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Golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Beach view

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About this property

Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home

  • Taransay Cottage is a two bedroom detached single level chalet style house with captivating views out over the beaches and hills of Harris including the island of Taransay from which it took its name. It is available for 7 day bookings Saturday to Saturday throughout the year. There is 1 x Double bedroom and 1 x twin room (cot and folding bed also available) Bathroom with double shower (no bath, but facilities for bathing small children provided) well equipped kitchen leading through to a dinning room which also has 2 armchairs (which usually become the most popular seats in the house) from which you can take in the views over a cup of coffee. The spacious sitting room has comfortable seating, more great views, books and games and a large TV. The house is a 5 minute walk from the first beach and there are many more to choose from all accessible on foot. The village is served with frequent public transport, has a visiting mobile shop and also has a cabin selling seafood and local produce from the croft.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Harris, this chalet is in a rural area and near the beach. MacGillivray Centre and Finsbay Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Clement's Church and Traigh an Teampuill. Surfing/body boarding, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Harris travel guide
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Northton, SCT

What's nearby

  • Panoramic view of Luskentyre white beaches under dramatic sky, Isle of Harris, Scotland
    Luskentyre Beach
    23 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Seallam
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Traigh na h-Uidhe
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tràigh an Taoibh Thuath
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Amhuinnsuidhe Castle
    55 min drive - 60.7 km

Getting around

  • Benbecula (BEB)
    154 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anchorage Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Sam’s Seafood Shack
  • Butty Bus
    11 min drive
  • Temple Cafe
    6 min walk
  • The Bothy
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home located?

Situated by the sea, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of MacGillivray Centre, Seallam, and Traigh na h-Uidhe. Tràigh an Taoibh Thuath and Tràigh na Cleabhaig are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Magnificent views from our 2 Bedroom well appointed, comfortable family home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANGUS M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Hebridies holiday

The property was very comfortable and had everything that we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great property, set in a small coastal village with amazing views over the salt marsh and sea beyond which is teaming with seabirds and waders. It is spacious, clean and has every home comfort you would need. The owners have gone out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. A great base for exploring the island!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd visit and we still love it!

Just visited Taransay Cottage for the 3rd time and we've enjoyed it as much as the first time we went. It's a beautiful cottage, great location, near to beautiful beaches. We can't fault it and look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable house, everything you need

Lovely place to stay. Very comfortable and views are amazing . Everything to hand and well provided for. Excellent base for visiting Harris.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Wonderful location and views, house set-up is great, a home-from-home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss

Beautiful home, perfect location, fantastic views
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ines H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a blessed place

We loved staying at Taransay Cottage very much. Beautiful and well equpped house with breathtaking views. Stunning beaches reachable by short walks, we spotted eagles and dolphins.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second stay same as the first

Been here before. Outstanding place to stay in an outstanding location. We'll be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful holiday home in lovely Harris

Delighted with finding this place, even better than we expected, with every comfort & possible thing you can think of with the exception of an outside tap! Wonderful location with exceptional views & even though the weather wasn't great we still managed to have a lovely time. We would love to go back!😊
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harris 2024

Perfect property in a perfect location and we even got the perfect weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harris summer trip 2024

We love this property as it’s perfect for our family to relax and unwind! Thanks again. Xx
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super home in south west Harris

We’re repeat visitors to this lovely house and it never disappoints. It’s warm, comfortable, well equipped? quiet and in a super location. Would thoroughly recommend. It’s an easy walk to beautiful beaches and the Temple and an easy drive to even more beautiful beaches. Beautiful views across the Northton salt flats to the Harris hills/luskentyre. 5 minute drive to Leverburgh for shops/restaurant/ferry to Berneray.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous, spacious house, with beautiful views, in a great location!

This was the first time that the place we'd booked turned out to be even more beautiful and spacious than it appeared in the photos! A 10 minute walk from a gorgeous beach, mobile grocery delivery, a lovely coffee shop down the road, a sustainable local stall in the other direction, just steps from the cottage, with a view of a beautiful mountain and bay from the living room and kitchen. This house has just about every amenity and extra you could want. Thank you for a brilliant stay, and we look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Relaxation

As somebody who has been visiting Harrs for 50 years but finding prices in the places we know so well rising beyond our means for every visit, this was perfect. Lovely house with loads of space for 4 adults, large living room, large well equipped kitchen and that amazing view from the dining room and living room. Less famous than Luskentyre and Seilebost, Northton is a great place to stay with amazing views, four deserted beaches in easy reach as well as wildlife (we saw otters, golden eagles and porpoises) and the Temple Cafe is a lovely wee daytime local overlooking the salt marsh, serving the best coffee ever and will also do you a wee Harris G&T. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominique v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage and location are magnificent!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb, well looked after property in stunning location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage

Beautiful position, impeccably presented, spacious and we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Fantastic location

Spacious, comfortable cottage with lovely views and only 5 min walk to a stunning, quiet little beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage.

Impeccably presented. Comfortable and idyllic setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and excellent property

An excellent house with everything provided to make my holiday as comfortable and pleasant as possible.Ideally situated in Northton close to the famous beaches of SW Harris.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very lovely cottage

Very comfortable with wonderful views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was tidy and clean. We had a lot of space. The views from the windows were magnificent. The beach nearby was great for a swim and all the others around also. We had a great holiday also because of the emazing weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harris

Best property and location that we have stayed on Harris at. Absolutely excellent. Will definitely book this property again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is in a great position with wonderful views. It is very spacious and has everything you need. It was spotless and has good drying facilities for those wet days that can happen! Great for beach walks and bird watching from the house. We would like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jennie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Harris and the property location is ideal for us. Check in was easy and smooth. Kitchen facilities are good and there’s plenty utensils, but feel new oven/hob may be needed soon!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025