Alternative Accommodation
If Carminish House is full or not what you are looking for, try the Tourist Board website for details of other accommodation on Harris.
If you are looking for a holiday cottage, try Isle of Harris Holiday Cottages iknow-scotland.co.uk
Carminish House is ideally situated to indulge the following
pursuits,
and more...
Walking
Harris is the southern half
of what is known as the ‘Long Island’; the northern
half being Lewis. North Harris is mountainous, with An Clisham
its highest point, at 799 m (2621 ft).
The eastern seaboard is rugged and contrasts sharply with the
fertile south-western shores on which the Atlantic waters have
formed a great many superb beaches, some of which stretch for
miles.
Bird watching & wildlife
This south-western area is a haven for bird-watchers,
walkers and sea life spotters. See Outdoor Hebrides website for more details
Fishing
The local lochs with their salmon and
trout fishing are a paradise for fishermen. Contact Rodel Fishery or Obbe Fishings for details. Sea angling also available -
contact Harris Sea Angling Club,
Telephone:+44 (0)1859 530310 .
Boat Trips
Boat Trips are organised for fishing / sight-seeing or to land on an
uninhabited island, which you can explore at your leisure. You can also take a day trip out to St Kilda from Leverburgh. See Kilda Cruises or Sea Harris for more details.
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