Flodabay Vacation cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, walking and TV

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 3 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Traditional Island coastal cottage. New windows fitted 2022 . New mast been connected Feb2022 so now 4g available with the Wi-Fi it is not unlimited.. Situated in a small bay on the East coast of Harris.where you have access to the water with kayaks and small boats. Well maintain with a cottage feel .Manish is a great place to explore being close to Leverburgh for the ferry to Uist and for boat trips to St Kilda. There are shops, takeaway meals and a restaurant in Leverburgh too. There is also a mobile Post Office. It is just 20 mins away from the world famous Luskentyre Beach. Tarbert is 25mins away for meals, takeaways,craft markets, shops, local hotels and Harris Distillery. In Tarbert the craft markets have a variety of local artisans making items out of tweed, driftwood to handmade mustard and soap.The Harbour Bistro in Scalpay is 28mins away it serves award standard fish dishes. Skoon Art is in the village before Manish 5mins in the car with stunning artworks/Tea Coffee cake. There are 4 other Art Galleries in the east coast of Harris too. Holmasaig Gallery,Finsbay Gallery , Finsbay Mission House and Ardbuidhe Gallery. Other Galleries in Harris are Hebscape,Harris Art Gallery, Blacklab Photo Gallery and Caolas Gallery also with lovely baking tea coffee. It is 25 mins away from the golf course, remaining beaches and the new Talla-Na-Mara /Machair Kitchen a,beautiful venue for your hebridean wedding. Fenced garden suitable for pets. Sleeps four has two bed rooms 1st king size bed 2nd a small twin. All linen provided and store basics, coffee, tea, washing up liquid, toilet roll, foil, washing machine liquid, fabric softener salt and pepper. Coffee machine, capoccino, flat whites milk frothed great to start the day. The cottage is right at the shore and off the main road. There is plenty wildlife to capture through the lens, with seal colonies in the bays, also dolphins and otters making regular appearances. . Why not just fish in the bay. Very very peaceful. Manish is lovely in Winter months with Autumnal skies and cosy evenings in by the fire. Excellent place for kids and pets.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • 1 Wet room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Waterfront
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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The cottage will be clean and warm to welcome you. Key will be in the door.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

Yes, smoking allowed

House rules

We would be grateful if you could leave the cottage as you would like to find it. As we don't charge for dogs it would be great if you could hoover up your pet hairs and try not to let them on the furniture or carpeted areas.

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About the owner

Johan M.
Tourist License
ES00500F
Average reply time:
1 hour 22 minutes

Calendar last updated:
14 Apr 2024

Years listed:
9

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

4.5
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85 reviews
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Dwyer2013
Stourton, United Kingdom

Wonderful holiday in a lovely cottage
Nov 2023

Our stay at Manish Cottage could not have been better. The cottage is very cosy, very comfortable, well-equipped and has a really nice feel about it. The location is amazing, particularly if you'… More 

23 Nov 2023

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Response from the owner
Thank you for your lovely review so happy you enjoyed your stay at Manish cottage and the Harris has you hooked. Hope to meet you next time. Kind regards Johan

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Roger L

Quiet and Tranquil
Jun 2023

What a great cottage. We had it to ourselves for 4 days in early June. The wife, myself and our wee dog. It was perfect.. A nice easy drive back to the main roads. 20 minutes from the main ferry at Ta… More 

14 Jul 2023

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Response from the owner
Thank you for taking the time to review, so happy you were pleased with your stay at the cottage. Thanks for doing the lettering too and such lovely review. Kind regards Johan

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Alex H

Holidays
Jun 2023

We had a wonderful time on the Isle of Harris staying at Manish cottage. The cottage was lovely and very comfortable had everything we needed. The owners Johan and Murdo were lovely and very helpful w… More 

2 Jul 2023

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Response from the owner
Thank you Alex we really enjoyed meeting you guys . We welcome you back anytime.

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carol983
Stornoway, United Kingdom

Perfect.
Nov 2022

Manish cottage was perfect for our short retreat away from it all, really comfortable, perfectly peaceful and we look forward to coming back soon.

21 Nov 2022

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Response from the owner
Thank you for your stay with us and you taking the time to review. Welcome back anytime. Kind regards Johan

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wendy h
Frome, United Kingdom

Manish Cottage
Oct 2022

Perfect accommodation for our stay on Harris. Tranquil surroundings. A clean, comfortable, adequately equipped cottage. Owners are easy to contact and made us feel relaxed and welcome. Only 30-40 minu… More 

19 Oct 2022

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Response from the owner
So happy you enjoy your stay at Manish and All that Harris offers too. Kind regards Johan

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Review 1-5 of 85

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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How can I retract my booking request?

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Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Johan (the owner) a message.

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