Welcome to Rosemary Cottage
The cottage is situated on the east coast of the Isle of Harris, set in a quarter acre off the main road with no near neighbours. There are breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and it is within a five minute walk of the sea. Harris is the most scenic of the Hebridean Islands. The cottage is in the village of Drinishader, ten minutes from Tarbert and the ferry, on the Golden Road.
The village has a Post Office and shop. Though it keeps regular post office times, the owners are prepared to open the shop if you knock on the house door outside of these times. The shop has basic provisions. Bread is freshly baked to order, the eggs are free range and locally produced. There is also fresh home baking occasionally available.If you would like a basket of provisions delivered just prior to your arrival please contact Jayne Porteous on 01859 502379 or email
The coast line on the east side of the island is very rugged. However, in contrast the west coast and its white sandy beaches are only a twenty minute car ride away.
The wild flowers bloom from spring through the summer.
The house is ideally situated for surfing, diving, canoeing, cycling, walking, whale and bird watching, exploring the other islands, boat trips, fishing, game, rock and boat fishing; otters and seals abound.
Well behaved pets welcomed. However, please bear in mind that this is sheep country.
Collect mussels from the various coves, winkles from the beach at Seilebost or meet the day boats arriving at the harbour in Stocinis between 17.00hrs and 18.00hrs daily for langoustines. The locals are very helpful in pointing you in the right direction for crabs, lobsters, fresh fish and scallops.
- The house is a very cosy three bedroom bungalow, sleeps five. One double room, one single and one room with two single beds; two baby travel cots.
- Wheel chair access at rear of the house .
- Oil central heating throughout. Timer can be set to suit. Included in the price.
- Kitchen has electric cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher, toaster and microwave; tv with Sky.
- Washing machine and tumble dryer in the drying room situated on the side of the house.
- Bathroom with shower, bath and toilet.
- All bedding and linen, iron and board provided.
- Integral single garage.
Rates (2007): From October through to and including December £300.00 per week.
September £350.00 per week.
Bookings are Saturday from 16:00 hrs to 10:00 hrs. following Saturday. This allows us to maintain a high standard. However, please feel free to leave your baggage should you arrive earlier.Rates (2008): January to and including March £400.00 per week
April through to and including September £450.00 per week
October till the 3rd January 2009 £400.00 per week.
Returning guests from the previous year will be charged the same prices as in 2007.
Bookings are Saturday from 16:00 hrs to 10:00 hrs. following Saturday. This allows us to maintain a high standard. However, please feel free to leave your baggage should you arrive earlier.
This is our much loved family home, and as such please treat it as you would your own.Contact: Liz Power, by email or telephone 01733706790
Copyright © 2006-2007
