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.
“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
“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...read moreThis 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 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
Westy1971...
14/04/18
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...read moreA 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 recommendread less
Andrew
13/10/18
“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
Steve and Kim had made a real effort to make us feel welcome with lovely wee touches around the cottage. The cottage itself was...read moreSteve 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 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
Kathryn
14/07/18
“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...read moreA 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 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
