This luxury beach-side guest house has stunning views, a beautiful setting, and stylish rooms. Each room has their own private decking area. Enjoy the quiet, unspoiled beauty of the Outer Hebrides from Broad Bay House, just 6.8 mi north of Stornoway. Each spacious guest room has free WiFi, complimentary snacks and fruit, luxurious bedding and Molton Brown toiletries, plus solid oak furniture, a flat screen HD Smart TV, DVD player and a Bose Bluetooth speaker. Overlooking the beach, the relaxed guest lounge/dining room serves cuisine using ingredients sourced from the islands, where possible. Evenings meals are available 5 nights of the week and must be booked in advance.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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  • Cynthia
    United States of America United States of America
    The property was beautiful, clean and cozy. It is next to the ocean and has wonderful views and is very relaxing. The owners were very kind and considerate of our needs. Do Not Miss Out on the FOOD!!! Bothe the meal and the sharing platter was...
  • Richard
    United States of America United States of America
    The Broad Bay House is set above a beautiful beach with exquisite views of the ocean from the deck outside our room. The house is modern, clean and comfortable. This stay was a highlight of our tour through Scotland.
  • Jem
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful location looking out over the ocean. Facilities and room were spacious and modern compared to other hotels we stayed in. Tom, the owner, was very friendly, attentive and accommodating. I would highly recommend people to stay here.

Managed by Broad Bay House Guest House

Company review score: 9.8Based on 154 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

A highlight of the house is the large guest dining/lounge which has a vaulted ceiling and windows on three sides, providing lovely views of the coast and local wildlife, while a solid fuel stove makes life cosy when the weather demands. We feel Broad Bay House is one of the finest places to stay in the Outer Hebrides with its unique blend of luxury accommodation, fine food and wine and an outstanding coastal location. ​If you need any further details, please ask and we look forward to welcoming you to our home.

Property info

Luxury 5-Star Gold accommodation by the sea. 2024 will be Broad Bay House's 18th season welcoming guests to our wonderful chain of islands, and we are delighted to be maintaining our reputation as one of the best places to stay in the Outer Hebrides. The only 5 star Gold Guest House / Bed and Breakfast in the Outer Hebrides. Purpose designed and built as a spacious luxury guest house, Broad Bay House is based on a traditional island design, equipped and decorated to a high quality contemporary style. The location itself is worth the 5 star gold rating, just a few miles north of Stornoway in a small working crofting community, and adjacent to a sweeping sandy beach with direct access from the house to the shore. On a clear day, the Scottish highlands can be seen across the Minch. Inside there are four spacious luxury en-suite bedrooms. All bedrooms are equipped with a flat screen Smart TV, a Bose Bluetooth speaker and DVD player. In addition, each room has a Nespresso machine, complimentary fruit and luxury toiletries. Outside each bedroom is a personal decking area, with seating. Soft colours, natural woods and sympathetic furnishings provide a relaxing environment.

Neighborhood info

The Outer Hebrides is the only place to experience a unique and diverse chain of inter-connected Scottish islands on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors who seek peace and tranquility or active adventure will discover Gaelic culture, vibrant activities, local food and drink, music, art and crafts all set in an outstanding environment. Our islands have space to feed your soul! We have history with mystery - intriguing stones and ancient cultures. We have an epic landscape - beaches, machair, peat, moor, hills and lochs. We have amazing wildlife - seals, eagles, puffins, otters, whales, dolphins and an array of bird-life. We have the Atlantic larder - seafood, smokehouses and distilleries. We have traditional and contemporary crafts - Harris tweed, potteries and galleries. ​

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Broad Bay House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business center
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Broad Bay House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Broad Bay House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Broad Bay House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration

FAQs about Broad Bay House

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Broad Bay House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Broad Bay House is 5 miles from the center of Stornoway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Broad Bay House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Broad Bay House is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Guests staying at Broad Bay House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Broad Bay House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Room options at Broad Bay House include:

    • Twin
    • Double