The very best places to stay in
Outer Hebrides
The Outer Hebrides feel like nowhere else on Earth — a string of islands scattered off Scotland’s northwest coast, where white-sand beaches could be mistaken for the Caribbean, and the light shifts from stormy silver to glowing gold in a heartbeat. Wild, poetic and profoundly peaceful, these remote isles are where clock-time fades away, replaced by tides, wind and the cry of seabirds.
From the windswept machair meadows of North Uist to the turquoise bays of Harris, and the rugged hills of Lewis to the smaller southern islands where Gaelic is still spoken daily, the landscapes are astonishing in their variety. You’ll find crofts and castles, standing stones older than the pyramids and artists’ studios tucked into wind-weathered cottages.
If you’re craving somewhere to disconnect completely, this is the place. Swim in clear, life-affirming cold water; cycle quiet roads that hug loch and shore; eat hand-dived scallops straight from the sea. See our Kip tips for the region, below.
Here, you’ll find some truly inspiring places to stay in the Outer Hebrides. Remote cabins with sea views as far as the eye can see and architect-designed beachfront homes made for memorable family holidays; our handpicked hideaways offer everything you could need from a restorative escape: silence, solitude and soul-nourishing scenery.
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Outer Hebrides
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Kip tips
must do
Walk the sands at Luskentyre Beach on Harris, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. When the tide’s out, the patterns of sea and sand stretch for miles under the vast Hebridean sky. Absolutely breathtaking.
best walk
Climb to the summit of Ceapabhal, overlooking the Sound of Taransay. It’s a short but spectacular hike, rewarding you with panoramic views across turquoise bays and distant islands.
with kids
Take the ferry to Eriskay to see the descendants of the wild ponies that once roamed free across the island — and don’t miss the soft, shell-sand beaches for a family picnic.
history
Seek out the Callanish Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis. Older than Stonehenge, they exude ancient, mystical energy — especially at dawn or dusk when you’ll often have them to yourself.
wildlife
Visit the Balranald Nature Reserve on North Uist — a haven for corncrakes, otters and migratory birds. Bring binoculars, but be ready to simply stand still and listen.
adventure fix
Kayak along the coast of Barra or paddleboard on a calm loch; a whole new way to experience the islands’ extraordinary clarity of light and colour.
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Why book a Outer Hebrides holiday with
Kip Hideaways?
We endlessly research and curate the very best places to stay across the UK: all gorgeous and great value. Beautiful, unique style is a must for us but it’s the thoughtful detail and owners who really care that make our hideaways so special.
Our design-led hideaways include cabins with hot tubs, dog-friendly cottages, romantic treehouses and family-friendly houses.
