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A recently renovated property, 5a Plantation Road is located in Stornoway near Tràigh Thunga Beach, Museum Nan Eilean. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 27 km from Callanish Standing Stones. The spacious apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at 5a Plantation Road will be able to enjoy activities in and around Stornoway, like windsurfing, cycling and fishing. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy canoeing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Stornoway Airport, 3 km from 5a Plantation Road.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Stornoway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
10.0
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Stornoway
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Millie
    Australia Australia
    The flat was exceptionally comfortable, better than home away from home. All the facilities you needed were available and it was nice to self-cater. Parking in the street was easy and we found it convenient to walk to shops for dinner.
  • Wolfgang
    Austria Austria
    although there was no breakfast included, we got sandwiches, jam, tea, milk, orange juice and some sweets
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lesley met us at the door and explained how to find everything. She also gave valuable travel advice.
  • Jessica
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Our stay exceeded all expectations! The apartment is in an unbeatable central location, making it a breeze to explore the town, and parking is conveniently available right outside. The apartment itself is stunning – from the charming bedroom to...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic first stop on our trip of the Outer Hebrides. Lesley met us on arrival to hand over the keys and couldn't be more kind, welcoming and helpful. Arriving on a wet and windy day, it was delightful to come here to such a warm and homely...
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lesley was there to greet us at 10pm, showed us round and recommended places to visit. The accommodation was spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and had everything we needed. Fluffy towels, food treats, milk, eggs and bread were much...
  • Cristina
    Spain Spain
    My host Lesley was fantastic, giving me a great welcome on arrival, making me feel very comfortable. The apartment was spotless with everything that I needed even providing some food and snacks. I'm so happy I chose to stay here.
  • Marina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was immaculate and thought out to the smallest detail. This is an ideal apartment for one person. The hostess Lesley met us near the house and gave a full briefing. There was fresh milk and juice in the fridge. Bread, cookies, honey and...
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We've stayed in a lot of properties over the years and this was by far the best welcome we've ever had! Lesley was so friendly and helpful and bent over backwards to make sure we settled in. Everything we could ask for, and more. The welcome...
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We arrived very early (by bike, in the rain) and host was very helpful to accomodate us. The apartment is comfortable, well appointed, spotlessly clean and with real attention to detail. Couldn't think of any way to improve. Thank you!

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Lesley & Murdo

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Lesley & Murdo
Close to Stornoway town centre, No. 5a is the perfect place from which to explore Lewis and Harris. This newly renovated apartment is located on the ground floor and has a private courtyard area to the back with table and chairs to enjoy relaxing or dining alfresco. The apartment has a bright open plan living area with smart TV, free Wi-Fi, gas central heating and an electric log burner affect fire. The kitchen area is fully equipped with gas oven and hob, large fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and kettle. The bedroom has a king size bed and a fitted wardrobe. The shower room has a large walk in shower. There is free on street parking.
We are a local couple who love our beautiful islands and look forward to welcoming you to our newly renovated cozy apartment. We live a few minutes away from the property and are happy to help out if needed.
5a is close to the town centre where you will find shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, sports centre and also Stornoway harbour and marina. The Lews Castle and beautiful castle grounds are a few minutes walk away as is the 18 hole golf course, Stornoway Golf Club. The ferry terminal is a short 10 min walk away and Stornoway Airport is less than a 10 min drive (3.5 miles) This centrally located apartment is the ideal base for exploring the Callanish Stones, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Carloway Broch, The Blackhouse Arnol, The Museum Nan Eilean, The Iolaire Memorial to name but a few, not forgetting the many outstanding beaches to be found all over our beautiful Island. We look forward to welcoming you
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of 5a Plantation Road
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
5a Plantation Road takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform 5a Plantation Road in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: C, ES00212F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about 5a Plantation Road

  • Check-in at 5a Plantation Road is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • 5a Plantation Road offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Squash
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Beach
    • Live music/performance

  • 5a Plantation Road is 0.7 miles from the centre of Stornoway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 5a Plantation Road can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • 5a Plantation Road has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, 5a Plantation Road is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at 5a Plantation Road may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.