Frequently Asked Questions

6 Laxay is in the quiet village of Laxay (Lacasaigh) in the Lochs area of the Isle of Lewis, overlooking Loch Erisort. It sits 100 yards off the main A859 road, about 15–20 minutes’ drive south-west of Stornoway.

6 Laxay sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms – one with a king-sized double bed and two with double beds (two bedrooms upstairs and one down). There is also a fold-up single bed downstairs, which can be made up as a twin room if needed.

Yes. Up to two dogs are welcome, at £70 per stay. The garden is fully fenced, though a determined jumper may clear it. Dogs are welcome downstairs, and on the furniture with the blankets we provide, but not in the bedrooms or bathrooms, and please don’t leave them alone in the house. Lewis is crofting country, so keep dogs under close control around livestock and wildlife.

The bathroom has a walk-in power shower and toilet – please note there is no bath. There is also a separate toilet downstairs in the utility room.

Yes. The cottage has superfast broadband via Starlink, with speeds normally between 200 and 300 Mbps – ideal for streaming, video calls and remote working.

6 Laxay has oil central heating throughout, plus a cosy wood-burning stove in the living room. We supply an initial basket of logs to get you started (the stove takes small logs).

The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric Belling cooker, microwave, air fryer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster, plus cutlery, crockery, pans, baking trays and glassware. There is also a washing machine/dryer.

Rental prices include electricity, heating, and all bed linen and towels, so there is nothing extra to arrange before you arrive.

Yes – there is a flat-screen smart TV in the living room and in the master bedroom, both with Sky Stream including the full movies and sport package.

Yes, there is off-road parking for several cars at the property.

A high chair is available on request (please ask in advance), and the enclosed garden is safe for children to play in. The fold-up single bed can also be made up for a child if needed.

Stornoway, 15–20 minutes away, has two good supermarkets, a fishmonger and butchers. For essentials there is a filling station and shop just 4 miles away at Leurbost, which also has a doctor’s surgery.

You’re well placed to explore Lewis and Harris. The Callanish Standing Stones are about 25 minutes away, and the spectacular beaches of Lewis and Harris (including Luskentyre, Uig and Reef) are within 45–60 minutes’ drive. Other highlights include Harris Tweed weavers, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Lews Castle and the Butt of Lewis.

Bookings normally run Saturday to Saturday, but shorter stays of five nights or more are also welcome, subject to availability. You can check live availability and book online using the AI assistant in the bar at the foot of every page, or get in touch with us directly.

Our cancellation policy is set out in full in our Terms & Conditions. We operate a strict no-smoking policy, and we ask that you leave the cottage tidy on departure. In keeping with local custom, please don’t hang washing on the outdoor line on a Sunday.