Gearrannan Blackhouse Village offers unique holiday accommodation on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean on the Isle of Lewis, close to the famous Calanais Standing Stones. This Western Isles holiday village is ideal for Scottish island getaways and is open year-round, providing an unforgettable experience in one of Scotland’s most captivating and undiscovered locations.
Guests can wake in the morning to the sound of the crashing Atlantic waves just steps from their door and unwind in the evening beside a real fire. Whether spending the day exploring the village itself or venturing further across the islands, visitors can enjoy the remarkable variety that Gearrannan has to offer.
Each traditional blackhouse has its own unique character and is named after the family who once lived there. Options include:
Taigh Thormoid 'an 'ic Iain
Meaning “the house of Norman, the son of John, the son of John”, this award-winning blackhouse sits in the oldest part of the village. It features a sea view, solid fuel stove, underfloor heating, a double bedroom, shower room, fully fitted kitchenette and a living area. It is ideal for a single traveller or a couple.
Taigh Glass
Glass was the nickname of the son of Tormod 'an 'ic Iain. After leaving the village around 1920, he famously carried all his roof timbers on his back to his new home in Dailmor, two miles away, due to a shortage of wood. This blackhouse includes a solid fuel stove, underfloor heating, shower room, double bedroom, single bedroom, fully fitted kitchenette and a living area with a double sofa bed. It is perfect for families and has been restored with the needs of disabled visitors in mind.
Taigh 'an t-Seòladair
Meaning “the house of John the Sailor”, this was once home to Peigi, the last resident of Gearrannan, who left in 1974. The blackhouse offers a solid fuel stove, underfloor heating, shower room, double bedroom, a small single box bedroom, a fully fitted kitchenette and a living area with a double sofa bed. It is ideal for a family.
Taigh Làta
Named after John the Sailor’s brother, this group accommodation blackhouse was one of the earliest to be restored. It features a solid fuel stove, storage heating, a fully fitted kitchenette and a seating area. The bunkhouse-style sleeping arrangement includes areas for six, six and two guests, along with two toilets and two shower rooms. It is well suited to large families or organised groups.
The Gearrannan Hostel
This restored blackhouse hostel, Taigh Dhonnchaidh, sleeps 13 guests. It offers bunk beds, showers and a fully fitted modern kitchen, with accommodation for 10 plus a family room for 3. Set in a picturesque location, it provides budget-friendly lodging ideal for backpackers, walkers, cyclists, outdoor adventurers and students.
Visiting Carloway & the Western Isles
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village caters to a wide variety of visitors. Individuals and groups can experience traditional rural activities (in season), learn about the area’s rich history, or simply relax and socialise in this unique coastal setting.
The village provides easy access to outdoor pursuits such as fishing and watersports and is surrounded by abundant birdlife and wildlife in their natural habitats. It is also conveniently close to several major attractions, including the world-famous Calanais Standing Stones and the Iron Age Dùn Carloway Broch.
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