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A cozy living room with a view of a lake and mountains, furnished with a sofa, ottoman, and a small table with remotes.
A room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains, featuring two black leather chairs, a laptop, and a small table with a vase and picture frame.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a sink.
A beach with a rocky shoreline and a distant mountain.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with a view of a grassy area, and a white rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Northton, SCT
  • Place, Seallam
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Traigh na h-Uidhe
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Tràigh an Taoibh Thuath
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 (folding bed also available) Bathroom with double shower (no bath, but facilities for bathing small children provided) well equipped kitchen leading through to a dining 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 6024654
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Harris

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.
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Northton, SCT

What's nearby

  • Seallam - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Traigh na h-Uidhe - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tràigh an Taoibh Thuath - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tràigh Sheileboist - 14 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Luskentyre Beach - 23 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Benbecula (BEB) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Machair Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Butty Bus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Local Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skoon Art Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Temple Cafe - ‬6 min walk

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home?

As of 9 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home on 6 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,690, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped and cosy cottage. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Great views and a short walk to a lovely nearby beach. Nearby Croft 36 a must visit with lovely bakery products and filled rolls. Don’t miss a visit to AS Apothecary just along the road in Leverburgh.Highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2026
Glad you enjoyed the new beds and bedding. Croft 36 is always worth a visit as they have some delicious local food. Thanks for leaving the house so clean and tidy you are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful warm, well equipped, comfortable cottage with lovely views from the big windows. Beautiful beaches a 10 minute walk away. The bread shed in the village to get fresh rolls, pizza and ready meals. Complete peace. Lovely
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominique v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage and location are magnificent!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb, well looked after property in stunning location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taransay Cottage is a dream! Our second stay here. We feel so at home with everything in the cottage needed to ensure we have the best time no matter the weather. The location is perfect. Close enough to walk to the most beautiful beaches. Stunning sunsets. Great to order freshly made pizza from Croft 36 just across the road!A few minutes drive to have the best fish and chips washed down with Great beer and wine at The Brewery on The Pier Leverburgh. Played 9 holes golf on what must be one of the most scenic golf courses. Walked a different beach every day.Only slight issue was the matress was a bit too soft for us and we didnt ever manage to work out how to turn on the radiator in the bathroom for drying towels but there is a tumble dryer so it wasn't a real issue. We loved our stay and will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

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

Wonderful cottage

Beautiful position, impeccably presented, spacious and we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

Wonderful cottage.

Impeccably presented. Comfortable and idyllic setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

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

Very lovely cottage

Very comfortable with wonderful views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super home in south west HarrisWe're repeat visitors to this lovely house and it never disappoints. We were delighted to see that the bedrooms have had a big upgrade this year with new (very comfy) beds, bedding and carpets. As said in our last review; the house is 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 shop/restaurant/ferry to Berneray.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANGUS M.

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

Hebridies holiday

The property was very comfortable and had everything that we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Harris

Best property and location that we have stayed on Harris at. Absolutely excellent. Will definitely book this property again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was tidy and clean. We had a lot of space. The views from the windows were magnificent. The beach nearby was great for a swim and all the others around also. We had a great holiday also because of the emazing weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is in a great position with wonderful views. It is very spacious and has everything you need. It was spotless and has good drying facilities for those wet days that can happen! Great for beach walks and bird watching from the house. We would like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

jennie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Harris and the property location is ideal for us. Check in was easy and smooth. Kitchen facilities are good and there’s plenty utensils, but feel new oven/hob may be needed soon!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Wonderful

Wonderful location and views, house set-up is great, a home-from-home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE M.

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

Fantastic

A fantastic holiday property in a stunning location. The layout and design provided beautiful views from all rooms. The location is convenient for visiting local beaches, fishing and eateries! I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the review. I am glad you enjoyed the location and layout of the house, it does have a great view from every window, its all too easy to sit in and look out and not get out to enjoy the scenery if you're not careful. I am always impressed by how bright it is and yet has a cosy feel. We are enjoying a stay here ourselves at the moment and it always does feel like coming home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Fabulous property

Everything you could need in a simply stunning location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay here, as this cottage has completely ruined us for staying anywhere else. Beautiful, comfortable furnishings, a fully kitted kitchen, unbelievable views from everywhere in the house, particularly the dining room/window seats and the living room. Northton's beach is @5-10 minutes' walk from the cottage door, and there is a lovely little place called Croft 36 5-10 minutes' walk up the road that does a small but delicious selection of homemade butteries (Hebridiean pastry, just divine), hot and cold seafood sandwiches, veg and meat pasties, various pies, and made-to-order pizza. It is well worth the long journey to get here - a beautiful place. The owner was response to messages and has family in the area, who were extremely helpful with queries and easy to reach if you have any questions about anything. We can't reommend it highly enough. Thank you for another superb stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2026
Northton is a great place to stay and and is home to my wifes family. It is great to have guests that appreciate the house, the village and the local people. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bliss

Beautiful home, perfect location, fantastic views
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ines H.

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

a blessed place

We loved staying at Taransay Cottage very much. Beautiful and well equpped house with breathtaking views. Stunning beaches reachable by short walks, we spotted eagles and dolphins.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Keith McGowan

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Hi I am Donna and I was born and raised in Northton and still have family living in the village. Taransay Cottage is my home but at the moment we cannot live here full time due to work. Harris is a special place; the beaches, wildlife, sea, hills and dramatic weather combine to make a unique outdoor experience. Also the people are very welcoming and there are great places to eat and drink.

Why they chose this property

There are many good holiday lets in Harris. This is slightly different as we set it up to be our home but as we currently work on the mainland sadly we spend too little time here. So it is equipped and furnished as a home not as a holiday let which means it is a very comfortable place to stay. It is also in a fantastic location and there are few properties that have such a great view from almost every seat.

What makes this property unique

The are few house here or anywhere else that have such wonderful views over beaches sea and hills. The dramatic weather means that the view is constantly changing and can become very absorbing. The 2 seats in the dining room soon become the preferred spot in the house as you enjoy a coffee whilst planning the day or perhaps relaxing with a glass of wine after a full day of enjoying the great outdoors that Harris has to offer.

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