North Uist self-catering
Swap the commute for self-catering on North Uist: beaches to yourself, long light evenings and nobody in a hurry. Self-catering cottages, B&Bs and places to stay across the island, most of them run by the people who live here.
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Apartment 18 Illeray
Well equipped first floor 3 star self-catering apartment with 3 bedrooms, living room/kitchen and bathroom. Central area of North Uist - good for hill and beach walks, birdwatching, fishing. Shops…
Maari
Comfortable Accommodation: Maari in Trumisgarry offers a 4-star holiday home with three bedrooms and one bathroom.
Dusary Millhouse
Comfortable Accommodation: Dusary Millhouse in Paible offers a cosy holiday home with two bedrooms and a bathroom.
3 Bed in Isle Of North Uist oc-77239
Comfortable Accommodation: 3 Bed in Isle Of North Uist oc-77239 offers a holiday home in Sollas, United Kingdom.
Taigh Gorm
Providing a garden, Taigh Gorm provides accommodation in Balivanich.
The Studio, Lochmaddy
Comfortable Accommodation: The Studio in Lochmaddy offers a 3-star holiday home with one bedroom and one bathroom.
Constant & True (Seasmhach agus Dileas)
Constant & True is a spacious self-catering cottage in North Uist, sleeping 12, surrounded by stunning Atlantic coastline and white sandy beaches.
3 Sollas
Cosy self‑catering cottage in Sollas, North Uist, with peaceful garden space and a welcoming fire to come home to after days by the sea and sky.
Heisgeir
Heisgeir is a cosy studio pod in Sollas, a peaceful North Uist escape where you can slow down, switch off and wake to wide island skies and the sound of the sea.
Tranquil Sands
A modern bungalow on the west side of North Uist with open views, a fully enclosed garden for dogs, and a short walk to the beach.
Ar Dachaigh
A five-bedroom family home in Balemore on North Uist's west side, sleeping nine, with Balemore beach a walk away, the Monach Isles on the horizon and log burners for the evenings.
MacRury Cottage
MacRury Cottage is a traditional, detached croft house at Bayhead, offering space, sea air and quiet days away from the mainland hurry on the Isle of North Uist.
Husabost House
A renovated 1940s croft house on North Uist with three bedrooms, accessible facilities and a welcome for dogs.
Eala Bhàn Cottage
A single-storey cottage in Locheport with open-plan living, a private patio, and views across the water to the hills beyond.
Skipper's Retreat
Skipper’s Retreat is a peaceful self‑catering escape, where sea air, open views and quiet evenings let you leave the mainland rush far behind.
North Light Studio
A Scandinavian-style eco lodge on a working croft in Locheport, with a sauna, wood-burner and floor-to-ceiling windows over the loch.
Clachan Lodge
A purpose-built lodge near Lochmaddy with a large deck a short walk from Clachan Sands beach.
Taigh Phinc
Self-catering cottage in Balemore near Bayhead, North Uist, sleeping 8.
Parkhill Self Catering
A modern bungalow on North Uist with moorland views, close to beaches and lochs, where red deer sometimes graze outside the bedroom windows.
Heatherlea
Escape to Heatherlea, a cozy North Uist haven where warm woodburning stoves and serene surroundings blend for a relaxing island retreat.
The Fisherman's Snug
Swept by Atlantic winds and nestled in North Uist's rugged landscape, The Fisherman's Snug offers a cozy haven for those seeking an authentic island escape.
The Boat House
Comfortable Accommodation: The Boat House in Lochmaddy offers a 4-star holiday home with one bedroom and one bathroom.
Seas the Day - self catering lodge North Uist
Beachfront Location: Seas the Day in Paible offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the serene surroundings.
North Uist Lodges
Comfortable Accommodation: North Uist Lodges in Tigharry offers a holiday home with a terrace, free WiFi, and a private bathroom.
Creagan Na Mara
Traditional thatched cottage on the Loch Blashival peninsula, Creagan Na Mara offers calm, wide-open water views and an easy escape from mainland rush in Lochmaddy, North Uist.
Park Cottage
A renovated cottage at Claddach Illeray on North Uist's Atlantic coast, offering contemporary comfort in a quiet crofting township.
Torrangorm
A modernised holiday cottage for four on a working croft on the edge of Lochmaddy, with views of the lochs and hills.
Rowan Holiday Cottage - Luxury Self-Catering
Restored self-catering cottage on the shore of Loch Blashaval near Lochmaddy, North Uist, with views to Harris and Skye.
Blue House Hideaway Balivanich
Award-winning two-bedroom wooden cottage for four at Baleshare near Balivanich, North Uist, a short walk from the beach.
Kelp Cottage North Uist
Three-bedroom 1800s stone cottage with a large garden at Locheport, North Uist, looking over the sea loch to Eaval.
Tigharry Schoolhouse
A converted 19th century school set within the wild, magical landscape of an Outer Hebridean isle, Tigharry Schoolhouse is a unique contemporary property found in the beautiful western reaches of North Uist, the central island of the famed archipelago, 40 miles off Scotland’s west coast. Surrounded by fields, farmland and meadows of wildflowers, the Schoolhouse is an idyllic retreat providing spacious, stylish accommodation, a short stroll from the shores of the Atlantic.
Catered Traditional Lodge in 500 acres of Farmland
Soval Lodge is in a lovely remote position overlooking Loch Erisort and the Harris Hills, it is on a 500 acre farm one mile off the main road.
Blue House
Taigh Gorm is a new-build cabin resting in Baleshare on the Isle of North Uist near Balivanich in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, and can sleep four guests in two bedrooms.
Badnanlus Cottage
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful cottage on the Isle of North Uist. Well behaved dogs are welcome. A short walk to a beautiful beach.
Cosy two bedroom cottage on North Uist
Relax at our peaceful cottage on the northern tip of North Uist, with breathtaking views over to Harris. Our family have lived in North Uist and nearby Berneray for generations.
Grianan Cottage
Grianan Cottage is a 3 bedroom bungalow situated on Baleshare, a small Island connected by causeway to North Uist.
Wester Byre, Uist’s stunning West coast
Located in a quiet corner of a traditional working croft. Stone byre newly converted to a very high standard with views over Loch Paible and the Atlantic Ocean.
Orchid Cottage:Tree of Life Bedroom, fab sea views
Plse READ ALL INFO! Small "Tree of Life Bedroom in a simple quaint & quirky Century old Uist Cottage. Comfortable Double Bed with NEW orthopaedic mattress & heated under blanket.
Mora – cosy cottage with bay views, sleeps 4
Enjoy the beauty of North Uist from this former stone-built village shop, now a one-bedroom cottage renovated to a high standard, with bay views to the front and croftland to the rear.
The Tidal Dwelling
The Tidaldwelling This spacious house offers stunning vistas across the bay thanks to the large windows all around.
The Moorings
Cosy home from home, located beside a sea loch with outstanding views and an abundance of wildlife. Ideal base for bird watching, or a peaceful getaway.
An Oitir Bheag
A cottage in Sollas overlooking the tidal sands and the island of Vallay, with a wood-burning stove and views across the bay.
Struan Cottage
A renovated thatched cottage on Sollas bay, looking out across the water to the tidal island of Vallay.
Airigh an Obain
Cosy three-bedroom cottage on a working North Uist croft with panoramic views, comfortable furnishings, and easy access to stunning beaches and scenic walks.
Taigh Eva
Single-storey cottage near Lochmaddy sleeping four, with a woodburning stove, wraparound garden and two double bedrooms.
Baleshare Bothies
Two self-catering glamping pods on Baleshare, a short walk from the shore, each sleeping up to four with kitchenette and outdoor firepit.
Sleatabhal
A self-catering house in Sollas with wood burner, enclosed garden and off-road parking, welcoming dogs and sleeping six across three bedrooms.
Am Bliochan
A cosy cottage in Paiblesgarry with a short walk to the beach, welcoming dogs and well-placed for exploring North Uist's west coast.
Airigh Mhic Ruairidh
Escape to Airigh Mhic Ruairidh, a luxury self-catering cottage in North Uist.
Gearraidh Hosta Cottage
Luxury self-catering cottage on North Uist's Loch Hosta with stunning views and wildlife.
Mission House
Mission House offers a unique Hebridean retreat on North Uist, blending history and comfort amidst breathtaking natural surroundings.
Crossroads Cottage
Cozy Crossroads Cottage in North Uist offers a warm and relaxing retreat.
Tigh Alasdair
Escape to a peaceful retreat on North Uist, where stunning sunsets, pristine beaches, and unique wildlife await, and enjoy a comfortable stay at Tigh Alasdair, a welcoming self-catering cottage perfect for unwinding and reconnecting with nature.
An Airigh
Nestled in the heart of North Uist, An Airigh offers a tranquil self-catering retreat with stunning views of the surrounding machair and access to the island's beautiful beaches and wildlife.
Beacon Light
Beacon Light, a stunning luxury self-catering holiday home on North Uist, offers four spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, and breathtaking views of the Hebridean wilderness, perfect for a relaxing island escape.
About North Uist accommodation
North Uist accommodation suits walkers, birdwatchers and anyone arriving on the Uig–Lochmaddy ferry. Most visitors stay in self-catering cottages; there are also B&Bs, a hotel at Langass and camping at Balranald and Clachan Sands.
The west coast has the big beaches — Traigh Iar, Hosta, and the RSPB reserve at Balranald. The east side is more sheltered lochs and hills, with Langass and Eaval for walking. Because the causeway runs south to Benbecula, a North Uist base still works if you have a flight into Balivanich.
Lochmaddy has the ferry terminal, a shop, the museum and the hotel. Further west, Sollas and Bayhead are quieter and closer to the machair. The North Ford causeway runs south via Grimsay to Benbecula.
- Getting here
- CalMac into Lochmaddy from Uig on Skye. Benbecula Airport is about 30 minutes south over the causeway. Ferry and flight details →
- Townships
- Lochmaddy, Sollas, Clachan, Bayhead and the west-side townships around Balranald. Grimsay is the next island south on the causeway.
North Uist accommodation — common questions
Is North Uist worth visiting? ▾
Yes. North Uist has the RSPB reserve at Balranald, the Neolithic cairn at Barpa Langais, Taigh Chearsabhagh arts centre in Lochmaddy, a distillery, and west-coast beaches such as Hosta and Clachan Sands with almost nobody on them.
Which is better, North or South Uist? ▾
They are different. North Uist is lochs, moor and birdlife with Lochmaddy as its ferry port; South Uist is a long machair coast with hills to the east and Lochboisdale for the Mallaig ferry. Most visitors stay on one and drive to the other, since the whole chain is one road.
How do I get to North Uist accommodation? ▾
Sail CalMac from Uig (Skye) to Lochmaddy, or fly to Benbecula and drive north over the causeway (about 30 minutes). There is no airfield on North Uist itself.
Is North Uist good for a first visit? ▾
Yes. You have the Skye ferry, RSPB Balranald, standing stones at Pobull Fhinn, and easy hops to Berneray and Benbecula. Shops are fewer than on Benbecula, so self-catering guests usually shop in Lochmaddy or Balivanich.
Do I need a car for Uist accommodation? ▾
A car makes the islands far easier. Buses run, but they are infrequent. Many self-catering cottages and B&Bs are off the main spine road. If you fly into Benbecula, hire a car at the airport or arrange a pickup with your host.
When should I book Uist accommodation? ▾
Book early for July, August and Hebridean Celtic / local festival weekends. Shoulder months — May, June and September — are quieter, often cheaper, and still good for beaches and walking. Winter lets are available but check heating and ferry reliability.