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The long drive is worth it to this edge-of-the-world location, where a Georgian manse, with pretty, traditional rooms and superb food, overlooks a long sandy beach. Patricia Martin, co-owner with husband Tim, makes practically everything from scratch – from bread and cakes to pasta and ice cream – and greets guests with afternoon tea before they go for a walk (beach or hills) to work up an appetite for the nightly changing set dinner. 'We ate so well,' wrote guests. 'Gathering in the cosy sitting room before dinner with drinks and nibbles gave us a chance to compare notes with other guests and created a wonderful ambience.' Dishes could include velouté of celeriac or roast quail followed by local langoustines or turbot. There's a pretty blue dining room, a garden room for summer eating, and two sitting rooms with squashy sofas and fires. Bedrooms (three in outbuildings) have a no-nonsense traditional style with patterned wallpapers, solid wood furniture and pretty china. All have views of garden, beach or hills; two have sitting areas with sofa and wrap-around windows facing the sea. Sleep to the sound of the sea and awake to a generous breakfast. (KP)
Last minute Easter Break Special Offer
Last minute Easter break in the Outer Hebrides. Bracing walks on beautiful, deserted beaches, tea or a dram in front of an open fire, a candlelit dinner of the finest local produce and perhaps the Northern Lights before bed. Escape to the elegant tranquillity of Scarista House on the beautiful Isle of Harris - the best place anywhere to enjoy doing as little as possible. Special offer: 3 nights B&B for the price of 2 from Friday 18th April or Saturday 19th April. 25% discount for stays of 2 nights. To book, please email bookings@scaristahouse.com
Hotel Details
Address
Scarista, Isle Of Harris, Western Isles, HS3 3HX, Scotland
Telephone
Bedroom
6. 3 in annexe.
Openings
5 April–10 October.
Background Music
none.
Children
all ages welcomed, extra bed £35, children's early supper.
Dogs
allowed in bedrooms (£25 per stay for up to 2 dogs) and 1 public room.
Prices
B&B doubles from £297, singles from £225. Set-price dinner £85/£92.50 (3/4 courses). Min 2-night stay (ring to check 1-night availability).
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Facilities
drawing room, library, 2 dining rooms, Wi-Fi not available in some bedrooms, 1-acre garden, unsuitable for wheelchair.
Location
IN THE MEDIA
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