Secluded forest retreat-Uist-Outer Hebrides-Owl

Secluded lodges on North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Spectacular sea views over the forest to the beach, machair and Atlantic ocean. There is a wealth of wildlife including the UK's smallest bird the goldcrest and the UK's largest bird the white-tailed eagle. Deer are also known to graze outside your window. Soak in the ever-changing view from your freestanding bath, relax amongst the forest from your private balcony and unwind by the wood burning fire whilst enjoying sensational sunsets... The space An idyllic couples retreat to relax and unwind. Many of our guests choose to take their honeymoon with us or celebrate anniversaries and special occasions. Each cabin has a comfy king size bed with luxurious cotton sheets. The bedroom opens up to a balcony with table and chairs so you can have a morning coffee in the fresh tree and sea air whilst listening to the birdsongs, or enjoy a wee dram of downpour gin in the evening. The summer sunset skies are magnificent and in winter the stars are tremendous and there is a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights too. Your cosy living room has a reclining sofa by a real wood burning stove and big windows to gaze out across the forest. The kitchen is well equipped for your stay with a cooker, hob, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher. Your bathroom has a shower and free standing bath. The windows from each room allow you to keep watching the ever changing view of the tidal sands. We do offer three night stays in the winter months, but our lovely guests always say they wish they had stayed longer! If you love the outdoors and taking it easy in nature, there is a lot to explore in our area and we would thoroughly recommend staying for at least a week to make the most of your time here. Our summer stays are minimum seven night stay, with check in to Cailleach-oidhche (owl) on a Saturday and to Damh (stag) and Iolaire (eagle) on a Friday. We hope to welcome you to North Uist soon, Kathryn & Angus Other things to note Minimum stay Nov - April, 3 nights. No check in / check on on Sunday Minimum stay May to October, 7 nights. Check in / check out Friday Discounted longer stays. Please note the cabin is raised in a treehouse style to the front. At the back the access to the cabin is via a ramp. This is a secluded forest retreat, there are no street lights! In the summer there are long daylight hours and in the winter long, dark night skies that offer unrivalled star gazing and the opportunity to experience the Northern Lights. The cabin is accessed via a forestry track approx 500m long. The speed limit is 10mph and visitors and their vehicles use this access track at their own risk. TRAVEL TO NORTH UIST By ferry It is important to check ferry timetables in advance and to book ahead if you are bringing a vehicle. Crossings can get fully booked well in advance, especially in the summer months. - Uig on the Isle of Skye to Lochmaddy, North Uist 1hr 45mins. We are approx 25mins drive. - Mallaig / Oban to Lochboisdale, South Uist 3hrs 30mins / 5hrs 10mins. We are approx 1hr drive. Please note Oban sailings operate in the winter months only. - Leverbrough on the Isle of Harris to Berneray 1hr. We are approx 30mins drive. - Barra to Eriskay 40mins. We are approx 1hr 20mins drive via South Uist. To keep up to date with the latest sailing information on each CalMac route you can also download the app. By flight Flights to Benbecula, Barra and Stornoway are by Loganair. You can also search Skyscanner for your complete journey from other parts of the UK. - Glasgow to Benbecula 55mins. We are approx 30mins drive - Inverness to Benbecula 1hr 35mins. We are approx 30mins drive. - Glasgow to Barra 1hr 15mins. Take a flight to Barra where the plane lands you right on the beach – the worlds only scheduled beach landing! You can then take the short ferry from Barra to Eriskay and drive a hire car through South Uist to reach us. Journey time departing Barra to Uist Forest Retreat approx 2hrs including ferry crossing. For live arrival / departure information please see Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd. By car Car hire companies can be flexible for pick up / drop off. It is possible to hire a car on the Isle of Barra after your flight and beach landing, or from the ferry terminal at Eriskay and then drive to Uist Forest Retreat. Drop off can be arranged at Benbecula or Stornoway airport for your return journey. Contact operators for more details. -Ask Car Hire -Car Hire Hebrides. Registration Details ES00729F