Gunn Croft

32 A Balallan, Balallan, HS2 9PN, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
23 reviews

Lovely hospitable hosts, very communicative, incredibly outgoing and helpful and a lovely home to stay in. Absolute gem!

Steven United Kingdom
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Gunn Croft

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Providing a garden, Gunn Croft provides accommodations in Balallan. Guests staying at this homestay have access to free Wifi and a terrace. Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Callanish Standing Stones is 17 miles from the homestay, while Museum Nan Eilean is 13 miles away. The nearest airport is Stornoway Airport, 16 miles from Gunn Croft.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
2.5
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  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely hospitable hosts, very communicative, incredibly outgoing and helpful and a lovely home to stay in. Absolute gem!”
  • Alan
    Australia Australia
    “Very comfortable bed Excellent surroundings Genial hosts”
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “In family well kept home. Owners very respectful of space. Room was good size and single bed was comfy. Nice view from window. Lovely friendly dog.”

Hosted by Michael Wildman

9.3
9.3
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Michael Wildman
Small room ideal for a single person. Please note that this room can only acommodate one person. Gunn Croft is a former croft located in the village of Balallan, 15 mi. from Stornoway and 21 mi. from Tarbert. An ideal place for those who want to stop midway on their journey from either Stornoway or Tarbert. Please note that no food is provided.
I am a Photographer & Tutor. Please note that we have a Border Collie dog. Her name is Ishga, she is a very friendly and obedient dog.
Balallan, Lewis. Key features: -Superb views to Eireasort Loch and the mountains of Harris. -Nearby walks, cycling routes, Kinloch Historical A straggling crofting township of around 80 crofts, which lies at the head of Loch Erisort on the road from Stornoway to Tarbert. According to D Maciver in Place-names of Lewis and Harris: Balallain: some say this name is Old Norse, but it favours more of Gaelic than Norse. The name Allan is common in Lewis. JM Macleod, Balallan thinks that the correct Gaelic spelling of Balallan should be Bailailean, not Baile Ailein and says After the Battle of Culloden (1746), the Redcoats in 1753 were still in pursuit of Jacobites. In that year, an Officer with a detachment of soldiers was sent to Lewis and Harris in search of firearms and kilts. He wrote a letter to his CO giving a report of his itinerary which mentioned that on the way to Harris he left a Corporal and four men in Kios and a Sergeant and ten men in Bail-laland. I later learned that could mean - from Gaelic and Norse "the village sloping down to the sea" and that is exactly what Bailailean is. Taken from Website Hebridean Connections
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

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Amenities of Gunn Croft
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Dining area
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Adults only
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

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    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Strong alcohol drinks are not allowed at the property.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    License number: ES00311F

    FAQs about Gunn Croft

    • Check-in at Gunn Croft is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Gunn Croft may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Gunn Croft is 0.9 miles from the center of Balallan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Gunn Croft offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):