Smiddy Cottage

Smiddy cottage is a lovely, well appointed holiday venue in a superb location.

It is within a short walk of the beautiful machair and unspoilt beaches, and is well placed for visiting other islands such as Eriskay, Barra, Vatersay, and others to the north. There are also a hotel, where we had a delicious meal, and cafe within a short walk.

We had a lovely stay at Smiddy Cottage in Smercleit, South Uist.

Spacious with an enclosed garden. The owner Neil was very attentive and kind.

Smiddy cottage was a comfortable base, with good facilities.

Nicely furnished with all main facilities we needed for our break. Neil was a wonderful host making sure we had what we needed. Smiddy offers an enjoyable space to spend time in, and we really liked being within walking distance of the coastal path.

This is a beautiful property in a lovely setting, so different from the usual.

At first it looks small, but inside is roomy with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The owner had provided things like tea, coffee, toilet rolls, washing up materials in generous quantities, as well as a welcome pack. We enjoyed the homely feel, and were sorry to leave!

Super location and facilities all as described added with a very kind and helpful host in Neil

A lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful location, 5 minutes walk from the beach.

The host was really helpful and had even prepared a map with place of interest to visit.

We arrived at cottage to a warm welcome from Neil.

The welcome pack was generous and the scones later in the week were very welcome. Neil was friendly and helpful. Whilst we were there Storm Amy struck and Neil made sure we were alright both before and after. Supplied us with emergency candles and a flask if we lost power. In the event it was not needed. We were delayed in our departure by the storm and Neil was again helpful. The cottage was comfortable and well furnished, one could happily stay in if the weather was bad. Would we stay again? Of course we would. We highly recommend it. Simon and Pauline.

We loved our stay and hope to return in the future.

It was very comfortable, a home away from home.

A lovely little cottage in great surroundings.

All required facilities supplied. Unfortunately due to ferry cancellations our 7 night stay was limited to 5 nights.

It was a lovely house in beautiful condition equipped with everything you would need situated in a perfect location with a wonderful beach within walking distance superb sea views and a pub down the road .

It was like being in heaven and the weather was good too

The welcome pack provided by Neil was amazing, totally unexpected.

There were lots of gorgeous wee lambs and I'm sure the sheep thought our wee white dog was one of hers!! We were very fortunate with the weather which made a huge difference. The scenery and beaches are stunning. Donald & Marion

This was an absolutely super cottage warm ,inviting and well equipped .

The owner was very helpful and friendly but not intrusive. The gifts left for us were much appreciated.

Very comfortable cottage, very quit place.

Beautifully decorated, gave us a very homely feeling. Did some island hopping, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay on a good weather day. The weather, well, what whould you expect in november. But we knew that and so we explored a lot eastwards and were surprised by all the beautiful views. We haven't done much on beaches, because on the island where we live (Texel, NL) we have a 28 km. long stretch of amazing white soft sand beach. The islands were very interesting for us, especially when you find out some of their history. And Smiddy cottage provided an excellent place to come back to!

Gorgeous cosy quiet place.

Beaches 10 min walk away were sandy and a doggy heaven. Owner was helpful and left lovely treats for us. Plenty of maps and books on the area and islands nearby. Bed was warm and comfortable with good quality linen. We were lucky with the weather for the end of October as it was sunny and warm apart from last 2 days of high winds.Even though it was a long journey from Sussex it was well worth a visit..

Smiddy Cottage was wonderful, we left a little piece of our hearts there.

We cannot fault it at all, it was beautifully presented, spotlessly clean, quiet, sunsets to die for and perfectly positioned to visit nearby Eriskay and Barra, to add to it all Neil was the perfect host. If anyone is considering booking this cottage, they should not hesitate. Thank you Neil for the perfect stay in your beautiful Smiddy Cottage and sharing your family history with us which made the stay even more special, and for the welcome gifts of Salmon, Oatcakes and Pancakes. Best regards, Gwen and Chris.

We had a lovely holiday,the cottage is great.

Thank Neal for his welcome gifts,the smoked salmon was lovely. The only improvement we can think is to get a smart TV for the lounge when the old TV is done.We saw otters,owls,seals but not the eagles! A lovely cottage ,we would recommend it to anyone

On my first entry into the house I banged my head on a low hung stone which keeps the thatch in place.

I reckon it could be hung on the netting a few inches higher. The hot tap of the sink in the bathroom turns the wrong way for a Brit! Consequently the tap fitting has become loose and the nut underneath just needs to be tightened. The cooker hood didn't work but this was not an issue really, neither was the fact that the remote for the TV didn't work. We didn't go on holiday to watch TV but kept the program on a News channel alone. There was also a Radio which was good The most important thing is that the house is in a lovely situation, surrounded by a great variety of bird life including a short eared owl and a barn owl, and, of course it is close to a beach suitable for the hardy to swim from. Our stay was so enjoyable we regret not booking for longer. The house is very comfortable and well appointed. There is a lot one can do within walking distance of the front door!

Such a lovely thatched cottage and very welcoming host.

This property is cosy and luxurious , beautiful location close to beaches and the coast path and a pub .

Owner was very helpful and friendly - welcome pack was perfect Can’t recommend this enough - super comfy settee and bed - underfloor heating kept us cosy throughout

We had a fabulous time at the Smiddy on South Uist.

Neil was a great host, he was attentive at fixing the wifi and left the most generous welcome package. He also let us stay an extra night when our ferry was cancelled. We were also impressed at how spotless and clean the cottage was, it was extremely comfortable and snug, and in a very convenient location for exploring the islands. We hope to return again one day!

A very special beautiful cottage in a stunning unspoilt setting for a relaxing holiday, ideal for exploring the southern western isles.

It has amazing modern kitchen appliances for preparing special meals from the superb local salmon and seafood. Neil our host was extremely kind even offering to accommodate us should our ferry not have sailed and he bakes fabulous pancakes, absolutely worthy of a 5 star review.

We had a wonderful stay at Smiddy cottage despite the stormy weather.

Smiddy is a quaint super cosy cottage. A lovely welcome pack with homemade scotch pancakes was much appreciated. The coastline is breathtaking, Eriskay & Bernaray are well worth a visit. Debra & Foster

Very comfortable cottage with all the facilities required.

Very nice welcome pack including home made pancakes ! Just a short walk to the beach and Eriskay is just along the road

A real gem of a place.

The cottage is beautiful and well equipped in a real home from home way. It’s surprisingly bigger than expected, very comfortable and a pleasure to come ‘home’ following a day of island hopping. When we arrived, there was warmth and light and the small thoughtful touches provided a ‘wow’ moment. The lovely owner, Neil left a generous welcome package, which was much appreciated. The cottage is located in an ideal place to tour the Uist. It’s is surrounded by machair and a short walk to white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Getting about is easily accessible by car. Everyone on the island is friendly. We couldn’t be happier with the cottage and Neil as a host. We intend to return and would highly recommend.

A warm welcome from Neil , the owner set us up for a fantastic week in South Uist.

We have rented many cottages over the years but Smiddy Cottage was by far the best . Cosy , comfortable and deceptively large inside this well appointed cottage is the perfect base for exploring The Uists and beyond. Our dogs loved the enclosed garden and the beautiful beach just 5 minutes walk from the cottage. We can’t wait to go back. Smiddy Cottage is a real gem !

Like the tardis!

A lovely, quiet cottage with a homely feel and a few unexpected luxuries and goodies. We'd be happy to recommend to anyone. Maybe a few more glasses and baking trays?

Most gorgeous cottage.

Decorated beautifully and very cosy. Ideal position for touring the island. Host Ian was so welcoming and hospitable. Definitely go back.

Beautiful Cottage in a stunning location, we were not disappointed in our choice.

Very homely and cosy cottage. The owner left us a lovely welcome pack which was much appreciated and enjoyed. We were sad to leave.

We really enjoyed our stay in Smiddy Cottage.

There are a couple of suggestions for improvement: a) The large lamp on the table served no purpose and got in the way of trying to watch the tv (would suggest it is not needed). The position of the two armchairs does not allow to watch the tv (we had to move one to watch the tv when there) b) In the shed where the bins were there was a lot of bird droppings on the floor and over the vaccum cleaner - suggest this is cleaned.

So beautiful and peaceful here.

Ideal base to visit most islands. Cottage a little piece of heaven. Loved every minute. Thankyou.

This is a beautiful holiday cottage, thoughtfully equipped and a pleasure to stay in.

We were grateful too for the welcome gifts. We love South Uist, Eriskay and Benbecula and found the maps and walking information so useful in exploring out of the way places we otherwise may have overlooked. So much wildlife to see including short eared owls up the road, hen harrier ad one evening, a whale passing through the bay. A truly peaceful, relaxing and enjoyable week.

We've had the most amazing honeymoon and have fallen in love with both the islands and Smiddy Cottage!

Weather was fantastic and we made good use of the bikes (cycle to Eriskay is lovely). We wil definitely be back.

First time we saw The Smiddy we couldn't believe how beautiful it was.

Tiny outside but spacious, comfortable and well equipped to a high standard. The area is outstanding - we have seen lots of wildlife including whales! But the otters have been very elusive. Thanks for making us so welcome. The place is a little piece of heaven and the people so friendly. The weather has been amazing, fabulous all round.

After all sorts of wild Hebridean weather it was great to return to your lovely, warm and comfortable cottage.

Thanks for the welcome pack. We had a great day out with Steve Duffield, (01876 580619) seeing otter families playing and viewing a huge variety of birds and flora amid beautiful countryside. Nice walk to Polochar Inn for supper and enjoyed the museum cafe. Also, bought local fish at the factory on Barra - delicious scallops and watched the gannets diving at the ferry terminal on Eriskay. Very good food at the Politician pub inn Eriskay. We enjoued the free 'fishing trail' in Grimsay and walks to loch Eylort and Toby Beag.

Having spent the last 40 years on holiday on Arran we decided it was time for a change.

We loved the Smiddy Cottage in South Uist, and loved exploring, North Uist, Barra, Eriskay, Bernaray and Benbecula. The cottage and surrounding scenery is fabulous and Alfie our dog loved the 5 minute walk to the beach, where he would chase sticks all day. We walked to the Kildonan tea room and sat out side with Alfie as we also did at the Pollochar Inn as unfortunately they do not allow dogs even in their public bar . Loved our South Uist experience, wonderful scenery and wonderful comfortable cottage, looking forward to returning. Thank you for a wonderful experience x

Smiddy Cottage is by far one of the best cottages we have stayed in.

We've had the most perfect 4 days here. Absolutely wonderful, thank you.

We have just had the best time!

The cottage was so warm and comfortable, the perfect place to come back to after a day out in the fresh November weather. We've had a great time exploring South Uist, Barra and Eriskay. We couldn't have asked for a more relaxing time away. Thank you.

We've had a lovely week in the Outer Hebrides staying in this great cosy cottage.

Have done so much we feel we have got to know the area. Visited Eriskay (we walked there which was fun). Took the ferry to Barra and Vatersay. We loved these islands so recommend visiting them. Also took the ferry to Harris for the day . If you love beaches this is a must. Beach heaven!. We took a day tour with Steve from Western Isles Wildlife . Saw otters, seals and birds of prey.

The Smiddy is a little bit of heaven in a wonderful corner of the Hebrides.

Sunny, warm weather, too perfect.

Fabulous cottage, fabulous location,fabulous weather!

Highlight was trip to St Kilda with S. Uist Cruises 07810 238752

No words enough to convey how much we have enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage.

Our first time in the Outer Hebrides. It has been truly idyllic, so much so, we have extended our stay. Thank you Neil for all you have done. Our welcome gifts and your visits have made our visit to your Smiddy Cottage a real 'home from home' for us. A super base fro exploring South Uist, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay plus North Uist is also in reach. Eriskay shop is great!

We had a delightful stay in this lovely characterful cottage.

It’s in a great location, within a convenient walking distance for the local dog friendly pub, and for trips to Eriskay. Owner Neil could not have been more helpful.

This house was lovely, cozily decorated and very comfortable.

Excellent for rainy days in or sunny days at the beach. We really enjoyed our time here