South Uist self-catering
Swap the commute for self-catering on South 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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…
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.
Kildonan Caravans - Church View
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape looking over towards the Church and beyond to kildonan Maclair.
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.
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.
Borrodale Self Catering
Cozy self-catering cottages in Lochboisdale, South Uist, perfect for exploring the island's stunning landscapes and sandy beaches.
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.