Idyllic island life in the Outer Hebrides

Experience the unhurried pace of idyllic island life in the spectacular north of Scotland at heavenly Hebridean hideaway, the multi award winning Broad Bay House on the Isle of Lewis.

The luxurious five star guest house has garnered a clutch of awards including TripAdvisor’s top Hebridean guesthouse, two coveted EatScotland Silver awards for its food and Best Tourism Business 2008 from the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards, since owners Ian and Marion Fordham opened their doors in May 2007.

Occupying an enviable coastal position a stone’s throw from a sweeping sandy beach – with direct access from house to shore – Broad Bay House enjoys uninterrupted views across the tempestuous Minch to the majestic mountains on the mainland beyond.

Located on the ruggedly beautiful Isle of Lewis, part of the remote unspoilt group of islands , the Outer Hebrides in the far north of Scotland, Broad Bay House nestles in a small crofting community a convenient seven miles from the ferry terminal and airport at Stornoway.

Arguably the most enchanting and fascinating of the Hebridean islands, the Isle of Lewis is renowned for its spectacular land and seascapes, abundant native wildlife, vibrant arts and crafts, as well as its rich heritage and culture.

In addition to cutting edge art centre An Lanntair, historic attractions within a short distance of Broad Bay House include the Callanais Standing Stones, erected around 3000BC, the Iron Age Carloway Broch, and Gearrannan Black House Village – a painstakingly restored crofting settlement offering visitors a taste of what island life would have been like some 6000 years ago.

After a day’s sightseeing and firmly back in the 21st century, Broad Bay House is the perfect retreat. Decorated in a restful palette of contemporary neutral colours punctuated by striking original pieces by local artists, an easy mix of sleek Italian and Hebridean handcrafted furniture in solid oak adorn spacious en suite bedrooms.

All four of the individually decorated deluxe rooms open out onto their own personal decking area and feature flat screen TVs, home cinema and music systems, iPod docking stations and supremely comfortable beds – either King, twin or Super King – made up with goose down duvets and silky soft Egyptian cotton linen.

Generously proportioned en suite bath/shower rooms come with fluffy white towels and a pampering selection of lotions and potions by Molton Brown.

Further fostering that welcoming feel, a beautiful vaulted guest lounge and dining area overlooks the panoramic vista and is furnished with plenty of comfortable armchairs, complimentary Nespresso coffee and a comprehensive honesty bar.

Breakfast and evening meals are also served in this light and airy space, cooked by passionate foodie Ian, whose seasonal menus focus on the finest fresh local produce.

Natural smoked haddock and world famous Stornoway black pudding feature on the breakfast carte, while mouth watering dinner dishes include seared Stornoway smoked salmon with crisp apple salad; loin of Lewis venison, red wine, juniper and redcurrant jus and sauté potatoes; homemade strawberry ice cream; and Scottish farmhouse cheeses.

And you won’t go thirsty at Broad Bay House with Ian and Marion’s carefully selected list of 20 fine wines ranging from classic clarets through to interesting new wines from Uruguay, as well as local beers and a number of unusual malt whiskies.

Guests also have free access to high speed wireless broadband, a guest laundry and drying room, a guest library, business room with computer and printer, a CD/DVD collection, bikes for loan, a new micro gym and air or ferry port collection.

Broad Bay House is also licensed to hold weddings for up to 12 people.

With direct flights from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness to Stornoway with FlyBe, and ferry links from Ullapool and Uig on Skye with Caledonian MacBrayne, getting to this Hebridean idyll is a relative hop, skip and a jump from the country’s major towns and cities.

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and live the Hebridean dream with a break at Broad Bay House.

Broad Bay House Back, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles HS2 0LQ.

For more information and bookings, log on to Broadbayhouse.co.uk.