Skipper's Retreat

The change begins as you step off the ferry into the quiet wide horizons, big skies and the soft rush of wind over the bay instead of traffic and queues. Here, the mainland noise falls away, leaving long light evenings and time to yourself. Skipper’s Retreat is a modern self-catering holiday home made for switching off and settling in, with mood lighting, electric recliners and fine attention to detail throughout. An outdoor hot tub, bespoke steam room, rain shower and whirlpool bath add a generous sense of indulgence, while a complementary seafood delivery brings locally sourced Lochmaddy Bay prawns to your table when the weather allows. Around you, the landscape is rich with hen harriers, sea eagles, golden eagles and corncrakes, white sandy beaches, turquoise seas and flower meadows, with dramatic skies and the chance of Northern Lights on clear nights. Picture yourself there, evening light lingering, steam rising from the hot tub as the Atlantic glow fades over North Uist.