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18, Rathad a Bhraighe | Rathad Am Braighe, Stornoway HS2 0BQ, Scotland
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Holm View Guest House
Ranked #7 of 20 Stornoway B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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Brisbane, Australia
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Just the BEST place to stay on Lewis!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

My parents and I stayed at the Holm View Guest House for three nights in September 2011, and I can honestly say that out of the dozens of other B&Bs we stayed at during our 3week trip around the UK, this was by far the best.

It's only a stone's throw from the airport, and maybe a 5min drive from Stornoway itself.

The rooms were spotless and quite modern, not to mention big enough to play a football match in! The breakfast provided, while continental, was always lovely and fresh and more than enough.

This place also has the most spectacular views of the sea, but it's best asset is the owner - and I feel really terrible that I've forgotten his name! He was fantastically accomodating, and I know that my parents got to know him really well and consider him a great friend.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“Good place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
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This B&B is located about a mile from Stornoway on the far side of the airport. Compared to many places locally it is reasonably priced and the double rooms are of a good size with TV and large bed. We also had a large settee. Don't worry about the proximity of the airport as it isn't very busy and one hardly notices the noise of the propeller only aircraft above the existing wind noise!

Breakfast is a light affair with only cereal and toast available.

The room and bathroom were clean and tidy but get up early if you want a hot shower as there seems not to be that much hot water. That said I'd recommend this B&B as a good spot to base yourself when on the island. It loses one star only for the restricted hot water.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Comfortable, clean, stunning view”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

The proprietor was very welcoming and helpful. We took a single and twin room, both were spotlessly clean, modern with lovely comfortable beds. Very pleased to find a corner bath in the twin en-suite rather that shower cubicle. We were offered continental breakfast at the guest house, or a cooked breakfast at a cafe which the proprietor owns a little further up the road. We went for the cooked breakfast, which was excellent. Would highly recommend this place.

Room Tip: Twin room at the front has a stunning view, and a bath in the en-suite.
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fife, Scotland
2 reviews
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“Excellent!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011

Very pleasant stay at the Holm View Guest House. Really nice rooms, excellent power shower. Breakfast - option of continental in the guest house or go along to their tea room and have full english. Excellent! They could not do enough for you. There was 4 of us and they checked out the entertainment for night then ran us along and dropped us off. We will certainly go back!

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Horsham, United Kingdom
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81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
“Lovelly stay in Holm View cottage, a bungalow to the back of the B&B”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2011

When looking for suitable accomodations I was intrigued to see that I could stay in the bungalow for just £5 more than a double room.

Staying in the bungalow means that as well as a comfortable double room with ensuite bathroom, you also get a combined kitchen/living room area, a conservatory with a sofa and dining table and an additional shower room and a single room off the double room.

I landed in strong winds which was a bit bumpy but still decided to walk to Holm View from the airport, it was only a mile but the wind and rain made it quite difficult, so if the weather is bad or it's dark i'd recommend getting in a taxi.

The noise from the airport is minimal as only propellered aircraft take off from there. The wind noise on my first night was very bad however as there were gusts of around 50mph, so it kept waking me up!

On the second night it was almost still so was lovelly and peaceful apart from the noise from the road, there's quite a few cars going up and down considering the population on the outcrop that the road leads too.

The owner was very friendly and had the place lovelly and warm for my arrival. The bungalow has a widescreen TV and Sky (just the free to view channels) but that's a good enough selection.

The kitchen is well equipped enough and the continental breakfast selection was more than adequate, there is only a microwave and fridge though so doesn't offer full self catering facilities.

The only downside was the lack of wireless broadband which was a real issue as there is no Vodafone mobile signal anywhere indoors apart from the conservatory or by holding your phone right against the window, this was due to the BT line being down though so not the owners fault.

I would definately stay here again.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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18, Rathad a Bhraighe | Rathad Am Braighe, Stornoway HS2 0BQ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR5,336 - 8,893

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