The Beach Bothies

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The Beach Bothies
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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

10

About this property

Beachfront Location: The Beach Bothies in Isle of Lewis offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace and enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodation: The camping site features one bedroom, one bathroom, and a spacious living room. Each unit includes a kitchenette with modern appliances, a dining area, and a comfortable seating space. Outdoor Amenities: The property features an outdoor seating area, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, dining table, and outdoor furniture. Nearby Attractions: Reef Beach is a 5-minute walk away, while Callanish Standing Stones are 33 km from the site. Stornoway Airport is 56 km distant. Highly rated by guests for its excellent facilities and scenic surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mrs
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The pictures online do not do this place justice. Myself and my partner were blown away by this accommodation and its setting. Julie the host was so great and helpful, the bothie had literally everything you need to have the best stay in the most...”
  • Coltman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely everything. Stunning location , Stunning accommodation, had everything you needed, best use of space lovely hosts . Loved it highly recommend.”
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fabulous location and really comfortable. Julie and Dave were great hosts. Welcome pack was exceptional; loved the scallops.”
  • Tabitha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We absolutely loved it! Was sad we only booked three nights! The views were amazing! The welcome pack was excellent! The decor was top notch and super comfy linen! The place was so cosy! We arrived late and it was so welcoming and the hosts are ...”
  • Pam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A fantastic place, could not fault it. Every need is thought of, even to outdoor duvets for stargazing 😁.”
  • Valeska&arno
    Germany Germany
    “We have fallen in love with the Beach Bothies in 2022. It felt like a beautiful home for the time we spent there back then and even more this year. Julie and Dave have been wonderful, lovely, welcoming, warm, helpful, attentive and generous...”
  • Alasdair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location is out of this world. A truly magical place”
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stunning accommodation with the most incredible view, and just a few steps from the beach. The bothy was a little home from home and the hosts had thought of everything you could possibly need and more. We were welcomed by the hosts Dave and Julie...”
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Julie was so welcoming and left us warm, freshly baked bread, scallops, and black pudding. All very delicious. The view out to the bay is spectacular. We highly recommend staying here.”
  • Alexander
    Canada Canada
    “The location is literally smack dab on a gorgeous beach with waves lulling you to sleep at night. The Bothies are well-equipped with everything you could need. There are two more beaches right nearby and plenty of good walks start right outside...”

Host Information

9.7
Host review score
Dave and Julie welcome you to The Beach Bothies at Kneep, on the stunning west coast of the Isle of Lewis. We have 2 luxury self catering camping pods, nestled on the sand dune overlooking the beach, with uninterrupted, breath-taking views across West Loch Roag to the Isle of Pabbay, and out to the North Atlantic. You will be staying in one of the most beautiful locations on the Isle of Lewis, in one of the most comfortable and well equipped camping pods you could find - with kitchenette, shower room, king sized bed with luxury mattress and bedding, WiFi, towels, toiletries, and a BBQ all included. Your pod will cocoon you with every home comfort, whilst just a step away from your front door is the white sandy beach that gives The Beach Bothies their name. You may find yourself lulled to sleep by the whispering of the sea at night, or be besieged by the fury of a wild Atlantic storm. You could wake to watch the sand pipers picking their way along the shoreline, or to see waves crashing against the rocks just beneath your windows - but whether it be calm and sunny, or blowing a hooley, you will always find a cosy haven at The Beach Bothies!
We came to the Isle of Lewis from Manchester in 1986, Dave to earn his living as a scallop diver, and myself to work as his boatman. We have lived and worked here ever since, raising our family, and harvesting and selling shellfish. In 2019 we opened the doors to The Beach Bothies in the village of Kneep where we live. Dave is a font of knowledge about the best places to fish or bird watch, and happy to share anything he knows with anyone who asks!
The village of Kneep is to be found on the beautiful Valtos peninsula in the district of Uig, and is ideally situated for exploring some of the most superb sandy beaches that the Isle of Lewis has to offer. An area of unspoiled natural beauty, Uig is home to an abundance of birdlife, rugged cliff top walks and fresh water lochs, and in the summer the machair grassland along the coast puts on one of the greatest wildflower displays to be found anywhere in the UK. Your stay can be as relaxing or as energetic as you like, with opportunities galore for walking, canoeing, cycling, surfing, star gazing, bird spotting, fishing and boat trips to name but a few!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
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Check-out
From 01:00 to 10:30
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Beach Bothies in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration