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Th hospitality and friendliness of the hosts, the stunning beauty of the village and the hills which surround it have made my visit to the Old Post Office the absolute... read more highlight of my 7 week trip of Europe, England and Scotland. The cottage itself wants for nothing. It is generously filled with thoughtful extras, luxury items, a very comfotable bed, good quality linen, towels and soft furnighings. I was there in winter and really appreciated how warm the cottage was and how I always had plenty of hot water to fill the beautiful bath. The inside and outside of the cottage was immacuately clean and beautiful in design and so very comfortable. Traveling around is easy, I always felt safe and the roads were well sign posted. The days were short but the sunlight hours left plenty of time to get around and see things. The village is central to everything and the return drive to the furthest point north or south is easily achievable from the cottage in one day. If you are reading this tying to decide wether to stay in stornway or another village, do yourself a favour and stay at the Old Post Office. I loved it. Its a long way from my home in Australia to the Isles of Lewis and Harris, but I know I will be back and I know I will stay at the Old Post Office. I hope my enthusiasm for the Old Post Office had come through in this post. I can't recommend it highly enough. Steve and Kim are great hosts, thoughtful, professional, trustworthy, honest. I want to go back already. read less

“Fabulous !” The Old Post Office is a credit to Kim and Steve, a stunning cottage in a beautiful location. Besides the high quality decor, furniture and fittings, it really does feel... read more like home, due to all the little extras. Delicious home made fruit cake and fizz were most welcome after arriving at the start of Storm Ali !

The village of Tolsta Chaolais is well situated to explore both Lewis and Harris, with wonderful walking , amazing scenery and unspoilt beaches on the doorstep.

After a day out walking and exploring the island, it was bliss to return to this excellent holiday cottage with its cosy wood burner and gorgeous free standing bath . Thank you Kim and Steve, we will be back ! read less

The Post Office is in the middle of nearly nowhere, and that's perfect. The space is thoughtfully designed with everything you need, and more. I really enjoyed the fire at... read more night, and the amount of sun the place got towards the end of the day. Bath was an added bonus. Steve was very responsive, especially when I thought I was lost two houses down the road (doh!). If you want to escape but enjoy all your home comforts, book here. read less

The old Post Office is a great place to stay.

It had a lot of nice touches, lovely crockery and cookware, very good log-burner. Great selection of books on the Outer... read more Hebrides too.

Very clean and tidy, well presented, and thoughtful gestures too.

All in all we had a great stay!

Tom read less

You could not find a better place to live in Harris! This is from far the best B&B we have already been to.

Everything is perfect, very clean and fully equipped.... read more The location is very nice in the quiet village of Tolsta Chaolais.

Steve and Kim were paying close attention to our needs.

We highly recommend the Old Post Office for a quiet stay in Harris! read less

“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 next door (adorable) and it... read more 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

Great stay! Lovely place - a real home from home with lots of thoughtful touches.

A wonderful, comfortable, home from home. Everything you need, and more. Very nicely decorated, and a fantastic log burner. Excellent location for visiting the historic sights and beaches, would highly recommend

Stayed at the old post office for 3 nights. This place is every bit as nice as the profile suggests. The old post house was beautifully decorated and adorned with... read more high quality accessories and furnishings and gives a feeling of luxury as soon as you walk in the door.

Kim greeted us at the property and left us some lovely home made cake, crackers, cheese and a big bottle of chilled prosecco! We also left with a lovely gift of Hebridean soap made just a few miles down the road and the shop is worth a wee visit.

I would definitely recommend this self catering property to my friends and family and would come back to stay in a heartbeat! read less

Spectacular stay in the most beautiful cottage and island. We could have not asked for anything more and Kim and Steve were fantastic when our ferry home got cancelled for... read more two days (we did not mind extending our stay one bit). Would stay again and again read less

This place is fabulous! The welcoming touches are just lovely and we were very grateful for the hospitality shown us. Don't think of booking here, just do it!

A wonderful location and a fantastic place to stay with all the comforts you need if the weather is good or bad. Great homely touches and the hosts were very... read more friendly and helpful. We would definitely go back if travelling to Lewis again and recommend the old post office to any couple travelling to the area. read less

Absolutely outstanding. This place exceeded our expectations and if we return to the Outer Hebrides there’ll be no other place to stay. The neighbourhood is in the perfect location... read more to explore both Harris and Lewis. There are plenty of local walks and we would absolutely recommend Uig beach and the Blackhouses.

Don’t hesitate, book now.

Tanya and Heather read less

Outstanding accommodation with wonderful hosts. The Old Post Office is in a truly spectacular village and the accommodation has everything you could possibly need and more - toiletries, all kitchen... read more ware and condiments and cleaning products, everything for the log burner, guide books and maps of local area. A clean, cosy, stylish and comfortable place to stay, definitely more luxurious than the description gives.

Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a secluded break away! read less

“Excellent in every way” An excellent holiday rental in one of the best locations on the Isle of Lewis. Wonderfully rural, peaceful and and scenic without being too remote to visit all the sights.... read more The cottage is just so cute and beautifully restored. It is really well equipped with modern and luxurious furnishings. Of particular note is the excellent walk in shower, big fluffy towels and free standing bath in the bedroom if you fancy a soak, as well as a large TV with sound bar. It is just perfect for two. The cottage also benefits from a garden with wooden seating overlooking a small loch.

Steve and Kim are great hosts and left us all sorts of welcome goodies,plus all the pantry and bathroom basics. There are also lots of maps, guide information, books, DVDs and games for you to enjoy.

The island of Harris & Lewis is quite unique. It might not be the warmest place in the country and it is very windy ( so make sure you bring ear muffs or a hat) but it is stunning and we are so glad we visited. We would not hesitate to return and would definitely stay at The Old Post Office again.

PS Check out The Verandah restaurant, which is only about a 15 min drive away. Excellent food and personal service. Run by a friendly husband and wife team and only has 20 covers so booking essential. read less

The 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... read more 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

“Fantastic getaway” We had a fantastic stay at the old post office in October, just a shame about the weather! The cottage is very well equipped and has everything you could ever... read more need. The fire really made it special for us! The weather outside was miserable but the open fire and coziness of the cottage was amazing! Ideal location for visiting most attractions on the island. There weren’t any downsides to our stay at the old post office, can’t wait to go back! read less

No suggestions required, this place nails it on every level! Take your own food and drink and the rest is sorted and then some! Perfect location, perfect place, with many... read more additional touches. Great hosts and such a great place they have available to others to see why they love the Island so much!

Thank you read less

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! Highly recommended to anyone visiting... read more 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

“Perfect, perfect and then some! ” This place nails it on every level! Take your own food and drink and the rest is done for you and then some. It has some great bespoke, thoughtful touches... read more so all you need to do is turn up and enjoy. Positioned in a beautiful spot of the island, making exploring easy, if you get round the whole island like we did, you’ll see that they truly have found a perfect location to share their love of the Island with you. read less

We had a great few days in Steve and Kim's cottage. Everything was great from the welcome gifts to the personal visit to make sure we were getting settled in... read more ok. The location was great for exploring Lewis, with Tarbert in Harris also only an hour away. We would definitely recommend the old post office and hope to be back again in the near future read less

Steve and Kim really went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. There were lots of lovely thoughtful touches when we arrived and when some bad weather rolled in... read more mid-way through our stay they popped round to check we were okay and had everything we needed. We couldn’t have asked for better hosts. The Post Office itself was fantastic - nice and warm and absolutely pristine. We spent some very cosy evenings in front of the fire and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. We didn’t want to leave. Thank you! read less

This is truly the best place to be if you want the real experience of the Outer Hebrides My friend and I went without a car for three days,... read more and went on some truly spectacular hikes to the Brock and the Stones. The cottage is beautiful and Steve and Kim are the best! Definitely worth every penny. We’ll be back in the future! read less

The Old Postoffice is everything you want in a accommodation, and more.

It has a great bed, a great kitchen, washing machine with dryer option, dishwasher, a great bathroom with delicious... read more shower with plenty of warm water!

And there are details...

Wallplugs where you need them and plenty of them,

elektrical kitchen equipment as a miniblender and chopper.

A sharp(!) (ouch!) kitchen knife (So welcome by cooking!)

When I missed a orangejuicer Steve and Kim brought it right away!

And in the bedroom the bedlights shine on the book, not on your head. 😉

(Or in your eyes)

The fireplace had chopped wood and matches ready and was pre-filled for the first lite.

Everything was so welcome.

We had our 5 best days ever and miss it allready!

Many thanks, and a lot of love,

Peter & Marilyn read less

This place is incredible. So homely and lots of thoughtful touches! The place truly like home, and was perfect to come back to after a day exploring the island. Responses... read more were quick and helpful. 100% recommend 🙂 read less

We spent a week at the Old Post Office and were delighted with our stay. We were made to feel very welcome by Kim and Steve and the property was... read more beautifully decorated and immaculate.

The area is wonderful, particularly around sunset and there are plenty of visitor sights nearby.

During the days where there was rain, the cottage has board games, books and dvds if the weather sends you inside for a couple of hours or if the sun is out the veiw from the deck in the back garden is great.

Highly recommend this property and it would be our first choice if we returned to Lewis. read less

The owners Steve and Kim could not have been more helpful to our delightful stay in the Old Post Office. The cottage is very tastefuly decorated and supplied with every... read more amenity you would want on a holiday break and surprise delights. We would have no hesitation in coming back again and again. read less

The Old Post Office, run by Kim and Steve is a beautiful place to spend a few days; the house is very high spec in the ideal location of Tolsta... read more Chaolias, which is a beautiful Hebridean village. read less

Fantastic, well appointed house in a beautiful location. Ideal for a couple. Good access to lots of tourist attractions and areas of natural beauty, particularly the beaches. Nice, friendly hosts.... read more Couldn't have asked for more! read less

Steve and Kim are very friendly and generous hosts, it was lovely to meet them at check in and they gave us lots of tips for exploring the island. The... read more Old Post Office is one of the best Airbnbs we have stayed in. The living room was really cosy with the log burner, comfy sofa and blankets, the kitchen was superbly equiped and the home made cake was much appreciated. The bed was really comfy and the bath in the bedroom was a great touch. We looked forward to getting back to the cottage at the end of each day and would definitely recommend it to anyone staying on the island! read less

The Old Post Office feels like home as soon as you step in. An excellent base for exploring, remote enough that you can see shooting stars! And a lovely log... read more fire to keep you warm at night. read less

Steve and Kim had made a real effort to make us feel welcome with lovely wee touches around the cottage. The cottage itself was stunning, cosy, clean and tidy... read more and generally a lovely place to relax after a day on the beach or exploring the island. We really couldn't recommend The Old Post Office highly enough! read less

Fantastic accommodation, all new amenities with everything you could need.

Wir haben das Haus genau so angetroffen wie im Internet beschrieben. Es ist einfach umwerfend eingerichtet. Die Badewanne im Schlafzimmer und der Kamin sind sehr schön bei schlechtem Wetter. Kim... read more und Steve sind super Gastgeber. Wir haben 3 Tage gebucht und wären sehr gerne länger geblieben. Wir können die Unterkunft sehr weiterempfehlen. Eigenes Auto ist von Vorteil. read less

The owners have done a wonderful job creating a perfect holiday space. You felt at home from the moment you stepped through the front door.

We would go back... read more without any hesitation at all. read less

The Old Post office is a home away from home! It’s the best B and B we have stayed in (and we have travelled to lots of countries). The attention... read more to detail is unsurpassed. Can highly recommend this home if you enjoy the little extra touches! Kim and Steve we congratulate you! *****+++++

Kind regards

Helen and Tony (Tasmania) read less

Steve and Kim are generous hosts and made us feel very welcome. The Old Post Office is very cosy, especially when you've been out it the wind, sleet and snow... read more of early February.. We had a great time and look forward to our next visit.. read less

“Excellent accomodation in a lovely location.” A relaxing and quiet spot, the ideal "get away from it all" location, but still an accessible base to explore all the main areas of the islands. Steve and Kim... read more were very helpful and friendly hosts who have thought of just about everything you could possibly need. Excellent accommodation and facilities, a very comfortable and relaxing place to come home to at the end of the day. Loved the bath! read less

Wunderschönes Ferienhaus, welches einem wie ein zuhause vorkommt, liebevolle Details und einfach perfekt, Steve und Kim sind äußerst zuvorkommend und wir hatten leider nur 3 sehr schöne Tage dort... einem... read more baldigen Wiedersehen eifern wir mit Freude entgegen, danke für Alles! Liebe Grüße Uwe und Martina read less

Das Old Post Office hat alle unsere Erwartungen weit übertroffen. Angefangen bei der top ausgestatteten Küche, aber das gemütliche Wohnzimmer mit Kamin bis zum stylischen Schlafzimmer mit Badewanne. Wir haben... read more uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Dazu hat auch der freundliche Empfang von Kim uns Steve und das kleine Gastgeschenk beigetragen. Tipp: bringen sie alle Vorräte mit, da es vor Ort keine Einkaufsgelegenheiten gibt. Das Haus ist ein idealler Rückzugsort um einige Tage in der Natur zu genießen. read less

We would describe this as luxury accommodation, the photographs do not do this place justice. The house was warm and cosy, very clean and had everything you needed- we were... read more house bound for a day due to a bad storm but we still had a lovely time with our feet up in front of the fire watching a great collection of Kims & Steve's DVD's! We woke up to Highland Calves in the next field, local sheep dogs running around and beautiful scenery on your door stop! Tolsta is a very lovely village, off the main road and definitely had its own charm- we enjoyed returning every evening. We did not hire a car for our 4 day trip, however there are lots of great local walks (does require a bit of walking on the road) but we got to Dalbeg and Dailmor beach which were both beautiful- spotted a Golden Eagle and stumbled across a local man weaving Harris Tweed. The bus service was very reliable and all very friendly- however we would recommend hiring a car if you want to venture further afield to Harris. The island is very remote, no local shops, or pubs so if you want peace and quiet away from everything this is where you want to be! We will be returning :). Thank you Kim and Steve for your hospitality. read less

The most gorgeous cottage I have ever come across. So cosy, clean and comfortable. Kim and Steve have created a lovely retreat that I am already planning to return to!... read more A wonderful base from which to explore Lewis and Harris, with all the comforts you could possibly need. read less