South Uist accommodation
Leave the mainland rush at the ferry. Holiday accommodation on South Uist: self-catering cottages, B&Bs, hotels and camping, with the sea at the end of the road and nobody queuing for the beach. Browse places to stay and enquire direct.
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Benderloch
Escape to the tranquil south Uist coast at Benderloch, a charming self-catering retreat offering stunning views and a haven for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful island escape.
Uist Travel Accommodation
Stay in comfort on South Uist at Uist Travel Accommodation, with self-catering rooms, apartments, and pods for up to 50 guests.
Borrodale Hotel
A friendly hotel in Daliburgh offering comfortable rooms and good food in a quiet South Uist village.
Frobost Lodge by Interhome
Comfortable Accommodation: Apartment Frobost Lodge by Interhome in Daliburgh offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The Toolshed
Comfortable Accommodation: The Toolshed in Daliburgh offers a ground-floor holiday home with one bedroom and a bathroom.
Sealladh Lingeigh
Comfortable Accommodation: Sealladh Lingeigh in Pollachar offers a 3-star holiday home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Sonas
Accommodation Features: Sonas in Pollachar offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and one bathroom.
Ard Buidhe B&B
Comfortable Accommodations: Ard Buidhe B&B in Daliburgh offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or lake views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, private check-in and ch…
Kilbride Beach Cottage
This charming self-catering cottage on South Uist's stunning white sandy beaches offers the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and island exploration.
Druidibeg Cabin, Loch Druidibeg, Isle of South Uist
Charming Chalet in Stilligarry: Druidibeg Cabin offers a recently renovated chalet experience in Stilligarry, Isle of South Uist.
Brae Lea House
Comfortable Accommodation: Brae Lea House in Lochboisdale offers comfortable bed and breakfast rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, and free WiFi.
Corncrake Cottage (SU)
Corncrake Cottage in North Boisdale, South Uist offers a spacious, peaceful self-catering escape within easy reach of the beach, with room to unwind and slow down by the sea.
Grianaig Guest House
A relaxed warm welcome awaits at Grianaig Guest House, we are not just your average guest house, we also offer fantastic evening meals!
Orasay Inn
Experience warm hospitality and stunning Outer Hebrides sunsets at Orasay Inn, a cozy hotel on South Uist.
South Uist Family home
South Uist, known for its dramatic coastline, white sand beaches, inland lochs, rich bird life & fishing all of which are within easy reach of the house.
Riverside Cottage Lochboisdale
Escape to Riverside Cottage, a welcoming B&B on South Uist offering calm, coastal light and time to slow down between sea, sky and the road’s end.
Taigh Morangie
A three-bedroom house at Stoneybridge with lochs front and back, the South Uist hills in every window and white sand beaches two minutes away. Sleeps six, dogs welcome.
Airigh nam Fiadh
A contemporary eco-friendly cottage in West Gerinish with open-plan living, underfloor heating and views towards Loch Bee and the Cuillins.
Lapwing Cottage
A cottage in Snishival with garden and parking, close to the golf course on South Uist's west coast.
Lingeigh Cottage
A single-storey cottage in Smerclete with the beach on your doorstep and space for the whole family to unwind by the Atlantic.
Canach Cottage
A country cottage for four in North Boisdale with off-road parking, enclosed gardens and space to let the mainland slip away.
Kelp Cottage
A four-person cottage in North Boisdale where the Atlantic is close, the pace drops, and a week unfolds without the mainland's pull.
Taigh Dhonnchaidh
A self-catering cottage in Peninerine sleeping six, with space for families or friends exploring South Uist's west coast.
Fuidaigh
Three-bedroom cottage in Smerclate with an elevated outlook across South Uist and the islands beyond, sleeping six.
Rockpool
A five-person cottage at East Kilbride, near South Glendale on South Uist, where Atlantic light meets machair and the pace slows right down.
Smiddy Cottage
A thatched cottage for two at Smerclete, built in croft style to sit quietly in the South Uist landscape.
Cuir na Bhoir
A traditional thatched blackhouse on South Uist's western shore, converted into a self-catering retreat for two with sea views.
Beinn Mhor View
A single-storey cottage on a quiet cul-de-sac in Lochboisdale, a short walk from the ferry terminal, with open-plan living and space for six.
Gualan Sands
A spacious cottage in Iochdar with views over the sands and sea.
Tulloch House
A three-bedroom cottage in Lochboisdale with harbour views, kitchen and parking for four guests exploring South Uist's ferry port.
Sineag's Cottage
A peaceful South Uist croft house in West Kilbride with panoramic sea views, a private beachside feel and space to switch off from the mainland rush.
Ceannard Cottage
Self-catering cottage in Bornish, South Uist, sleeping 4.
Sea Breeze
The cottage has been renovated to a high standard in the summer of 2021 and all interior fittings and fixtures are new and of good quality.
Loch an Eilean Pod Isle of South Uist
Comfortable Accommodation: Loch an Eilean Pod in Pollachar offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom and a bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, and an outdoor seating area.
Kilbride Cottage
A restored 1909 croft cottage for two at Kilbride, with sea views and a working croft setting of sheep, ducks and chickens.
Holiday Home Croft46
Featuring mountain views, Holiday Home Croft46 provides accommodation with a garden, around 29 km from Askernish Golf Club.
Hoilisgeir Self Catering Pod
Comfortable Living Space: Hoilisgeir Self Catering Pod in Daliburgh offers a one-bedroom apartment with a private entrance.
Hillview
Elegant Holiday Home in Daliburgh: Hillview offers a comfortable holiday home experience in Daliburgh, United Kingdom.
Bothan Beag
Set in Lochboisdale and only 13 km from Askernish Golf Club, Bothan Beag offers accommodation with sea views.
Polochar Inn
A waterfront inn on South Uist's Atlantic coast, with a restaurant and bar serving island visitors since the 18th century.
Dun Buidhe Self-Catering
Escape to the tranquil shores of South Uist with Dun Buidhe Self-Catering, a warm and welcoming haven amidst the island's stunning natural beauty.
Driftwood
Cosy self-catering cottage in South Uist, sleeping 4, surrounded by stunning natural beauty.
Croisgeir Self Catering Pod
A compact pod in Frobost with its own garden and bike storage, sleeping two in one bedroom.
The Chalet, 444 North Lochboisdale
Comfortable Living Space: The Chalet in Lochboisdale offers a one-bedroom apartment with a private entrance.
Sealladh Na Mara
Accommodation Features: Sealladh Na Mara in Pollachar offers a 4-star holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Meall Ard Self Catering Pod - Isle of South Uist
Accommodation Features: Meall Ard Self Catering Pod in Pollachar offers a chalet with one bedroom and a bathroom. The property includes a garden, terrace, and free WiFi.
Lochboisdale Cottage
Comfortable Accommodation: Lochboisdale Cottage in Lochboisdale offers a 3-star holiday home with one bedroom and two bathrooms.
Lighthouse View
Comfortable Accommodation: Lighthouse View in Lochboisdale offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and a bathroom. The ground-floor unit features parquet floors and a private entrance.
Altabrug
Comfortable Accommodation: Altabrug in Howmore offers a 3-star holiday home with two bedrooms and one bathroom.
Beachcombers
A three-bedroom cottage nr South Glendale, overlooking the causeway over to Eriskay
Uist Storm Pods
Two glamping pods on a family croft a short walk from Lochboisdale, looking across the loch to South Lochboisdale. Each sleeps up to four.
Howmore Youth Hostel
Simple 16-bed thatched hostel on the South Uist machair at Howmore, run by the Gatliff Trust; no advance bookings.
Uisinis
Small Mountain Bothies Association bothy on the remote east coast of South Uist, open all year; unsuitable for groups.
Grogarry Lodge
Ten-bedroom estate sporting lodge at Grogarry, South Uist, sleeping up to nineteen, let whole for groups and sporting parties.
South Uist Cottages
Four family-run self-catering cottages on South Uist: three at North Boisdale near the beach and Gualan Sands at Iochdar.
South Uist Self Catering
Underground one-bedroom house for two with a glass front over a loch at Askernish, South Uist, near Daliburgh.
Snishival Self Catering
Three-bedroom hilltop house for six at Snishival near Howmore, South Uist, dog-friendly with views to the Atlantic and hills.
Twiggy
This is one of two glamping huts at The Cuckoo’s Nest.
Caravan on the Croft
Escape to a tranquil haven on South Uist, where a charming caravan on a working croft offers a serene retreat amidst stunning island scenery and abundant wildlife.
Lingeish View
For that truly ’get away from it all’ experience this lovely cottage has panoramic views over the sea and is 20 yards from the beach.
DALIMACH chalet pod
My place is close to Ferry terminal, pub, shop,post office. Miles of Sandy beaches. My place is good for couples and solo adventurers.
Benview Cottage Stilligarry
Recently renovated stone built crofters cottage on the island of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Centrally located with mountain views and close to beaches.
Direct Mhor View
Beinn Mhor View is a beautifully-appointed, single-storey cottage resting in Lochboisdale on the island of South Uist, Outer Hebrides and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.
Taigh Mairi Anndra
A one bedroom cottage with all modern facilities, Freeview TV, Wi Fi dongle, Induction hob, washer dryer, electric heating , shower and bath tub.
Delightful 1 bedroom chalet Askernish South Uist
Your ideal getaway for relaxation, or for the more energetic, we have fishing, cycling, walking, exploring, beach combing, golfing ( we have a world famous 18 hole course } or simply brin…
Àite Beag Holiday Pod
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A Peacefully situated 2 bedroom caravan .
Bee View Caravan. A perfect base to explore the stunning island of South Uist .
5 Star Thatched seaside cottage
Relax and unwind in an authentic 1800s traditional Hebridean thatched cottage which has been renovated to the highest standard with added luxuries for your relaxation and enjoyment.
Leth Meadhanach - Family friendly South Uist BnB
Chrissie MacPhee looks forward to welcoming you to her family home. Situated in South Boisdale which is only a 10/15 minute car journey from both Lochboisdale and Eriskay Ferry Terminals.
Cheerful 1 Bedroom Cottage, Self Catering, Uist
A well located modern 1 bedroom property in the heart of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Peaceful surroundings with private parking and near to all conveniences.
Delightful caravan overlooking Loch an Eilean.
Our well equipped caravan sleeps 5 . 1 twin room with 2 small bunks,, 1 single room with small bunk , 1 double room. We are overlooking Loch an Eilean in Askernish.
The Boathouse
The Boathouse is a bright, yet cosy little retreat to spend some time relaxing!
Room 7 Family
This room is located in Daliburgh within Uist Travel Accommodation buildings. Situated about 3 miles west of Lochboisdale (ferry terminal) on the Isle of South Uist.
Newly renovated two bedroom house.
Lighthouse View is a newly renovated two bedroom house located in Lasgair, Lochboisdale. We offer 1 large double room and 1 small double room. Bathroom with walk in shower.
Tigh Tom. Cosy cottage in a stunning location
Tigh Tom is a recently modernised 3 bedroom Cottage on the beautiful island of south Uist. TighTom is very cosy and has all the modern facilities and lots of space for relaxing.
Karingeidha Room 2
Although new to Airbnb we have been an established b&b for 35 years. Our house is large and modern. We are located in a beautiful setting in Daliburgh.
Ronald’sThatch Cottage
A renovated thatched cottage in a quiet corner of north South Uist, welcoming guests and their dogs for a peaceful island stay.
Red Pepper - Loch & Sea Views - Explore Uist
Enjoy the Outer Hebrides with stunning views of a loch surrounding and sea views in front.
Cosy South Uist cottage
This charming island cottage in Smercleit on South Uist is a perfect base for guests to get away from the hectic modern world and to explore this beautiful and rugged part of the Outer He…
Shoreline 3 Bedroom House with Spectacular View
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. 3 Bedroom detached house in rural area located in Rhugashinush , South Uist.
Hebrides View - Beautiful views, Birds & Wildlife
Located at Ardivachar Point in the village of Iochdar on South Uist, we offer a warm welcome and comfortable, spacious rooms - all of which have sea views.
Croftend Glamping - Birdsong
Welcome to our wee pod, Birdsong. Built by local tradesman, John Angus Murdoch, our pod is spacious, well presented and offers everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Kildonan Caravans - Church View
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape looking over towards the Church and beyond to kildonan Maclair.
Sealladh Mhor, glamping pod
Come and enjoy South Uist in the outer hebrides in our Eco glamping pod set on a working croft in the middle of Milton township.
Starsach view
Newly installed in 2021, the Cabin (often called a Storm Pod) is a self-contained luxury haven. Perched beside a small fresh-water loch and overlooking Loch Boisdale.
Locheynort Creag Mhòr
Brand new for 2020, this chalet is a luxury hideaway in the heart of South Uist.
Taigh Marac
A four-bedroom croft house in North Boisdale with a log-burning stove, a dining kitchen and the Atlantic beyond the machair.
Lochboisdale Hotel
A characterful hotel by the ferry terminal with bay views, a peat fire and a warm family welcome on South Uist.
Àiridh a' Bhàigh (The Shieling by the Bay)
Escape to a luxurious 5-star thatched cottage on South Uist, blending traditional Hebridean charm with modern comforts.
Gatliff Hebridean Hostel - Howmore
Cozy hostel on South Uist's stunning Atlantic coast, perfect for walkers and beach lovers.
Borrodale Self Catering
Cozy self-catering cottages in Lochboisdale, South Uist, perfect for exploring the island's stunning landscapes and sandy beaches.
Lochside Cottage Caravans
Escape to Lochside Cottage Caravans in South Uist, where stunning loch views and warm Scottish hospitality await amidst the islands' breathtaking beaches and wildlife.
Kilbride Campsite
Escape to the edge of Europe at Kilbride Campsite, South Uist, where stunning scenery, idyllic camping, and delicious locally-sourced cuisine await on the Hebridean Way.
Kilvale Bed & Breakfast
Experience the warm hospitality of Kilvale Bed & Breakfast, a modern 4-star haven on South Uist, offering stunning views, private parking, and a delicious full Scottish breakfast.
Wireless Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Escape to the tranquil Wireless Cottage Bed and Breakfast on South Uist, where warm hospitality and stunning Atlantic views await in this charming self-catering haven.
An Taigh Soilleir - The Bright House
Experience a delightful blend of comfort, warmth, and tranquillity in An Taigh Soilleir, a beautifully renovated 1950s croft bungalow nestled in Iochdar, South Uist, with stunning views of the surrounding hills and islands.
About South Uist accommodation
South Uist accommodation is the biggest choice on the chain — self-catering cottages, a handful of hotels, B&Bs and campsites along the west coast. Stay near Lochboisdale if you are coming off the Mallaig ferry; stay further north (Iochdar, Howmore) if you want quieter machair and easier access to Benbecula.
The west side is one long run of beaches, from Kilphedar and Askernish up to Iochdar. The east side is hills and sea lochs, with Hecla and Beinn Mhor for serious walks. Eriskay is a short causeway hop south if you want the Barra ferry or the Politician inn.
Daliburgh and Lochboisdale have the main shops, the hospital and the hotel. Howmore is the classic thatched-township stop. Many holiday cottages sit on working crofts — expect sheep, single-track roads and dark skies.
- Getting here
- CalMac into Lochboisdale from Mallaig (the main route), with occasional Oban sailings. Benbecula Airport is about 40 minutes north. Ferry and flight details →
- Townships
- Lochboisdale, Daliburgh, Howmore, Iochdar, Askernish, Polochar and the townships along the west machair.
South Uist accommodation — common questions
Is South Uist worth visiting? ▾
Yes, for twenty miles of near-continuous beach on the west side, hills to climb on the east, Kildonan Museum, Askernish golf course laid out by Old Tom Morris, and the islands' strongest Gaelic and Catholic traditions.
How do I get to South Uist accommodation? ▾
The main ferry is Mallaig–Lochboisdale. You can also fly to Benbecula and drive south (about 40 minutes), or come via the Uig–Lochmaddy ferry and continue down the causeways. The Barra–Eriskay ferry puts you ten minutes from South Uist.
Where should I stay on South Uist? ▾
Lochboisdale and Daliburgh for shops and the ferry. Howmore, Askernish and Kilphedar for beaches and walking. Iochdar if you want to be halfway to Benbecula. Almost everything is a 20–30 minute drive from everything else.
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.