27 Garenin Self-catering

After a busy fortnight of work ready for visitors.Weather has been great and today particularly good. Still some vacancies throughout the season and house is very much a home from home with a bit of character so look forward to your bookings.
Blackhouse village houses being thatched for the season as well.

Very busy week in Lewis spring-cleaning and re-decorating house for season. Some great weather helps. Oil and coal ordered, chimney being swept,bedding all washed and l now looking forward to a busy season. New cleaning cupboard will be a big help in turning the house over.
Time for walks to Dalmore beach and the Creed river in castle grounds.

I am just about to travel up to Lewis for a few weeks to organise the house for the season. Ever winter I have work done to upgrade the house and this year it has been building a new storage cupboard and redecoration of the main bedroom, which will be done while I am there. Really looking forward to my trip and seeing the changes. I'll keep you posted.

All set to travel to Lewis tomorrow for a fortnight of refurbishment. November can be a nice month and hoping for some clear days. Decisions need to be made about our old garage

House is free this week.I had booked it out for myself but unable to go. All ready for some lucky person to walk in.
WhatsApp me or text me on 07748183438
You can book online also www.27garenin.com

Trying hard to establish a garden although wild flowers and orchids are thriving.Due to resourceful friends even more bushes are now lining the fence.

An iconic walk I have always intended to do and would recommend to all visitors.Urgha to Rhenigadale. Very dramatic and probably best with two cars.Some steep sections

An iconic walk I have always intended to do and would recommend to any visitors.Urgha to Rhenigadale.Magnificent views Best with Two cars

Perfect weather for walking the coastal path at Gearranan and must be my millionth photo of Dalmore but it's a good one.

Fab weather on Lewis today

Now the only availability until September is 24thJune to 27th June.Nice time of year for a short break.

I have had several late cancellations. Dates are Saturday 24th June to Sunday 2nd July . Monday 10th July Thursday 13th July and Saturday 5th August to Saturday 12th August. I'm offering 1night free for a week's booking. Quite a good deal for prime summer months
Book directly on line or phone me on 07748183438

Wonderful film set in the village of Gearranan

Exciting news!

Tonight, April 22nd at 10pm, The Road Dance (set and filmed on the Isle of Lewis) will have its Premier on BBC Scotland - followed by the first UK-wide network transmission on BBC Two on Sunday 30th April at 11pm

Definitely worth a watch! 🤩

Views around Carloway in a week of changing weather.

Visits to a couple of Will Smith's sculptures honouring the land struggle Very much community led and blending with the environment

My fantastic friends Pauline and Ian have been helping me with renovations and projects in the house working tirelessly for a whole week.Here is a sample of Ian's work ,- before and after. We are enjoying sitting beside the fire in the evenings looking at the transformation the transformation.

Looks like an exciting and innovative project

Outer Hebrides Heritage Services Outer Hebrides Heritage Services including Western Isles Archaeology Service, Museum nan Eilean and Tasglann nan Eilean (the archive service).

We have been treated to some spectacular displays of northern lights in the last few weeks!
These amazing natural wonders really never grow old - especially when it's right on your doorstep 🤩

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