Outer Hebrides Cottages

Often referred to as the Western Isles, the Outer Hebrides form a captivating archipelago off Scotland's west coast. Comprising five main islands—Lewis, Harris, St Kilda, Uist, and Barra—this destination is one of Europe's last unspoiled natural wonders. Visiting these islands is a truly unforgettable experience; each has its own distinct character while sharing a rich tapestry of history and heritage that sets this place apart. Lewis, the largest island, offers a unique blend of traditional crofting culture and vibrant arts and crafts scenes. For those who seek adventure, there are plenty of exhilarating activities to enjoy. The islands' beauty endures from dawn until dusk; with minimal light pollution here, clear winter nights often gift visitors with breathtaking views of the northern lights—so don't forget your camera or binoculars! Just under two hours by ferry from mainland Scotland lies an enchanting world steeped in timeless charm yet brimming with modern comforts thanks to our well-appointed cottages in the Outer Hebrides. Why not explore our collection today? An extraordinary getaway awaits you in this magical place.

Outer Hebrides

Popular Cottages in the Outer Hebrides

Stunning sea views from the large cathedral window | Healair, Aird, near Stornoway

Aird, near Stornoway, Outer Hebrides

Healair

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
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Exterior | Lochboisdale Cottage, Lochboisdale

Lochboisdale, Outer Hebrides

Lochboisdale Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£359
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Hot tub | Skipper’s Retreat, Clachan Sands, Isle of North Uist

Clachan Sands, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

Skipper’s Retreat

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,495
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Double bedroom | Hynish House, Branahuie, near Stornoway

Branahuie, near Stornoway, Outer Hebrides

Hynish House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Exterior | Maari, Ahmor, Isle of North Uist

Ahmor, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

Maari

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Detached holiday home set in a stunning location | Kilbride Beach Cottage, near Lochboisdale, Isle of South Uist

near Lochboisdale, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

Kilbride Beach Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£875
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Exterior | The Nicolson House, Lemreway

Lemreway, Outer Hebrides

The Nicolson House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£429
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Exterior | Mission House, Marvig, Isle of Lewis

Marvig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

Mission House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£509
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Delightful holiday cottage in the shadow of rugged Hebridean hills | Tigh Mairi, Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris

Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

Tigh Mairi

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Exterior | Uig Bay Cottage, Crowlista

Crowlista, Outer Hebrides

Uig Bay Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£699
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Living room | Gramsdale House, Gramsdale, Isle of Benbecula

Gramsdale, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides

Gramsdale House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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Exterior | Lewis - Hebridean Holiday Huts, Stornoway

Stornoway, Outer Hebrides

Lewis

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£630
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Dog Friendly Cottages in the Outer Hebrides

Exterior | Lochboisdale Cottage, Lochboisdale

Lochboisdale, Outer Hebrides

Lochboisdale Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£359
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Exterior | The Nicolson House, Lemreway

Lemreway, Outer Hebrides

The Nicolson House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£429
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Exterior | Mission House, Marvig, Isle of Lewis

Marvig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

Mission House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£509
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Delightful holiday cottage in the shadow of rugged Hebridean hills | Tigh Mairi, Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris

Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

Tigh Mairi

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Exterior | Lewis - Hebridean Holiday Huts, Stornoway

Stornoway, Outer Hebrides

Lewis

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£630
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Exterior | Taigh Violet Rose, Uachdar

Uachdar, Outer Hebrides

Taigh Violet Rose

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Exterior | Seaview @ Repose, Crossbost, nr. Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

Crossbost, near Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

Seaview @ Repose

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£369
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Surrounding area | South Lochs, Marbhig, Isle of Lewis

Marbhig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

South Lochs

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£509
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Exterior | Hebridean Holiday House, Stornoway, All Outer Hebrides

Stornoway, All Outer Hebrides, Outer Hebrides

Hebridean Holiday House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£609
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Exterior | Hebridean Country House, Laxay, near Stornoway

Laxay, near Stornoway, Outer Hebrides

Hebridean Country House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£1,059
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Exterior | Uist - Hebridean Holiday Huts, Stornoway

Stornoway, Outer Hebrides

Uist

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£630
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Open plan living space | Grianan, Isle of Barra

Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

Grianan

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£789
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Coastal Cottages in Outer Hebrides

Stunning sea views from the large cathedral window | Healair, Aird, near Stornoway

Aird, near Stornoway, Outer Hebrides

Healair

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
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Exterior | Lochboisdale Cottage, Lochboisdale

Lochboisdale, Outer Hebrides

Lochboisdale Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£359
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Hot tub | Skipper’s Retreat, Clachan Sands, Isle of North Uist

Clachan Sands, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

Skipper’s Retreat

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,495
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Double bedroom | Hynish House, Branahuie, near Stornoway

Branahuie, near Stornoway, Outer Hebrides

Hynish House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Detached holiday home set in a stunning location | Kilbride Beach Cottage, near Lochboisdale, Isle of South Uist

near Lochboisdale, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

Kilbride Beach Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£875
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Exterior | The Nicolson House, Lemreway

Lemreway, Outer Hebrides

The Nicolson House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£429
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Exterior | Mission House, Marvig, Isle of Lewis

Marvig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

Mission House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£509
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Delightful holiday cottage in the shadow of rugged Hebridean hills | Tigh Mairi, Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris

Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

Tigh Mairi

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Exterior | Uig Bay Cottage, Crowlista

Crowlista, Outer Hebrides

Uig Bay Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£699
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Living room | Gramsdale House, Gramsdale, Isle of Benbecula

Gramsdale, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides

Gramsdale House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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Exterior | Lewis - Hebridean Holiday Huts, Stornoway

Stornoway, Outer Hebrides

Lewis

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£630
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Sitting-out-area | Clover Cottage, Middlequarter

Middlequarter, Outer Hebrides

Clover Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£709
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Romantic Cottages on the Outer Hebrides

Stunning sea views from the large cathedral window | Healair, Aird, near Stornoway

Aird, near Stornoway, Outer Hebrides

Healair

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
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Exterior | Lochboisdale Cottage, Lochboisdale

Lochboisdale, Outer Hebrides

Lochboisdale Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£359
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Exterior | Maari, Ahmor, Isle of North Uist

Ahmor, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

Maari

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Detached holiday home set in a stunning location | Kilbride Beach Cottage, near Lochboisdale, Isle of South Uist

near Lochboisdale, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

Kilbride Beach Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£875
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Exterior | The Nicolson House, Lemreway

Lemreway, Outer Hebrides

The Nicolson House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£429
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Exterior | Mission House, Marvig, Isle of Lewis

Marvig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

Mission House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£509
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Delightful holiday cottage in the shadow of rugged Hebridean hills | Tigh Mairi, Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris

Carragrich, near Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

Tigh Mairi

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Exterior | Uig Bay Cottage, Crowlista

Crowlista, Outer Hebrides

Uig Bay Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£699
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Exterior | Creagan Na Mara, Minish near Lochmaddy, Isle of North Uist

Minish near Lochmaddy, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

Creagan Na Mara

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£685
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Surrounding area | South Lochs, Marbhig, Isle of Lewis

Marbhig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

South Lochs

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£509
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Exterior | Dalvista Cottage, Loch Leurbost, near Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

Loch Leurbost, near Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides

Dalvista Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£615
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in the Outer Hebrides

The Outer Hebrides, a stunning chain of islands off the northwest coast of Scotland, offer a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor activities. Check out our collection of holiday cottages in Scotland for your next Scottish getaway.

Here are the top five things to see and do in the Outer Hebrides:

Callanish Standing Stones

Marvel at the ancient Callanish Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis, a mystical and atmospheric prehistoric site that has captivated visitors for centuries.

Luskentyre Beach

Relax on the pristine white sands of Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris, surrounded by turquoise waters and rugged landscapes.

St. Kilda

Take a boat trip to the remote archipelago of St. Kilda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to witness unique wildlife, historical ruins, and breathtaking sea cliffs.

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village

Step back in time at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village on the Isle of Lewis, where you can explore traditional thatched-roof blackhouses and learn about island life.

Machair

Discover the vibrant and ecologically diverse machair, a unique coastal habitat found on many of the islands. Enjoy scenic walks, spot wildflowers, and observe birdlife.

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