Squealing Pig Bothy

Raven Rock Cottage 15A South Bragar, Bragor, HS2 9DH, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>6</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
6 reviews
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Squealing Pig Bothy

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  • Entire home
  • 161 ft² size
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Offering a garden and sea view, Squealing Pig Bothy is set in Bragor, 23 km from Callanish Standing Stones and 28 km from Museum Nan Eilean. This holiday home offers free private parking and luggage storage space. The holiday home consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom and a living room. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. For guests with children, the holiday home provides a children's playground. Guests at Squealing Pig Bothy can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. The nearest airport is Stornoway Airport, 30 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
10
Location
10
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  • Jeff
    Australia Australia
    “An experience which is unique. Stepping back in time and trying to appreciate the difficulties many people endured in hostile environments whilst trying to make a living and support their families.”
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Original unique and quirky, this is an exceptional place. Ancient thick stone walls and a peat fire which was really cosy. Dont expect a 5* hotel but do expect a memorable and comfortable private stone bothy with truly lovely hosts, access to a...”
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    “The location was magnificent. John and Jacky were best of hosts. Kind hardworking scottish farmers. Jacky an amazing cottage weaver.The bothy was A great place to get away from worldly materialism... they supplied all basics of camp stove...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by John & Jackie Craig

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John & Jackie Craig
200 year old refurbished Blackhouse that is off grid. The Building is on a working croft. Heating is supplied by locally cut peat. Pet and Child Friendly, enclosed area on the croft around the Blackhouse. Cooking on camp stoves Water supplied in containers Compost toilet Solar lights A Shower, and plumbed toilet are 70 meters from Bothy at Raven Rock Cottage There is no sofa bed at this property 2 Queen sized double beds and 2 camp bed are available on request at no extra charge.
John and Jackie live on a working croft, both work the croft, and Jackie is a Harris Tweed weaver. The Blackhouse is on the Smith family croft a direct decedent of Jackies father.
Next to Atlantic Ocean, a small village in Labost South Bragar Isle Of Lewis. The Blackhouse is part of the old village, and has never had services to the building.
Language spoken: English

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Facilities of Squealing Pig Bothy
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Cleaning products
    • Kitchenware
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Room Amenities
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Children's playground
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Squealing Pig Bothy takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 2 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 2 and older are allowed)

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    License number: ES00663F

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Squealing Pig Bothy

    • Squealing Pig Bothy is 1.1 miles from the centre of Bragor. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Squealing Pig Bothy can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Squealing Pig Bothy is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Squealing Pig Bothy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Squealing Pig Bothy offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Fishing

    • Squealing Pig Bothy has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.