Outer Hebrides holiday cottages
Self catering holiday cottages on South Uist — a quieter Outer Hebrides base for beaches, wildlife and island hopping.
Searching for Outer Hebrides holiday cottages usually means choosing between Lewis, Harris, the Uists and Barra. Our cottages are on South Uist: Beachview and Tighnabruaich in West Kilbride, Carraview House in Kilpheder — owner-run self catering stays, book direct.
South Uist sits in the middle of the chain. That makes it a practical base for Atlantic beaches, machair, fishing and golf, plus day trips to Eriskay, Barra, Benbecula and North Uist without moving cottage every night.
Why South Uist for an Outer Hebrides holiday
- Long, quiet west-coast beaches without mainland crowds
- Self catering kitchens for Co-op shops and long summer days
- Dog-friendly options and space for larger groups across two cottages
- Ferries into Lochboisdale and flights to Benbecula (BEB)
Start with South Uist cottages, read things to do, or check dates. For the crossing, see getting here.
Related guides
- About South Uist →
Atlantic beaches, machair, lochans and crofting townships — why South Uist suits a proper Outer Hebrides holiday.
- Askernish golf and staying on South Uist →
Play Askernish Golf Club and stay in a self catering holiday cottage nearby — Beachview, Carraview or Tighnabruaich.
- Beaches on South Uist →
Atlantic sands, dunes and machair — the west-coast beaches that make South Uist a special holiday.
- Dog-friendly cottages on South Uist →
Pet-friendly self catering holiday cottages on South Uist — Beachview and Carraview welcome well-behaved dogs.
Stay while you’re here
Book an owner-run holiday cottage on South Uist — Beachview, Carraview or Tighnabruaich — direct, with no agency fees.
- Beachview Cottage → Sleeps 4
- Carraview House → Sleeps 10
- Tighnabruaich Cottage → Sleeps 4