Solas - Holiday Rental, Stornaway - Lewis

Luxury family home, sleeps 6+cot on the beautiful Hebridean Island of Lewis.

Solas is a beautiful 1930s Art Deco house, which is now available for self-catering holiday accommodation. It was built the same year as Edward VIII abdicated to marry the infamous Wallis Simpson and reflects the elegance and simplicity of the period.

The house offers a central location which is ideal for sight seeing. It is within walking distance of the ferry terminal and the harbour. Take the opportunity to take one of the stunning walks round the Castle Grounds where you will see over 100 different species of trees, Herons flying overhead (this is the only place where herons nest in trees) and enjoy the river, the moor and the grounds. At any time of the year affording you fresh air and spectacular scenery.

THE ACCOMMODATION:
Master Bedroom
This is a large airy room with a double sized orthopaedic bed. A widescreen TV is provided with digital reception and a DVD player. There is a ceiling fan, hairdryer, vanity unit and ample storage.

En-suite
The en-suite is fitted with wash-hand basin and vanity unit. Large bathroom cabinet, bidet and power shower. Bathrobes are provided along with ample towels and toiletries.

Other Bedrooms
The second double bedroom has two single beds, two chests of drawers and a wardrobe and is situated next to the bathroom.

The third bedroom contains a double bed, digital TV and ample storage and is conveniently situated next to the bathroom.

A travel cot is available on request and if parents’ prefer to have their child with them at night, there is ample room in the master bedroom.

Bathroom
Relax in the large cast-iron bath after a hard day cycling/fishing/walking or just relaxing! There is an electric shower above the bath and toiletries and towels are provided.

Family room
The family room is tastefully and comfortably furnished. It is equipped with Digital TV/DVD, a docking station and a wide selection of books, games and DVDs.

This room has a traditional cast iron gas living flame fire with beautiful pitched pine surround. There are two double leather sofas in this room.

Living room
The living room is spacious and airy with a beautiful living-flame fireplace. There is ample seating and it is classically furnished to a very high standard.

There is a Bang and Olufsen music centre and Tannoy speakers for the music lover. A wide selection of CDs, magazines and books are provided in the bookcase.

Why not relax on the chaise longue and listen to your favourite music or lie back with a good book while your dinner is cooking slowly in the kitchen!

There is no television in this room as it is an oasis of calm for parents to rest and enjoy some time out while their children sleep or watch television next door (There is a good selection of children's DVDs provided).

Kitchen and Dining Room
The kitchen has under-floor heating and is very well equipped with gas range with two ovens, grill, warming plate and griddle.
As you would expect there is an automatic washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave.

All kitchenware is provided and a good selection of cookery books is provided in the bookcase in the family room.

The kitchen leads into the dining room, which also has under-floor heating, and seats 6. It also houses a gas stove for those chilly nights. Light the candles, relax and enjoy a home cooked meal in beautiful surroundings. Or alternatively order in from the local Chinese or Thai restaurants (voted top in Scotland by the Scotsman and only five minutes walk away!).

There are speakers in the ceiling and a CD player and radio is housed in the buffet unit. Alternatively, you may wish to use the docking station which is located in the family room.

External Deck Area
For warmer days there is an external deck area with ample garden furniture and a gas barbeque provided.
There is also a chiminea and fuel provided as well as a patio heater.

Address : Solas 25A Matheson Road Stornoway Isle of Lewis HS2 0BB

Zip / Postal code : HS2 0BB