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Scarista House

Sgarasta Bheag, Scotland
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JillandJohnBath
Bath
Senior Contributor
34 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Met at the door by our hosts, served freshly baked cake with Afternoon Tea, then drinks in the library before a top class dinner, who could ask for more? Well actually, the rooms were wonderfully comfortable with a fabulous view to the coast More

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lewisjc
Leicestershire , United Kingdom
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

We had been planning a trip to Scarista House for over 20 years and finally made it for our Silver Wedding - we were not disappointed! Scarista House is hospitable, comfortable, with excellent food, roaring fires, masses of books, a beach for walks just over the road, access to Harris's wild hinterland - and miles from anywhere! From my perspective,... More

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Walkinggranny
Rutland
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14 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011
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We stayed with all our family for three days as a celebration of a special birthday and took over the whole hotel as a house party. We had stayed here before, just with our dog, and loved it so much that we promised we would come back again with our children, grand children and extended family as well as the... More

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duggles
Edinburgh
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10 reviews
31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011
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We stayed here for two nights during a tour of the Outer Hebrides and loved it! The ambience, hospitality, accomodation, food and drink and location were excellent. Staying here felt like being well cared for as family friends with hosts who were happy to leave you to your own devices but who were anticipating your every need. More

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silverstoat, Owner at Scarista House, responded to this review
3 September 2011

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We really appreciate that you took the time to write them. More

vicki1812
Inverness, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
50 reviews
320 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed here for 1 night as part of a 3 night trip to Harris and Lewis. Also stayed at Broadbay House and Auberge Carnish (see separate reviews). On arrival we were greeted by Patricia who made us very welcome with tea and cakes and and was also very kind to include a friend of ours who was not staying but... More

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silverstoat, Owner at Scarista House, responded to this review
3 September 2011

It's so lovely to read a review such as this one. It makes all our hard work so worthwhile and we're really pleased that you appreciate what we are trying to do here. Thank you. More

Aonghas
Isle of Skye, United Kingdom
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15 reviews
32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011

We stayed here for three nights and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The accommodation was comfortable enough and the food was excellent. There is a relaxed ambience and we were very pleased that our dog was also welcome. He enjoyed Scarista Beach as much as we did and we also toured around the Isle of Lewis taking in some of the rich... More

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Sherlock25
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011

We stayed for three nights with our two children aged 14 and 10 and we all had a fabulous time. The accomodation is to a very high standard and the food is great. There are plenty of books in the sittingroom in the main house to borrow and read and loads of board games available, not that we needed to... More

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mrsfifties
Halifax, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2011

The west coast of Harris in the Outer Hebrides has some of the most beautiful beaches you'll see anywhere in the world, and Scarista House overlooks one of them. The welcome is warm, the house is charming and the dinner was excellent; three faultless courses served in the elegant dining room with just the chatter of happy diners as a... More

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silverstoat, Owner at Scarista House, responded to this review
11 June 2011

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It means a lot to us that you took the time to write them. Patricia and Tim More

JOHNNICOLSON
Glasgow, SCOTLAND
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20 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is the best hotel in the Outer Hebrides. It's beautiful; an 18th Century manse overlooking a white sand beach, and on out to the Atlantic. The sunsets are breath taking. Service here is welcoming from the moment you arrive. Tea and cakes in the drawing room, music that you can put on yourself, and deep arm chairs in front... More

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silverstoat, Owner at Scarista House, responded to this review
11 June 2011

Thank you for the thoughtful review. It's so lovely when guests really get what we're trying to do here! Tim and Patricia More

kbgmol
London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

Dont expect 5* facilities but do expect 5* hospitality from Tim and Patricia who couldn't do more for their guests. We are a family with a 14 year old, a 6 year old, a 1 year old and a dog. All of us love our holidays here. My husband enjoys good wine and I enjoy my family been looked after.... More

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