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.
This was a wonderful cottage, the best in which we had ever stayed and we have stayed in a lot! The location only 5 minutes walk from a stunning beach and within walking distance of at least 2 others was fantastic. The cottage was spacious and was equipped with everything you could have possibly needed. The view from the front windows was so lovely. Local people were very friendly.
Weâre repeat visitors to this lovely house and it never disappoints. Itâs warm, comfortable, well equipped? quiet and in a super location. Would thoroughly recommend. Itâs 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.
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.
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.
A fantastic holiday property in a stunning location. The layout and design provided beautiful views from all rooms. The location is convenient for visiting local beaches, fishing and eateries! I would definitely recommend this property!
Lovely, comfortable, spotlessly clean accommodation, equipped with everything you could possibly need.
We were made very welcome from the moment we arrived.
Brilliant location for touring Harris and within walking distance of five gorgeous beaches.
Our only regret was that we had to leave.
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.
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.
It would have been perfect, if the door had been open when we arrived. We were told that it would be open with the key on the inside of the door. It wasnt and after a 7 hour drive arriving at 9.30pm. Communiction with the host is lacking.
We've just returned from a wonderful week in Taransay Cottage. The house is very comfortable and well equipped - one of the best we've stayed in on our visits to Scotland. Northton is an excellent base to explore Harris - beautiful beaches, the Temple cafe and Croft 36 all on the doorstep. We'd fully recommend the Croft 36 'takeaways' and their delicious fish pasties!
Harris and Taransay Cottage are both great places to recharge your batteries. We enjoyed wind, rain, storms, sunshine and lots of fresh air. The beaches are stunning whatever the weather. Thanks for letting us enjoy your home. We hope to return.
Hi I am Donna and I was born and raised in Northton and still have family living in the village. Taransay Cottage is my home but at the moment we cannot live here full time due to work. Harris is a special place; the beaches, wildlife, sea, hills and dramatic weather combine to make a unique outdoor experience. Also the people are very welcoming and there are great places to eat and drink.
There are many good holiday lets in Harris. This is slightly different as we set it up to be our home but as we currently work on the mainland sadly we spend too little time here. So it is equipped and furnished as a home not as a holiday let which means it is a very comfortable place to stay. It is also in a fantastic location and there are few properties that have such a great view from almost every seat.
The are few house here or anywhere else that have such wonderful views over beaches sea and hills. The dramatic weather means that the view is constantly changing and can become very absorbing. The 2 seats in the dining room soon become the preferred spot in the house as you enjoy a coffee whilst planning the day or perhaps relaxing with a glass of wine after a full day of enjoying the great outdoors that Harris has to offer.