Guests say
Maari is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in a peaceful crofting community, ideal for families and those seeking tranquillity, wildlife, and beautiful beaches. Guests appreciated the comfortable living spaces, excellent kitchen, and easy check-in process. The location offers stunning views and is a great base for exploring North Uist and nearby islands. While most found the cottage cosy and homely, one review noted issues with cleanliness and tired decor. Overall, the property is highly regarded for its amenities, warmth, and setting.
Most guests found the cottage comfortable and well-equipped, but one review highlighted concerns about cleanliness, mentioning a chicken bone and sticky stains. This feedback suggests that while generally acceptable, cleanliness could be improved.
The location is frequently praised for its peace, stunning views, and proximity to beaches and wildlife. It is considered an excellent base for exploring North Uist and nearby islands, though a car is recommended.
Guests consistently described the cottage as spacious, comfortable, and warm, with ample room for families and a cosy atmosphere enhanced by good heating and a log fire.
The cottage is repeatedly described as well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and offers all necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Facilities such as parking and a log fire are also appreciated.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
North Uist is a beautiful part of the Outer Isles and staying at the Maari Cottage is a home from home..
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Freesat, Woodburner
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available. Stairgate. Welcome pack. . Back garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Maari is situated in the hamlet of Ahmor in North Uist, it is a small crofting township and can be reached by travelling to Lochmaddy from Uig, Skye, or to Lochboisdale on South Uist from Oban.
Maari is a lovely detached house with three bedrooms - one double en-suite on the ground floor and a further double and twin room on the first floor. The family bathroom is also on the ground floor together with a toilet situated at the back door, too. The living room has a wood burner for you to enjoy at the end of a busy day, and the kitchen is well-equipped, and also has a dining table. Parking for three cars is available at the back of the house and the gardens are enclosed.
For golden sands, you can drive for 10 minutes and you will reach Clachan Sands. As well as many beaches in North Uist there is also an rspb Bird Sanctuary close by. If you enjoy cycling, the Hebridean Way Cycle Route 780 goes by the cottage, and many runners enjoy this route. Other attractions to see near Ahmor include visiting the ruins of the Trinity Temple in Carinish, going for a nice walk at Traigh lar beach, seeing the ruins of the Iron Age fort at Dun an Sticir, or visiting the exhibitions at Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre in Lochmaddy.
North Uist is the perfect base to visit Benbecula, South Uist, Barra and going north over to Harris (some ferries are involved). The Outer Isles are very much unspoilt and the beautiful beaches can rival any of the Mediterranean beaches.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = D
ES-00198-F
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
I you like birds this is the ideal place. On the loch opposite there is plenty to watch. Even deer in the evenings.
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Confirmed Guest
Fantastic cottage with all you will need. Well equipped, cosy and warm. Heating is great and log fire a bonus. Great location for exploring the Uists and beaches close by.
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Angela Walton
Absolutely loved this place!Everything you need is there.Home from home and would definitely return.