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Experience the charm of rural Scotland at this secluded Back village house. Explore the nearby Gress river, enjoy bird watching, or simply relax in one of two sitting areas and take advantage of free WiFi throughout.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island.

  • If you are visiting the Island, with or without a plan, would like you to tap into our vast knowledge of the area in order to get the maximum

    Our house is in the village of Back, 7 miles from Stornoway. We are on a working croft which gives access to the beach (bring your wellies! ).
    The house has two double bedrooms (kingsize), two twin rooms, two bathrooms and two sitting areas, with one of each on each floor.
    There is ample free parking for there cars in the secluded garden to the rear of the house.
    We have a small utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities.
    A barbecue for cooking the fish you caught in the nearby Gress river or any of the numerous lochs out on the moor.
    Bird watchers are provided for with a selection of nesting birds around the mouth of the river, saltings and the forest.
    Free wi fi is available throughout the house and oil central heating and electricity are included.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please do not burn candels within the property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Isle of Lewis, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Lews Castle and Tiumpan Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tràigh Ghriais and Tràigh Chuil. The Good Food Boutique and An Lanntair are also worth visiting. Visit our Isle of Lewis travel guide
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Outer Hebrides, Scotland

What's nearby

  • A stone circle with the sun setting in the background.
    Callanish Stone Circle
    48 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Tràigh Ghriais
    3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hebridean Way End Point
    15 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Lews Castle
    16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
    37 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

  • Stornoway (SYY)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beckett And Sons
    13 min drive
  • Thai Cafe
    13 min drive
  • The New Lewis Bar
    14 min drive
  • Caladh Inn
    13 min drive
  • HS-1
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home from home to come back to after a day spent exploring the Island. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Tràigh Ghriais and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Tràigh Chuil. Tràigh Thunga and Western Isles Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay on a beautiful island

The house was perfect, really well laid out and ideal for our needs with the four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two lounges. It was close to beaches and to Stornaway.Calum was very kind and welcoming, we really enjoyed our stay, thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spacious kitchen with everything you should need. Laundry room with tumble dryer was great for leaving boots and coats.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Spacious house in a beautiful location with a beach and lots of nice scenery nearby. The house was comfortable to stay in. Callum was extremely helpful, friendly and accommodating. He had lots of recommendations for exploring the island and was very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bradford L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property and Hosts

We were really pleased with Jan and Callum. They were very friendly and welcoming. The house was perfect, especially after a very rough campout on Skye. Thanks again, and we hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mairietta H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blissful week

The property was exactly as it looked in the pictures, it was airy, clean and spacious with lots of room for the whole group to get together but plenty of quieter space for some 'me time'. We already know the island and have lots of family there and Jan and Callum offered to come and extend our table if they were coming over, asked where we needed safety gates and provided top class toddler safe equipment. The weather was great so we made very good use of the local.beaches and garden too. Great hosts and we look forward very much to coming and staying again if we may.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
An excellent host, house exactly as described. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

GI ON GRACE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Thoughtful host provided us with many extra items, even bread and milk...located in a quiet village, 15 minutes drive to town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time staying in the house, it was so homely and had everything needed for a stay. Great walk down to the beach and easy drive into Stornoway and beyond. Loved the house and the Islands.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ross s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good all we needed and more
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is lovely and comfortable. It had everything we needed in the kitchen and living space. Very quiet location and so nice to have a washer & dryer. The hosts, Jan & Colum, were easy to reach and very friendly. We were welcomed with a wee Scottish breakfast in the refrigerator when we arrived. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place to stay

We had a wonderful stay. The property is lovely with lots of homely touches. The hosts were really friendly and helpful - from a warm welcome with some milk and eggs in the fridge to advice about what to do on the island. I particularly enjoyed looking at the view from the sitting room in the light summer evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Croft House

We had a lovely stay in the Old Croft house. In fact Croft from Croft and home from home. Everything you could wish for including the weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

26 Back

Lovely house in a beautiful location. Thanks to Jan and Callum for their hospitality and guidance of what to see and do( especially The Golden Road).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay at The Old Croft House in Back

The Old Croft House is very clean and comfortable and has everything a guest might want, from a well-stocked kitchen to beach towels, games, maps and some really interesting books about the Western Isles. Jan and Callum are fabulous hosts who went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable, from tracking down wetsuits for hire to providing delicious, freshly baked muffins. They were hugely helpful and made us feel really welcome - we would definitely recommend The Old Croft House as a place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Duncan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house, lovely hosts

This home was booked at last minute as we had been staying with family and things were getting too crowded.Callum met us on arrival and showed us round the house, he also kindly provided us with a travel cot for our 2 3 month old babies the house was lovely and the view from the sitting room was great. A breakfast was also provided for the first morning which was a nice touch. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Great property, nice for our family, but would also work really well with 2 families staying together as 2 bedrooms are upstairs and two down. The two living rooms are also great for doing separate activities. The house has been really well maintained and has everything you could need in the kitchen, plus 2 smart tvs, wifi, games and books about the area. The owner lived across the road and was so kind, met us when we arrived and was chatty and interesting, but didn't intrude on us at all. We only saw him again when we asked a question and he responded really quickly. We stayed 9 days, arriving late on Saturday. He made sure we had a fridge full of everything we would need for breakfast on Sunday as the shops are mostly shut (including some stornoway black pudding). We don't usually go back to the same place twice on holiday, but if we do return we would definitely stay here. The location is also great- nice and near several lovely beaches. Thank you for a great trip!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latifa g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, location and hosts!

We were a large group staying at the property for 4 nights. The place was just perfect. There was enough space, every utensil or item you needed was there, everything was good quality, the beds and towels were soft and comfortable. We made full use of everything we could, including the lovely little walk to the serene+almost secluded beach, the great BBQ facilities and the Internet TVs and fireplaces. We would absolutely stay here again in the future without hesitation. Callum and Jan were the perfect hosts! Thank you both - look forward to seeing you again! Latifa and Family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The old Croft house

A warm welcome from lovely hosts. We had everything we needed, including a very well equipped kitchen, for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well equipped spotless accommodation. Great base fir exploring the island.

Very comfortable spotless accommodation. Jan and Callum provided us with great local knowledge of what sites and beaches to visit. Our family had a great time. Will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic holiday

We've had a wonderful holiday in Lewis. The property was in a great location, very well equipped and comfortable (also spotlessly clean). The owners were incredibly welcoming and helpful. I would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020