Family-friendly vacation rentals in Lewis and Harris

When we booked Otter’s Cabin we were looking for somewhere to relax and have some time to unwind and Otter’s Cabin gave us just that. The cabin itself is rustic and unique but this is exactly what we were looking for. The floating bridge was an adventure with 2 dogs before our day began but they got used to it quickly and by the time we left they were crossing it like pros. The views were outstanding and the seal visitors were a delight to watch. I would highly recommend Otter’s Cabin for anyone looking for a little piece of Scotland to relax in peace and tranquility.

This place is stunning. The views are incredible. Truly incredible. It was just my wife and I so it was huge for us. But it was a very large space if a large group. WiFi was great. Cute sheep right there in the backyard. I cannot recommend this place enough. We did not use the hot tub so not sure about that. My only warning is take care on the 15-20 minute road there on the single track. Some lethal potholes that if you hit just right would blow a tire.

An unbelievable and unique place to stay. The barrel was warm and very comfortable (even for my 6’4 husband), the cabin and deck was the perfect for outside/inside living, the bathroom was clean with a warm shower and the hot tub was magical. The stay was everything we hoped it would be and more, thank you King Ian and Queen Jess!

Dry Island is totally unique. We were blessed with the most amazing weather during our stay - so walking over the floating bridge was like walking to another world. Amazing views every way you look. Ian the host is very easy to communicate with and helpful. We were with a family group staying elsewhere in the area, and so didn’t take advantage of a shellfish safari - which would be great.

Beautiful spot with gorgeous views from the house. A great location if you want to explore both mainland and Isle of Skye. The house was clean and very well equipped. Great to sit in the hot tub and enjoy the view of the valley and the estuary and watch all the birds. We recommend the walk up to the top of the mountain summit opposite the house!

Roskhill cottage is awesome. We spent 5 nights here and made our stay truly special. The house have everything you may need and more, the beautiful view and garden filled with flowers, the BBQ hut it’s a great plus, comfortable beds, impeccable clean, good size bathroom and shower, close to little groceries stores, delicious bakery and good coffee, Dunvegan Castle and gardens and fantastic walkings around, plus gorgeous Coos cows! Really worthy place. Highly recommended.

We had a perfect relaxing stay and weather was so nice as well spent hours just chilling in the hot tub absolutely heaven

The stay was absolutely gorgeous and exactly what we needed. The little touches around the house was very warmly received, and the location itself is a great base to visit attractions in Lewis and beaches in Harris (if driving). Asked the hosts twice for specific items, delivered to door promptly. Already considering a 2025 visit! Definitely recommend.

We had a great week in Alison's cottage and were fortunate to have warm, sunny weather all week. There's lots to do in the area. We went across to Skye several times. Alison was a great host, always responsive and helpful.

Wow what a beautiful place to stay, we didn’t want to leave. The house is well equipped with everything we needed. The location right on the loch with fantastic views, watching the birds and seeing an otter was great then to see the northern lights just awesome.

Very comfortable clean place to stay. Great views. Easy access to whole area and good local amenities e.g. supermarkets and bakery/butchers within 10 min drive.

Ronnie's place was perfect for our first trip to Scotland. The surrounding area is gorgeous, mountains, sheep, and cows as far as the eye can see. Your view out the dining room window is perfect. We had everything we needed, plus the little shop in Glenelg for necessities. The ferry to Skye was a fun experience and very easy to get to. Our group of 5 stayed four days and were very comfortable. Only downsides are the midges making it tough to keep the windows open and the rain making it tough to dry clothes on the line - but not like Ronnie could've done anything about that!

A really nice accommodation in a perfect location to explore the Isle of Skye. Handy that they allow dogs since we were travelling with ours. Had everything we needed, kitchen for cooking food, washing machine for cleaning our clothes after hikes and a tv with everything set up for when we wanted to chill in the evenings. The accommodation is right on the main road so easy access to all the main places and there is a private parking space just for the guests. The only down side was the cost as it was very expensive to stay here. However, this has just fallen foul of rip off Britain and they are by no means alone in this aspect.

This is a beautiful, peaceful and handy location to attractions on the Isle of Skye! Great restaurant at the bottoms of the hill and walkable. Just be mindful of the traffic. Loved watching the lamb’s frolicking in the field behind Alastair’s house. Very responsive! Highly recommend his Croft house❤️

We really enjoyed our stay. The pictures do not do it justice. This place was massive. Our grown kids were able to have their own rooms, which they enjoyed after sharing a small flat in Edinburgh and the long drive. The amenities in the home were awesome. Full size fridge and freezer, large kitchen with everything you need to cook at home, two sitting rooms to spread out. It only take a few minutes to walk to the center of town. We would definitely stay here again. Oh, and we appreciated the eggs, milk, and goodies left for us! Julia worked hard to make sure we settled in comfortably after arriving near midnight after a long drive.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Glenelg. The cottage was as described. It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We particularly enjoyed the spectacular views from the garden and every window. Murdoch rang on our arrival which was lovely and we knew we could contact him if needed.

We had a brilliant stay in Hebrides Cottage, owner Janice was excellent with her quick, helpful communication….we found everything we could possibly want or need was provided…..it was exceptionally clean. The cottage was in a fantastic peaceful location, the views from the bedrooms and kitchen were absolutely amazing. We visited local restaurants in Stornoway, and it was very easy to drive in to go to a variety of small shops and get supplies from the large Tesco and Co-op supermarkets. We visited many local sites, Callanish Stones, Dun Calloway - the best preserved Broch, Gearrannan Blackhorse, Butt of Lewis, Lews Castle and the very informative museum about Hebridean island life, we will definitely come back to stay again. Thank you Janice for a great stay.

Elizabeth’s home in The Breas is fantastic! It is so charming and Elizabeth is a gem! She is friendly, extremely helpful and just a lovely person. We stayed 4 nights and enjoyed the Isle of Skye, but coming back to the Breas was the best part! Highly recommend.

Super quiet location, but close to centre of Portree and large grocery store. Really appreciated the large, well stocked kitchen and spacious lounge. Lots of little touches made it a very comfortable stay. Very bright and super clean … loved our stay at Mairi’s place.

Graeme's property was fantastic. If you are looking for a peaceful place with phenomenal views, then look no further. Every morning I would stand outside and just listen to the birds and you could even hear the waves from a distance, it's so peaceful. Graeme is a wonderful communicator and everything was as advertised, maybe even better. Don't miss out!

We had a lovely stay. Carbost is a great location to explore from and Tom & Lynsey great hosts with a lovely place. Would definitely recommend and return

Lovely peaceful setting out in the country, reminded me of home. Mairi and Harry were easy to get along with and helpful on what to see and do. Highly recommend this place.

Excellent place to stay while discovering the Isle of Skye. City center is accessible by foot. The apartment is very cosy and well equipped. Perfect for a family of 4.

Beautiful views of the bay, especially in the quiet stillness of the mornings. Nice location near the village supermarket and a couple of pubs. It’s peaceful and quiet with destinations like the Fairy Glen and Quiraing close by. Centrally located to all the major sights. Communication was excellent and very quick. Highly recommended.