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is a comfortable, spacious bungalow. It is situated within the scenic area of Uig on the rugged west coast of Lewis and enjoys superb, open views over Aird Bay, West Loch Roag and the Atlantic.

• Natural, wood floors throughout the main living areas.
• Double bedroom with spacious en-suite (bath, toilet, wash-unit).
• Second double bedroom with en-suite (electric shower, toilet, basin).
• Two single bedrooms, each with portable CD/radio player.
• Fifth bedroom with a single bed over a settee (that can be pulled out into a double bed, if required).
• Quality, lined curtains (important when it doesn't get dark until late, in the summer!).
• Separate, family bathroom - brand new bath, thermostatic shower and 5-panelled bathscreen, toilet and wash unit.
• Full, solid-fuel, central heating / hot water system; separate immersion heater.
• Quality bed-linen (most is 100% cotton).
• Kitchen/Diner with oak units, pine table and chairs, Rayburn, electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, bread-maker, full range of kitchen accessories, table-linen, apron, tea-towels, etc.
• Lounge with open-fire; TV, DVD player/DVD's, Hi-Fi/CD's; chess/backgammon table, board games, acoustic guitar.
• Large hall, with bookcases and a good selection of books.
• Utility room with washing machine, tumble-dryer, second fridge, washbasin, freezer.

Outside  

• Large back garden (rather wild and uneven), which leads via a gate onto open countryside.
• Flat, lawned area to the side of the house.
• Veranda overlooking the sea.
• Hard-standing for cars.

Locally

Beautiful shell-sand beaches, fresh-water and sea-water lochs, wild mountainside and spectacular sea cliffs are all found within just a few miles of The Guardhouse. The area is a haven for wildlife and to give a few examples, otters, red deer, golden eagles, snow buntings and a snowy owl, merlin and basking shark have all been observed by us on walks from the house. Others have been fortunate enough to spot a sea-eagle and corncrake nearby. We have watched a pod of whales - minke and two orcas - from Mangersta and come across an arctic hare whilst scaling Mealaisbhal.

There is a licensed, Community shop/post office, which also sells petrol, approximately 3 miles away. A mobile shop visits Aird weekly.

Photo: Local beach

To Do

This is an ideal area for those who enjoy fishing (loch and seas), surfing, hiking or cycling. For the more adventurous, a trip around the inshore islands or an expedition to St Kilda can all be arranged locally.

There are Many sites of archaeological interest nearby, including the iron age fort at Bostagh and norse mill at Breaclete. The local Community Centre, where you can also get light lunches, houses a museum.  For wining and dining there is an excellent restaurant within walking distance and two others within approx 4 - 8 miles.