Ref: 5632 / Benbecula
Stella Maris
As you step into Stella Maris its warm and cosy interiors will welcome you. Guests will love the large kitchen/diner set against the amazing backdrop of the shoreline. It will be hard to tear the chef away from the scenery outside. Enjoy local fresh fish or lobster or even forage for cockles and mussels and from right outside the door.
It will be easy to while away the time in the cosy sitting-room with its wood-burner, experience a crackling peat fire whilst drinking in the ever-changing vistas, especially at sunrise and sunset. Completing the ground floor is a large bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle plus a good size double bedroom. When evening draws in escape to one of the three first floor bedrooms or choose the ground floor one, all with fluffy goose and down duvets (hypoallergenic available on request) and wind down in style.
Sit outside in the gardens and soak up the impressive panorama over the rugged croft land beyond including the ruin of the original croft house. A variety of birds can often be seen overhead, maybe spot a sea eagle, hen harrier or resident short-eared owl. Deer may be spotted throughout the Uists and in the water look out for seals and sea otters. Children will love the wishing well and playing on the large lawn.
Stella Maris is easily accessible; you can travel by ferry from Uig on the Isle of Skye to Lochmaddy in North Uist or alternatively from Mallaig or Oban to Lochboisdale on the Isle of South Uist. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a scenic 25-minute car journey to Benbecula from either Lochmaddy or Lochboisdale. If you prefer to fly, Benbecula Airport is just a short 15-minute drive away from Stella Maris. There are car rentals available, taxis and bus services. Take a look at our blog how to get to the magical Outer Hebrides for more information on how to reach this idyllic spot.
Features
- Dogs welcome
- Travel cot, high chair and stair-gate
- Arrive/Depart Friday
- Short breaks available
- Wood-burner/Open fire
- Private parking for 4 cars
- WiFi
- No smoking
- Pub 2.5 miles
- Garden furniture
- Full oil-fired CH
- Peat for wood-burner
From £650 to £1445 for a week holiday.
Located 5.9 miles S of Benbecula
Customer reviews
Good or bad, we publish all the reviews left by the guests who have stayed at this property.
Mrs Irviine
Fabulous location, delighted with the welcome pack which included a lemon drizzle cake. Had lots of sightings of a pair of short eared owls. Had a very special visit from a sea eagle which was hounded out of the bay by a buzzard. Loved our time on Benbecula.
Mr Mackenzie
This is a wonderful property, close to amenities but also with a peaceful location. Really well-appointed and a great base to explore the islands
Mrs Seaman
Perfect , wonderful hosts and welcome pack too. We had such a great week, walking and watching the wildlife locally was an added bonus.
Mr Allen
If you love the wild places and want to explore the remoteness and beauty of the Outer Hebrides, yet enjoy comfort, access to essential facilities such as a well provided for shop for supplies, places to eat, and even the most obligingly helpful and friendly garage (one car in the party had a tyre air leak) then look no further. Stella Maris is close to perfect: generously equipped and wonderfully located, you can do no better. It is central to all the Islands from Berneray in the North to to Eriskay in the South and all stops in-between so ideal for touring, walking and discovering local artisan crafts, the history and cultural delights that the Islands offer. We found it hard to leave and already yearn to return.
Mr Nicol
What a beautiful place and location. Loved the location, stay and views.
Mrs Maclennan
My family and I had a lovely stay at Stella Maris. A very comfortable home where we could relax in the evenings. In a central area to make a good base for exploring the islands. An added bonus for us, we were close to family. We will definitely be back and would recommend Stella Maris to anyone thinking about visiting the Outer Hebrides.
Mrs McKenna
I cannot recommend this property enough, we loved every minute of it, the house is so well equipped, warm and cosy and Joan who manages the property is a delight and so kind and helpful. I already want to plan a return trip. If you are looking for peace and quiet and stunning scenery this is the place, one of the few places I have ever stayed where I was heartbroken to leave! Don't be put off by the weather or the long journey, this place is totally worth it!
Miss Demetriadi
The property is ideally located to explore the Uists, with services close by. Both short eared owls and hen harriers watched from the garden.