property.