200 year old refurbished Blackhouse that is off grid. The Building is on a working croft. Heating is supplied by a wood burning stove, using locally cut peat when available. Other heating sources includes smokeless fuel, and wood. Pet and Child Friendly, enclosed area on the croft around the Blackhouse. Cooking is on camp stoves, Fresh water supplied in containers, there is also a Standpipe supplied by mains water outside the Blackhouse. Compost toilet Solar lights A Shower, and plumbed toilet are 70 meters from Bothy at Raven Rock Cottage There is no sofa bed at this property, it has 2 small double beds, and 2 camp bed are available on request at no extra charge. Close to seashore, and surrounding beaches, by walking the coastline or by bike or car. Near bus stop.. (within walking distance) Bird spotting and sea fishing within walking distance to the shoreline. Northern Lights are seen when the weather suits, star gazing is of a high standard with very little light pollution in the evening. Sunsets and Sunrises are worth the wait. Sea shore rock climbing close by, within walking distance from the Bothy. The South Bragar shore provides some great sport for surfers , wind surfing is also popular in the bay. Swimming. Children can go rock pooling for crabs and shells. The Stag Bakery van arrives around noon for groceries on a Tuesday (only) Coastal walks within distance, time to shoreline 5 minutes No bike batteries can be charged at the house; our insurance does not cover guests' electrical equipment for bikes. Speak to Owner direct if you require this facility.

John and Jackie live on a working croft, both work the croft, and Jackie is a Harris Tweed weaver. The Blackhouse is on the Smith family croft a direct decedent of Jackies father. They have 3 springer spaniel dogs, and Livestock on the croft. Jackie runs the Blackhouse

Next to Atlantic Ocean, a small village in Labost South Bragar Isle Of Lewis. The Blackhouse is part of the old village, and has never had services to the building. Local attractions include the Whalebone Arch, Arnol Blackhouse and a short drive to other attractions. There is a swimming pool at Shawbost School, open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday nights , and Saturday.