Estate Details
Rodel HouseIsle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
Sleeps - 10
Region - West Coast and Islands & Hebrides
Sporting
Activities
Beach · Boats · Sailing · Swimming · Walking / Hiking
Facilities
Mobile Coverage · Wifi
Features
Children Friendly · Fully Catered
Rental
POA
Rodel House, one of the islands most historic houses, with its own impressive harbour and walled garden, and views across the sea to the Isle of Skye and beyond, occupies an unrivalled position on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
Built in 1781 by Captain Alexander MacLeod of the redoubtable MacLeods of Harris and Dunvegan, it is deeply embedded in the life of the island and to this day retains an intrinsic connection to its place it has, in its past, welcomed the late Queen Elizabeth, when The Royal Yacht Britannia anchored off Rodel and she visited the house as part of her Hebrides tour.
After a long and sympathetic restoration, today the house commences a new chapter, welcoming guests to a truly unique and awe inspiring location. Guests can enjoy boat trips from the private harbour to the Sound of Harris, Lewis East Lochs, or the Isles of Shiants and Taransay etc. Sea-fishing for lobsters, crabs, mackerel, pollack, cod and haddock. Learn about local crafts such as Harris Tweed Weaving, or a tour of the Harris Gin Distillery in Tarbert. Walking, wild swimming, bird watching, and photography opportunities abound…
Rodel House offers fully catered accommodation for up to 10 guests (maximum 8 adults and 2 children).
There is an event space in the adjacent sail loft, which can seat up to 50 guests. Perfect for a Ceilidh. Ceilidh is the Gaelic word for gathering, or social visit. Many assume it is a traditional dance party, however it can also involve storytelling and singing. A memorable evening could include an accordion player, Scottish dancers or a storyteller, to immerse yourself in this beautiful, gentle culture.
Rodel House is available on a fully catered basis, to include:
• Daily housekeeping.
• Delicious breakfast, home baking & and local produce, light lunch or picnic, and dinner.
• Well stocked ‘welcome’ bar and house wines.
• All soft drinks & mixers.
• Flowers in public rooms.
Maximum 10 guests – the bed bunkroom is only suitable for children, maximum 8 adults.
Minimum 3 night rental.
Not included in rental:
Additional alcoholic beverages and wines as required.
There is NO corkage charge. The house can arrange for wines to be brought in or you can order your own.
Over Christmas & New Year there is a minimum 7 night rental period required.
Rodel is a 1.5hrs drive from Stornoway.
There are regular flights from Stornoway to Edinburgh/Glasgow.