Situated in the crofting township of Tolsta Chaolais on the Isle of Lewis, our cosy self catering holiday cottage provides a warm welcome no matter what the time of year.
Originally serving
as the village Post Office, this traditional Hebridean cottage has been
beautifully modernised. It now awaits both singles and couples who wish
to get away from it all and discover the rugged beauty of the Outer
Hebrides.
The Outer Hebrides stretch for 130 miles and look west to the
Atlantic Ocean. A striking mix of landscapes, from windswept golden
sands to harsh mountains and peat bogs exist in harmony. Here, at
Europe’s edge, an elemental beauty pervades…
We are sure The Old Post Office will both charm and delight you.
Great stay! Lovely place - a real home from home with lots of thoughtful touches.
Francesca
20/05/18
“Stunning, Stylish and 5-Star :D” What a beautiful property in the middle of a stunning little village Tolsta Chaolais. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by puppies from...read moreWhat a beautiful property in the middle of a stunning little village Tolsta Chaolais. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by puppies from next door (adorable) and it was just a WOW moment as we entered the property, realizing we had picked a property where the owners clearly wanted their guests to have a 5* stay. From the inside decor to the outside decking, to enjoy the views out the back of Tolsta, and the sheep enjoying themselves, the property is beautifully placed, planned and designed.
You can't leave a review on The Old Post Office without mentioning the bath in the bedroom, fantastic unusual feature. When I originally booked I thought it was put there because the property was too small to have a bathroom but how wrong could I have been. There was a adequately large bathroom with a good sized shower, much larger than average. We were thrilled with it.
Keith's favourite spot was the seat by the window, enjoying the evening sun with a book and a beer, or the decking in the morning sun ... no need to rush off to find somewhere to see, when it's really all here on your doorstep!
The extras that Kim left were so very thoughtful, and the 'naughty' nibbles that she baked were very much appreciated, and delicious!
A real treat was when Kim invited me over to feed/milk the lambs, a lovely experience I will always remember, and we will never forget Kim and Steve's hospitality in inviting us in for a cup of tea/drink with themselves ... lovely to hear local suggestions for the area etc and to meet them both properly 😀
What was also lovely is how quiet the area is and that you can walk around the roads enjoying the beauty and nature, with only the occasional car and friendly neighbour passing by 😀
We highly recommend this property, just make sure you spend every precious moment appreciating this beautiful tranquil part of this beautiful rugged fascinating little Island ... We loved it and would definitely return.read less
324natali...
10/06/18
Absolutely stunning place to stay. It feels like a 5-star hotel with kitchen, surrounded sound TV and Netflix - plus a wee wine cellar fridge!...read moreAbsolutely stunning place to stay. It feels like a 5-star hotel with kitchen, surrounded sound TV and Netflix - plus a wee wine cellar fridge! Highly recommended to anyone visiting Lewis. Close to the Carloway Mill and the Blackhouses. And about 30 min drive to Stornoway. Definitely would go back there again in the future.read less
Steven
21/04/18
Steve and Kim were kind, considerate, welcoming hosts and the property was absolutely fantastic. Stylish, cosy, immaculately clean and extraordinarily comfortable. After three nights at...read moreSteve and Kim were kind, considerate, welcoming hosts and the property was absolutely fantastic. Stylish, cosy, immaculately clean and extraordinarily comfortable. After three nights at the Old Post Office, I feel like I've had three weeks at a health spa. Will definitely be back for more.read less
Paul
13/12/18
The Old Post Office is a real gem - beautifully situated and with an interior that is extremely comfortable and stylish. Even when the Scottish...read moreThe Old Post Office is a real gem - beautifully situated and with an interior that is extremely comfortable and stylish. Even when the Scottish weather is doing what it does best, the house is warm and inviting with plenty of books/games/DVDs to keep all ages and tastes entertained. The kitchen is very well equipped and a pleasure to cook in. Our hosts had left the house beautifully clean and they were very quick to respond to our texts. The stack of maps and guidebooks was very helpful as although the house has Wi-fi, when out on the road we found that mobile coverage is (unsurprisingly) a little variable and so the old technology was a great help! All in all, this is a really super place for a holiday.read less
Natalie
20/10/18
“Stunning, Stylish and 5-Star :D” What a beautiful property in the middle of a stunning little village Tolsta Chaolais. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by puppies from...read moreWhat a beautiful property in the middle of a stunning little village Tolsta Chaolais. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by puppies from next door (adorable) and it was just a WOW moment as we entered the property, realizing we had picked a property where the owners clearly wanted their guests to have a 5* stay. From the inside decor to the outside decking, to enjoy the views out the back of Tolsta, and the sheep enjoying themselves, the property is beautifully placed, planned and designed.
You can't leave a review on The Old Post Office without mentioning the bath in the bedroom, fantastic unusual feature. When I originally booked I thought it was put there because the property was too small to have a bathroom but how wrong could I have been. There was a adequately large bathroom with a good sized shower, much larger than average. We were thrilled with it.
Keith's favourite spot was the seat by the window, enjoying the evening sun with a book and a beer, or the decking in the morning sun ... no need to rush off to find somewhere to see, when it's really all here on your doorstep!
The extras that Kim left were so very thoughtful, and the 'naughty' nibbles that she baked were very much appreciated, and delicious!
A real treat was when Kim invited me over to feed/milk the lambs, a lovely experience I will always remember, and we will never forget Kim and Steve's hospitality in inviting us in for a cup of tea/drink with themselves ... lovely to hear local suggestions for the area etc and to meet them both properly 😀
What was also lovely is how quiet the area is and that you can walk around the roads enjoying the beauty and nature, with only the occasional car and friendly neighbour passing by 😀
We highly recommend this property, just make sure you spend every precious moment appreciating this beautiful tranquil part of this beautiful rugged fascinating little Island ... We loved it and would definitely return.read less
324natali...
10/06/18
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