The Old Post Office is a sustainably renovated former post office in Leverburgh, Isle of Harris, transformed into a contemporary one-bedroom holiday cottage. The original 1970s structure has been preserved and reinforced, with the addition of a super-insulated timber-framed upper storey and distinctive rust-red cladding. The accommodation centres on a bright, open-plan living space with expansive glazing overlooking the village mill pond and the Sound of Harris beyond. A private deck and garden offer mountain views and direct access to local walking routes and the lochs of the Obbe system. Inside, guests enjoy a king-size bedroom with en-suite rain shower, a Japanese-style soaking tub and handcrafted plywood kitchen with quality appliances. Solar thermal hot water and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery enhance sustainability. There is a 7 kW EV charger for guests’ exclusive use. Interiors feature bespoke HARRIS TWEED® fabrics, woven by the owners, and carefully selected mid-century furniture. Open year-round with flexible check-in, it provides an ideal base for exploring Harris, nearby beaches, hills, and island connections.

Leverburgh Loft forms part of our renovation of the much-loved former Leverburgh post office building (“The Cauldron”) which became redundant in 2017. Working to a brief placing sustainable construction to the fore, we elected to preserve as much of the pre-existing building as possible, eliminating the need for costly and wasteful demolition. In this respect, the original (and decidedly unsound!) 1970s blockwork structure was stabilised and reinforced to allow the installation of a pre-fabricated upper storey framed in timber and super-insulated – the latter forming the generously proportioned apartment (~ 100 m2) which comprises the accommodation. Encapsulating the entire structure in a striking rust-red cement board cladding completed the project, in addition to an innovative deck and bridge structure in recycled mixed plastic. Accommodation in the Loft is based around a light and spacious open plan living area, reached via a stair in the double high atrium. The front elevation is extensively glazed, offering views over the central mill pond of the village, where sea trout often leap on a summer’s evening, and over to the Sound of Harris beyond. Access to the private deck space to the rear is seamless, through a fully glazed terrace door, providing additional seating and mountain views. There is access via a bridge to the common grazing land behind the property, with walks to the South Harris hills and the Obbe loch system, where fishing can be arranged. The deck is also a favourite location for breakfast, catching the rays of the morning sun. The adjoining kitchen/dining area features hand-made plywood cabinets and a central island with ample space for preparation/cooking, if your aim is to enjoy the best of local produce. Set out as a generous king size bedroom, the remaining half of the apartment features an en-suite rain shower, dressing area and a Japanese-style soaking tub, big enough for two! The loft is fully equipped to make your...

The Old Post Office is situated on the main A859 road from Tarbert to the south of the island. Just look out for the distinctive building with red cladding adjacent to the central mill pond in Leverburgh village.