Parkhill Self Catering, Isle of North Uist
Views From Parkhill and other local scenes
Located on the beautiful island of North Uist which featured in the BBC programme - Monty Halls' Great Hebridean Escape, our self catering bungalow is available throughout the year.
North Uist is a stunning blend of beaches, machair land and moorland interrupted by freshwater lochs. The Island is 13 miles north to south and takes roughly around 45 minutes to travel around the whole Island.
To the west, the Monach Isles and St Kilda then next stop Canada and America. To the north, the islands of Lewis and Harris. To the south , the islands of Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay and Barra. Finally to the east, the rugged hills and mountains of the Isle of Skye.
The 3 bedroom bungalow takes advantage of its elevated position to take in the view of the vast expanse of sea shore seperating North Uist from the island of Baleshare with the Monach Isles visable on a clear day, and at night the reassuring light from the Monach Isles light house can easily be seen from the kitchen window.
Parkhill is a large modern bungalow built in 1984 and is located on the main route from Lochmaddy to Benbecula and an ideal base for your holiday. The bungalow is equipped with oil fired central heating throughout.
Ample parking is available.
The accommodation comprises of the following:
Rear entrance hall containing automatic washing machine and seperate tumble dryer. This leads onto the utility room which contains the chest freezer and ample storeage space.
The large family kitchen is the heart of the house, where you tend to spend the majority of the day when indoors.
The kitchen contains a large dining table, electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge and television as well as numerous fitted kitchen units.
Large front entrance hall leading to the lounge and three bedrooms, one double, one twin and one single all newly refurbished with views over the moorland and lochs with Eval in the distance.
Family bathroom with bath and separate shower unit.
Large lounge to the front with fantastic views over to Baleshare and Benbecula and on a clear evening views of the lighthouse on the Monach Isles. There is a TV, DVD and selection of children's DVDS and also books of local interest.
THINGS TO SEE & DO
Parkhill Self Catering is located on the main road between Lochmaddy and Benbecula and an ideal base for walkers, cyclists and fishermen with many freshwater and sea lochs nearby.
There are many interesting places to visit including, Trinity Temple in Carinish about a mile from Parkhill and Barpa Langass; Uist Outdoor Centre in Lochmaddy; Taigh Chearsabhagh Arts Centre, Museum, cafe and gift shop also in Lochmaddy. Kirkibost cafe is around 1 mile from the property and has internet access facilities. Also nearby is the Hebridean Smokehouse which produces smoked salmon. It has a viewing gallery and gift shop. There is also a general store and post office at the Clachan junction one mile away.
The Uist Community Riding School is based in Benbecula and caters for all ages and abilities. There is also a 9 hole golf club near to the airport at Benbecula with an 18 hole course at Askernish in South Uist.
There are also many beautiful beaches a favourite being hosta (photo below) which is on the west side of the island with miles of unspoilt white sand beaches for everyone to enjoy.
If you are lucky you may see red deer from your bedroom window as North Uist has a resident herd of red deer who are often coming to lower ground for grazing and are often seen around Parkhill.
BOOKINGS & CONTACTS
Mrs Katie Westmorland
Contact Numbers
Home:- 01904 709361
Mobile:- 07986 974 874
BY FERRY
The ferry is operated by Caledonian MacBrayne (www.calmac.co.uk) and runs from Uig on the Isle of Skye to Lochmaddy in North Uist. The sailing time is around 1 hour 45 minutes. On arriving at Lochmaddy follow the A867 to Clachan T-Junction. Turn left and Parkhill is 1 mile along the road to Benbecula.
There are also ferries which run daily to the islands of Harris and Barra.
BY AIR
There are two flights a day from Glasgow to Benbecula and are operated by Flybe.
CAR HIRE
MacLennan Bros on 01870602191.
PRICES:
January to March
£300 per week
April to August
£400 per week
September to December
NO PRICE INCREASE FOR 2012
Terms & Conditions:-
1. The let commences from 4pm on the day of your arrival and terminates at 10am on the day of your departure.
Lets are on a weekly basis (Saturday to Saturday) but other arrangements can be made if necessary.
2. A firm booking is accepted following the receipt of a deposit of £100 which is non returnable.
3. The balance shall be payable 14 days before commencement of the letting period.
4. For bookings made less than 4 weeks in advance, full payment is required at time of booking.
5. Should a cancellation be made by the client, we will seek to re-let the property for the period of hire. A refund will
be made providing we are successful in re-letting the property. If the cancellation was less than 4 weeks prior to
commencement of the let and we are unable to re-let the property then the entire hire fee will be forfeited by the
client. Clients are advised to take out a Holiday Cancellation Insurance Policy.
6. Electricity, heating oil, linen and towels are included in the weekly tariffs quoted.
7. This is strictly a no smoking property.
8. Payments should be made by cheque and made payable to Mrs Katie Westmorland.
9. Please leave the property in a clean and tidy state.
10. Should there be any cause for complaint during the stay, please contact us immediately.
