Hona

Our stay was bliss, we came here for our honeymoon.

We couldn’t have come to a better place, cosy and snug, with beautiful views over the loch and moors. The wildlife and nature surrounding Hona is outstanding, plethora of birds from golden eagles to stone chats. There is limitless beaches, cliffs and moors to explore each filled with countless surprises waiting to be found! We found whale bones, fish and crabs in rock pools, stunning shells and secluded coves! And everyone you meet is a reflection of the welcoming land, smiles and invites greeting you wherever you are. Hona itself is a place of magic, every detail curated with care and intention. And just to make it even more perfect the bed is so comfortable!! Hona gave us a rich, deeply fulfilling experience, that even though we have traveled much of the world this was our favourite place, we will most definitely be back and telling everyone we know to come and stay here, thank you so much

Hona is equipped with everything you need.

Everything has been thought of, from extensive kitchen equipment to books, games and videos. Alongside the necessities, Hona is packed with interesting objects and art works, giving the place a real home from home feel. The landscape may be brutally barren in places, but Hona adds the colour.

Hona is a stunningly beautiful wee house full of quirky and crafty details.

A house created with an eye for detail, design and quality. It is cosy and contains everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay. Our hosts were delightful and had kindly left some wonderful treats for us to enjoy. And we did! Thank you.

We stayed as a couple for a week in early October and absolutely loved it.

The cabin is beautifully designed and finished to a high modern standard, with everything thoughtfully considered. We will certainly return here the next time we find ourselves on Lewis.

An extremely well provisioned and beautiful property in a wild location with an abundance of wildlife, beaches and hill walks on the doorstep.

Generous and helpful hosts. By far the best property I have ever stayed in.

Loved our stay at Hona.

Louise is an amazing host. I believe that Hona is the best equipped accommodation that we have every stayed in. Every detail has been considered from picnic hampers, beach equipment, sewing kit, guidebooks and the best equipped kitchen with sharp knives, pans, scales, and beautifully carved chopping boards. We loved the map in the hall with corresponding numbered laminated cards detailing every attraction nearby. Louise and Matthew are artists - there are so many lovely pieces both inside and out - we never tired of looking at them. Hona is very dog friendly by the way. Your pet will be welcomed. The views are fabulous and the location perfect. We can wholeheartedly recommend a stay here.

We throughly enjoyed our trip to the Outer Hebrides however staying at Hona was quite honestly perfect.

It was a beautiful cottage, easy to find, the owners have thought of everything even down to thermos flasks in the cupboard. Cleanliness was exceptional. A variety of books and maps of the islands were very useful. TV & great selection of DVDs. Tastefully decorated which reflected the owners artful creativity. A goodie bag on arrival is so thoughtful. Thank you. We have booked to return next year and look forward to continuing our adventures on the Outer Hebrides.

A unique and memorable stay

We have stayed in many cottages all over the UK and Europe and have never stayed in such a well-equipped, comfortable and beautifully furnished property with original and local artworks.

Lou has created a wonderful retreat and we cannot praise it highly enough. A stunning location off the beaten track but very close to a brilliant local shop and community cafe, the amazing Uig beach, and with the laminated local feature and walking maps, it was very easy to explore the many lochs, hills, beaches and local sights. We didn't want to leave!

A wonderful cottage in a fantastic location.

The cottage was very well equipped for home comforts, with everything you need in a kitchen. It is compact, but with clever storage it was more than enough for the two of us and our dog (who has corrected this to the three of us). Matthew and Lou were incredibly gracious hosts, on hand to give advice on points of interests and places to visit. They left a very generous welcome pack, which was much appreciated and set the tone for a wonderful experience. The location is stunning, made more enjoyable with outdoor seating and night gazing ‘surfboards’. To our delight, the wildlife neighbours included red deer. There are a myriad of places to visit, with the helpful addition of maps directions in the cottage. The local community shop is approximately 10 mins car journey. The excellent Red River distillery is much closer! At Uig, the cost of enjoying this landscape and lifestyle is leaving behind a little piece of your heart. Priceless!

Outstanding property in a beautiful setting close to a cracking community shop & the beautiful beaches of Uig Sands.

We were blessed to have stunning weather for our entire week & Hona was a great base to explore the West of Lewis. Owners Louise & Matthew couldn’t have been more welcoming whilst also respecting our privacy. Had a lovely meal at the Uig Sands restaurant - pricey but excellent service & stunning views over the beach. Highly recommended !

One of the best properties we have stayed in.

The owners have taken so much trouble to provide everything required- such thoughtful additions like laminated walk guides, an eclectic collection of books and art works made it even more special. The location is perfect too with views over to the sea in the distance. The kitchen was perfectly equipped - even the knives were sharp ( hardly ever have good utensils in holiday cottages) and the bedroom was lovely too. Would love to go back

Honda is An excellent holiday home , well maintained, spotless, very well equipped for every eventuality.

Good information on Lewis. Lovely personal touches that enhanced our stay. Our hosts could not have been more helpful, they definitely added to our stay.

We really, really enjoyed staying at Hona.

It was a great base from which to explore the wilder Northwest corner of Lewis, and also for trips further afield. We enjoyed the library of books, as well as all the artwork. With sandy bays, the mountains in easy reach, a great (fairly) local shop, and a very nice restaurant it’s a great place to be. We left feeling very relaxed and rested. Would heartily recommend it to others. Many thanks again for our stay.

Louise & Matthew are such hospitable hosts.

The house is tiny, but established with all comfort and decorated with love. You immediately feel welcome, not only because of the generous welcome package. There is even a rich selection of books, films and maps. Great views from the windows and a wooden terrace around the house with nice places to sit. There is directly a track behind the house to walk into the pagan and multiple wonderful beaches and bays to explore in 5-10 minutes driving distance. An amazing place for deceleration.

Hona is a beautiful place with lots of information about the area & history.

The property is full of art, curious & books making it an engaging place to stay On a practical side the house is very well appointed and comfortable. We enjoyed our very much.

After a very long journey we arrived at Hona, the lights were already on for us, lovely and cosy and a very generous welcome pack which was greatly appreciated by us and our cockapoo Ralph.

Hona has everything you could possibly need for a great stay, lovely and clean with a very comfortable bed. We loved reading about the history of the place, lots of information on the area and surrounding areas. Such a great place to stay in the most amazing natural surroundings, beaches are absolutely gorgeous. Louise and Matthew are great hosts, was lovely to meet you both! Thanks for a fabulous stay, we will definitely return.

Hona is stunning.

Cosy, comfortable apace. Louise has thought of everything. She really goes above and beyond. Lovely walks from the house. Great goodies left for our arrival, Bed was super comfortable. Just gutted we were only staying for 2 days whilst we’re exploring the islands. Would definitely recommend and would love to return.

The most wonderful property in a fantastic location.

Hona was beautiful with everything you could wish for provided in a stunning house. The welcome gifts were very much appreciated by the lovely hosts, Louise and Matthew. We could not have asked for better weather, we saw eagles and had beautiful walks so did not need to use the car every day. Lots of suggestions and information cards available for walks and sites to visit. The scenery was amazing and our stay was the most relaxed break we have ever had. Thank you both. P&M

Hona was a perfect base for our holiday in Lewis and owners Matt & Louise went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and help us make the most of this amazing island.

Louise and Matthew were great host and very knowledgeable about the environment and the places to visit, the property was beautifully fitted and sympathetically linked to the wild landscape it sat in.

We both came away from having a wonderful stay with our hearts calm by the experience.

We had a really comfortable stay at this fabulous property and only wish we could have stayed longer.

The attention to detail was superb with some exquisite finishing touches and many examples of the owner's artwork dotted around. We particularly liked the easy reference cards and accompanying annotated map which gave us lots of ideas for things to do. I would not hesitate to recommend a stay here.

What an idyllic week we had.

The cottage was perfect, our hosts were fabulous-welcoming and helpful. In the cotrage, there is everything you could want and more! The thought and care that has gone in to Hona is incredible. In fact, only beaten by the views by day and night. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place you need.

We enjoyed Hona so much last year we returned for another fortnight this year.

Property is exactly as described and provides excellent accommodation. New walks and activities added to that already provided by the hosts were very enjoyable. We would recommend the local beach and the sea stacks.

We had a fantastic , relaxing time .

The cottage is in a beautiful location and the owners live over the road and could not have been more friendly and helpful . The cottage is immaculate and is the best equipped we’ve ever stayed in . Sharp kitchen knives , herbs and spices , all the basics and way more . The welcome pack was very welcome and very generous , even a dog treat . Stunning views . A very useful map on cottage wall with laminated information cards with suggested places to go , things to do , with pictures and full directions . Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this stunning cottage in a most beautiful place .

We had a wonderful week at Hona.

The quality and attention to detail in the house is amazing, so many little touches that make it a even more special place to stay. It's in a fantastic position, so much to do nearby and the beaches are incredible! Thank you, we'll be back I'm sure!

Hona was a perfect base and exquisitely kitted out.

A lovely welcome pack as well as all the cooking and toiletry essentials. Even the dog had treats and towels provided. The hosts are artists and that was apparent from the creative decor which completely encompassed the local environment. Just wonderful

Hona is a masterclass in 5 ⭐️ small accommodation.

We can only echo all previous comments in regards to the comfort, decor and art work in this beautiful house,the owners have gone above and beyond to provide an exceptional holiday experience and such a treat in the welcome goodies. Every small self catering owner should holiday here to see how it should be done.

The owners clearly have a very refined taste.

There is great precision in the way things are laid out and placed . The space flows very well the furnishings and artworks both internal and external elevate the property to an extremely high level of comfort and sophistication. An important consideration for myself is solitude peace and quiet and that is most certainly delivered. Mangersta as a location is truly awesome and the owners have gone to a great length of investigation to provide information for the visitor with all those possibilities for your enjoyment. The numbered map artwork is a stroke of genius with information cards for your browsing . I enjoyed my stay immensely and without hesitation recommend this wonderful property .

Perfect place for a perfect holiday.

Could not have wished for anything better. Thank you so much.

We enjoyed a fabulous week recently at Hona.

This former mission hall has been very thoughtfully transformed into a comfortable cottage. It has everything you could need and is beautifully furnished whilst retaining aspects of it's former life. The location is perfect. Peacefully remote but with gorgeous beaches close by and a fully stocked shop only a few miles away. We will be returning next year.

Hona is a very special holiday cottage, not only because of where it's positioned, but because of the very keen attention to detail Louise and Matthew have given to I think almost everything within it!

The utilities are top notch - and the kitchen's facilities, kitchenware and essential provisions - above and beyond. The cottage is packed with useful books and information about the local area - and stylishly designed and furnished to give it a lovely homely feel. I perhaps missed the comments advising me to bring a laptop to 'cast' programmes/films to the TV monitor, but I managed that - and it didn't prove an issue. Very well weatherproofed and therefore warm and cosy, Hona is wonderfully located with some world class beaches, mountains and walks on its doorstep, and yet suitably distant (40 minutes) from Stornoway to make one feel that little bit off the grid! Wonderful! Everything one could want - oh, and I should add the bed is super comfortable too! Louise monitored my arrival on the ferry and contacted me a couple of times to check all was well, which of course - with her attention to detail - it was! I can't recommend Hona highly enough!

We were full of anticipation up to our arrival at Hona and we weren’t disappointed when we got there.

Everything was as described, nothing felt used or shabby which can sometimes be the case, big grins all round. The welcome pack was above and beyond comprising fresh milk, butter, oatcakes, shortbread, cheese and a half bottle of Hona whisky. Wonderful. Oh there was also tea bags, coffee, sugar, dried herbs etc. This little residence is a bit like the Tardis. It has everything you need and perhaps more. You realise that here has been a lot of thought put into Hona. It is situated in the Mangersta area and is only a mile or two from the many glorious beaches that the Uig area boasts. We had tentative plans to explore Lewis and Harris but ended up scouring the Uig area. You see there are laminated map cards linked to a large topographic wall map from which you can plan your daily jaunts and forays which because are all fairly local means you’re not sitting in the car all day. Hona is warm, cosy and extremely functional, I even liked the cutlery, but hey that’s just me. It really has everything you need. Lou and Matt the owners are a friendly and seemingly laid back couple (arty) who are happy to advise. I could go on but I’d be here all day. I’m pretty certain we’ll be back next year, can’t wait!

Absolutely 5 stars.

What an amazing cottage with absolutely everything you would ever need. On top of that the owners are fantastic, on hand to help with anything. Advising on the best places to visit. All the special little touches in the cottage made it feel like a home. You can definitely tell that Louise & Matthew are artists in the way they have designed, styled and curated the cottage perfectly. Location was a fantastic base allowing you easy travel around the isle. Uig beaches were the best for us. We also had the pleasure of seeing a White tailed Eagle, Golden Eagle, Deer and so much more. A special little welcome pack just takes it to a different level altogether. We had the most fantastic time and recommend the cottage to everyone. Can’t wait to go back one day.

The house could not have been any better.

Beautifully situated within walking and cycling distances of stunning beaches, cliff tops and mountains. The house is quite unique for a holiday let with its incredible resources regarding what to do in the area, a small library inviting you to discover more on the history, flora and fauna , with a related DVD and CD collection. The owners have designed the house and contents around their love of the natural world, which encourages you to fully embrace your visit and enjoy even more, these rare moments in nature.

We had a fantastic stay at Hona.

A beautiful cottage furnished with personal touches by the owners as well as most generous "welcome treats" on arrival. The local information provided was invaluable and we enjoyed great walks and beautiful beaches. Great communication with the owners throughout. The best holiday home that we have stayed in!

Extremely well appointed in every regard, Hona is made unique by the personal touches the property owners have included in the décor.

We were extremely comfortable during our stay. The local area has some beautiful beaches. Hona has a wall map and supporting documentation which suggests interesting locations to visit. We founds these suggestions to be excellent, so much so that we abandoned our pre-planned itinerary in favour of the walks and drives suggested on the wall map. The welcome pack awaiting us on arrival was lovely. The owners recently upgraded the internet connection to a Starlink system, which provided high speed service for WhatsApp, movie streaming, and general web browsing. We greatly enjoyed our stay here and feel that we only scratched the surface of things to see and do in the area. We plan to return to Hona again next year.

Our stay at HONA was great!

Louise and Matthew our hosts well are so warm and welcoming! Lovely, lovely people!!

A lovely property with lots of thoughtful and individual artistic touches from whisky to ideas for walks.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this gem of a place which is equipped and looked after to a very high standard

stunning peaceful location and cottage which has been beautifully presented.

very useful welcome pack on arrival provided by the owner who was also very friendly and helpful .Lots of lovely beaches and coves nearby to explore. Great place to just get away and unwind.

Can’t speak highly enough about our stay at Hona.

The owners are artists and this is reflected in their home, so beautifully curated and yet homely and comfortable - they have thought of everything. It was such a pleasure and made for a wonderful week. We were lucky with the weather but equally would be a fabulous stay in cooler weeks including winter. They also left us some small gifts of Hebridean delights, I honestly haven’t stayed in a better holiday home than this. On top of it all, Lewis provided pure escapism from everyday life in the city and the area has the most fantastic beaches and walking on your doorstep. Pure heaven. We hope to return again in the not too distant future.

Hona is beautifully presented, both inside and out, and is extremely clean, comfortable, cosy and well equipped.

The owners are thoughtful and generous hosts who have provided everything their guests could require for a perfect holiday. The cottage sits in an idyllic location, and there are lots of gorgeous beaches and wonderful walks in the local area. We had a truly lovely week and highly recommend a stay at Hona.

Words cannot describe how beautiful this property is.

We have already booked for next year before we have even left the island.

Spent a lovely week at Hona.

The hosts were easily available in case of any issues and had thought of pretty much everything - from dog blankets to midge repellant - we were so impressed. It was beautifully put together with lots of personal artistic touches and made for a lovely home-away-from-home stay. We had plans to cover both of the islands but ended up just seeing more of the local sites once we had a look at the big map and handy info sheets provided, wanting to do that justice and have time to relax. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Maybe it’s hard to trust a feedback, when all rankings are 5 stars.

But for Hona this is the only way to describe it. We discovered the house on the Sykes website and were attracted and at the same time concerned about it being so exposed out in the west. The owners offered a warm welcome, were helpful and concerned, which made us feel at home from the very first minute. They asked us at the end, what they could improve and we really could not name anything. The owners are very fine artists and they turned this home into a most enjoyable and intriguing work of art. Stating, what is stands for: home in the nature. Everything you need was there and even more, the views stunning and the veranda and the garden offered a place where you enjoy to sit and admire all the little details arranged with love and attentiveness. Much more to be said, you have to discover yourself. Of course it is in the western Hebrides and you would expect rain and sun and wind and fast changes. So nothing better than some coastal walk in the sun and hours later a cup of hot tea in the warm home, when it’s storming outside. It’s a nature resort, and that’s what we were looking for. A place to reconnect, to slow down and to gain new perspectives on what is important. We will definitely come back, it was the highlight of our journey.