Part of the Gearrannan Black House Village, The Gearrannan Hostel was 'Taigh Dhonnchaidh' (Duncan's House) with its solid drystone walls and thatched roof. It has been newly refurbished inside to sleep 13 including a 3 bed family room. The hostel (available to individuals) has a well equipped kitchen and cosy warmth from radiators heated with renewable energy. The bedrooms have cosy bunk-beds, and all linen is provided. There are two modern shower rooms. The bunkhouse (group only), Taigh Làta (John MacLeod's house) sleeps 14 in bunks, with heating, solid fuel stove, a kitchenette and hot showers. The perfect base for visitors to enjoy the many and varied local attractions from surfing at the local stunning beaches to country walks, archaeology, cycling, wildlife and more. Further accommodation available in Blackhouse holiday cottages. It is advisable to buy your provisions before arrival as there are no shops nearby.
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Cosy village accommodation on the Isle of Lewis
May 21st 2021
Found inside a traditional black house, Gearrannan Hostel & Bunkhouse is perfect for enjoying the many wonderful attractions in the area. From surfing to gorgeous walks, wildlife and more – this hostel is ideal if you really want to get away from the world for a while.
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Blackhouse hostels on the Western Isles
March 24th 2019
The idyllic Gearrannan Black House Village reflects images of the past, through an oil-painting glaze.
Why not take a tour of the Western Isles next summer and stay at the blackhouse hostel at Gearrannan on Lewis and the blackhouse hostel shown in this photo on the tiny Isle of Bernery.
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Hostel inside a traditional blackhouse!
October 8th 2017
It is like staying inside history
Oh Wow! Take a look at The Gearrannan Hostel , part of the Gearrannan Black House Village! Surely this is one of the most amazing locations to stay in Britain.
Not only is it on the Isle of Lewis, so you know you’ll be guaranteed great wildlife, wilder weather and stunning scenery, but the hostel is a cluster of traditional Black Houses.
We see buildings like this all over the coast of the UK – long houses in Wales, crofts on the Scottish coast. They’re built from local materials and designed to shelter the humans and livestock from the worst of the elements. You’d be staying in a living history with its solid double – drystone walls and thatched roof. On the inside, though, they have been newly refurbished inside to sleep 13 with a well equipped kitchen and cosy warmth from radiators and showers heated with renewable energy.
I can’t think of a better place to explore these amazing islands.
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Latest Blog about Gearrannan Village Hostel and Bunkhouse
The wind blew and souched around the blackhouses. The rain was carried on the wind and our spirits were low. We stepped inside Gearrannan blackhouse hostel closed the door and there was silence. It was warm, snug and quiet. The thick walls and the deep thatch kept all the noise of the wind outside where it belonged. All thoughts of weather disappeared and we relaxed.